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4th Annual Chief Johnny Mosby Memorial Golf Tournament
Fri. (May 4, 2012) 8AM Shotgun start to the 4th Annual Chief Johnny Mosby Memorial Golf Tournament at the Old Fort Golf Course (108 Golf Lane). Proceeds help support the junior golf program named in honor of this diseased leader at the Murfreesboro Police Department. Fees for a team of 4 is $300. /ti register or for more information, contact Justin Lemanski at6 615-566-4686. NOTE: Registration fees must be submitted by April 27th. READ MORE »

AARP Tax Aide Program
Feb. 1-April 17, 2012 AARP Tax Aide Program at the St. Clair Street Senior Center (325 St. Clair St.). This is available to persons age 60+ whose total family income is $50,000 per year or less. Appointments are required. Available: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30AM to noon, and Wednesdays from noon to 3:00PM. Phone 615-848-2550. READ MORE »

Backstage Bash
Sat. (March 17, 2012) 6PM cocktails, 7PM dinner, 8PM BACKSTAGE BASH...dance in the big tent on the street in front of the Center for the Arts (110 W. College Street). Music City Swing offers the big band sound! Dinner-dance $100 per person, dance only $35. Plus, get a raffle ticket to win the Nissan Rogue, just $50 per ticket. READ MORE »
Sat., March 17, 2012 at 6PM

Bald In The Boro (Children's Cancer Research)
Fri. (March 16, 2012) 4PM BALD IN THE BORO at Lane, Trains and Automobiles (450 Butler Drive; Murfreesboro 37127). Be a hero for kids with cancer! Join BALD IN THE BORO for Murfreesboro's second annual St. Baldrick's event, and whether you decide to shave your head, volunteer, or donate, we hope you'll be a part of the excitement. The St. Baldrick's Foundation is a volunteer-driven charity that funds more in childhood cancer research grants than any organization except the U.S. government. Visit website: http://www.stbaldricks.org/events/baldintheboro READ MORE »

Beesley Foundation's "3rd Annual Paws and Pearls"
Help support the Beesley Animal Foundation, the local 501 (c) (3) that promotes the welfare of animals in this community. Be a part of the third annual PAWS AND PEARLS at the home of Richard Meeks and Preston Rowland. The event is 5:30-8:30PM on Thursday, May 10, 2012. For more information, phone the Beesley Foundation at 615-217-1030 or check website www.beesleyhumane.org. READ MORE »
Thursday, May 10, 2012, 5:30-8:30PM

Free Income Tax Returns
Greenhouse Ministries is offering free income tax preparation for persons with a total household income of $50,000 or less. This is available now through April 17, 2012. READ MORE »

International FolkFest
Sun-Sun (June 10-17, 2012) INTERNATIONAL FOLKFEST as our own Cripple Creek Cloggers and founder Steve Cates welcome dance groups from around the world to Murfreesboro and the mid-state area. This year Martinique, Belgium, Austria, and the Czech Republic will be in the Heart of Tennessee. There are numerous volunteer opportunities. See the FolkFest website: http://www.mboro-international-folkfest.org 7PM Wed. (6/13) at Central Christian Church 404 E. Main St., Murfreesboro); 7PM Thu. (6/14) at Manchester Arts Center (128 E. Main. St., Manchester) admission $10; 7PM Fri. (6/14) at Patterson Center (521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro) $5 admission; Sat. (6/15) 8:30AM-1PM stage on the east side of historic Murfreesboro square, free performance, opportunity to talk with visitors and learn about their country. READ MORE »

Lawn and Garden 101
Fri. 6PM/Sat. 9AM (March 2-3, 2012) LAWN CARE 101 at the Lane Agri-Park (315 John R. Rice Blvd.) This is taught by the Rutherford County Agricultural Extension Service. It shows home owners how to maintain and manage your lawns. It includes the qualities and habits of turf grasses, pest control and more. Fee: $10 (reservations must be made by Feb. 27, 2012). By the way, the fee includes materials, snacks and lunch on Saturday. Phone 615-898-7710 or e-mail Mitchell Mote at mmote1@utk.edu READ MORE »

Try-Boro Kids Race
Fri. night (May 11, 2012) Try Boro 2.5 or 5K race under the lights at the Gateway Island. This is for kids ages 5 to 14. (Parents are welcome to run with their kids). Fee: $10 before April 11, $15 after that date). Visit www.tryborokidstri.org. NOTE: packet pickup is at 4:30PM, first race at 6:30PM. READ MORE »

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EnterSource Tournament Central

Friday Region: Lincoln Co. at Oakland girls 6:45p
Saturday Region: Columbia at Blackman boys 6:45p

Click here for EnterSource Tournament Central, everything you need to know about the District 7-AAA Tournament.

