They’ve had to overcome obstacles navigating from military service to becoming college students and now most are stepping into civilian careers after just graduating Saturday, Aug. 9, from Middle Tennessee State University. In the summer Graduating Veterans Stole Ceremony, 15 of more than 30 graduating student veterans were recognized, featuring Journey Award recipient Maranda Vecchio…
Hundreds of books, papers and postcards from the estate of legendary Tennessee ecologist Mack Prichard will now be housed in Special Collections in the James E. Walker Library at Middle Tennessee State University. The Mack Prichard Collection was donated by the Mack S. Prichard Foundation, which preserves and promotes the legacy of the late conservationist,…
Republic Services is partnering with the Miss Katie Woodie Foundation to jumpstart STEAM learning at Walter Hill Elementary School in Rutherford County in memory of a beloved schoolteacher who passed away in 2020. Last year, Republic Services announced a $120,000 National Neighborhood Promise® grant through the company’s Charitable Foundation to be gifted to the Miss…
Charity Chopped in the ‘Boro 2024 fundraiser fundraiser event will be held Friday Sept. 12th, 2024 from 6-9pm. Enjoy this incredibly entertaining live cooking competition to see who will be crowned Charity Chopped in the ‘Boro Champion 2024 and be able to donate $5,000 to their organization. Call 615-417-6640 to order your tickets! For more…
Here’s a sneak peek at the new Five on Black Restaurant that’s opening up VERY soon in the old B. McNeel’s Building just off the Downtown Murfreesboro Square. This place is nice!!
Beginning the first week of September, motorists utilizing Asbury Lane at Medical Center Parkway will only be allowed to make a “right turn” into and out of Asbury Lane at Medical Center Parkway. Construction is currently underway on Medical Center Parkway and a new, raised median at the intersection of Asbury Lane and Medical Center…
Mr. Daniel James Johnson, age 86, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully on August 8, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and patriot, Daniel’s life was marked by service, dedication, and love for his family, faith, community, and country. Daniel was born on April 21, 1938 in Youngstown, OH. While…
Mr. John Dwayne Scott, age 65, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully August 9, 2024. He was a lifelong resident of Rutherford County, TN and son of J.D. Scott and Mary Carlton Dabbs Scott Heath. John was a hard worker. He started work at Stinger Boat Company learning to paint boats at 16. John worked…
Mr. Nathaniel “Nathan” Bryan Sharp, age 46, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024. He was born in Warsaw, IN to Gayle and Linda Osborne Sharp. Nathan was a 1996 graduate of Smyrna High School where he participated in baseball and swimming. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps….
Andrew “Andy” Guy Duncan, Jr., aged 73, passed away peacefully on August 6th, 2024. He was surrounded by his loving daughters, Kathleen Duncan and Elizabeth Gorden, and cherished son-in-law, Sam Gorden. Born in Montgomery, Alabama to Guy and Mildred (Johnson) Duncan who preceded him in death, Andy leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion…