The Murfreesboro Police Department is partnering with the Murfreesboro Housing Authority, Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation, Middle Tennessee Association of Realtors, AARP, and others to host National Night Out Against Crime Tuesday, August 1, 2017. National Night Out is an opportunity for residents to meet their neighbors, law enforcement officers, public officials, and other community service…
The Children’s Hospital at TriStar Centennial is celebrating the grand opening of its new pediatric emergency room with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, July 19, at 4:30 p.m. Experts in pediatric emergencies will provide enhanced, around-the-clock care at this new facility, which officially opens its doors to patients on Monday, July 24. “As an ER doctor and as a mom, I know how…
The Murfreesboro Force 2K21 Girls are the 2017 AAU Division 2 National Champions after defeating PA Undisputed TNT from Menlo Park, California, 59-39. Twenty-six teams from around the country competed for this coveted spot. Games were held at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida. Force is made up mostly of girls from…
Opportunities are endless for 18 teenagers visiting Middle Tennessee State University as part of the fifth annualACE Mentoring Camp Program. Not only are the 14 boys and four girls from Atlanta, Georgia, Birmingham, Alabama, and Nashville residing in Corlew Hall, eating in McCallie Dining Hall and enjoying the Campus Recreation Center, they are learning about the university’s concrete and construction management,architecture and interior design and engineering programs. …
Good boy, Storm! A dog on Long Island has quickly become a celebrity after he was caught on camera saving a baby deer apparently drowning off the shore of Long Island. In the video the dog, named Storm, can be seen swimming out towards a small deer fawn struggling in the water. As Storm’s owner…
The Murfreesboro City Council is looking for ways to curb an increasing number of people who stand along the city’s roads soliciting money from people passing. People who solicit money for their personal use are often referred to as panhandlers. “The problem has increased to the point now that we have panhandlers competing for turf,”…
As the temperatures rise well into the 90s this week, state health officials are warning the public against leaving kids in hot cars. Two children have died in Tennessee in the last two weeks after being left inside hot vehicles. TDOT message boards across the state Monday read ‘Where’s Baby? Look Before You Lock.” The…
This year TriStar StoneCrest is committed to empowering women to live a healthy and well-balanced lifestyle through hosting the 7th annual TriStar StoneCrest Women’s Show which will take place on Thursday, July 27 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center in Smyrna, Tenn. “The Women’s Show is an exciting event for women in the community…
Youth Empowerment through Arts and Humanities (YEAH!) announces the 2017 sessions of its flagship program Southern Girls Rock Camp, a summer camp for girls and gender non-conforming youth ages 10-17, and the co-ed Tennessee Teens Rock Camp, both with a mission to empower young people through music education. Its Murfreesboro location, celebrating its 15th Anniversary…
Murfreesboro firefighter Britt Gammon is no longer on Administrative Leave following an internal investigation to determine whether there were any actions that violate City of Murfreesboro policies. The City placed Gammon on paid leave November 18, 2016, pending the outcome of the investigation. Prior to being placed on leave, he was assigned to Station 9…