Morning
Murfreesboro
Wednesday, January 8th, 2025
Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Murfreesboro is conducting a housing needs assessment survey to guide the allocation of HUD grant funds for the next five years and is inviting public input through a survey and two workshops in January 2025. City of Murfreesboro
- ➤ Oaklands Mansion is hosting a free, all-ages Murder Mystery Party on January 18, 2025, featuring a who-done-it themed event organized by Wild Goose Chase Events. Rutherford County Source
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ MTSU senior Carley Vogel, hailing from Murfreesboro and serving as Miss Tennessee, secured third place in the Miss America Pageant, earning a $10,000 scholarship and advocating for the American Liver Foundation. WGNS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Murfreesboro Sports Authority is exploring advertising and naming rights opportunities within local parks to fund their operations, pending city approval on guidelines. WGNS
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Rutherford County's health department released inspection scores for local food and hospitality businesses from January 3-7, 2025, with several establishments achieving perfect scores. Rutherford County Source
- ➤ Murfreesboro pulmonologist Dr. Ray Johnson was awarded the WGNS' HEART FOR HEALING Award for significantly improving a patient's health. WGNS
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Dragon's Hoard, a new store for fans of old school gaming like Dungeons & Dragons, has opened in Stones River Mall, Murfreesboro. Murfreesboro.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Judson Bjornstad, a basketball player, was named Freshman of the Week by the Gulf South Conference for the third time after hitting a career high of 17 points in a recent game. Murfreesboro Post
- ➤ James Counce III, with a distinguished coaching history at Henry County, is appointed as Rockvale's new head football coach. The Daily News Journal
- ➤ The MTSU women's and men's basketball teams show promise in reaching the NCAA Tournament for the first time together since 2016, with the women's team on a winning streak and the men's team exceeding expectations. The Daily News Journal
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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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