The presidents of Motlow State Community College and Middle Tennessee State University signed an agreement Tuesday that highlights the pathways for Motlow students with associate degrees to move seamlessly to the four-year university. The agreement, signed on the college’s Smyrna campus with MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee, was one of the first official actions by…
Rover, the Murfreesboro Transit System, is turning eleven. As part of the celebration Rover patrons and the public are invited to enjoy a day of free ridership all day. Hot dogs, potato chips, and soda will be available from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Friday, May 11 at the Rover Transit Hub, located at 222…
The La Vergne Police Department will be partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to promote motorcycle safety during the month of May, which is nationally recognized as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Agencies participate by providing information and increasing awareness in their communities about the importance of sharing the road and looking twice for motorcyclists….
Lida Reynolds Hiser, age 87 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, died Sunday, April 29, 2018 in Murfreesboro. Per her wishes, no memorial service will be held and her cremated remains will be inurned at Arlington National Cemetery alongside her late husband, Frederick Hiser, Jr. who died in 1997. She was born in Downs, Illinois, a daughter of…
William Jonathan Lee, age 39 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Sunday April 29, 2018. A native of Cartersville, GA, he was the son of Cathey Leverette Lee Evans of Murfreesboro, TN, and the late Donald Ray Lee. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, John Lee Leverette and William and Margaret Lee. Jonathan…
What has become Murfreesboro’s iconic Memorial Day salute will return May 26-28. Continuing an ten-year tradition, the Noon Exchange Club of Murfreesboro will host an inspiring formation of U.S. flags in tribute to our veterans, our military, and our personal heroes Memorial Day weekend. The Healing Field® Flags of Remembrance will again be held at…
CPT Simon Lawson, US Army (Ret.), age 81, of Hendersonville, TN passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018. He was born in Demopolis, AL to the late Johnson Lawson, Sr. and Ollie Smith Lawson. CPT Lawson proudly served his country in the United States Army for over 20 years. He then worked for the Equal Employment…
Young runners dominated the race. Rain and cool temperatures did not discourage them at 2nd annual Cannon Runs for Children 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 5. Over sixty runners signed up to participate in the event. Dr. Trea Wessell from Cannon County Chiropractic gave the opening speech. Brian Elrod sounded the starting gun and runners…
Visitors to the Discovery Center will soon embark on an exploration of tropical rainforests with the museum’s newest traveling exhibit, Rainforest Adventure, opening Saturday, May 12. Swing like a Spider monkey, discover a rodent that weighs over a hundred pounds, and learn about a beetle that can carry over 850 times its own weight. Visitors…
Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office and Adult Detention Center are recognizing the Detention deputies during National Corrections Officers and Employees’ Week May 7-13, 2018. President Ronald Reagan designated the week to honor the correctional officers who put their lives on the line daily to safeguard and protect inmates. Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh said he honored the 163…