Friday, April 26, 2024

Community

Murfreesboro City Schools remain open during last week’s solar eclipse to turn event into a “teaching moment”

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School voucher program promises results but faces significant resistance

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Murfreesboro City Schools is the first of many to take advantage of new therapy animals program grant

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Khalid set to preform at Murphy Center for MTSU students and staff

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Reporter Meribah Knight hosts talk on “The Kids of Rutherford County”

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City Council to potentially approve purchase of Oaklands Park wetlands, will continue preservation efforts

Photo by Andrew Wigdor / News Editor The Murfreesboro City Council is considering the purchase of the 11.6 acres that include the Oaklands Park wetlands...

Amid $1 million Mercury Boulevard sidewalk grant, City plans for more pedestrian-friendly areas

Photo by Eric Goodwin / Assistant News Editor Gov. Bill Haslam announced on July 21 that the City of Murfreesboro received a $1 million...

Murfreesboro Police participate in ‘Operation Southern Shield,’ increase traffic enforcement efforts

Photo by Andrew Wigdor / News Editor The Murfreesboro Police Department has increased traffic enforcement and are encouraging safer driving practices this week, according to...

Extreme heat wave comes to Middle Tennessee, will last through weekend

Photo Courtesy of the National Weather Service One of the most grueling heat waves of the summer hit Middle Tennessee Wednesday and will last through...

Rutherford County Farmers’ Market provides community with fresh produce, friendly atmosphere

Photos and story by Allison Borrell / Contributing Writer  The Rutherford County Farmers Market is open for the summer season, providing the Murfreesboro community with...

A sunflower extravaganza: Batey Farms raises money for Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee

Photo by Tayhlor Stephenson / Lifestyles Editor Calling all sunflower fanatics: Batey Farms of Rutherford County, an eighth-generation, family-owned and operated hog, row crop and hay...