Camp Wonder, a summer camp for students with special needs, kicked off today at Blackman High School. Created by Rutherford School Board member Claire Maxwell, Camp Wonder has become a unique opportunity for students with special needs to learn, grow, and make new friends. Inspired by her nephew who has cerebral palsy, Maxwell began working…
Middle Tennessee State University is partnering with R.I.S.E. Coalition to host the inaugural First-Aid for Mental Health Youth Wellness Expo from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 24, at MTSU’s Miller Education Center, 503 E. Bell St. The event is a collaboration between MTSU’s Center for Counseling and Psychological Services, MTSU Center for Fairness,…
Murfreesboro Emergency Communications Center (MECC) Communications Specialist II Jeffery Harter receives the Emergency Number Professionals (ENP) Certification, becoming one of only seven in Rutherford County to attain the prestigious professional designation. Harter was notified he received the ENP Certification in April 2023. Harter is a one-year MECC employee with more than 17 years emergency communications…
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: Incidental construction work continues. There will be minor traffic…
Juneteenth, a holiday celebrating the emancipation of enslaved persons in the United States, will be observed with three events this year: Authors Night on June 15 and the Juneteenth Celebration on June 17 will take place at Bradley Academy Museum and Cultural Center, 415 S. Academy Street. Kaleidoscope on June 16, will be held at…
Mr. Kenneth “Kenny” Allan Stafford, age 70, of Smyrna, TN passed away peacefully Thursday, June 8, 2023 with his family by his side. He was born in Memphis, TN to the late William B. and Edna Mae Holland Stafford. Mr. Stafford was a retired salesman for Waste-Quip. He enjoyed playing golf when he could. Mr….
Charles Jackson “Jack” Statham, age 94 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023. A native of Porterdale, GA, he was the son of the late Gilbert and Ruby Moss Statham. Mr. Statham was also preceded in death by his wife, Sallie Gray Harlow Statham who died February 9, 2023, this year. Mr. Statham…
Tractor Supply Company will host a Horse Health and Feed event on June 19, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at its Murfreesboro store, located at 135 John Rice Blvd. Visitors will learn about maintaining their horse’s health through interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities. The event is part of Tractor Supply’s continued commitment to…
Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) and its subsidiary, United Communications, are sponsoring several family-friendly events at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center (SOAC) throughout the summer: May 20 – Sept. 3 | From Here to There exhibit: MTE is proud to sponsor this hands-on, interactive exhibit currently on display at the SOAC and running through Sept. 3….
Kirakis Dunnaway, 16, was last seen leaving his home on Ransom Ct. on April 29. Dunnaway was last seen wearing black Nike shoes, black frayed jeans, and an unknown color shirt. He has been entered into National Crime Information Center (NCIC) as a missing runaway. If you know where he would be located, please notify…