Effective immediately, Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department’s Fire Marshal Brian Lowe has placed a mandatory ban on burning in the City limits until further notice. A burn ban is issued by the Fire Marshal and prohibits knowingly starting an open air fire. The ban is the direct result of dry vegetation due to lack of rainfall….
Ascension Saint Thomas is proud to announce the expansion of the ION Robotic Bronchoscopy Platforms this month in three Middle Tennessee hospitals. The state-of-the-art, robotic-assisted navigational bronchoscopy platform advances the possibilities for streamlined, minimally invasive lung cancer care. The healthcare system was the first in Tennessee to acquire the new technology in 2020 and began…
Deputy Keith Buford stood about 5-feet but left a tall impression in his 16-year career as a correctional officer at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center. Buford died Monday, Aug. 26 after a short illness. Funeral services are pending. Several supervisors remembered Buford’s impact. School Resource Officer Sgt. Irvin Turner enlisted Buford’s help several years…
More new businesses are coming soon to Joe B Jackson Parkway in Murfreesboro. Across the interstate from where the new Buc-ee’s location is going to be and next to the Subway building are five new businesses being built.
Paul Crawford Dees, age 72 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024. Born in Winston, MS, he was the son of the late Billy and Lois Sillman Dees. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Kim Duane Dees. Paul is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sherry Lynn Fields Dees;…
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lisa Renee Millen, who departed this life on August 22, 2024, at her home in Murfreesboro, TN. Born on February 28, 1990, in Tullahoma, TN, Lisa was a cherished daughter, sister, wife, and mother whose memory will be deeply treasured by all who knew…
Mrs. Christi Wells Burnett, age 53, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Friday, August 23, 2024. She was born in Cleveland, TN to Bill and Sally Wells. Christi was a graduate of Smyrna High School and MTSU. She was a loving wife and mother to her family. She was delighted to be involved in her children’s…
Redstone Federal Credit Union joined with Murfreesboro school leaders Thursday to celebrate the opening of a branch inside Siegel High School that is fully operated by students. Student staffers will gain real-life work experience, improve their financial literacy, and earn money while training. The branch is open to students, faculty, and staff at the school….
In observance of Labor Day, City of Murfreesboro offices, Murfreesboro Transit, and most Parks & Recreation facilities will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. The City’s public transportation service will not run on Labor Day. The newly renovated Old Fort Golf Club and Bloomfield Links will be open normal hours. To reserve a tee…
Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) leadership updated cooperative members about the status of the organization and answered questions during its livestreamed Annual Meeting Saturday, Aug. 24. Board Chairman Steve Seger, CEO Chris Jones and various MTE team members shared details about the cooperative’s community outreach and member engagement efforts, overall organizational vision, general updates about MTE’s…