Good morning, Murfreesboro.

Scoopy's Ice Cream returns with a vibrant new location at 2458 Old Fort Parkway, next to Sam’s Club and behind Camino Real.

Open now with handmade ice cream and fresh fruit paletas in 200 flavors, it will hold a grand opening next Wednesday with plans for families + kids.

Tennessee gas prices dropped three-cents on average last week to $2.52; this rate is nearly 30-cents lower than a year ago and gives drivers a seasonal break from higher costs.

Local students can join the 2026 4‑H Chick Chain as Rutherford County Agriculture Extension Service is accepting registration for a backyard chicken project.

Participants pick up vaccinated Red Star chicks the week of April 13 and prepare for a poultry show and sale on Sept. 19 (registration open until March).

At MTSU, students have invested $7.6M in campus renewable energy projects using an $8 fee since 2006.

For the 2025 to 26 cycle, over $256,000 is set for projects such as TVA's EnergyRight Green Switch program (renewable energy purchase) and Earth Month celebrations in April.

Murfreesboro 911 dispatchers now use a new tool linked to the city's PulsePoint AED Registry to quickly find AEDs during cardiac emergencies, while local businesses, churches, schools, and community members are urged to register their devices (registration takes minutes and is free for all).

Predators players continue their quest for Olympic gold as they compete in today's hockey matches.

Roman Josi and Filip Forsberg face qualification rounds at 5:10 a.m. & 2:10 p.m. CT, while Juuse Saros and Erik Haula are slated for the quarterfinal on Feb. 18.

Brett Rogers went 5-for-5 (a perfect day at the plate) as the Blue Raiders won their series against Bellarmine at Reese Smith Jr. Field this past weekend.

MTSU will face Alabama A&M today at 3 p.m. at the same field.

On Feb. 14, MTSU erased a 14 point deficit but fell 82-80 to Western Kentucky at E.A.

Diddle Arena as Teagan Moore’s two free throws with three seconds left sealed the Hilltoppers’ win. The Blue Raiders now stand at 12-13 and will face conference opponents next week.

MTSU women's basketball earned CUSA honors when Alayna Contreras averaged 19.5 points in a win over Jax State and was named Player of the Week, while freshman Macie Phifer received Freshman of the Week honors with 28 points against Kennesaw State.

The team meets Western Kentucky Saturday at 2 p.m.

Rutherford County standouts were named Mr. and Miss Basketball finalists on Thursday by the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association.

The awards will be presented at Tucker Theater at the MTSU campus on Tuesday, March 10 at 5:30 p.m.

SPARK! M is for Moon

9-11 AM — Discovery Center at Murfree Spring — Admission required — Kids explore lunar landscapes with hands-on activities and a journey through an inflatable planetarium.

Special Kids Race

7-11 a.m. — Murfreesboro Medical Clinic — Entry fee varies — Participate in a 5 km and various fun runs supporting Special Kids Therapy and Nursing Center.

U.S. Open Cup: Tennessee Tempo FC vs. Chattanooga Red Wolves SC

7-9 p.m. — Richard Siegel Soccer Complex — Check for ticket info — Witness local soccer rivalries unfold in a thrilling cup match.