Friday, January 3rd, 2025

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Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department extinguished a master bedroom fire, likely sparked by a space heater, and reminded residents to exercise caution with heating equipment. Rutherford County Source
- ➤ Murfreesboro Water Resources Department offers tips on preventing and thawing frozen pipes to protect homes during cold weather. City of Murfreesboro
- ➤ Kolton Slager has joined the Murfreesboro Fire Department, following in the footsteps of his father, Battalion Chief Wesley Slager, to continue a family tradition of fire service. Murfreesboro Post
- ➤ The Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department issues safety warnings due to an increase in fire calls related to home heating equipment, emphasizing precautions with space heaters, furnaces, and fireplaces. WGNS
- ➤ Rutherford County hosts various weekend events, responds to a fire possibly caused by a space heater, gears up for winter weather with new equipment and salt, reflects on 15 significant events from 2024, and celebrates the first baby born in 2025 at TriStar Health. Rutherford County Source
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A three-vehicle collision in Murfreesboro, TN, resulted in an SUV crashing into Chelsea Place Apartments with no serious injuries reported. WGNS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Murfreesboro has enhanced its winter weather preparedness with new snow plows and 1,000 tons of salt to ensure roads remain clear and safe. Rutherford County Source
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Rutherford County offers a variety of events this weekend, including a bourbon night, line dancing, a new year pop-up, a bird of prey class, and the final chance to see the ICE exhibit at Opryland. Rutherford County Source
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Tribute Quartet Live Concert
The Tribute Quartet will be performing live at the Murfreesboro Missionary Baptist church.
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Mikki Zip Live Performance
Mikki Zip is set to perform live at Hank's Honky Tonk in Murfreesboro, providing an engaging musical experience for attendees.
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Mastering Social Media for Real Estate Professionals
This event focuses on enhancing social media strategies specifically for realtors and small business owners to effectively reach their target audience.
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Olympus Classic Powerlifting Championship
The Olympus Classic is a full powerlifting, push/pull, bench press, and deadlift championship taking place at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Murfreesboro, with all profits benefiting Shriners Children's.
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Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders Women's Basketball vs. Sam Houston Bearkats
The Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders women's basketball team will compete against the Sam Houston Bearkats at the Murphy Athletic Center.
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Eastern Dreamers Concert
Max Pachter and Evan deNicola, two Nashville musicians, perform 70s Folk and Americana with unique harmonies and storytelling.
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Pokémon League Gathering at Grand Adventures
A Pokémon League event where fans can gather to play, trade, and earn prizes using their Pokémon cards and video games.
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Rhonda Funk Duo Live Performance
Rhonda Funk, a celebrated singer-songwriter and 2022 USA Entertainer of the Year, will perform live at Puckett's in Murfreesboro, showcasing her acclaimed music.
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