Police search for 16-year-old runaway in Murfreesboro

Police search for 16-year-old runaway in Murfreesboro

Police are searching for a 16-year-old who ran away in Murfreesboro. Murfreesboro police reported Matthew Stafford walked away from his job at Sonic on Middle Tennessee Boulevard on Thursday. He was last seen at the South Rutherford Boulevard Walmart on Friday when he withdrew money from his checking account. Matthew is 6 feet 2 inches…

MTSU Creamery Debut Ceremony  June 21 ushers in milk bottling process

MTSU Creamery Debut Ceremony June 21 ushers in milk bottling process

Who: MTSU School of Agribusiness and Agriscience students, faculty and staff; other university administrators and dairy/agricultural industry partners  What: Debut Ceremony for MTSU Creamery (announcement is open to the public) When: 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 21 Where: MTSU Science Building Liz and Creighton Rhea Atrium, 440 Friendship St., Murfreesboro, TN 37132 (http://tinyurl.com/MTSUParkingMap); reserve parking is…

Dr. Kay Martin named secondary coordinator for Rutherford County Schools

Dr. Kay Martin named secondary coordinator for Rutherford County Schools

Dr. Kay Martin has been named the secondary coordinator for Rutherford County Schools effective July 1, announced Richard Zago, the assistant superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction.   The secondary coordinator position works with the district’s high schools through the Instruction Department. Martin, a past principal of Walter Hill Elementary School and current assistant principal at…

Widening project closes portion of Middle Tenn. Blvd. near MTSU

Widening project closes portion of Middle Tenn. Blvd. near MTSU

The ongoing widening of Middle Tennessee Boulevard along the MTSU campus required the section between East Main and Bell streets to be closed. The closure is scheduled to last 21 days, with a planned reopening on Monday, July 3, according to the contractor. Pedestrian traffic at Bell Street and East Main Street will not be…

Learn how to canoe and kayak for free!

Learn how to canoe and kayak for free!

Join Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation for Boat Day with Stones River Watershed Association (SWRA) at the Manson Pike Trailhead on Saturday, June 24, from 9:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.  Try out different types of canoes and kayaks with the help from volunteers from Stones River Watershed Association. You’ll learn boating basics, paddling strokes and boat safety from…

Linebaugh Public Library System to Host Digital Bookmobile National Tour Event at The Avenue June 27

Linebaugh Public Library System to Host Digital Bookmobile National Tour Event at The Avenue June 27

The Digital Bookmobile National Tour is making a stop in Murfreesboro. Traveling coast to coast, the mobile exhibit provides an interactive experience for readers of all ages to explore eBooks and audiobooks available through the Linebaugh Public Library System on Tuesday, June 27, from 11 a.m. till 5 p.m. at the Belk parking lot in…

City’s ‘Celebration Under the Stars’ at McKnight Park July 4

City’s ‘Celebration Under the Stars’ at McKnight Park July 4

The City of Murfreesboro’s “Celebration Under the Stars” will be held at McKnight Park on Tuesday, July 4. The day’s activities begin at the outdoor pool at Sports*Com at 10a.m. with a pool party, games and prizes until 4:30p.m. – Admission is $3.00 for youth and seniors/$4.00 for adults. The evening activities in McKnight Park…