Blackman/Tullahoma Football Game NOW at BHS August 21st
July 31, 2009
Due to a delay in stadium construction at Tullahoma High School, the football game between Blackman High School and Tullahoma High School will be played at Blackman on August 21st at 7:30 p.m. The game was originally scheduled to be played at Tullahoma.
Gordon Flips And Votes PRO-ABORTION
July 31, 2009
Gordon proved he favors abortion this past week…
6th District Congressman Bart Gordon did a flip flop late Thursday night (7/30/09) that was a deciding vote that killed an anti-abortion amendment. It was all a part of a massive health care overhaul bill that had been approved by conservative Democrats and Republicans earlier that evening.
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Henry Waxman invoked house rules that allowed a second vote. They needed only two votes. In the midnight hour, 6th District US Congressman Bart Gordon changed his vote from yes to no. At that point, a second conservative Democrat decided to vote. Representative Zack Space chose not to vote earlier, but with Gordon’s flip–the Ohio politician decided to join the Murfreesboro Democrat and vote no as well. The anti-abortion amendment was then taken down by a 30-29 vote.
Because of Gordon and Space, it instantly became a PRO ABORTION vote.
National Republican Congressional Committee spokesperson Andy Sere said, “Bart Gordon’s midnight flip-flop should finally put to rest any notion that he’s an independent voice for Middle Tennessee values. When California liberals were desperately searching for a congressman willing to betray his constituents’ pro-life principles, Gordon gladly obliged. And though his lap-dog record of late may render this unsurprising, it’s no less shameful.”
Friday Swap’n Shop
July 31, 2009
Service: mow yards in Murfreesboro; For Sale: cell phone 524-8936
For Sale: high back leather office chair, swivels and tilts, good shape $25 898-0297
For Sale: 1997 Chevy Monte Carlo; 1998 Plymouth Voyager; Wants: junk 563-9844
For Sale: real-type mower $30; riding and push mower 556-3093
For Sale: horse saddle; truck bed trailer; horses 962-7136
Yard Sale: 7AM Saturday with cherry bedroom set (497 Shirley Rd., near Smryna) 459-2650
Wants: old pocket knives and straight razor (old barber equipment) 512-3412
For Sale: Chevy Trailblazer running boards $200 (with mounting hardware) 896-0939
Garage Sale: 3862 Old South Road (today and Saturday) 804-1639
For Sale: Snapper rear-engine riding mower $150; Craftsman mulch mower $45; Wants: tag along camper or RV vehicle 785-1627
For Sale: 21-inch self-propelled mower $40 (or trade) 896-9179
Yard Sale: Hancock and Johnson Street (Saturday) 268-1276
For Sale: antique trunks (call for specifics on these two trunks) $75 each; Wants: 1 leg for a cement picnic table 848-0463
Wants: old 1950’s sewing patters 427-8967
Wants: Imperial crystal (Cape Cod pattern); wood stove for shop; Hutchinruether china 893-5643
For Sale: old quilt pieces (already cut) very old 895-1688
For Sale: 4-year old Walking Horse mare $200/obo 971-1343
Glue and Hair Fettish
July 31, 2009
A 12-year-old girl in Pasadena, Texas became unglued after she was the victim of a bizarre prank. The unidentified girl was shopping in a drugstore with her grandparents last week when a complete stranger started following her around before walking up to her and spraying super glue in her hair. Employees called police, but the man didn’t, ahem, “stick” around, but managed to escape. An investigation revealed he pulled the same stunt earlier in the day on another woman in the store, as well as on a third victim at a supermarket across the street. The 12-year-old girl, by the way, had to cut off part of her hair.
Trailside Drive neighbor lucky to be alive after aiming weapon at deputies!
July 31, 2009
Shortly after midnight Friday morning (7/31/09), a Walter Hill mother heard a noise in the home. She thought someone had broken into their Trailside Drive home. The woman phoned her ex-husband and he in-turn called the Rutherford County Sheriffs Office. While this was going on, she and her daughter slipped next door to the neighbors. The neighbor had a gun permit, and he grabbed a weapon and went next door. Sheriff Truman Jones told WGNS News, “Deputies arrived at the scene and found a man with a weapon inside the home. They told him to drop the gun, but for some reason the unidentified male refused to do so. He then pointed the weapon at the deputies; who fired in his direction.” The sheriff said the neighbor quickly put the gun down. The sheriff said the armed-neighbor was not hit, no one was injured, and no charges were filed.
Local Sports Talk Returns to Monday Nights
July 31, 2009
The iDEASTees Inside Sports Scene returns to WGNS on Monday night. Jon Dinkins, Bryan Barrett and Donnie Johnson talk area sports each Monday. Special guests this Monday include former University of Tennessee coach Johnny Majors, guest speaker at the Inaugural Riverdale Football Hall of Fame Induction, and organizer Austin Maxwell.
