Mayor Shane McFarland honored Adam Todd and Ron Davis as STARS during the Dec. 19, 2024, City Council meeting. Todd and Davis were recognized for their compassionate response Nov. 5, 2024, assisting a woman in distress after noticing she had fallen unconscious in the roadway median on NW Broad Street. The following is the nomination…
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine is usually the one on the receiving end of touchdown passes, but today he is handing out Christmas gifts to students at Simon Springs Community School. Westbrook-Ikhine received wish lists from each student at the school and personally purchased all the gifts. “It seemed like the right thing to do,” Westbrook-Ikhine said. “We…
Congratulations to Grand Slam Collectibles for their ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, December 17th at 11am. Grand Slam Collectibles is located at 1226 NW Broad Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 and can be contacted at 615-809-2362.
In observance of the holidays, City of Murfreesboro offices and facilities will be closed Christmas Eve Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25. In observance of the New Year’s Day holiday, some Murfreesboro offices and recreational facilities will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Solid Waste will operate a normal schedule on Christmas…
Six deputies received traffic safety awards for the Middle Region of the Tennessee Highway Safety Office during a lunch Tuesday in Bell Buckle. Field Training Officer Deputy Michael Bennett received the Beyond the Traffic Stop Award for a stop of a 15-year-old driver leading to the recovery of stolen handguns from a gun store in…
Tech-savvy Middle Tennessee State University Engineering Technology and Mechatronics Engineering students exhibited their one- and two-semester capstone projects during the fall Mech-Tech expo recently in the Miller Education Center on Bell Street. Creations included an oil filter changing robot, automated golf ball retriever, portable network speaker system, meat packager and sealer project featuring a FANUC-Cobit…
Murfreesboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division Violent Crimes Unit detectives are actively searching for the gunman and other individuals connected to a weekend shooting that critically injured two victims. Detectives urge the community to assist with locating those responsible. Officers responded to a shots fired call at the Clarion Inn on Old Fort Pkwy on…
Middle Tennessee Electric gave $40,000 to Middle Tennessee State University’s College of Education to outfit future teacher classrooms each semester for the next four years. The College of Education awarded the first $2,500 Spark Awards to two student teachers — Lyric James and Natalie Burridge — which allows these future educators to jump-start their careers…
Six students in Middle Tennessee State University’s College of Media and Entertainment had a chance of a lifetime as they attended the 58th annual CMA Awards in downtown Nashville with Department of Recording Industry professor Odie Blackmon all thanks for an alumna who worked to “make it happen.” The plan to attend this year’s Country…
Ready for an unforgettable adventure? Discover Cumberland Caverns, Tennessee’s hidden gem filled with stunning underground passageways, breathtaking rock formations, and awe-inspiring views! From guided tours for the whole family to epic spelunking adventures for thrill-seekers, there’s something for everyone. And don’t miss the unique Cave Concerts – live music in the heart of the Earth!…