The City of Murfreesboro generated successful bidding on a bond sale March 20, 2018, for $71 million in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2018. The City awarded the General Obligation Debt to Morgan Stanley & Co., LLC. The following bids were submitted and are ranked by lowest True Interest Cost (TIC). Morgan Stanley & Co., LLC…
Students can demonstrate their archery skills and raise funds for a school resource officer’s wife who is battling breast cancer Saturday at Rock Springs Elementary School. Funds collected will be donated to the wife of SRO Markell Draine, who is undergoing breast cancer treatment, said SRO Patrick Doughtie. Draine is the SRO at La Vergne…
Retta Sue Barrett, age 76, of Murfreesboro passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. She was born in Davidson County to the late William Alfred and Annie Mae Moore Bowen, Sr. Funeral service will be 1:00pm Sunday at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna. Burial will follow in O’Brien Cemetery, Christiana, TN. She is survived by her husband,…
May the 4th Be With You Wherefore art thou Jedi? Use the force at this year’s Shakesbeer festival, celebrating “May the 4th (be with you)”! The event takes place—in a galaxy not so far away—at the Discovery Center’s serene Murfree Spring natural area and features theatrical performances by Murfreesboro Little Theatre, M-PROV, and Inebriated Shakespeare,…
Ranking as one of the country’s fastest growing counties, Rutherford County faces new challenges in meeting the demand for mental health care. The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties is leading an effort to fortify county well-being and improve mental health services. Overall health and wellness rest on good mental health, which allows all…
Many of the 1 in 10 Rutherford County children who are sexually abused before age 18 silently bear the burden alone, said Director Sharon De Boer of the Child Advocacy Center. “When a child gets the courage to reach out for help, that activates the local Hometown Heroes that works as a team to help…
Escape for a day into the woods to join a community of adventure seekers, explorers, risk takers, and nature lovers. Boro Adventure Fest was born to celebrate the wanderlust culture in our city. Get outside on Saturday, April 21st to join this movement and be inspired to discover where your journey of adventure will take…
Mrs. Helen Margaret Salisbury died March 20, 2018, with her daughters holding her hands. She was born to John and Mattie Robinson Lawson in Ramer, TN, on August 26, 1923. She graduated Valedictorian of her class from Ramer High School, where she had many friends, joined several clubs, and enjoyed playing basketball. She was considered…
Siegel High School has been taking part in the state-wide campaign to stop distracted driving. Siegel was chosen by Vanderbilt to participate in the Be In The Zone campaign this year. Siegel High School had several events including informational tents at athletic events and the thumbprint challenge with our Allstate Agent. They are currently working…
Come out and hike for chocolate on Saturday, March 24. Early spring can still be cool, but it’s worth a hike when chocolate is involved. Join us at the Wilderness Station at 2:30 p.m. to learn about sustainable chocolate practices and how important it is for our migratory birds. First enjoy a naturalist-led hike on…