Savvy Techies Await Third Hack-MT Jan. 26-28 at MTSU

Savvy Techies Await Third Hack-MT Jan. 26-28 at MTSU

Entering a third year for the MTSU computer science-ran Hack-MT, department Chair Chrisila Pettey said “you never know what to expect” from the young collegiate minds planning to participate.   “I’m looking forward to seeing what they do,” said Pettey. “It’s always interesting projects (they create).”   More than 200 individuals representing 10-plus colleges and…

Early Registration Closing Soon for Special Kids Race

Early Registration Closing Soon for Special Kids Race

There are only a few days left before early registration ends and prices increase for the 7th Annual Special Kids Race presented by Murfreesboro Medical Clinic & Surgicenter (MMC) on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at MMC in Murfreesboro. Runners and walkers have the opportunity to participate in one of three race distances: 15K, 5K or…

SROs Give Teens Driving Skills in DRIVE Class

SROs Give Teens Driving Skills in DRIVE Class

Teens may build their driving skills and experience by taking the Rutherford County School Resource Officers’ DRIVE class, a school resource officer said. The Defense Response Improving Vehicle Education program is geared to teens ages 16-19, said SRO Chad Dodson, who is the DRIVE coordinator. Students receive personal training from Sheriff’s Office driving instructors on…

City Construction Projects for January 7 through January 13

City Construction Projects for January 7 through January 13

Bridge over Broad Street TDOT Project (Est Substantial Completion December 2017) Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday, Traffic has been shifted onto the new bridge at Broad St & Memorial Blvd Interchange.  There will be alternating lane closures on NW Broad Street, Memorial Blvd and Old Fort Pkwy for construction. There will be lane shifts…

Homicide and Attempted Homicide Investigation

Homicide and Attempted Homicide Investigation

On January 7, 2018, at approximately 11:35 PM, Murfreesboro Police responded to calls of shots fired in the 400 block of Castleview Drive. Officers found one shooting victim with life threatening injuries at the scene. Moments later, a second victim was reported at the Saint Thomas Rutherford Emergency Department. The victim found on Castleview Drive…

Oakland International Baccalaureate Program Aims to Challenge Advanced Students

Oakland International Baccalaureate Program Aims to Challenge Advanced Students

Lindsey VanParys said middle school was so easy for her that after hearing the information once “it just clicks,” while fellow Oakland High School senior Kyle Lennon said “middle school was almost like a cyclical pattern.” Shevaughn Holness agreed. “I never had to try in any of my classes,” she recalled, “and I got straight…

City offices and facilities closing in observance of MLK Jr. Day

City offices and facilities closing in observance of MLK Jr. Day

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all City of Murfreesboro offices, most recreational facilities, and senior services at Patterson Park Community Center will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15, 2018. Rover, the City’s public transportation service, will not run on the federal holiday. There will be no garbage pick-up on Monday, Jan.15, 2018….

Kitchen Fresh Opens Today
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Kitchen Fresh Opens Today

A new, fast-casual restaurant concept built around healthy, organic, chef-inspired food – opens today at Fountains at Gateway. Meals are served in bowls with ingredients selected by the customer and prepared by Kitchen Fresh staff. Here are a few things you may want to know about Kitchen Fresh: Small, regular, family and kid-size bowls are available for…