Sexual predators “groom” children by using behaviors to see how far they can push children to comply with their wants and desires, said Sheriff’s Detective Andrea Knox of the Family Crimes Unit. “It’s building a relationship of trust but the underlying motive is deviate sexual behavior that can lead to a child being abused,”…
High blood pressure should be treated earlier with lifestyle changes and in some patients with medication – at 130/80 mm Hg rather than 140/90 – according to the first comprehensive new high blood pressure guidelines in more than a decade. The guidelines are being published by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College…
As an alternative to the mayhem and materialism of Black Friday, Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee is offering shoppers a chance to get a jump start on the holiday season, take advantage of deep discounts and support a worthy cause during a one-day event known as Blue Friday. Blue Friday — a day to shop…
The skies were sunny, the greens were fast, and the golfers enjoyed the day as it warmed up to 60 degrees at the 7th annual Turkey Tee Off golf tournament on Saturday, November 11 at Cedar Crest Golf Course. “The tradition of giving continued at this year’s tournament, and we were blessed this year…
The Rutherford ATHENA Award Program will award its annual nontraditional scholarship at the 2018 ATHENA Award dinner and ceremony on Thursday, April 19, 2018, at Embassy Suites Murfreesboro. The scholarship amount is $3,000. The ATHENA Nontraditional Scholarship is awarded to a Rutherford County woman who is at least five years out of high school and…
Congratulations to Strike & Spare Family Fun Center for their remodeling ribbon cutting on Monday, November 13 at 11am. Strike & Spare Family Fun Center is located at 941 NW Broad Street (Located next to Animal City), Murfreesboro, TN 37129 and can be contacted at 615-896-0945. [custom-facebook-feed album=10154901324176078]
Congratulations to Tru by Hilton/Home 2 Suites by Hilton for their ribbon cutting on Thursday, November 9 at 4pm. Tru by Hilton/Home 2 Suites by Hilton is located at 909 N. Thompson Lane (Located next to Tangerine Salon and Spa), Murfreesboro, TN 37129 and can be contacted at 615-895-2929. [custom-facebook-feed album=10154894337986078]
Congratulations to Universal Dental for their ribbon cutting on Friday, November 10 at 11am. Universal Dental is located at 2076 Lascassas Pike; Suite A (Located right past Kroger), Murfreesboro, TN 37130 and can be contacted at 615-295-8564. [custom-facebook-feed album=10154894358366078]
Bridge over Broad Street TDOT Project (Est Substantial Completion December 2017) Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday, 8:00 pm to 6:00 am: There will be alternating lane closures on NW Broad Street, Memorial Blvd, Old Fort Pkwy and Ridgley Road for construction of the new Overpass. There will be lane shifts and traffic interruptions. At…
The Murfreesboro City Council voted Thursday, Nov. 9 to approve $5.68 million for construction of a new Fire Station 4 on land owned by the City. Council approval authorizes a contract with Boyce Ballard Construction, LLC to build the station from funds appropriated in the 2016 and 2017 Capital Improvement Projects. “The proposed location on a…