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Murfreesboro
Friday, January 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Retired Air Force Col. Tom Hickerson received a Quilt of Valor at the MTSU Heritage Center in Murfreesboro on Jan. 17 – a tribute to his long military service, with his wife and daughter in attendance. Murfreesboro Post
- ➤ Sports*Com in Murfreesboro will host its 24th Annual Polar Bear Plunge on January 31 at 8:00 a.m., with indoor games, food and live music before participants plunge into the outdoor pool at 10:00 a.m. and bring non-perishable donations for the local food bank. Rutherford County Source
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Stores across Middle Tennessee face a bread shortage as families stock up before the approaching winter storm & Metro Police plan to remove abandoned vehicles to clear roads for snow plows. FOX 17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, Jan. 22, the city honored ten retired employees from the inaugural Legacy Recognition Program during a ceremony at the City Council Chamber (4 p.m.). The honorees received plaques and a spot on the City Legacies wall to mark decades of service. WGNS
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Rutherford County is bracing for icy conditions as the Red Cross urges residents to stay warm and use heaters safely + check on neighbors; local warming centers are preparing for increased demand amid the forecasted frost and ice. WGNS
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tickets for the Conference USA Basketball Championship are on sale for the tournament at the Von Braun Center in downtown Huntsville, two hours from Murfreesboro. Fans can purchase tickets online & get ready to see top college basketball. WGNS
- ➤ Anticipating winter weather, the MTSU men’s basketball game against Jacksonville State, originally set for Saturday, Jan. 24, is moved to today at 6:00 p.m. (a Winter Storm Watch covers much of the south). MTSU Sidelines
- ➤ Rockvale junior Dallas Pauldo, named Region 3-6A Co-Tight End of the Year, accepted his fourth SEC offer from Tennessee after speaking with co-defensive coordinator Anthony Poindexter on Jan. 22 and joins offers from Georgia, Vanderbilt and Missouri after a strong season as both tight end and defensive end. The Daily News Journal
- ➤ Due to an expected snow storm, MTSU moved its women's basketball game against Liberty to today at Murphy Center with tipoff at 6:30 p.m. The Delaware game on Jan. 22 remained as scheduled while coach Rick Insell aimed for his 500th win. The Daily News Journal
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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.
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Revolution and Jill FM Concert
7-10 p.m. — Hop Springs — All ages welcome — Enjoy the best rock songs from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and more.
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Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Queen
8:45-9:45 p.m. — Williamson Family Farm — Get your tickets now — Enjoy a mesmerizing candlelight tribute to Queen's greatest hits performed by a talented string quartet.
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Galentine's Day Celebration
6-8:30 p.m. — RSRVD Event Studio — All ages welcome — Celebrate friendship with drinks, treats, and good vibes at this joyful gathering.
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Raw Curious Seminar
6-7 p.m. — Licker & Whine Pet Market — Free entry — Discover the essentials of raw feeding for pets presented by OC Raw.
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