Morning
Murfreesboro
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jenny Harrison of Rion's Flowers, Coffee & Gifts announced that the business will close as her worsening health now requires a walker & Mayo Clinic visits. She thanked customers for years of support and said the shop will remain open a few more days at 117 S. Academy St., Murfreesboro. WGNS
- ➤ Due to tonight's extreme cold, the Coldest Nights Emergency Shelter opens for those in need in Murfreesboro. Men check in at First Baptist Church and women at St. Paul's Episcopal Church with dinner served at 6 p.m. and doors open from 7 to 9 p.m. NewsChannel 5
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rutherford County Schools are not running 41 buses today due to a contractor’s lost insurance and will excuse affected student absences; the school board meets at 5:30 p.m. today at the central administration office (in Murfreesboro) to address the issue. The Daily News Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A judge ruled that the planned 70-foot vertical expansion at Middle Point Landfill is on hold until BFI follows regional review steps. The decision, made Friday, ensures that nearby residents can voice their concerns. FOX 17
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Statewide TSSAA boys basketball rankings were released on Feb. 23, with Eagleville jumping from 12th to first in Division I by scoring 120 points while Upperman led Division 3A at 119. Local sportswriters, including those at the Daily News Journal, cast votes that highlighted key shifts ahead of season’s end. The Daily News Journal
- ➤ Two local sports legends were named to the TN Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Former MTSU coach Kermit Davis and Blackman High graduate David Price received the honor after long careers in basketball and baseball. WGNS
- ➤ Local sports fans are invited to vote for the top TSSAA Division I girls basketball player in the postseason — nominees include players from Blackman's, Cannon County, Central Magnet, Eagleville, La Vergne and others. The Daily News Journal
- ➤ Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders won 7-0 against St. Bonaventure on Feb. 22 at Reese Smith Jr Field in Murfreesboro. Horn Jr. struck out nine in five innings and relief M. Dobbs pitched four innings, boosting the team to a 5-2 record. Rutherford County Source
- ➤ Local high school boys basketball fans can vote for the top Division I player to watch in the postseason until noon on Feb. 27. Nominees include Dorien Lyles, Miles Alexander, Carter Sage, Camden Cole, Tarskii Jones, Malik Sanders, Waymon West, and others from area schools. The Daily News Journal
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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.
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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.
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Line Dance Night
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Hop Springs — Free entry — Enjoy boot-stompin' fun with live country music and line dance instruction.
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Da Sunday Open Jam
2:30-6:30 p.m. — Hop Springs — Free entry — Experience the local talent at the Blues Jam with Da Jam Band featuring awesome musicians.
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Mastering Situational Awareness Workshop
6-8 p.m. — The Outpost Armory — Free entry — Enhance personal safety skills and gain insights into legal responsibilities in a community-focused setting.
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