The 44th Annual Telly Awards, the premier award honoring video and television across all screens, has recognized CityTV, Murfreesboro’s government and educational station, with two Telly Awards. The national awards were announced and officially received this month. Multimedia Producer John Padgett, with Lisa Trail and Tori Carr of Murfreesboro City Schools, earned a Silver 2023…
Amanda Albakry enjoys science-related things “so you can learn how to help people,” and she plans to become a pediatrician. As fellow teenager Shyann Lyons gets older, she intends to pursue biology and “wants to inspire people” through poetry and other ways. They were two of nearly 75 high school students attending this summer’s MTSU…
Laura Clark, director of MTSU’s Center for Educational Media, was featured on this month’s “Out of the Blue” episode to discuss how the center supports educators in the university’s College of Education, across campus and in the larger pre-K-12 community across the state. The mission of MTSU’s College of Education, which houses the center, is…
Kings Hammer Murfreesboro G10 Premier 1 team is excited to have the opportunity to participate in the Rey Cup in Reykjavik, Iceland!! The Rey Cup was established in 2002 in the heart of Reykjavik. The Rey Cup began as a local club tournament for Icelandic teams and began to grow immediately. With great motivation, determination…
On June 20, 2023, Michael J Spiroff, known to his loved ones as Mike, bid farewell to this world. Born on July 26, 1952, Mike led a life filled with love, friendship, and unwavering dedication. As we reflect on his life, we remember a remarkable man who touched the hearts of many. Mike is survived…
No one was injured after a garbage collecting truck caught fire on Interstate 24 Monday morning, June 26. Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) responded to the fire on I-24 east near Exit 80 (New Salem Hwy) at 9 a.m. The trash truck was fully involved in flames. MFRD Firefighters doused the flames using a ladder…
Roy Waldron Elementary will be hosting an on-site job fair Wednesday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and will be offering $4,000 in incentives for new certified staff. “Bring a resume and your work history,” said Roy Waldron Elementary’s Assistant Principal Steven Wright. “Dress to impress. We will be hiring on-site and signing contracts on-site.”…
The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties (UWRCC) announced a successful Stop the Summer Slide book drive presented by Atmos Energy on Tuesday, May 16th, at the Smyrna Event Center. The Stop the Summer Slide event provides books for children in pre-K-6th grade in our local community and aims to prevent a decline in…
Oakland Court Development (Lokey Ave and Academy St) Expected Minor Lane Closures: Monday through Friday: Site construction work continues. Minimal traffic interruptions. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place. Brinkley Rd Improvement Project (between Blaze Dr and Timber Creek Dr) Expected No Lane Closures: Monday through Friday: Incidental construction work continues. Appropriate traffic controls will…
Billy Gene Raymond, age 83 of LaVergne, TN, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023. A native of Pulaski, TN, he was the son of the late Doyce Robert and Violet Lavada Blade Raymond. Mr. Raymond was also preceded in death by his brothers, Leo, and Barney Raymond, and a sister, Frances Raymond. Mr. Raymond is…