Luciano Guzman, a junior at Smyrna High School, recently received an honorable mention finish in a nationwide video contest about the dangers of fentanyl. The submission landed him a $2,000 prize. Sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the FentAlert Challenge sought ideas from teens nationwide to develop a community strategy to…
As more families hit the road for vacation this summer, the Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) reminding drivers to Click It or Ticket. Law Enforcement agencies across Tennessee will increase seat belt enforcement as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) nationwide mobilization from May…
A dispute over the ownership of a car may have been the motive for a shooting at a gas station in Murfreesboro Wednesday afternoon that left one man dead, another one injured, and the shooter behind bars. Devon Loritts, 23, of Georgia, was shot multiple times. He was taken to the hospital where he died….
Here’s an update on the new Notes Live Amphitheater coming to Murfreesboro. It will be located on Medical Center Parkway directly across from The Fountains at Gateway with the amphitheater facing towards Stones River.
Murfreesboro Police Department Chief Michael Bowen announces the promotions of two officers, Eric DeLeon, and Casey Fiddler, to the rank of Sergeant. The recipients for the 2023 department awards were also announced. Sergeant DeLeon initially joined MPD in July 2015. He worked briefly for a department in Florida and returned to the force in February…
Make plans to join us for the Memorial Day Bash on Monday, May 27th at Boro Beach. Kicking off at 10am there will be an incredible day of swimming, music, prizes – and loads of FUN! Join us at SportsCom’s Boro Beach. Check out the website for more details at www.MurfreesboroParks.com. The cost is regular…
Congratulations to Wilson Bank & Trust for their ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, May 14th at 11am. Wilson Bank & Trust is located at 3110 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN 37129 and can be contacted at 615-904-6350.
Please join Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity (RCHFH) and Nissan USA for the House Dedication and Ribbon Cutting of Nissan’s 17th Habitat House Build in Rutherford County on Wednesday, May 15th at 4pm at Habitat’s Legacy Pointe subdivision in Murfreesboro. The press as well as the public are welcome to attend. 99 volunteers from…
The Murfreesboro Police Department cannot determine the origin of this social media post and have not received any reports that fit the circumstances contained in it. If you know the person who originated the post, please notify police. The post claims, “This little boy, approximately 2 years old, was found in #murfreesboro 1 hour ago….
A recent graduate and an alumni from Middle Tennessee State University used their MTSU education and opportunities for research to land one of the National Science Foundation’s most prestigious and long-established research fellowships. Monika Fouad, who just graduated with her degree in professional physics and biochemistry and will continue her studies at Michigan State University…