Doris Irene Rigwald graciously departed this world on July 18, 2024. Born on February 4, 1929, in Olivet, Michigan, to Sarah Marie and Clifford Rhodus, Doris was lovingly raised by her Aunt Dot and her grandmother. Despite a challenging upbringing, she blossomed into a remarkable woman who led a vibrant and beautiful life. Doris married…
Melinda Faye Stanfield McFarlin, age 76 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024, A native of Kingston, TN, she was the daughter of the late Marcus and Mary Barnard Stanfield. She was also preceded in death by her husband Robert Edwin McFarlin. Mrs. McFarlin is survived by her children, Jason Reynolds and his…
Old Fort Golf Course will re-open for golf on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, following renovations. Golfers can begin scheduling tee times for the reopening five days in advance beginning at 7 a.m. on Aug. 25, 2024. To reserve a time online, visit www.oldfortgolfclub.com or call 615-896-2448. “We’re definitely ready to welcome golfers back,” said Golf…
Three Middle Tennessee State University faculty members have an opportunity to take their research and teaching passions overseas after being selected as Fulbright Scholar Program recipients for the 2024-25 academic year. Social work professor Sylvester Lamin will head to Sierra Leone in West Africa; the transcontinental country of Georgia in Eastern Europe and West Asia…
Middle Tennessee State University’s three pilots successfully completed the nearly 2,500-mile Air Race Classic in June, navigating through “tough challenges” during an “incredible” experience that was rewarding both professionally and personally. Representing the Aerospace Department, rising senior Hailey Harrison of Lakeland and recent alumni Alyssa Smith of Collierville and Rachel Frankenberger of Cisco, Georgia, navigated…
Leadership Rutherford is proud to announce the new classes for both Leadership Rutherford (LR) and Youth Leadership Rutherford (YLR). These programs are pivotal in sustaining and enhancing the high-quality leadership that is essential to making Rutherford County an outstanding community. Since its inception, Leadership Rutherford has graduated over 2,200 professionals and students, creating an extensive…
Here’s your PAWS update for the week. Lots and LOTS of kittens available for adoption as well as plenty of dogs. Adopt one today!! 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 be contacted…
The Murfreesboro Police Department Fatal Accident Crash Team (FACT) is actively investigating a hit and run fatal collision between a vehicle and a bicyclist that occurred on Thursday, July 18. The collision took place in the 2900 block of S. Rutherford Blvd. around 5:30 p.m. yesterday. The driver involved in the crash, 41-year-old Isaiah Isom,…
L&L Contractors, a leading roofing and siding company in Murfreesboro, TN, is excited to celebrate its newly expanded showroom in downtown Murfreesboro with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event will take place at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 26th at 23 S Public Square. Founded by Donald Lester in 2006, L&L Contractors is proudly family-owned and operated…
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2024-2025 list of Best Hospitals as a ‘High Performing’ hospital for congestive heart failure, colon cancer surgery, COPD, hip replacement and knee replacement. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn for the publication’s Best Hospitals Procedures &…