Law enforcement officers wrote citations for texting and driving to 125 drivers, 116 citations for drivers not wearing seat belts and nine citations for not securing children in safety seats during an enforcement May 26. The enforcement was part of the annual “Click It or Ticket” campaign to educate drivers about the safety of wearing…
Congratulations to CareNow Urgent Care for their ribbon cutting celebration on Wednesday, May 31st at 11am. CareNow Urgent Care is located at 570 Sam Ridley Parkway West, Smyrna, TN 37167 and can be reached at 615-984-2940.
The Murfreesboro Municipal Airport Runway, Taxiway, and Apron will undergo required maintenance beginning June 15, 2023, for safety enhancements. Airport Operations scheduled a closure for approximately 30 days for completion of the required work. Taxiway A will not be used for departures and landings during maintenance. “Commercial operators and customers have been notified of the…
Incoming Middle Tennessee State University freshman biology major Laylah Coleman likes the diversity of opportunities on the Blue Raider campus. Taking a different slant, Cedric White loves the flat terrain, there’s a rock-climbing wall in the Campus Recreation Center and excited to pursue forensic science. They were two of nearly 250 freshmen that mid-May day…
Seventeen young males of color from Oakland Middle School recently completed the first Emerging Leaders Academy — a mentorship program launched this spring between MTSU’s Center for Fairness, Justice and Equity, Oakland Middle School and First Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Michelle Stevens, the MTSU center’s director, said the nine-week academy “was a success” and…
Back at it with the PAWS update this week. LOTS of dogs available along with some cute cats, tiny kittens and a pair of guinea pigs. A big thank you to A Mortgage Boutique for sponsoring our PAWS videos! PAWS of Rutherford County is located at 285 John Rice Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 and can…
Dr. Trey Duke, Director of Murfreesboro City Schools, is proud to announce the appointment of principals for the upcoming school year. Mr. Adam Bryson has been named executive principal at Mitchell-Neilson School. Bryson has served as the Principal at John Pittard Elementary since 2017. Additionally, Bryson served as an administrator with Metro Nashville Public Schools…
Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) officers arrest a man after a shooting and brief foot pursuit on Tuesday, May 31. Keonza Scales, 19, ran from police but was quickly taken into custody after the shooting. Scales is charged with attempted first-degree murder, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of a firearm during…
The Murfreesboro Water Resources Stormwater Department will host Rain Barrel Workshops June 24th and Aug 23, 2023, at the Water Resources Operations Facility located at 1725 South Church in Murfreesboro. The workshops educate homeowners about the value of collecting rainwater for home gardening and the environment. Perez Brown, Murfreesboro Water Quality Specialist, who coordinates community…
Registration is open for MTSU’s Inclusive College Experience camp hosted at the College of Education for persons ages 16 to 25 with intellectual disabilities. The one-week camp will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 19-23 with campers enjoying multiple opportunities across campus. Cost is $150. Tom Black, associate professor of special education…