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Sunday, June 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This week in Middle Tennessee, a zebra named Ed ran loose and was safely caught while heavy rains turned parts of the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester muddy. In Murfreesboro, the Friday Night Live concert went on under light rain—local stores saw more business as festivalgoers and students adjusted to the weather. WGNS
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Better Business Bureau warns local consumers to avoid Joweba after its claims of being an authorized dealer for well-known brands were found to be false and buyers reported paying for products they never received. The BBB advises shoppers to verify contact details and review feedback + be cautious of red flags like unrealistic prices and fake order numbers. Rutherford County Source
- ➤ United Communications began a summer giveaway on June 9 that will run until August 10—covering 11 counties and offering three streaming-themed prize bundles with a total value of nearly $4,000. Local residents can join by scanning a QR code at community events or by visiting the contest page while winners will be picked at random after the contest ends. Rutherford County Source
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 Great Tennessee Air Show at Smyrna Airport honored military history with heritage flights featuring aircraft like the F-35A, Growler, and P51 Mustang while drawing thousands of local families. Cloudy conditions canceled the Blue Angels on Saturday, but they returned Sunday with their new Delta L-Ron Roll maneuver—continuing the long tradition of the event. Rutherford County Source
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 50 MTSU students gained hands-on event production experience at Bonnaroo when severe storms forced the early cancellation Friday evening—rain, wind, and lightning made the grounds unsafe, shifting their work to quickly securing equipment and winding down operations. This incident provided a real-world lesson on the challenges of live event management. WGNS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Murfreesboro road projects are set to cause lane closures and detours as contractors work on ramp improvements on Joe B Jackson Parkway—intersection widening on Blackman Road and multiple utility and fiber installations are also underway; drivers should plan for traffic shifts and follow posted controls as work continues over the next weeks. Murfreesboro.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Vanderbilt LifeFlight — led by chief flight physician Panas — coordinates emergency response when someone calls 911 by dispatching EMS and flight crews that include paramedics, nurses, and physicians. The team uses ground ambulances and helicopters to transport patients while carrying ICU-level equipment to continue treatment until they reach specialized hospitals. Rutherford County Source
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Rockvale track and field standout Jakobe Tharp, a sophomore at Auburn University, won the NCAA 110-meter hurdles title Friday evening at historic Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. Tharp ran a time of 13.05 — the third fastest in the world this season as Texas’ Kendrick Smallwood was disqualified. Murfreesboro Post
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Open House at 1422 Rebecca Johns Drive
7-9 p.m. — 1422 Rebecca Johns Drive, Murfreesboro, TN — Free entry — Explore a beautiful newly updated townhome in a gated community with access to wonderful amenities.
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Titus2Talks: Women's Relationship Forum
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Linebaugh Public Library — Free entry — Engage in meaningful discussions and insights about romantic relationships over food and conversation.
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Vacation Bible School
10 PM — Zoom — Contact for more info — A spiritually enriching online experience for the community.
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Rock 101 Music Camp
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — School of Rock — No cost information available — An engaging camp where budding musicians aged 7-12 explore instruments and perform at a concert.
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Anglers Retreat Community Overview
7-9 p.m. — 1107 Sycamore Leaf Way, Murfreesboro, TN — Free entry — Explore the tranquil and luxurious homes of Anglers Retreat nestled in the historic Murfreesboro community.
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