Good morning, Murfreesboro.

On Friday, Sept. 25, a fire destroyed the historic Fosterville store – reducing it to charred timbers and ash as neighbors watched while fire crews worked to contain the blaze.

Members of Mixtape, a popular 80s tribute band, joined John + Jen Morning Show ahead of their high-energy performance at Friday Night Live on the Square at 6:30 p.m., while local updates on upcoming venues and events added extra buzz.

Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell supports a chess-based mentorship program for at-risk youth to help build focus and emotional discipline in local schools and nonprofits.

The initiative, which draws on research and proven success, aims to boost both academics and confidence.

Blood donations have dropped, and the American Red Cross says the shortage has caused local hospitals to postpone elective surgeries.

The Heart of Tennessee Chapter urges residents to donate at its donor center (501 Memorial Blvd.) and help keep patients cared for.

Middle Tennessee’s Blue Raiders lost their first Conference USA match 23 (to) 13 to Jacksonville State after falling behind on a 13-point run in the second half.

They will travel to the Sunflower State Saturday to face the Kansas Jayhawks with kickoff at 11 a.m.

Cecil Joyce explained Oakland’s 35-6 win over Blackman in TSSAA high school football on Sept.

25, focusing on key plays that led to the dominant performance.

MTSU men’s basketball will open the season on Nov.

2 with an Education Day game against Fisk at Murphy Center and then face Kansas on Nov. 6, with six home games before Christmas; the schedule also features a four-day Caribbean tournament (a key nonconference event) and regional road contests.

MTSU women’s soccer ended its historic nonconference run with a 7-2-2 record and seven clean sheets and will start Conference USA play today at 1 p.m. at Dean A.

Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium against Jacksonville State Gamecocks.