Sunday, September 7th, 2025

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Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 7th of September.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Cripple Creek Cloggers and Slim Chance Band of Rutherford County have returned from Santarém, Portugal after 41 years and performed at the 64th Celestino Graça Festival—exchanging culture with groups from many countries. They will share their international experience with local residents at the Smyrna Senior Activity Center on Sunday, Sept. 14 at 4 p.m. by offering free dance lessons. WGNS
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ MTSU students can save money on course textbooks by using five budget-friendly methods that include online sites and campus resources. The advice covers options such as renting, buying, or selling books on platforms like Valore and eBay and borrowing books from the James E. Walker Library — a practical way to manage rising costs. MTSU Sidelines
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Siegel kicker AB Tapia kicked a 28-yard field goal as the clock reached zero on Saturday to give the Stars an 18 to 15 win over Stewarts Creek amid lightning delays — setting up their home opener against Smyrna on Friday at Ken Nolan Stadium. Murfreesboro Post
- ➤ On Friday night, PCA earned its first region win, 55-22 over Grace Baptist Chattanooga at MTSU — sophomore quarterback Nate Lamb passed for 217 yards and four touchdowns — and the team will play Donelson Christian this Friday. Murfreesboro Post
- ➤ Middle Tennessee played Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium Saturday and lost 42-10 after Wisconsin pulled away following halftime — a key interception by Damonte Smith set up a touchdown as Nick Vattiato passed for 197 yards. Nahzae Cox caught three passes for 75 yards in the game. Murfreesboro Post
- ➤ Blackman ended a losing streak that had lasted two years by defeating Riverdale 17 to 10 on Friday night in a tough high school football game—four defensive stops inside the five yard line sealed the win. Murfreesboro Post
- ➤ MTSU trailed Wisconsin 14 to 10 at halftime on September 6th—but penalties and big plays in the second half led to a 42 to 10 loss, and Coach Mason said the team will study its mistakes and prepare for its next game. The Daily News Journal
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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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