Flood Watch for Rutherford County
July 30, 2009
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Rutherford County and all of Middle Tennessee through Friday morning. Widespread showers and thunderstorms will move in from the southwest and continue into Friday morning. The storms will produce occasionally heavy downpours, with 2 Inch rainfall totals quite common. Locally heavier amounts are possible.
A Flash Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flash flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
City Council, 7-30-09
July 30, 2009
The Murfreesboro City Council wished outgoing city manager Roger Haley a sad goodbye on July 30th, with each member taking a moment to recognize his contributions to the city during his 28 years of service. Incoming manager Rob Lyons will be sworn in at 4pm Monday in the rotunda in city hall. The mayor also recognized the Murfreesboro Optimist All American All Star baseball team for their efforts. Public hearings were held to zone land along Blackman Road, Medical Center Parkway, and Riverbend Drive, and more public hearings were scheduled for August 27th for the zoning of land along Rucker Lane, Agripark Drive, and Hancock Street. The city also entered into a grant contract with TEMA and the state of Tennessee to cover about 87% of the $4 million worth of damage caused by the Good Friday tornadoes.
Update: Fatal Memorial Blvd. Car Accident
July 30, 2009
A car accident on Memorial Boulevard, between State Farm and Osborne Lane, claims the life of an 18-year old. Murfreesboro Police say 18-year old Jaycey Drummond of Murfreesboro was killed in the Thursday afternoon crash. It happened just before 3 o’clock. The Fatal Accident Crash Team or FACT investigators believe a maroon Honda was attempting to turn left to travel south on Memorial Blvd. A black Honda was traveling north on Memorial and struck the turning vehicle. This caused the black Honda to cross into the southbound lanes and was then struck by a Nissan Armada. Drummond was a passenger in the black Honda.
The driver of the maroon Honda was transported to Middle Tennessee Medical Center by Rutherford County EMS due to medical reasons. The driver of the black Honda was transported to MTMC, and then flown by Life Flight to Vanderbilt Hospital with serious injuries.
The crash is still under investigation. Jaycey Drummond was the 19th traffic fatality in Rutherford County so far this year.
Tornado Watch Until Midnight for Rutherford Co.
July 30, 2009
A tornado watch has been issued for Rutherford County until midnight. High winds, dangerous lightning and very heavy rainfall are expected through the overnight.
Tornado Watch Until Midnight
July 30, 2009
A tornado watch has been issued for Rutherford County until midnight. High winds, dangerous lightning and very heavy rainfall are expected through the overnight.
Serious Wreck @ Memorial Blvd. near Osborne Investigated
July 30, 2009
A serious car accident on Memorial Blvd. near Osborne Lane is being investigated by the Murfreesboro Police Fatal Accident Crash Team. The wreck occurred around 3pm and snarled afternoon traffic for hours.
Have You Seen This Man - He is An Alleged Sex Offender
July 30, 2009
Manchester, TN Police have arrested one man and are looking for another in a case involving sexual exploitation of a minor.
Alonzo Howard Jones, 71, of Manchester was arrested at his residence Wednesday. He was charged with one count of exposing himself to a child under the age of 13 and one count of sexual exploitation of a minor.
Manchester Police Investigator Butch Stewart told partner station WMSR News Thursday that upon searching Jones residence, the Investigators found pornographic pictures of minors and a picture of Jones exposed genitalia, a photo allegedly taken by the child.
Stewart said that Jones, who has been incarcerated in the past on burglary charges, told the Investigator that he had killed two men while in prison.
Jones was taken to the Coffee County Jail, where he is being held on $30,000 bond. He is scheduled to appear in Coffee County General Sessions Court on August 4th.
The girl is in the custody of family members. Stewart also told the Manchester radio station that Manchester Police are looking for a person of interest in a case concerning similar charges.
Police are looking for Rex F. Moore Jr., 65, of West Short in Manchester, the apartment next to Jones. Stewart said that witnesses told him that Moore allegedly got word that investigators were on to him. Witnesses told Stewart that Moore was seen leaving his apartment last week with two computers and hasnt been seen since.
Photos: Top, Rex F. Moore. Bottom, Alonzo H. Jones. Photos provided
Note: If you have information on this case call the Manchester Police Department and ask for Investigator Stewart at (931) 728-2099.
Car Salesman Accused of Stealing Car
July 30, 2009
Used car salesmen may not be as dishonest as their new car counterparts, at least in this case. A car salesman at Hall Chevrolet in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin was caught last week in Milton, Pennsylvania with a brand-new vehicle he took from the lot. Thirty-five-year-old John Sergeant Jr. stopped showing up for work earlier this month, right around the time the 2009 Malibu was last seen at the dealership.For a salesman, Sergeant doesn’t really know his product because a dealership manager called police, who used the vehicle’s OnStar satellite system to track down the car. After locating the vehicle, OnStar officials contacted officers in Milton, Pennsylvania, who quickly found the set of wheels and arrested Sergeant. He claimed he had gone to New York City to visit a sick sister. Another dealership employee who was in Washington, D.C. went to Pennsylvania to pick up the car and drive it back to the lot.
