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Monday, December 30th, 2024
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Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Murfreesboro will experience road construction projects involving utility line installations, Google Fiber work, overhead electrical work, and annual street paving from Dec 29, 2023, to Jan 4, 2024, with advised alternate routes. Murfreesboro.com
- ➤ A tree disrupted power for Middle Tennessee Electric customers in Murfreesboro's historic district, but service was restored in under 30 minutes. WGNS
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Southern Bunker, a gun store in Smyrna, TN, was burglarized twice during the Christmas holiday by individuals who rammed their vehicles into the store to steal weapons and ammunition. WGNS
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ In November, 91 of Tennessee's 95 counties reported unemployment rates below 5%, with Moore and Williamson counties leading at 2.6%. WGNS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ MTSU celebrated a year of achievements in 2024, including launching a unique cybersecurity degree, winning a regional Emmy and multiple Grammys, undertaking significant renovations, and announcing a new on-campus hotel to enhance its tourism program. The Daily News Journal
- ➤ Two ROTC cadets at Middle Tennessee State University, Alexander J. Hagerman and David G. Nevarez, were commissioned as second lieutenants in a ceremony celebrating their advancement in the Military Science program. Murfreesboro.com
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Velvet Room Speakeasy and Wine Bar provides an exclusive, prohibition era-themed experience with sophisticated drinks and attire required, located on Murfreesboro square. Rutherford County Source
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Middle Tennessee Lady Raiders were defeated by the Princeton Tigers with a score of 64-51, ending their non-conference games for the season. Murfreesboro Post
- ➤ A poll has opened for voting on the Murfreesboro area's top TSSAA athlete for the week of Dec. 23-28, featuring nominees from various schools. The Daily News Journal
- ➤ Independence High School secured a second-place finish with two individual champions at the 19th annual Maher/Garstin Battle for Independence wrestling tournament. Murfreesboro Post
TRAVEL NEWS
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Tribute Quartet Live Concert
The Tribute Quartet will be performing live at the Murfreesboro Missionary Baptist church.
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Mikki Zip Live Performance
Mikki Zip is set to perform live at Hank's Honky Tonk in Murfreesboro, providing an engaging musical experience for attendees.
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Mastering Social Media for Real Estate Professionals
This event focuses on enhancing social media strategies specifically for realtors and small business owners to effectively reach their target audience.
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Olympus Classic Powerlifting Championship
The Olympus Classic is a full powerlifting, push/pull, bench press, and deadlift championship taking place at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Murfreesboro, with all profits benefiting Shriners Children's.
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Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders Women's Basketball vs. Sam Houston Bearkats
The Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders women's basketball team will compete against the Sam Houston Bearkats at the Murphy Athletic Center.
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Eastern Dreamers Concert
Max Pachter and Evan deNicola, two Nashville musicians, perform 70s Folk and Americana with unique harmonies and storytelling.
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Pokémon League Gathering at Grand Adventures
A Pokémon League event where fans can gather to play, trade, and earn prizes using their Pokémon cards and video games.
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