United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties announces its Annual Community Celebration Luncheon and names the 2022-2023 award recipients on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the MTSU Student Union Ballroom. United Way’s mission to improve health, education, and financial stability would not have been possible without the help and…
A mother and six children made it out of their burning house safely. Firefighters rescue a family cat. MFRD responded to the house fire in the 300 block of Sadler Court around 3:26 p.m. Wednesday. When firefighters arrived there was heavy smoke and flames coming from the garage. Investigators with the Fire Marshal’s Office are…
Detectives need help identifying a person of interest in a theft case. On June 15, an unidentified man went inside the Georgetown Wine and Spirit on W. Northfield Blvd. and stole a St. Jude donation jar containing $300 off the counter. If you know this man, please contact Detective Aaron Gonzalez at 629-201-5638 or email…
Aubry Redhair and Elexis Thepthongsay, students at Riverdale High School, have been selected for the High School Honors Performance Series at Sydney Opera House. Both Aubry and Elexis will perform Alto in August with the Honor Choir. Participation in the Honors Ensembles is limited to the highest-rated young performers from across the world. After being…
Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Captain Reco Hathaway recently graduated from the Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP) Program at Boston University. Hathaway successfully completed the three-week course on Friday, June 23. “The knowledge and expertise I have gained from this program will surely benefit the Murfreesboro Police Department and the communities we serve,” Hathaway said….
The Murfreesboro Police Department Uniformed Traffic Division supervisors are encouraging drivers to look twice for motorcycles after two near-fatal wrecks only two-days apart. “Looking twice for motorcycles can save a life,” said Traffic Division Lieutenant Greg Walker. “It’s crucial for drivers to be aware of their surroundings and share the road responsibly to prevent a…
Congratulations to Teriyaki Madness for their ribbon cutting celebration on Friday, June 30th at 11am. Teriyaki Madness is located at 5619 Franklin Road, Suite B5, Murfreesboro, TN 37128.
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. Beasie Rd Extension (River Rock Blvd just north of Racquet Club Dr) Expected Lane Closures: Monday Through Friday: City contractor has begun the Beasie Rd construction…
City Manager Craig Tindall has appointed Mark McCluskey as Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Chief, effective July 1, 2023. McCluskey had served as Interim Chief since July 2022. “Mark has demonstrated strong leadership since being appointed Interim Chief,” said City Manager Craig Tindall. “His nearly four decades of firefighting and emergency services experience with the Murfreesboro Fire…
After a few years’ hiatus, Tom Black, associate professor of special education, brought back the College of Education’s Inclusive College Experience camp this summer to give special needs campers a week to experience life as a Blue Raider. “We offer this camp because campers are the age the typical high school students would be when…