Sometimes, when a person’s life becomes intertwined with an idea, people say they embody it. Few people embody the spirit of Goodwill — a nonprofit organization devoted to the restorative power of work — better than George. His knees … Nine years ago, George was laid off from a job he loved, working as a…
Congratulations to Dunkin’ Donuts for their ribbon cutting on Thursday, December 21st at 8:30am. Dunkin’ Donuts is located at 3031 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro, TN 37129 (Next to Care Now Urgent Care across from the Chamber of Commerce) and can be contacted at 615-956-7982. [custom-facebook-feed album=10154993220066078]
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. made a special delivery to Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) on December 21 with a 53-foot fully enclosed emergency response trailer – and a new set of Bridgestone tires. MFRD is the host agency for the Middle Tennessee All-Hazards Incident Management Team, a component of the Tennessee Fire Chief’s Association Statewide Mutual…
Secret Santa and Mrs. Claus spread Christmas cheer in a most unusual way. Instead of elves, they enlisted Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies to deliver unexpected presents last weekend in Rutherford County. The Rutherford County couple anonymously donated $100 bills for 30 deputies to present to county citizens they encountered on their shifts last weekend. They…
First-year MTSU Department of Physics and Astronomy assistant professor Hanna Terletska already is making waves when it comes to research. In late October, she applied for a prestigious Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics Scholar Award at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Terletska recently received confirmation she is one of eight recipients chosen for the 2018-20 sessions. The Kavli Institute…
Members of the Sheriff’s Citizens Academy Alumni Association gather to celebrate Christmas together. The Sheriff’s Citizens Academy is a course where residents learn about the operations of the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office. Citizens who are interested may apply for the next free class beginning in January. The classes include ride-alongs, SWAT demonstrations and tours. Sheriff…
“That which does not kill us, makes us stronger.” Perhaps no one better embodies that famous quote from German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche than Dr. Kyle Prince and Lindsay Bouldin — a teacher and a student at Central Magnet School. For Lindsey, it started last summer. Like all rising seniors, she had plans. Lindsay had been…
Preparing for winter weather begins long before any ice or snow hits the ground. The City of Murfreesboro is stocked and ready to clear streets of ice and snow during the 2017-18 winter weather season. The City Street Division currently has a total stockpile of 1,200 tons of salt and have readied snow plows and…
Special Kids Therapy & Nursing Center held its annual Cornelius Christmas program last week to provide gifts for 469 individuals within the Special Kids family. “The appreciation from the families is unexplainable,” shares Sydne’ Anderson, Special Kids lead family resources coordinator. “They are so grateful and relieved to have an additional burden lifted off of their…
Middle Tennessee State University will be closed from Friday, Dec. 22, through Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, for the Christmas and New Year’s holiday break. MTSU will reopen Tuesday, Jan. 2, operating regular business hours from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Students and faculty will remain on winter break. Spring semester classes will begin Tuesday, Jan. 16. Daily campus…