Thurs.: Lady Raider at Louisiana Monroe (5p airtime)
Thurs.: MTSU men at La. Monroe (after women's game)
Saturday: MTSU men at Western Ky (4:30p airtime)
Sunday: Lady Raiders at Western Ky (1:30p airtime)

Proposed Bill in TN Would Limit Number of Liquor Stores in Community

UPDATE: Man Accused of Pointing Tazer at Officers Says He Did No Wrong

UPDATE: Occupy Murfreesboro

Bobby Duane Parker Gets 55-Years For "Home Invasion"

Property Assessor's Forum on WGNS

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News

Local 5th Grades Can Tap MTEMC's Tree Wise Program
Local school fifth grades can have a comprehensive tree care program delivered to their students beginning in late February. It’s a free service from Middle Tennessee Electric... READ MORE »
Posted: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 11:21 am

Miss Basketball Finalist...Again!
The accolades continue for Riverdale's Shacobia Barbee. READ MORE »
Posted: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 11:16 am

Owner of Restaurant Arrested and Charged with Contributing to Delinquency of a Minor

The owner of Sami’s Hooka Lounge on Middle Tennessee Boulevard was arrested for allegedly allowing persons under the age of 21 to drink alcoholic beverages. READ MORE »
Posted: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 9:42 am

Sparta, TN Man Said He was Shot in Sparta and Drove to Murfreesboro

A man in Sparta, Tennessee told police in Murfreesboro that while breaking up a domestic fight in Sparta he was shot in the leg. READ MORE »
Posted: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 9:25 am

Smyrna High School Culinary Arts Students to Display Skills on Friday

Smyrna High School culinary arts students will have their award-winning skills on display Friday at the Business Education Partnership... READ MORE »
Posted: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 8:53 am

Drug Operation Found in MTSU Dorm Room

A dorm room and drugs… Police made a sizeable drug bust inside a dorm room on the MTSU campus. Murfreesboro Police made the discovery... READ MORE »
Posted: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 8:43 am

Fire on Katelyn Court in Murfreesboro

A fire beleived to be caused by the strike of lighting occurred this (Wednesday) morning in the area of Cason Lane. READ MORE »
Posted: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 8:08 am

UPDATE: Hobgood Elementary to Expand

Plans for Hobgood Elementary School to expand will have to go before the Board of Zoning. The Murfreesboro City operated school wants to expand... READ MORE »
Posted: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 6:15 am

Helmet Law Change Deferred Again

A proposed law that would allow for persons over the age of 21 to operate a motorcycle without a helmet has been deferred again... READ MORE »
Posted: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 5:59 am

Uncle Dave Macon Days Announces 2012 Award Winners
Uncle Dave Macon Days will be honoring two performers known for their love and mastery of the five-string instrument during this year’s event, July 13-15. READ MORE »
Posted: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 11:47 pm

Prep Sports

Shacobia Barbee, Miss Basketball Finalist
The accolades continue for Riverdale's Shacobia Barbee. The defending Class Triple-A Miss Basketball has been nominated again for the award. READ MORE »
Posted: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 11:18 am

Boys 7-AAA All District & All Tournament Teams
The boys 7-AAA All District and All Tournament teams were announced at the conclusion of the consolation and championship games at Oakland Tuesday night... READ MORE »
Posted: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 10:02 pm

MTSU SPORTS ( Last updated Wednesday, February 22, 2012 11:10 am CST)

Road trip to end regular season begins Thursday MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Middle Tennessee women’s basketball team, which has already locked up the league’s top record and Sun Belt’s East Division heading into the conference tournament, will begin a two-game road swing to conclude regular-season action at 5:30 p.m. Thursday when it travels to Monroe, La., to face ULM. Posted Wednesday, February 22, 2012 9:00 am CST

Sisco shines in loss to Lipscomb NASHVILLE, Tenn. - For the second time in less than a week, the Middle Tennessee baseball team received an outstanding start on the mound from a newcomer, but Lipscomb had the answers down the stretch, knocking off the Blue Raiders in 3-1 fashion on Tuesday evening at Ken Dugan Field in Nashville, Tenn. Posted Tuesday, February 21, 2012 9:20 pm CST

ATLANTA BRAVES NEWS ( Last updated Wednesday, February 22, 2012 10:52 am CST)

McCann much more than just 'offensive catcher' McCann much more than just 'offensive catcher' Posted Tuesday, February 21, 2012 4:52 pm CST

Braves like their organizational catching depth Braves like their organizational catching depth Posted Tuesday, February 21, 2012 2:14 pm CST

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