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Murfreesboro
Thursday, December 4th, 2025
Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tomorrow, Dec. 5, Main Street near the Rutherford County Courthouse hosts the annual Celebrate Christmas event from 5 p.m., offering local shopping, children’s crafts, hot cocoa, and carriage rides, and at 6:30 p.m. school bands and choirs perform with Santa lighting the Christmas tree. WGNS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Cannonsburgh Village will host A Charming Christmas at Cannonsburgh starting Dec. 5 over three festive weekends. The village will feature extended hours from 4 to 8 p.m. on select days, with candle-lit tours, live music, and a holiday market on Dec. 6 — family fun at this historic site. WGNS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ MTSU held a groundbreaking event yesterday for a $73.4M aerospace facility at Shelbyville Airport — the new flight school will offer advanced training and bus service from the Murfresboro campus, with most operations moving in two years. The Daily News Journal
- ➤ SCORE released its annual 2026 State of Education report on Monday, outlining four priorities for Tennessee schools that include expanding career training, elevating teaching and increasing high-quality school options — all aimed at moving students forward. Leaders said the report marks progress toward meeting long-term TN2030 goals. WGNS
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The FDA has recalled over 1 million bags of shredded cheese made by Great Lakes Cheese Co, including Italian-style, pizza-style, and mozzarella blends, due to possible metal fragments. Local stores like Walmart and Publix sold the product in Tennessee and other states. NewsChannel 5
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Siegel, the boys beat Centennial 87-84 and the girls won 61-23 in non-league action Tuesday — key players scored in double figures as both teams earned their third win of the season. Murfreesboro Post
- ➤ Oakland senior Craig Tutt signed with Ole Miss on Dec. 3 and said flipping his commitment was never an option even after coach Lane Kiffin left; he will play in the TSSAA Class 6A BlueCross Bowl on Dec. 6 at Chattanooga's Finley Stadium. The Daily News Journal
- ➤ Ozzy Wiesblatt of the Nashville Predators scored his first NHL goal on Dec. 2 and honored his late brother by pointing skyward during the 5-1 win over the Calgary Flames. He also got into a fight, showing his passion on the ice. The Daily News Journal
- ➤ The Oakland Patriots spent the past week training hard as they prepared to face Blackman in the TSSAA Class 6A state semifinals. The team is set to showcase its skills in the upcoming playoffs. The Daily News Journal
- ➤ Oakland senior Joel Wyatt, a four-star defensive back and wide receiver, signed with Tennessee football to join a program known for its strong tradition and elite coaching. He said the sense of belonging in Knoxville played a key role in his decision. The Daily News Journal
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Pictures with Santa
1-4 p.m. — Licker & Whine Pet Market — $15 for pet photos — Capture a festive photo of your furry friend with Santa and support local cats in need.
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Paskong Pinoy 2025
6-11 p.m. — Clarion Inn Murfreesboro — Free entry — Celebrate Christmas with the Filipino American community through food, music, and joy.
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POWER HOUR Networking - Murfreesboro
9-10 a.m. — Steak 'n Shake — Free entry — Connect with fellow Christian professionals to build valuable relationships and exchange referrals.
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Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders vs. Cumberland University Phoenix
1-2:30 p.m. — Murphy Athletic Center, 2650 Middle Tennessee Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN — Tickets available — Witness an exciting matchup between the Blue Raiders and the Phoenix in a thrilling basketball showdown.
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Coco Fest Fundraiser
5-11 p.m. — Hop Springs — Tickets starting at $0.00 — Enjoy live music from local bands while supporting a cause to provide instruments and lessons to underprivileged children.
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