Friday, January 31st, 2025

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Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Sixth Annual Storybook Breakfast, aimed at promoting early literacy and benefiting the Imagination Library, is set to entertain families with popular storybook characters and activities on March 1 at Overall Creek Elementary School. Murfreesboro.com
- ➤ Twelve Rutherford County youth have been honored for achieving the Eagle Scout rank, collectively contributing 1,760 hours to community improvement projects ranging from playground refurbishments to historical preservation. WGNS
- ➤ Rutherford County offers a weekend filled with diverse events including a library day for children, fitness and songwriting competitions, Hot Chicken Week, and the musical 'Chicago' at TPAC. Rutherford County Source
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A car crash in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, resulted in the death of Sylvio Victor, 35, and left a 5-year-old in very critical condition. WGNS
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Ex-La Vergne Police Chief Burrel Calvin Davis, II was arrested on multiple charges including aggravated kidnapping and assault after a domestic incident in Murfreesboro, TN. WGNS
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Rutherford County ranks ninth in Tennessee for lowest unemployment rates, with a slight increase in jobless figures noted in local cities like Smyrna and Murfreesboro. WGNS
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rutherford and Murfreesboro mayors unveil a public solution for solid waste to prevent expanding Middle Point Landfill, aiming for environmental responsibility and self-reliance in waste management. The Daily News Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Rutherford County School District reports a confirmed case of pertussis, with an increase in cases region-wide, following notification from the local Health Department. FOX 17
SHOP NEWS
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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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Free Basic Digital Literacy Class in Murfreesboro
Goodwill Career Solutions is offering a free class to enhance digital literacy skills at their Murfreesboro center.
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Southern Equine Expo 2025
Outlaw Nutrition will showcase its products at the Southern Equine Expo, providing attendees the chance to learn about offerings and enter to win free items.
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Tennessee Statewide Creatives Conference and Festival
The first statewide conference and festival in Tennessee dedicated to creativity in music, fashion, and the arts, featuring workshops and performances.
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Lone Star Rodeo at Tennessee Miller Coliseum
The Lone Star Rodeo features exciting rodeo performances in Murfreesboro, TN.
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