Good morning, Murfreesboro.

Murfreesboro Cold Patrol is a nonprofit that gives food, clothing, blankets, and hygiene supplies to people facing homelessness in Murfreesboro.

Volunteers work all year long by partnering with local groups (including shelters and social services) at 800 Park Ave Suite P to ensure help is always available.

Tennessee wildlife officials uncovered 50 illegally taken deer heads and additional evidence near the Wilson-Rutherford county line as hunting season concludes today — one suspect received a lifetime hunting ban while a second received a three-year ban — with the investigation having begun over a year ago.

All kindergarten through 12th grade students in Rutherford and Murfreesboro City Schools will watch age-appropriate gun safety videos this semester (the videos teach firearm storage, handling, and notification procedures) rather than attend in-person classes.

This change follows a 2024 law requiring gun safety instruction.

Local author Juanita Bompart will sign her children’s book, Pajama Jones, and read from it at Linebaugh Public Library on Saturday, Jan.

17 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., inviting families to embrace empathy & creative storytelling during a community event.

Two Williamson County families are calling for increased histoplasmosis testing after severe infections took months to diagnose and worry that construction (in Spring Hill) may have stirred up fungal spores; experts report that more than 20 regional cases have been noted so far.

Flu numbers remained very high in Tennessee as of Dec.

20 with influenza A(H3N2) the most common virus. Health officials urge Murfreesboro residents to wash hands, get vaccinated, and follow prevention tips as the season typically peaks in January and February.

Former Pearl-Cohn linebacker and hometown native Kye Stewart will coach Illinois State's Redbirds in their first FCS championship game on Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Vanderbilt’s FirstBank Stadium as the team faces Montana State.

Riverdale High alumnus Caleb Herring announced on Jan.

2 that he is entering the transfer portal to complete his final college season after playing 36 games for the Vols with 14 tackles, six tackles-for-loss, and four sacks. He made the decision after thoughtful family discussions.

Murfreesboro Home Expo

12-6 p.m. — Tennessee Miller Coliseum — Free admission — Discover huge savings, live demos, and a chance to win prizes at this home show.

Walking the Line and Gold Dust Woman Tribute Experience

7 p.m. — Hop Springs — Cost Info Not Provided — Celebrate the music of Johnny Cash and Stevie Nicks with heartfelt tributes in a night of legendary tunes.

Line Dance Night

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Hop Springs — Free — Boot-stompin' good times with instruction and live music from The Rockin' Country Band.