Doughboy Challenge Nearing
July 30, 2009
Registration is still open for the annual DOUGHBOY Challenge. The 5 K race will take place on September19th. This year the race will start at the Gateway Island off Medical Center Parkway behind the Murfreesboro Medical Clinic.
George Spence with General Mills helps to organize the annual event and he told us the run is not just for adults…
Spence said he’s expecting a positive turnout at this years new location…
The September race will benefit the Rutherford County Boys and Girls Club, Books from Birth and the Room at the Inn on West Main Street in Murfreesboro.
To register, visit www.DoughboyChallenge.com
AUDIO REPORT: MTSU’s Tanner named to AFCA Good Works Team
July 30, 2009
Senior running back Phillip Tanner was named to the AFCA “Good Works Team” for his community service work throughout the year. He is the only player from the Sun Belt Conference to make the 106-man team and only one of two players from the state of Tennessee. Chip Walters talks to Tanner in this week’s “Blue Raider Two-Minute Drill…”
Middle Tennessee senior running back Phillip Tanner, a standout in the classroom and on the field, has been named to an elite group of 106 student-athletes nominated for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team (R) as announced by the American Football Coaches Association and Allstate Insurance Company today. The award honors college football players who make outstanding contributions in the areas of volunteerism and civic involvement.
Tanner, a two-time academic all-district winner, earned the team’s Terry Whiteside award in the spring for his excellence in academics, athletics, strength training, community, and campus. The Dallas, Tex., native led the Blue Raiders in rushing and scoring in 2008 while also garnering National Offensive Player of the Week honors.
Tanner is one of just 52 student-athletes nominated from the Football Bowl Subdivision and the only representative from the Sun Belt Conference. He and Memphis’ Dominik Riley are the only FBS players on the list from Tennessee.
With their unselfish acts, such as volunteering at orphanages in Kenya, building a reliable water source for villagers in Kabul, tutoring disadvantaged youth, and visiting elderly patients in nursing homes, Allstate AFCA Good Works Team((R)) nominees distinguish themselves among the more than 50,000 student-athletes participating in the sport at all four-year collegiate institutions through off-the-field accomplishments.
"Allstate and the AFCA have created a partnership of common interests and both organizations are proud to honor the off-the-field achievements of college football players and at all levels," said Guy Hill, vice president of sales and service for Allstate. "Allstate shares a genuine commitment to the community with these 106 student-athletes, and we encourage them to continue their benevolent efforts."
The total of 106 nominations submitted by sports information directors across the country on behalf of their teams surpasses all previous single-season nominee totals in the 18-year history of the award. The 2009 class of nominees represents 41 states, including Washington, D.C., and 45 college athletic conferences.
From these nominees, a special voting panel consisting of former Good Works Team ((R)) members and prominent college football media members will be responsible for selecting two 11-player Good Works Teams((R)) - one composed of players from the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision, and a combined team representing players from the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision, Divisions II, III, and the NAIA.
College Football Hall of Fame member and ESPN broadcast personality Lou Holtz will return as program spokesperson and serve as a member of this year’s voting panel.
The 2009 Allstate/AFCA Good Works Teams((R)) voting panel includes: Allstate vice president, Guy Hill; former Good Works Teams((R)) members Matt Stinchcomb (Georgia, 1997, 1998 teams), Mike Proman (Amherst, 2002 team), Mewelde Moore (Tulane, 2003 team), Brian Brenberg (St. Thomas, 2001 team), Zaid Abdul-Aleem (Duke, 1994 team); media members Kirk Herbstreit (ESPN), Dennis Dodd (CBSSports.com), Tony Barnhart (Atlanta Journal-Constitution), Kelly Whiteside (USA Today), Ivan Maisel (ESPN.com), Lou Holtz (ESPN); current AFCA president and San Jose State University head coach Dick Tomey; and 1996 AFCA president Fisher DeBerry, former head coach at the United States Air Force Academy.
Welcome Home Troops
July 30, 2009
It has been about one year since 75-soldiers, some from Rutherford County, have been home. Troops with the Tennessee Army National Guard’s 30th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion landed in Smyrna on Wednesday. We are told that the majority of those who made there way home were from West Tennessee. Regardless of where they call home, all were just happy to see family and friends welcome them back to Tennessee. The troops were in Iraq.
