Morning
Murfreesboro
Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Murfreesboro police arrested 44-year-old Heather Keller after she allegedly struck a 55-year-old pedestrian in a hit-and-run at the Kroger parking lot on South Church Street on Sunday, August 24—she now faces several charges and the victim is in critical condition at a Nashville hospital. WGNS
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ After no one claimed the $777 million jackpot on August 25, the Powerball prize has risen to an estimated $815 million with three Tennessee tickets winning prizes—a $2 million win in Memphis and two $50,000 wins—and the next drawing will occur today at 10:59 p.m. The Daily News Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rutherford County Schools will soon use weapon scanners to screen all students and guests at school entrances. Each person will pass through individually, and everyday items like cell phones and keys will not trigger alerts—students whose scans are triggered will receive further screening by staff. Rutherford County Source
- ➤ MTSU hosted the grand opening of Demos’ restaurant on Monday morning as the longtime local favorite opened in the Student Union. Officials and owner Kristin Demos cut the ribbon while students, alumni, and community members lined up for swag bags and a golden ticket (Student Union). MTSU Sidelines
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Murfreesboro’s CityTV earned five Government Programming Awards at the 40th annual NATOA ceremony in New Orleans—also receiving a bronze Telly Award for Marcus Delaney’s video on Bradley Academy Museum. City of Murfreesboro
- ➤ Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh denied a new ICE contract at Monday’s Rutherford County Public Safety Committee meeting—where locals holding signs like No ICE and ICE Out of Tennessee voiced their concerns—while Deputy Chief Steve Spence and other officials listened. Local community members gave public comments to underline their unease over any potential changes in ICE policy. The Daily News Journal
- ➤ Residents protested at the Rutherford County Courthouse in downtown Murfreesboro on Aug 25 to speak out against Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh’s reported ICE partnership. Fitzhugh said his deputies will not enforce immigration law — his office has only notified ICE about foreign-born arrested suspects since 1996. The Daily News Journal
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Austin Peay vs. Middle Tennessee State Football Game
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Floyd Stadium — Ticket required — Experience the excitement of college football as Austin Peay takes on Middle Tennessee State.
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Worship Nights at Miller Coliseum
7-10 p.m. — Tennessee Miller Coliseum — Admission details not provided — Experience an uplifting evening of worship music in Murfreesboro.
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Murfreesboro Home Expo 2025
2-8 p.m. — Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville SE Murfreesboro — Check website for entry details — Explore the latest in home improvement and meet local experts.
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Spanish-English Conversation Group
7-9 p.m. — TailGate Brewery Murfreesboro — Free entry — Practice your Spanish and English in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.
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9/11 Heroes Run
5K, 1M — Murfreesboro Civic Plaza — Registration required — Honor the heroes of 9/11 with a community run in Murfreesboro.
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