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Murfreesboro
Thursday, December 5th, 2024
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Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kate Pepper is leveraging her Christmas light display to fundraise for Hero Hound Rescue, supporting the health and adoption of hound dogs. Murfreesboro Post
- ➤ Soles4Souls and TVA are partnering to distribute new athletic shoes to 1,250 children at Buchanan Elementary School, enhancing educational and activity opportunities. Murfreesboro.com
- ➤ Old Salem Rd. in Murfreesboro will be closed starting Dec. 3, 2024, for box culvert installation to mitigate flooding risks, with detours and traffic controls in place. Rutherford County Source
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A small SUV caught fire on I-24 in Murfreesboro with no serious injuries reported; the cause remains under investigation. WGNS
- ➤ One person was killed in a three-vehicle collision on Northwest Broad Street near I-840 in Murfreesboro, with traffic being rerouted as investigations continue. The Daily News Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Inner Light Family Theatre celebrated its ribbon cutting ceremony on December 3rd, enhancing cultural offerings in Murfreesboro. Murfreesboro.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ MTSU and Sila Developments are in talks to construct a $26 million hotel on campus to enhance student and alumni experiences, aiming for a fall 2027 opening. MTSU Sidelines
- ➤ Stewarts Creek Middle School dominated the Music City Best Robotics Competition, winning all 5 BEST Award Categories and the first place BEST Award for the seventh consecutive year. Rutherford County Source
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Tennessee Holiday Youth Convention 2024
The Tennessee Holiday Youth Convention is a significant event focusing on spiritual growth and fellowship for youth in the Tennessee UPC.
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