The Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Police Chief Michael Bowen is proud to announce the promotion of Sergeant Zachary Ferrell to Lieutenant and Officer Joshua Sandlin to Sergeant. “Ferrell and Sandlin’s promotions are not only a recognition of their leadership skills and dedication but also a testament to their commitment to serving our department and the…
World Outreach Church invites the community to come celebrate the Christmas season throughout the month of December at a series of special events for adults and children. “It’s a wonderful time of year, and we created these events to celebrate the birth of Jesus – and to give the community a way to make fun…
City Hall and most other city offices will be closed Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. The Solid Waste Department will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28. There will be no garbage pick-up on Thanksgiving Day. Thursday’s garbage pick-up will be Wednesday, November 27, and…
Twenty-three Re-Entry Program participants at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center received a 10-hour OSHA training provided by the Tennessee College of Applied Technology and earned Department of Labor-issued cards proving they are trained in work-place safety. The Re-Entry program, a subsection of the Rutherford County Recovery Courts, partners with organizations such as TCAT to…
Middle Tennessee State University awards an array of guaranteed scholarships to qualifying first-time, incoming freshmen, but the deadline to take advantage is quickly approaching. Prospective students for the 2025-26 academic year must have a complete application on file with the MTSU Admissions Office by Sunday, Dec. 1, to be considered for an academic merit guaranteed…
If you’re like me and love Christmas lights, but hate putting them up, check out the team at Deck the Halls Christmas Lights. They’ll do the job for ya (and they’re great at it)! Deck the Halls Christmas Lights 615-552-0362
I drive by The Gateway Village all the time and often wondered what it looks like on the inside of that huge building. Thanks to the team at The Gateway Village, here’s a tour of the facility. They’re also offering move in specials if you’re interested in living there (end of the video). The Gateway…
S Bilbro Ave Utility Crossing Installation Work (between Sunrise Ct and Minor St) Expected Road Closure: Monday through Friday: Contractor for private development will be installing utility lines across S Bilbro Ave between Sunrise Ave and Minor St. Traffic will be reduced to one-lane flagging operation. Appropriate traffic controls and will be in place. Wilkinson…
Firefighters from the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department joined more than 80 firefighters from 36 departments across 12 states for a training conference last weekend, thanks to the generosity of the Gary Sinise Foundation. The foundation provided the conference free of charge, including tuition, lodging, and meals. Gary Sinise is well known for his role as…
Thirty-two Rutherford County schools — or two-thirds of the 48 tested schools — have earned the highest score possible for student academic growth, according to information released today by the Tennessee Department of Education. The school district as a whole, along with the 32 schools, have attained Level 5 status for student performance during the…