Thursday, November 21st, 2024

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Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Murfreesboro Housing Authority is constructing Mercury Park Phase 1, a new development providing modern affordable housing for low-income families with expected move-in by April 2025. WGNS
- ➤ World Outreach Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, invites the community to celebrate the Christmas season with a variety of events starting November 30. Murfreesboro.com
- ➤ Elijah Lawrence, a first grader from Murfreesboro, TN, joined the Titans' captains for the coin toss as winner of the Tennessee Titans Kids Captain Contest, celebrating not only his love for football but also honoring his mother's military service. Rutherford County Source
- ➤ Twenty-three participants of the Re-Entry Program at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center completed a 10-hour OSHA training, earning Department of Labor safety cards. Rutherford County Source
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Middle Tennessee Electric's CEO Chris Jones discusses the utility's efforts to attract corporations for headquarters development in Murfreesboro. The Daily News Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ MTSU honors the memory of transgender student Serenity Birdsong, heightening the significance of this year's Transgender Day of Remembrance. MTSU Sidelines
- ➤ Middle Tennessee State University's NCAA Graduation Success Rate for 2023-24 is 94%, the highest in Conference USA, marking six consecutive years of 92% or better. Rutherford County Source
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The VA's Tennessee Valley Healthcare System promotes the Great American Smokeout and Lung Cancer Screening Awareness Day to encourage smoking cessation and early lung cancer detection among veterans. WGNS
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ MTSU celebrated its volleyball senior day with players, families, and coaches marking their final home game on 11-16-2024. MTSU Sidelines
TRAVEL NEWS
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Megan Barker Live Performance
Experience an evening of live music with Megan Barker at Cajun Steamer Bar & Grill in Murfreesboro.
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Borodash 2024: Community Fun Run
Experience the excitement of a community fun run at the Borodash 2024, bringing together participants of all ages for a spirited race in Murfreesboro.
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Design Thinking for Enhanced Marketing Strategies
Learn how to utilize Design Thinking principles to improve your marketing efforts through a collaborative roundtable discussion.
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Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration in Downtown Murfreesboro
Celebrate the festive season with family activities, live entertainment, and the annual lighting of the Rutherford County Christmas tree.
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Louden Swain Concert
Experience a live performance by Louden Swain at the Embassy Suites in Murfreesboro.
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Community Christmas Gift Drive
The event focuses on providing gifts to families in need through a community-driven gift exchange and volunteer opportunity.
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