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In today's newsletter:
- How a Murfreesboro teen’s NCIC alert ended with good news.
- Thinking about fostering a dog in Murfreesboro? Start here.
- How do Murfreesboro gas prices really stack up to our neighbors?
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- Tuesday: Some clouds, then sunshine, with a high of 49 and low of 33 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 53, low: 46.
- Thursday: Windy with rain and a t-storm, with a high of 59 and low of 26 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. NCIC Alert Issued for 15-Year-Old Jaydein Richards, Detective Smith (wgnsradio.com) — Murfreesboro police report that 15-year-old Jaydein Richards, previously listed as missing and entered into the NCIC database, has now been safely located. Earlier, officers had asked residents to watch for the teen, who left home without his phones and was believed possibly headed toward Louisiana. The case had nationwide visibility, underscoring how quickly local reports can mobilize broader help. 
2. Here are some animal shelters seeking foster humans for dogs (tennessean.com subscription) — Murfreesboro dog lovers can foster from the county shelter on John R Rice Boulevard, which serves Rutherford County residents with minimum two-week stays and supplies provided. The article also highlights several other Middle Tennessee rescues seeking temporary homes for dogs, explaining basic age, location, and application requirements for potential foster families.
3. Holiday Miracle at the Pump: Tennessee Gas Near Four-Year Lows, Williamson County Still Wins the 'Most Expensive' Award (wgnsradio.com) — Drivers in Murfreesboro are paying about $2.56 per gallon, slightly more than Bedford County but cheaper than Nashville and Wilson County, as Tennessee enjoys its lowest gas prices in four years. The story compares Rutherford County’s prices with neighboring counties, explains statewide and national trends, and notes that AAA expects relatively stable, low prices through the holidays.
4. 100 Women Who Care Rutherford County Concludes the Year with a $5,205 Gift to the Kiwanis Club of Murfreesboro (murfreesboro.com) — A local women’s giving circle has wrapped up 2025 by donating $5,205 to the Kiwanis Club of Murfreesboro, boosting leadership programs for area high school students. 100 Women Who Care Rutherford County contributed over $25,000 to nonprofits this year and is inviting new members who want to support Murfreesboro-area causes in a high-impact way.
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