School resource officers will kick off their 30th anniversary celebration at the Siegel-Riverdale High School football game Oct. 20. Retired Sheriff Truman Jones, who started the SRO program, the five original SROs, present SROs and Rutherford County Schools’ leaders are expected to attend the game. The first SROs were Barry Benham, Phil Brooks, Dan Goodwin,…
Since earning an R2 designation as a “doctoral university: high research activity” in spring 2022, Middle Tennessee State University has continued to boost research — most recently with Department of Biology assistant professors Liz Barnes and Donny Walker each landing $1 million National Science Foundation grants. The funds are awarded through the NSF’s Faculty Early…
A driver has pleaded guilty in the May 2022 crash on Lascassas Pike that killed an 11-year-old Providence Christian Academy student, injuring his brother and grandparents. Eduardo Tejeda, 43, pleaded guilty Monday, Oct. 16 to nine counts, including vehicular homicide, three counts of vehicular assault, and driving under the influence in Rutherford County Circuit Court….
The Lady Raiders Basketball Team will face off against the University of the Cumberlands Lady Patriots at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30, in Murphy Center, 2650 Middle Tennessee Blvd. To kick off the season, the team is hosting Treats and Hoops trick or treat event starting at 5:30 p.m., just before the game. “Since our…
MTSU’s annual Trick or Treat on Greek Row will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, in front of the sorority houses at the corner of Rutherford Boulevard and Alumni Drive. “This is one of the most popular events in MTSU’s fraternity and sorority community, and we are excited to see all the costumes…
The Grand Opening of Four Sisters Antiques & Vintage will be on November 10-12th! Four Sisters Antiques & Vintage is located at 1056 Seals Way in Murfreesboro and can be contacted at 615-624-7285.
Farmhouse Luxury Apartments just opened in Murfreesboro at 635 Lyons Farm Pkwy, Murfreesboro, TN 37127 and can be contacted at 629-258-8482. Farmhouse Apartments combines the best of laid-back living and luxury design in an area well known for its rich American history and cultural offerings. Come home to unparalleled amenities, including a state-of-the-art fitness center,…
Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Patrol Division officers arrest a man for exposing himself to a teenager at Target over the weekend. Police believe there may be other possible victims. Nicholas Woodley, 29, of Murfreesboro, was arrested at the Old Fort Pkwy. business around 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15. Woodley has been charged with indecent exposure…
Congratulations to Rutherford Collegiate Prep for their groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, October 12th at 9am. Rutherford Collegiate Prep is located at 4420 Manson Pike, Murfreesboro, TN 37128 (Land just next to Blackman United Methodist Church) and can be contacted at 615-600-4713.
Robert Mullican, 63-year-old retired truck driver and father of two, who resides in the rural community of Morrsion, Tennessee, recently found himself facing an unexpected health challenge. It was an ordinary day when Robert’s world stopped. “I felt an odd sensation,” Robert recalls. “It felt like a weighted horse sitting on my chest. I had…