Cripple Creek Cloggers Spreading TN Cheer In Spain
July 30, 2009
Wednesday (7/29/09) night´s show at the 45th annual Ínternational Festival of the Pyrenees featured the Cripple Creek Cloggers as opening act. With several thousand in the audience, the Rutherford County troupe, accompanied by the Rigney Family Bluegrass of Normandy, gave a rousing performance that had all those present clapping vigorously.
Cripple Creek Clogger founder Steve Cates said, “Various groups at this festival have already made application to be at Murfeesboro´s International Folkfest, to be held during June 13 through 20, 2010.” He noted this includes groups from Spain, Costa Rica, and Latvia.
On Thursday (7/30/09) the troupe parades through three different sections of Jaca, Spain as the town continues to swell with visitors. They move into various parts of the city at 12 noon, 7 p.m. and 11 p.m.
Early on Saturday (8/1/09), the Tennessee group leaves to visit Zaragossa, Spain and to perform in Jaca´s sister city of Utrillas. They must ride back through the night, however, in order to be in Jaca on Sunday (8/2/09) for the concluding events of the festival, including a lunch for all 45 troupes, a gift exchange with dignitaries, and a final parade of all groups through the city beginning at 7 p.m.
They must then rush to their bus to be able to travel the six hours to the Toulouse, France airport where they will catch early flights on Monday (8/3/09) which will return them to Nashville that evening.
FEMA to Help Cover Tornado Clean-Up Cost
July 30, 2009
Big news from FEMA… The City of Murfreesboro stands to receive around $3.5 million dollars in state and federal funding to cover tornado clean-up efforts. That means the city will have to pay for only $700-thousand dollars of the clean-up bill. The tornado that hit on Good Friday caused millions and millions of dollars in damage to neighborhoods and businesses. The money the city will receive from FEMA only goes to pay for the cost the city incurred to clean up city right of ways and streets. A mother and a child were also killed in the April 10th storms.
GUILTY: Vehicular Homicide Charges
July 30, 2009
24-Year Old Oketa Nona Ojok pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide on Wednesday as the result of a crash that left one passenger dead on April 24th of last year. Deceased is Murfreesboro resident John Tyler Morrissey, age 21. Ojok will be sentenced in September where the accused could be forced to serve a total of 8-years behind bars. Ojok could also receive a suspended sentence.
Reports indicate the wreck occurred on Thompson Lane near Leeanna Road when Ojok ran into the path of a truck, and hit a brick mailbox.
Man Accused of Running from M’boro Officers
July 30, 2009
More charges are pending, that is the word from a recent police arrest report filed in Murfreesboro. Officers caught one of two men who ran from them in the area of Kroger on Middle TN Blvd. Apparently officers recovered a stolen car that Matthew R. Gooch allegedly ran from. The police report specified that the 19-year old had broken glass in his shoes when he was caught. That glass, possibly from the scene of another crime. Officers also found an empty cash register drawer inside the stolen vehicle. For now, Gooch will only appear in court for refusing to stop for police. His court date has been set for September the 29th.
Ironically, a cash register was stolen from a business on Tuesday after unknown culprits broke the window out of the Golden Express Restaurant on Bradyville Pike to gain entrance. The cash register was found near the business, but the cash register drawer was missing.
TN Children Not Healthy
July 30, 2009
Tennessee is near the bottom in the nation when it came to the annual Kids Count rankings. The organization ranks states on the well-being of children, and Tennessee ranked 46th. Ten factors led to the rating and include the infant mortality rate and teen death rate, high school dropout numbers. Regionally, Wisconsin did the best, coming in at number ten. Tennessee and other southern states has a history of poverty, unemployment and low-paying jobs that affect dropout rates, teen birth rates and other factors in the study.
Adverse Reaction to Perfume Someone was Wearing
July 30, 2009
Smelling nice means some people in Fort Worth, Texas needed smelling salts. Thirty-four people at a Bank of America call center went to the hospital yesterday after suffering an adverse reaction to perfume someone was wearing. While nearly three dozen people went to the hospital, including a dozen in ambulances, firefighters and paramedics treated another 110 folks on the scene. The whole episode began after two people became dizzy when a co-worker spritzed on some perfume. It’s unclear what kind of perfume was responsible for the incident.
MMM - Gas is Yummy!
July 30, 2009
Talk about a gas guzzler. According to Chinese media reports, a 14-year-old boy in the city of Yibin has been drinking gasoline for five years so he could, quote, “become a valiant fighter” like Optimus Prime from Transformers. The boy reportedly started drinking from the gas tank of the family motorcycle to get energy. After his parents locked up the bike, he took to emptying tanks from cars in his neighborhood. His parents brought him to a doctor, who diagnosed him with having a mental disorder, as well as an addiction to gas. The boy’s father said drinking gasoline has caused his son’s IQ to drop and is also responsible for his inability to do basic math.The first Transformers film, based on the popular ’80s cartoon, was released in 2007, while the sequel, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, has surpassed Titanic to become the highest-grossing film in Chinese history.
