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Wednesday, February 5th, 2025

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Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department emphasizes the importance of fire safety precautions during Super Bowl LIX parties to prevent hazards.  City of Murfreesboro

CRIME NEWS

  • A Murfreesboro police officer used a License Plate Reader to identify and arrest a suspect, Terrance Smotherman, found with stolen goods from Lowe's and facing multiple charges.  WGNS

EDUCATION NEWS

  • At the 10th annual HackMT event, 130 students in 15 teams, including a U.S. Army veteran, engaged in a 36-hour coding competition, producing innovative tech projects, with industry professionals mentoring.  WGNS

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Rutherford County, TN offers a property tax freeze program for seniors and other relief options for those who qualify, with a deadline for the 2024 tax year payments set for February 28, 2025.  WGNS

HEALTH NEWS

  • Rutherford County reports its lowest food health scores from January 28 to February 4, 2025, with details on each establishment's inspection.  Rutherford County Source

SPORTS NEWS

  • Former MTSU safety Reed Blankenship is set for his second Super Bowl appearance with the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans against the Kansas City Chiefs.  MTSU Sidelines
  • Kendall Simmons, MTSU's offensive line coach and former NFL player, shares insights from his career highs and lows, including battling injuries and Type 1 diabetes, and his transition into coaching.  MTSU Sidelines

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 2/8/25

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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.

    Wed, 2/19/25

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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.

    Fri, 2/21/25

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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.

    Sat, 2/22/25

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  • Lone Star Rodeo at Tennessee Miller Coliseum

    The Lone Star Rodeo features exciting rodeo performances in Murfreesboro, TN.

    Sat, 3/1/25

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  • Modern Calligraphy Workshop for Beginners

    This workshop teaches modern calligraphy basics using a pointed dip pen and includes a beginner's kit to take home.

    Mon, 3/3/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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