A few short years ago, Oakland Middle School began the path to offer the Middle Years Program — which is a precursor to the International Baccalaureate program offered at Oakland High School — and will soon be fully authorized to provide the rigorous academic framework. Once fully authorized, Oakland Middle will be the only MYP…
A La Vergne home was severely damaged due to a large structure fire. The emergency calls came in around 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3 at a home on the 400 block of Forest Ridge Drive in La Vergne. The La Vergne Fire Rescue Department responded and arrived to find a structure in the back…
Middle Tennessee State University will honor five officers of the Metro Nashville Police Department on Friday, May 5, for their “precision, duty and selflessness” in response to the recent deadly Covenant School shootings. Detective Ryan Cagle, detective Michael Collazo, officer Rex Engelbert, Sgt. Jeffery Mathes and detective Zachary Plese will be named honorary professors of…
On April 22, 2023, Murfreesboro Medical Clinic & SurgiCenter (“MMC”) was the victim of a sophisticated criminal cyberattack. In response, we rapidly initiated an emergency shut down of our network to limit the spread of the attack within our systems and those of our technology partners. Since that time, we have been working with law…
It doesn’t matter if you are new to Murfreesboro, a long-time resident or just passing through, you are invited to visit Oaklands Mansion and grounds for FREE on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Oaklands Mansion will be open from 10am-4pm for self-guided tours. Signage inside the house explains the evolution of the historic site. Originally constructed…
Patricia “Pat” McMahon Taylor was born on December 27, 1938, to Thomas and Eara McMahon of Old Hickory, TN and passed away on April 29, 2023, in Murfreesboro, TN. Patricia “Pat” McMahon and William “Bill” Taylor were married on September 12, 1958, at Old Hickory Baptist Church. Bill and Pat enjoyed traveling, antique car tours,…
Stewarts Creek Television is preparing students for life after high school by helping them gather real-world experience in the live event coverage and broadcast television industry. Under the direction of Chris Bissinger, a graduate of LaVergne High School and a veteran of the live event industry that’s booming in the Nashville market, these students have…
Mrs. Betty Mullins Jones, age 87, of Smyrna, TN passed away Friday, April 28, 2023. She was born in Rockvale, TN to the late Arthur Doke and Pearl Woodson Mullins. Mrs. Jones retired as the bookkeeper for McKendree Manor. She enjoyed working with her husband in their greenhouse growing plants and flowers for their garden….
Nellie Jane Hutchins, age 88 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, died Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Alive Hospice, Murfreesboro with family by her side. She was a native of Rutherford County and a daughter of the late Ephraim Franklin Hoover and Mary Jane Curlee Hoover. She was also preceded by siblings, Ephraim Hoover, Jr., David Hoover, Robert…
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 Lane Closures: Monday through Friday: Roadway construction work continues on Brinkley Rd. Appropriate traffic…