Attempted suicides are UP in Murfreesboro. Police reports indicate that there were a total of four attempted suicides reported in the past day. Of the four, one person left a note suggesting that he would take his own life at midnight on Christmas.

If you know of a loved one contemplating suicide, make sure they get the help they need. The suicide prevention hotline is available 24/7. Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a counselor at a Lifeline crisis center near you.