Swap and Shop for Thursday
July 30, 2009
For Sale: Kenmore Propane Gas Grill with 3-burners $35 and a high back leather office chair in great shape $35 - 898-0297WANT TO MOW YARDS - Also selling cell phone 524-8936
For Sale: Mossberg 12g. shotgun and selling XBOX Games663-
3077
For Sale: DVD’s and VHS Tapes - 636-0963
For Sale: Riding Mower for $250 and push Mower for $50 -
306-4880
For Sale: Dale Earnhardt Memorabilia - 631-0410
For Sale: Mobile Home 2000 - 971-1869
For Sale: Tickets to upcoming Superspeedway Race - 578-
8157 TRUCK RACE
WANTED: Someone to do brick work for me - place three
poles in ground 962-4288
For Sale: Experian Dell Laptop Computer and a flat panel
monitor 738-8525
For Sale: TWO TICKETS for the Blue Grass at the Ryman
Show - Both for $30 - 957-0200
For Sale: 1948 Plymouth Coupe partially restored for $7500
-615-243-7736
For Sale: 1965 Chevy Bellaire 4-door for $2500 - 890-6238
WANTED - 70p TRACTOR and want Saddles and horse tack and selling 2000 Chevy 1-ton Truck (flatbed w/89k miles) 653-
3680
For Sale: Small car that is a 4-door, 1997 Ford Escort -
692-4865
For Sale: Collectable Knife - Dave Yellow Horse - 631-5910
WANTED: Washer - 569-6843
Sen. Corker Says “NO”; Sen. Alexander "YES" To Sotomayor Nomination
July 30, 2009
U.S. Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee said he would not support the nomination of Judge Sonia Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court. However, Senator Lamar Alexander gave her a “thumbs up”.
Senator Corker said, “I view the Supreme Court as a body charged with impartially deciding what the law means as it is applied to a specific case. I believe Judge Sotomayor views the Supreme Court as more of a policy-making body where laws are shaped based on the personal views of the justices. For this reason, I’m disappointed to say, I will not be able to support Judge Sotomayor’s nomination.”
Senator Lamar Alexander noted, “Even though Judge Sotomayor’s political and judicial philosophy may be different than mine, especially regarding Second Amendments rights, I will vote to confirm her because she is well qualified by experience, temperament, character and intellect to serve as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.”
August 11th Meeting Seeks Your Ideas On What To Do With Old Hospital
July 30, 2009
What is the best use for almost 19-acres of land located in this city’s historic district, and has huge, well-maintained structures—some with historical significance? That is the question the Middle Tennessee Medical Center’s Advisory Council is asking the public? Your ideas are being sought in a public meeting on Tuesday evening, August 11th. Anytime between 4:30 and 6:30PM, the public is encouraged to drop by the hospital’s entrance at 503 East Bell Street.
Hospital President and CEO Gordon Ferguson said, “Middle Tennessee Medical Center has been the healthcare provider for Rutherford County for 82 years. Our current facility holds many memories for thousands of families, associates and physicians. We realize the sensitivity around this topic, and that is why it is extremely important we make the right decision for our community and Rutherford County as a whole. I encourage community members to attend the public meeting in order for us to hear your thoughts and suggestions. Please know that your input is valuable to everyone involved in making the final decision on what will happen with the current MTMC facility.”
What Is The Best Use For Our Community
Composed of community and business leaders, the MTMC Advisory Council was recently established by MTMC. Its purpose is to help ensure that the community’s best interests are served after the medical center moves it operations to a new campus in Fall 2010.
Advisory Council Chairman Bill Huddleston commented, “This public meeting is the first step the advisory council is taking to assure that the Murfreesboro community is well-served during and after the move of our outstanding medical center to new, modern facilities. We hope that many people will take advantage of this opportunity to be part of an important chapter in our city’s history.”
The meeting will have an open format, Huddleston said, to allow for as much input possible.
“This meeting is all about listening. There won’t be any speeches,” Huddleston added. “There will be several stations set up in the lobby of the Bell Street Building where a member of the advisory committee or a staff member will be ready to record everyone’s ideas for re-use of the hospital campus. We’ve timed the meeting for just after work hours so it will hopefully be convenient for people to stop by on their way home. We’re looking forward to a big turn-out.”
Consultant Firm To Study Ideas From The Public
Southeast Venture, a Middle Tennessee commercial real estate and architectural services firm, has been hired by MTMC to work with the MTMC Advisory Council in repurposing and marketing the campus in a way that contributes to the city’s progress and is responsive to its citizens’ needs.
