Two new traffic signals on Veterans Parkway will be put into full operation on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. A new signal at Veterans Parkway and Saint Andrews Dr. near Salem Elementary School and Veterans Parkway and Armstrong Valley Road near Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Station 10 were put into “flash mode” Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, at…
At the school level, more than half of schools also earn Level 5 from Tennessee Department of Education Rutherford County Schools has earned a “Level 5” ranking for its composite score and in every subject for student academic growth, the Tennessee Department of Education announced this week. The ranking is based on student performance from…
Kezyian Jarome Lawrence, 16, was reported missing by one of his parents after last seeing him on Aug. 9. His parent was able to contact him via text, but he refuses to return home or give a location. He has been entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database as missing. If anyone sees…
In observance of Labor Day, City of Murfreesboro offices and most Parks & Recreation facilities will be closed on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023. Murfreesboro Transit, the City’s public transportation service, will not run on Labor Day. Old Fort Golf Club and Bloomfield Links will be open normal hours. To reserve a tee time, visit https://www.oldfortgolfclub.com/….
Congratulations to the Rutherford County and Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security One Stop at the Bart Smith Building for their ribbon cutting on Thursday, August 24th at 11am. The Rutherford County and Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security One Stop at the Bart Smith Building is located at 3906 Blaze Drive, Murfreesboro,…
The Center for the Arts is pleased to reveal their 2024 Season. The 2024 Center for the Arts season consists of ten main stage shows and four that are a part of their new “Community Enrichment” series of shows. “We are thrilled to bring these shows to life here on our Center’s stage. We have…
While the cost of textbooks in higher education poses a significant challenge to many students, accessibility to course materials for those with disabilities is an even greater challenge for some whose limitations make learning more difficult. So a multidisciplinary team of five Middle Tennessee State University faculty is working toward improving accessibility for all through…
Through faculty effort, MTSU’s Department of Chemistry recently procured almost $900,000 in grants to secure multiple pieces of state-of-the-art instrumentation for students and faculty. “Training on modern instrumentation gives MTSU chemistry undergraduate and graduate students an employment advantage,” said Andrienne Friedli, project participant and former department chair. “The new instruments are important for the department…
Susan Elizabeth Wix, age 63, passed away on August 19th, 2023, at her home in Unionville, TN. Today, we celebrate the remarkable life of Susan Wix, a woman who touched the hearts of everyone she knew. As we reflect on her journey, let us remember the love, joy, and compassion she brought into this world….
John Pugh, age 81 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Thursday, August 17, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. He was a native of Murfreesboro and a son of the late Harvey Pugh and Virginia Brewer Pugh Hollis. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert “Buster” Pugh. Survivors include his wife of…