Come on out and join us for this years Trunk or Treat event at The Fountains at Gateway off Medical Center Parkway in Murfreesboro this Friday from 6-9pm. If you came out last year, you’ll remember how much fun it was. Now we’re back for round 2!!
The fire marshals for Rutherford County Fire & Rescue Department (RCFR) and Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department have issued a city/county burn ban due to on-going drought conditions. The ban goes into effect Wednesday, Oct. 25 until further notice. The ban prohibits all open burning, including recreational fires (fire pits, etc.). “Due to drought conditions, fires…
Redstone Federal Credit Union honored the Murfreesboro community’s first responders with a special meal and appreciation gift on Tuesday, Oct. 24, from 11am to 2pm, at its 2404 Medical Center Parkway office. Jonathan Kirby, Redstone’s Vice President of Security and Investigations, said the annual luncheon is one of Redstone’s favorite events and shows appreciation for…
Robert Larry Dunn, age 81, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2023. Larry was born on November 14, 1941, in Franklin County, Tennessee, to the late Giles Bruce and Edith Dunn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by siblings, James Bruce, Elizabeth (Lytle), Joe (Sue) and Bill, and his father-in-law,…
Lt. Col. Jay Melvin Archer, USAF (Ret.), age 87, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully at his home Friday, October 20, 2023. He was born in Mason City, WA to the late Melvin and Dixie Neal Archer. Mr. Archer was a 1958 graduate of Washington State University earning his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. He…
Mary Ellen Stone Pinkerton, age 94 of Deatsville, AL, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023, peacefully at her home. A native of Clay County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Oliver and Wealtha Cherry Stone. Mrs. Pinkerton was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter E. Pinkerton; son, Michael Pinkerton; sisters, Liz…
Stanley Hall McCullough, age 88 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Clarence Garner and Gladys Mae Travis McCullough. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Genice Todd and Helen Tenpenny, a brother Jewell McCullough, a grandson, Bruce Gilley,…
Ms. Bertha Faye Brandon, age 96, of Murfreesboro, TN went to be with the Lord Sunday, October 22, 2023. She was a native of Cannon County, TN and youngest daughter of the late Charley Joe and Bertha Gaither Brandon. Ms. Brandon was a 1945 graduate of Central High School in Woodbury, TN and earned her…
For the ninth year, the College of Media and Entertainment’s Department of Recording Industry at Middle Tennessee State University has landed a spot on Billboard’s international list of top music business schools. The article, “Billboard’s 2023 Top Music Business Schools,” said MTSU offers a place “where students regularly gain hands-on experience” for professional development through…
Dr. Mark Gonyea will be the next principal of Thurman Francis Arts Academy, and Anna Sturm has been named the principal of Plainview Elementary School. Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan made the announcements today. Gonyea has served as head principal of Plainview and was hired to open the school three years ago. During that…