James Michael “Mike” Mayhall, age 67, of Murfreesboro passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018. He was a native of Corinth, MS and was preceded in death by his father, Vernon E. Grimes, Sr. His memorial service will be at 2:00pm Sunday, June 10, 2018 at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Barry Holt will officiate. He is…
Dr. Linda Gilbert, Director of Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS), is proud to announce the appointment of Tiffany Strevel and Cherrye Robertson as principal of Black Fox Elementary and Reeves-Rogers Elementary respectively. Ms. Tiffany Strevel will assume the role of Principal of Black Fox Elementary following the retirement of Joe Thompson. Strevel has been with Murfreesboro…
Miriam Sue Crawford, age 78 of Murfreesboro died Wednesday May 30, 2018. She was born in Wheelwright, KY and preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Branson, and Ollie Dorton Branson. She was also preceded in death by brother, Gary Branson and sister Alice Hicks. Mrs. Crawford was a faithful member of St. Marks United…
Archie Kendrick, age 83 of Murfreesboro died Thursday May 31, 2018. He was born in Coffee Co. and was the son of the late Burt Kendrick and Ruby Pratt Kendrick. Mr. Kendrick was a Christian and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was retired from AEDC and had work for Kroger…
Middle Tennessee Widening Project (Greenland Dr to E Main St) (Est Substantial Completion August 2018) Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday: Traffic on Middle Tennessee Blvd is reduced to two-lanes two-way between Bell St and Greenland Dr. E Lytle St is closed at Middle Tennessee Blvd. The section of E Lytle St between N Bilbro…
Andrea Campbell, 11, wanted to know about law enforcement and safety during the annual School Resource Officer’s Junior Deputy Camp. “I thought it was cool for me to know and learn about safety so if I am in a situation, I will know what to do,” Andrea said. “If they know self-defense, they can take…
Rachel Givens, age 74 of Murfreesboro, died Saturday June 2, 2018 at her home. She was born in Oak Ridge, TN and was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Harrell Mayes and Mary Elizabeth Evans Mayes, a sister, Ann Wright. Mrs. Givens was a member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church and was a…
Ralph L. Tramel Sr., age 76, of Murfreesboro, passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018. He was born in Lexington, Tennessee, November 26, 1941. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Louise Tramel; daughter Scarlette (Don) Austin; son Arnold (Darlene) Tramel; son Ralph (Kathy) Tramel Jr.; brother Dr. Dennis V. Tramel, all…
Murfreesboro Electric Department earns renewed RP3 status Murfreesboro Electric Department has earned a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® designation from the American Public Power Association for providing reliable and safe electric service. Neil James, Manager of Distribution Operations at Santee Cooper, South Carolina and chair of the Association’s RP3 Review Panel, presented the designations on…
Mrs. Fay Delorise Braswell Jaco, age 81 of Murfreesboro passed away on Tuesday, May 29 th , 2018. She was a native of Rutherford County and was preceded in death by her parents, F.W. Braswell and Ova Bryan Braswell; sisters, Frances Corley, Jessie Shelton, and Helen Duke; and her brother, Jr. Braswell. Mrs. Jaco was…