Murfreesboro Post

Rockvale’s Toju Williams defended her shotput state championship at the Spring Fling Class AAA girls meet at the University of Tennessee. FILE Two athletes getting medals in multiple events and four Rutherford County athletes took home state championships at the state TSSAA Track and Field Championships at the University of Tennessee. On the girls’ side, Blackman sophomore Rhianna Mathis medaled in two events, the 100 and 200 meter dashes.

Doing some peaceful paddling. SUBMITTED I received a press release awhile back from a recreational boat company stating there are 10 million canoers in the U.S., making canoeing the most popular form of paddle sports. The company is peddling paddling. I used to be among those passionate paddlers until I got tired of being dunked more times than a Michael Jordan basketball.

LARRY WOODY Main Street Media TWRA officers on patrol. TWRA Unlike last year, there were no boating fatalities in Tennessee over the three-day July 4th holidays, and Boating Under the Influence (BUI) arrests declined slightly. During last year’s July 4th weekend there was one boating fatality (on Center Hill Lake) and 24 BUI arrests made by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officers.

LARRY WOODY Main Street Media TWRA shooting ranges provide expert training. TWRA The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is seeking volunteers to serve as shooting range instructors. They must complete an NRA or Shooting Range Officer class for certification. NRA, law enforcement or military experience is beneficial. The TWRA provides the shooting ranges and certified instructors as a public service. The Nashville area location is the Stones River Range, open Friday-Sunday.

Minnick signs as free agent with Phillies WILLIE PHALER MT Athletic Communications MTSU pitcher Dew Hord was taken in the 12th round of the Major League Baseball Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals. MT ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS PHILADELPHIA –Three Blue Raiders were selected in the 2026 MLB Draft, marking the program’s 78-80th selections all-time. This is the most selections for Middle Tennessee since the 2018 MLB Draft, and sets a record for the 20-round draft format.

MTSU will look for a big crowd for the Salute to Veterans and Armed Forces game against Nevada on Sept. 19. MT ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS Middle Tennessee Athletics is proud to announce the return of its popular Seats for Soldiers initiative for the 2026 football season, providing Blue Raider fans with an opportunity to honor and thank U.S. Veterans, active-duty military members, and their families.

ANGIE MAYES Murfreesboro Post Murfreesboro City Schools Director Dr. Trey Duke received high marks on two components of his annual evaluation, according to information given by the MCS board at its June meeting. Board Chair Amanda Moore said, “this comparison provides a comparative analysis of Duke’s evaluation data from the last two school years and the current school year.

Longtime law enforcement officer and teacher Steven McClanahan has been named the new Rutherford County Schools Director of Safety, according to an announcement from the school district. McClanahan succeeds Patty Oeser, who has announced her retirement after serving in the position since 2022. She previously served for many years with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office.

JOEL COUNCE Murfreesboro Post Rutherford County Convention and Visitors Bureau Director of Cultural Heritage and Tourism Ivy Albright places the picture “Volley: Paper And Powder, 2025” inside the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce’s Visitors Center as part of the “Hallowed Ground: Reflections on Stones River National Battlefield Photography Exhibit.” JOEL COUNCE The newest photographs in the Rutherford County Visitors Center range from a quiet chaplain reading scripture in the Stones...

The Main Street Murfreesboro Taste of Rutherford celebrates its 36th year on Saturday, July 18 on the grounds of Oaklands Mansion. “It started small, at someone’s house,” Murfreesboro Main Street board chair Michael Busey said. ” It has grown to Oaklands Mansion with 20-plus food vendors. It encourages people to shop downtown.