“This is a prime location in Murfreesboro, and we look forward to working with the hospital, the advisory council and the community to realize its full potential,” said Axson West of Southeast Venture. “Of course, this is a big job that will not happen overnight. We anticipate that MTMC and the Advisory Council will be evaluating many options over the coming months. Our job is to seek out as many potential buyers as possible for evaluation, and this process is underway.”
Size Of The Old Hospital’s Campus
Covering 18.73 acres, the existing MTMC campus includes five buildings; a parking garage and six surface parking lots. The main building, located at 400 North Highland Ave., was established as Rutherford Hospital in 1927 and contained 37 beds. New York’s Commonwealth Fund funded the old Rutherford Hospital. In fact, that structure is on University Street and is a vital part of the complex. Commonwealth was a charity established in 1918 by a bequest from Mrs. Stephen Harknexx and administered through this philanthropic foundation. They built a twin structure on North Church Street to be used as the county’s health department. Currently, the hospital operates 216 beds and sees nearly 90,000 patients a year.
Who Is On The MTMC Advisory Board?
- Bill Huddleston, president, Huddleston Steele Engineering (MTMC Advisory Council Chairman)
- Gordon Ferguson, president and CEO, MTMC
- Ted LaRoche, attorney, retired General Counsel/SVP, National HealthCare Corporation
- Rob Lyons, deputy city manager, City of Murfreesboro
- Rev. James McCarroll, pastor, First Baptist Church
- Matt Murfree, attorney, Murfree & Murfree, PLLC
- Bob Parks, principal broker/owner, Bob Parks Realty
- Holly Weber, vice president of economic development, Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce
MPD Detective Sgt. Amy Dean Spoke About Domestic Violence At Special Conference
July 30, 2009
(Murfreesboro Police) Sergeant Amy Dean spoke to law enforcement officers from Tennessee, Kentucky and the U.S. Military at a domestic violence conference held at Fort Campbell on April 30, 2009. She was the featured speaker at the event and led discussions on parallels between typical domestic violence victims and offenders and those in the military, obstacles often faced by law enforcement in domestic violence cases involving military personnel, and on domestic violence prevention strategies concerning soldiers returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan.Sergeant Dean stated: “The purpose of the conference was to develop strategies and find ways to work together in developing uniform strategies to domestic violence situations involving military personnel. I am honored to have been asked to help and I believe it says a lot for the Department and especially our Domestic Violence Investigative Unit.”
Sergeant Dean was recently presented with a plaque honoring her for her dedication to preventing domestic violence and for presenting the valuable information at the conference.
Smyrna Mayor Bob Spivey Resigns; Tony Dover To Be Sworn In
July 29, 2009
Smyrna Mayor Bob Spivey has resigned. He officially stepped down Wednesday. He’s been in ill health since suffering a stroke in February. Vice Mayor Tony Dover will be sworn into office as the next Smyrna mayor Thursday afternoon at the Town Hall.
Update: 610 N. Maple Murder Victim Named
July 29, 2009
Murfreesboro Police have identified the man shot at 610 North Maple Street as 56-year old Dana Jankovosky. Public Information Officer Kyle Evans tells WGNS News Jankovosky was shot at his home just after midnight Wednesday morning…
Evans says they believe the shooting was a domestic situation and self defense has not been ruled out. The case is evidently domestic violence related and occurred between a father in law and a son in law.
Press Release from the Murfreesboro Police Department:
The Murfreesboro Police Department is currently investigating a shooting that occurred at 12:06 a.m. July 29, 2009 at 610 N. Maple Street #2. Officers responded to the address in reference to a white male shooting victim. When officers arrived, they discovered a white male 56 years old had been shot. He was transported to MTMC and flown by Life Flight to Vanderbilt Hospital where he died while in surgery.
The investigation is currently active and is classified as domestic related. The person of interest in this investigation has spoken with investigators and has been released. Investigators have not ruled out self-defense or an accidental shooting at this time but it is classified as a domestic related homicide. The body of the deceased will be sent to the Medical Examiner for an autopsy. At this time, investigators are speaking with witnesses and other parties who may have information about the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
If anyone has information regarding this event they should call Detective Jennifer West at 893-2717 or Crime Stoppers at 893-STOP(7867).
Former Blue Raider back where career started
July 29, 2009
Former Blue Raider pitcher Chris Mobley will feel right at home in Greer Stadium this week as he and the New Orleans Zephyrs face the Nashville Sounds in a four-game series.
Mobley played for the Blue Raiders from 2002-2004 and was on the 2003 team that won the Sun Belt Tournament. Mobley was also on the 2003 and 2004 teams that competed in NCAA Regionals.
“It is good to be back playing in the Murfreesboro area. I have a lot of family and friends here so it is always nice to get back,” Mobley said. “The team came up here at the beginning of the season but I was on the disabled list so I didn’t make the trip. It is my first time playing here since I faced Belmont on this field for the Blue Raiders.”
