Over the past three years, the Southeastern Book Festival has established itself as a premier event that left a lasting impression on those involved by fostering a personal one-on-one experience between young adults and authors. Bringing readers and writers together has been a hallmark for the festival. Among the stellar list of authors are New…
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue’s District 8, Ladder 6, and Engine 4 responded to a mobile home fire at 1706 North Tennessee Boulevard (Cedar Park) around 12:15 Wednesday morning. According to Captain/Shift Training Officer Tracy Summar, when crews arrived the unit on Lot 105 had heavy smoke showing. Crews quickly worked to extinguish the fire. However, fire,…
Dr. Joe Tom Walker, age 90, of Beech Grove, TN died Wednesday, March 7 th , 2018. He was a native of Beech Grove and was the son of the late Bill and Jamie Covington Walker. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Davis Walker; son, Tom Walker; and brother, Dr. Billy…
Talented students from 26 Tennessee high schools are seizing an opportunity to improve their skills and be recognized for theatrical and musical talent as part of the fifth annual Nashville High School Musical Theater Awards, or Spotlight Awards. Founded in 2013 by Mike Fernandez, dean of Lipscomb’s George Shinn College of Entertainment & the Arts,…
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (#teamfire) wins the traveling trophy for the first annual “Battle of the Badges” blood drive. MFRD competed against Murfreesboro Police Department (#teampolice) in partnership with the American Red Cross to produce exceptional results. According to Zelle Chandler, Market Manager for American Red Cross Blood Services, both departments assisted the local blood…
Marie Lorene Turnmyre, age 69 of Madison, Tennessee, died Tuesday, March 6, 2018. She was a native of Gurdon, Arkansas and a daughter of the late Mark A. and Virginia L. Hopkins. Survivors include a daughter, Patricia Rose Glass of Nashville; a sister, Evelyn J. Monroe of Madison; a nephew, Fr. John Mahan of Brentwood;…
Music teachers and over three hundred students from Murfreesboro City Schools will be participating in the annual MCS Music Festival concert Friday, March 9th. The free performance begins at 6:00 p.m. in the Cason Lane Academy gymnasium. Students and teachers will perform as part of Music in Our Schools Month. Music in Our Schools Month…
Middle Tennessee State University and the Middle Tennessee Council of the Boy Scouts of America signed a partnership that will allow the university to be a greater resource for Scouting programs, particularly in science and technology. And, in doing so, the university will gain an opportunity to reach and recruit prospective students from the council, which serves 37…
The Special Census for the City of La Vergne has been completed. Final results recorded the total number of residents is 34,423, a 6% increase over the last federal census in 2010. The new total resident count should bring in approximately $233,045 more in annual state shared revenue. The additional funds will help the city…
Ms. Katelyn Elizabeth Ervin, age 26, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Monday, March 5, 2018. She was born in Nashville, TN to Steven and Deborah Ervin. Katelyn was a 2010 graduate of Lighthouse Christian School. She worked for Asurion. Katelyn had the personality that lit up every room she walked into. She was loved by…