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Thursday, April 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ World Outreach Church in Murfreesboro welcomed thousands to its Spring Festival on Saturday, April 12 and now invites the community back for its Easter Weekend Celebration from Friday, April 18 through Sunday, April 20—featuring worship services with Crowder, Charity Gayle and The Katinas, food trucks, water baptisms and youth activities. WGNS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ MTSU’s Center for Historic Preservation was named one of six recipients of a Library of Congress grant for Teaching with Primary Sources and will lead the new TPS Southern Region + awarding subgrants of up to $25,000 to local institutions. The center also will welcome Dr. Layla Smallwood as regional program specialist in May to boost its educational programming. Rutherford County Source
- ➤ MTSU’s Center for Historic Preservation was named as one of six recipients of a Library of Congress grant to create the TPS Southern Region that will offer subgrants of up to $25,000 for programs using primary sources. Kira Duke said the center will use its years of experience to support local educators and public history institutions—helping them build similar projects. WGNS
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Taxpayers in Tennessee and Arkansas affected by severe storms in early April had more time to file their taxes as the IRS granted an extension. The agency set a new deadline of November 3 for these areas — while those in other states with approved extensions will have until October 15 — and taxes owed were required by April 15 to avoid penalties. The Daily News Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The legislature unanimously passed a bill on April 15 that requires police to report every DUI charge where blood tests show a driver is sober—this data, collected by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation from 2026 through 2029, will help lawmakers address concerns from defense attorneys about charging sober drivers. It is hoped that the new reporting process will increase accountability in DUI arrests. The Daily News Journal
- ➤ Georgia Lynch, Rutherford County's first female County Clerk, died Monday, April 14 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro. A visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 19 at Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home — a service will follow at 3:00 p.m. WGNS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Middle Tennessee women's tennis earned the No. 2 seed and a first-round bye for the Conference USA tournament and will play today at 9:00 a.m. CDT in the quarterfinals in Lynchburg, Virginia. They will face the winner of Jacksonville State and Sam Houston, having defeated both teams during the regular season — a key step as they aim for their first CUSA Championship. MTSU Sidelines
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You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
7-9 p.m. — Walnut House Event Venue & Recording Studios — Admission with a minimal service fee — Experience the heartwarming musical that brings Charlie Brown and friends to life on stage.
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Euchre Tournament at McAlister's
11:45 a.m. — McAlister's Deli — No entry fee — Gather for a friendly euchre tournament with a chance to make lifelong friends.
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Modern Calligraphy Workshop
10:00-11:30 a.m. — The Soda Bar by Van Horns Cookies — Ticket required — Unleash your inner artist with a beginner-friendly modern calligraphy class.
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Dustin Lee Martin Live Performance
9 PM – 3 AM — Bullseye Sports Bar — Cover charge details not specified — Enjoy swampy rock and country vibes in a cozy local setting.
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Modern Calligraphy Workshop
6:00-7:30 p.m. — RSRVD Event Studio — Cost of materials included — Discover the art of modern calligraphy and create beautiful handwritten pieces.
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Murfreesboro City Schools Board Meeting
6-8 p.m. — Extended School Program — No cost — Attend the regular session of the Murfreesboro City Schools Board to discuss important educational matters.
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ICCCon 2025
10-11 a.m. — Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville SE Murfreesboro — Affordable entry — A celebration of sci-fi fandom with vintage and modern collectibles, guest stars, and engaging programming.
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27th Annual Heart of Tennessee USBC Mixed Tournament
8:30 a.m. & 12 p.m. — Murfreesboro Strike & Spare — Entry fees apply — Compete in this festive bowling tournament for mixed teams.
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