Mobley began the season on the disabled list but since joining the Zephyrs in May has posted 2-2 record with a 3.32 ERA. In 40.2 innings of work, Mobley has struck out 33 batters and picked up two saves.
The Zephyrs won the first game of the series 6-1 on Tuesday night at Greer Stadium. New Orleans will play the Sounds on Wednesday, July 29 at noon and 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 30 before rounding out the four game series at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 31.
MTSU Senior Running Back Phillip Tanner Named To Allstate AFCA
July 29, 2009
Middle Tennessee senior running back Phillip Tanner, a standout in the classroom and on the field, has been named to an elite group of 106 student-athletes nominated for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team (R) as announced by the American Football Coaches Association and Allstate Insurance Company today. The award honors college football players who make outstanding contributions in the areas of volunteerism and civic involvement.
Tanner, a two-time academic all-district winner, earned the team’s Terry Whiteside award in the spring for his excellence in academics, athletics, strength training, community, and campus. The Dallas, Tex., native led the Blue Raiders in rushing and scoring in 2008 while also garnering National Offensive Player of the Week honors.
Tanner is one of just 52 student-athletes nominated from the Football Bowl Subdivision and the only representative from the Sun Belt Conference. He and Memphis’ Dominik Riley are the only FBS players on the list from Tennessee.
With their unselfish acts, such as volunteering at orphanages in Kenya, building a reliable water source for villagers in Kabul, tutoring disadvantaged youth, and visiting elderly patients in nursing homes, Allstate AFCA Good Works Team((R)) nominees distinguish themselves among the more than 50,000 student-athletes participating in the sport at all four-year collegiate institutions through off-the-field accomplishments.
“Allstate and the AFCA have created a partnership of common interests and both organizations are proud to honor the off-the-field achievements of college football players and at all levels,” said Guy Hill, vice president of sales and service for Allstate. “Allstate shares a genuine commitment to the community with these 106 student-athletes, and we encourage them to continue their benevolent efforts.”
The total of 106 nominations submitted by sports information directors across the country on behalf of their teams surpasses all previous single-season nominee totals in the 18-year history of the award. The 2009 class of nominees represents 41 states, including Washington, D.C., and 45 college athletic conferences.
From these nominees, a special voting panel consisting of former Good Works Team ((R)) members and prominent college football media members will be responsible for selecting two 11-player Good Works Teams((R)) - one composed of players from the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision, and a combined team representing players from the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision, Divisions II, III, and the NAIA.
College Football Hall of Fame member and ESPN broadcast personality Lou Holtz will return as program spokesperson and serve as a member of this year’s voting panel.
The 2009 Allstate/AFCA Good Works Teams((R)) voting panel includes: Allstate vice president, Guy Hill; former Good Works Teams((R)) members Matt Stinchcomb (Georgia, 1997, 1998 teams), Mike Proman (Amherst, 2002 team), Mewelde Moore (Tulane, 2003 team), Brian Brenberg (St. Thomas, 2001 team), Zaid Abdul-Aleem (Duke, 1994 team); media members Kirk Herbstreit (ESPN), Dennis Dodd (CBSSports.com), Tony Barnhart (Atlanta Journal-Constitution), Kelly Whiteside (USA Today), Ivan Maisel (ESPN.com), Lou Holtz (ESPN); current AFCA president and San Jose State University head coach Dick Tomey; and 1996 AFCA president Fisher DeBerry, former head coach at the United States Air Force Academy.
The following players have been nominated for consideration to be included among the 2009 Allstate AFCA Good Works Teams(R):
Football Bowl Subdivision (Div I-A)
Arizona Sate University - Mike Nixon
Auburn University - Walter McFadden
Ball State - Brandon Crawford
Baylor University - Joe Pawelek
Boise State University - Richie Brocke
l Brigham Young University - Jan Jorgensen
Central Michigan University - Dan LeFevour
Clemson University - Xavier Dye
Colorado State University - Adrian Martinez
Duke University - Kevin Jones
Indiana University - Jammie Kirlew
Kansas State University - Jeron Mastrud
Louisiana State University - Lyle Hitt
Middle Tennessee State University - Phillip Tanner
Northern Illinois University - David Bryant
Northwestern University - Andrew Brewer
Ohio University - Lee Renfro
Ohio State University - Kurt Coleman
Oregon State University - Taylor Kavanaugh
Pennsylvania State University - Stefen Wisniewski
Rutgers University - Billy Anderson
San Jose State University - Travis Jones
Temple University - Dominique Harris
University of Akron - Alex Allen
University of Alabama - Javier Arenas
University of Arkansas - D.J. Williams
University of Central Florida - Rocky Ross
University of Florida - Tim Tebow
University of Georgia - Jeff Owens
University of Houston - Case Keenum
University of Iowa - Julian Vandervelde
University of Kansas - Darrell Stuckey
University of Kentucky - Alfonso Smith
University of Memphis - Dominik Riley
University of Michigan - Zoltan Mesko
University of Missouri - Kurtis Gregory
University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Roy Helu, Jr.
