The Murfreesboro Police Department’s newest officers graduated Sept. 27 from the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy (TLETA) in Nashville. The officers, who were part of Class 1869, spent 12-weeks studying and training at the Basic Police School. The new officers are: (alphabetical order) Officer Wesley Cantrell Officer Brianna Dunn Officer Ryan Ellis Officer Johnathan Gomez…
For Rutherford County Recovery Court, Friday, September 27 was a celebration. County dignitaries, including Mayor Bill Ketron, employees of Recovery Court, and program clients, gathered at North University Street for an event deemed “Recovery Fest.” “September is National Recovery Month,” said Probation and Recovery Court Services Director Steve Ervin. “We wanted to do something special…
Completing a year-long professional development program, Ashley McDonald, Public Information Officer/Programs Coordinator for Rutherford County Government, joins less than 70 others across the U.S. as a recognized Master Public Information Officer (MPIO). McDonald is also the first MPIO graduate in the State of Tennessee. Established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in 2017, the…
During the ceremonial items on the Sept. 19, 2019, Murfreesboro City Council agenda was a momentous occasion. Lifelong resident John Verge was honored by Mayor Shane McFarland with a Key to the City of Murfreesboro and a Proclamation proclaiming Sept. 19, 2019 as a day to honor John. Proclamation: WHEREAS, John Verge is a life-long…
Murfreesboro Parks & Rec Department employee Michael Philpott has been named STARS award recipient for Sept. 2019. Philpott was honored prior to Thursday’s (Sept. 19) meeting of the Murfreesboro City Council. On Aug. 5, 2019, Philpott was participating in the pickle ball program at McFadden Community Center when a patron began to have a cardiac…
Middle Tennessee Widening Project (Greenland Dr to E. Main St) Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday: Traffic signal, pavement marking, signage and incidental work continues between E Main St and Greenland Dr. Appropriate traffic controls are in place. W Lytle Street Roadway Improvement Project (Baker St to Church St) Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday:…
How would you like to spend a Saturday morning getting to know Stones River National Battlefield and the Stones River Greenway by working to remove trash and invasive exotic plants from these special places? Stones River National Battlefield and more than a dozen local partners call upon our friends and neighbors to join us at…
The 2020 Census is months away, but the U.S. Census Bureau is already hiring part-time local workers for the count. Interested citizens can join the 2020 Census team by applying online at www.2020census.gov/jobs. Serving as a temporary Census worker provides weekly pay starting at $21 an hour, flexible hours, and paid training. Nearly $900 billion…
The Second Annual “African Drum and Dance Festival” will be returning to Patterson Park on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Bolstered by the success of last year’s event, the festival will host an array of cultural activities from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and a free African dance concert from 6 to 8 p.m. This is…
Effective immediately, Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department’s Fire Marshal Carl Peas has placed a mandatory ban on burning in the city limits until further notice. The ban is the direct result of dry vegetation due to lack of rainfall. “Until we receive a substantial amount of rain, we will not lift the burn ban,” said Peas….