Even though school is out for the summer, thousands of kids are still in the classroom to read. It is part of the Read to be Ready program, and the goal is have students at grade level by the end of third grade. Right now, about 44 percent of students are reading at the right…
Fireworks are fun, but they can be very dangerous. Each year, thousands of people, including children, are hurt. News 2 spoke to doctors at Vanderbilt University who see plenty of burns and injuries to hands and faces this time of year. “Whenever we see these injuries, they are usually in younger, previously healthy people who…
If you have a dog, chances are it doesn’t love 4th of July fireworks as much as you do. A local veterinarian offered some simple ways you can help ease the anxiety for your frightened pups. You can opt for anxiety medication, but you’ll have to call your veterinarian for a prescription first. Bring your…
Republican state Sen. Bill Ketron is giving up his seat in the Tennessee General Assembly to run for mayor of the state’s fifth-most populous county. Ketron reportedly said he wants to become Rutherford County mayor to tackle transportation, solid waste and education challenges facing the fast-growing region. Rutherford County is behind only neighboring Nashville in…
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing before the City Council of the City of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, will be held in the Council Chambers of the Murfreesboro City Hall, 111 West Vine Street, in said City on Thursday, July 13, 2017, beginning at 7:00 o’clock P.M. for the purpose of considering a proposed amendatory…
Come join us for a movie at ‘Boro Beach! Bring your own float for the pool or a blanket to watch poolside. Refreshments are available for purchase. Ages: Children 12 years and under with a parent/grandparent Date: July 12, 2017 Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Time Details: 7:00 PM pool opens; movie begins at 8:30 PM. Location: Boro…
A plane from Tennessee exploded mid-air in Georgia killing all four people on board. The twin-piper aircraft crashed Friday evening in Murray county, Georgia, about 50 miles south-east of Chattanooga. Authorities said that debris was scattered across a large grass field. “It wasn’t debris after impact,” said Murray county Sheriff Gary Langford. “It looks like it was already…
A single vehicle accident near downtown closed I-24 for several hours Sunday morning. The crash happened just before 7:00 a.m. where interstates I-24 and I-40 merge near the 2nd/4th Avenue exit. Metro Police on the scene tell News 2 the driver of the overturned car has died from injuries from the crash. No other details…
Thousands of people are expected downtown and thousands more are expected out on the water on the 4th of July in Middle Tennessee. Before fireworks fill the night sky, throngs of people will be out on Old Hickory Lake, catching some sun and sand for the holidays. “Tuesday’s going to be a busy day for…
As a rising senior at Siegel High School, Lyn Smith has wasted no time absorbing as much knowledge as she can through Project SEED, MTSU’s chemistry research program for high school students. Project SEED (Summer Education Experience for the Economically Disadvantaged) gives rising high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to gain research insight and exposure to…