Good morning, Murfreesboro.

This coming Saturday, 10/18, a Car and Bike Show will take place in front of Mercury Plaza Shopping Center—located at 1114 Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.—to support the American Cancer Society by raising funds for cancer research and patient programs.

Relay for Life will return on June 12 at Oaklands Mansion from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Officials are providing an update on the Accurate Energetic Systems explosion & residents can watch the live broadcast for details on the incident.

Middle Tennessee State University’s Big Career Fair attracted a record 2,082 students and alumni as 220 employers met on campus, providing local students with valuable career connections.

The first MTSU Jazz Artist Series concert will feature Nashville-based trombonist Roland Barber and his quartet at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23 in Hinton Music Hall—Barber will also lead a free masterclass at 4:30 p.m. that day.

The TSWA/USA TODAY Network released its Week 9 high school football rankings today—McKenzie in Division I and Milan in Division II jumped to No. 1 as teams earned points from first-place votes that highlighted their strong seasons.

Other divisions also showed detailed scoring as editors ranked teams based on their record and performance.

This week in Conference USA, Missouri State won 22-20 over Middle Tennessee, Liberty won 19-8 over UTEP, Kennesaw State beat Louisiana Tech 35-7, and Jacksonville State edged Sam Houston 29-27.

League standings now show Western Kentucky leading, followed by Kennesaw State and Jacksonville State — the season remains full of surprises.

The Tennessee Titans offense struggled with long passing plays and failed to convert on key downs in their October 12 loss to the Raiders—Coach Brian Callahan said the team must improve its execution to build a clear game plan for upcoming matches.

Make Your Own Wine with Prohibition

5:30-9:30 p.m. — Hop Springs — $350 for one guest — Create your own wine in a fun, hands-on three-session class at a local winery.

Harry Potter Trivia Night

6-11:59 p.m. — Shelli's Coffee + Social — Limited spots available — Muggles unite for a night of fun-filled Harry Potter trivia competitions.

Modern Calligraphy & Pumpkin Lettering Workshop

6:00-7:30 p.m. — RSRVD Event Studio — Ticket price not specified — Explore the art of modern calligraphy with a festive pumpkin theme for beginners.

Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders Football

6:30-8 p.m. — Floyd Stadium — Cost varies — Experience college football rivalry live at Floyd Stadium as the Gamecocks take on the Blue Raiders.

Harry Potter Trivia Night

6 p.m. — Shelli's Coffee + Social — Limited spots available — Test your wizarding knowledge and enjoy themed costumes for a discount.

Commercial Motor Vehicle Awareness Course

8 AM to 5 PM on Day 1, 8 AM to Noon on Day 2 — Rutherford County Emergency Management — $445.00 — Enhance law enforcement skills in Commercial Motor Vehicle regulation and enforcement.

Nashville Zoolumination

5-9 p.m. — Nashville Zoo at Grassmere — $21 to $25 — Experience a dazzling wonderland of over 1,000 illuminated sculptures transforming the zoo grounds.