Morning
Murfreesboro
Thursday, January 16th, 2025
Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Shane McFarland honored employees Adam Todd and Ron Davis as STARS for their compassionate aid to a woman in distress in Murfreesboro. Rutherford County Source
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ John Sorace, a former assistant police chief, was charged with reckless homicide after his wife's death in Rutherford County. FOX 17
- ➤ Murfreesboro Police investigated a possible stolen vehicle on South Church Street, creating a visible police presence. WGNS
- ➤ The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office alerts the public to a scam involving false notifications of missed federal grand jury duty by phone, contrary to official notification methods. Rutherford County Source
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Murfreesboro City School Board removed a children's book on being transgender after Pastor John Amanchukwu, known as the Book Ban Preacher, criticized it. FOX 17
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro commemorates the completion of 500 cardiac surgeries, highlighting the growth and success of its cardiology program. Murfreesboro.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Riverdale's boys and girls basketball teams both secured victories against Siegel, with the boys winning by a narrow one-point margin and the girls by a substantial 21 points. Murfreesboro Post
- ➤ Rockvale Rockets' boys and girls basketball teams achieved road victories against Oakland High, marking the girls' first-ever win at Oakland with scores of 83-59 and 56-47 respectively. Murfreesboro Post
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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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Mikki Zip Live at Hank's Honky Tonk
Mikki Zip will perform live at Hank's Honky Tonk, offering an evening of entertainment in Murfreesboro.
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