Good morning, Murfreesboro.

United Way of South Central Tennessee wrapped up its 15th annual Stuff the Bus campaign, collecting 65,000 school supplies and 3,500 backpacks for students across seven counties – including Rutherford – to help them start the school year prepared.

A new guide details Rutherford County's historic sites & what each one reveals about local past.

It covers Stones River National Battlefield, Oaklands Mansion, Cannonsburgh Village and the Sam Davis Home, offering visitors a chance to learn local history while exploring preserved landmarks.

Local parents are advised to review walking routes with their children today (checking sidewalks, crosswalks, and signals) and remind them to look both ways and avoid distractions while walking to school.

Families can also boost visibility by using bright clothing.

Rutherford County Schools said the bus rules will remain the same for the new school year.

Elementary students living within one mile and middle and high school students living within 1.5 miles will not qualify for bus service, so new families should check eligibility (rules are unchanged from last year).

Rutherford County Schools' newest campus — Poplar Hill Middle School — opened on Monday, Aug.

10 in the Blackman community and welcomed about 850 students.

The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a free two-day hunter education course on Friday, Aug.

28 and Saturday, Aug. 29 at 940 New Salem Highway for residents aged nine and older needing certification to hunt. The course features a live-fire event — an essential, hands-on safety session.

Health officials reported that Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus, has led to 293 cases in Tennessee as of Aug.

1, with infections mainly occurring in healthcare settings and posing risks to those in long-term care facilities.

The Bulldogs opened their season with team and individual first-place finishes on Aug.

4 at Centerville Municipal Golf Course (Hickman County High School). Senior Dane Gilbert posted a career-best score as coach Chris Dawson praised the team's early effort.