University of North Carolina - Kyle Jolly
University of Notre Dame - Jimmy Clausen
University of Oklahoma - Sam Bradford
University of Pittsburgh - Adam Gunn
University of South Carolina - Mauricus Brown
University of Texas - Austin - Jordan Shipley
University of California-Los Angeles - Derrick Coleman
University of Texas-El Paso - Cameron Raschke
U.S. Air Force Academy - Nick Charles
U.S. Naval Academy - Ross Pospisil
Virginia Tech - Tyrod Taylor
Wake Forest University - Benjamin Wooster
West Virginia University - Reed Williams
University of Wisconsin - Chris Maragos
Western Michigan University - Tim Hiller
STILL LEAKING: Gateway Island Will Cost $174,000 to FIX
July 29, 2009
The City of Murfreesboro reports that there is wide ranging use of the new Gateway Island in the area of Medical Center Parkway. Despite the usage of the city operated park that connects to the local Greenway Trail, the actual pond continues to leak water. The site of the pond and park is where the old city landfill once stood and that could be contributing to the water leakage. It has been confirmed that the City of Murfreesboro plans to spend an additional $174-thousand dollars to fully seal the 60-thousand square foot pond.
The total cost to construct the Gateway Island and park was over $5-million dollars. Of that, the city had to fund $1-million dollars of the initial cost. The remaining 80% was covered by federal money.
Murfreesboro Man Gives Fake Identity to Williamson Medical Center in Franklin
July 29, 2009
In Franklin on Monday, officers responded to the Williamson Medical Center after staff became suspicious that a man seeking services there was not really who he said he was; the man gave conflicting information about his identity to hospital staff.
After being accepted as a patient and possibly being treated, he was later released from the hospital. Officers the moved in and arrested 25-year-old Michael Revel of Murfreesboro for Criminal Impersonation.
Revel, a convicted felon, initially lied to officers about his identity as well. Reports indicate if Revel’s true identity had gone undiscovered, someone else would have been left responsible for paying his costly hospital bill.
The Murfreesboro man is currently being held in the Williamson County Jail without bond. He will appear in court on August the 6th at 2-pm.
MURDER: 610 North Maple Street
July 29, 2009
Shortly after midnight a murder was reported in Murfreesboro. Officer Kyle Evans told us a person of interest has been interviewed and no arrests have been made.
Apparently, self defense has not been ruled out. The case is evidently domestic violence related and occurred between a father in law and a son in law. Although names have not been released, we have been able to confirm the deceased is a white male, 56-years old, who does have a criminal record.
The incident was reported at 610 N. Maple Street.
Press Release from the Murfreesboro Police Department:
The Murfreesboro Police Department is currently investigating a shooting that occurred at 12:06 a.m. July 29, 2009 at 610 N. Maple Street #2. Officers responded to the address in reference to a white male shooting victim. When officers arrived, they discovered a white male 56 years old had been shot. He was transported to MTMC and flown by Life Flight to Vanderbilt Hospital where he died while in surgery.
The investigation is currently active and is classified as domestic related. The person of interest in this investigation has spoken with investigators and has been released. Investigators have not ruled out self-defense or an accidental shooting at this time but it is classified as a domestic related homicide. The body of the deceased will be sent to the Medical Examiner for an autopsy. At this time, investigators are speaking with witnesses and other parties who may have information about the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
If anyone has information regarding this event they should call Detective Jennifer West at 893-2717 or Crime Stoppers at 893-STOP(7867).
UPDATE: Cripple Creek Cloggers Now In Spain
July 29, 2009
Cripple Creek Cloggers and the Rigney Family Bluegrass helped open the Jaca, Spain International Festival of the Pyrenees on Thursday night (7/28/09).
Steve Cates told WGNS News, “It started with a parade featuring nineteen groups. More than 60,000 lined the narrow streets of the old city as the groups played and sang and danced for more than four miles. A typical Aragonite dinner was served in the old castle and then at midnight all groups continued to move among the sidewalk cafes where residents and tourists alike were enjoying their own evening meals.
Late-night life is obviously popular there, since Cates reports Friday (7/29/09) night’s concert begins at 10:30. They will travel to Zaragossa and Utrillas on Saturday (7/30/09) to take the festival to these towns in the region. He notes that many representatives, like those from Russia, are eager to have their pictures made with the American flag. There is a great diversity among the groups present, but the friendship is natural.
(above photos) Cripple Creek Cloggers and the Rigney Family Bluegrass are pictured before the opening parade in Jaca, Spain. The second picture show Michael Graves of Lytle Street in Murfreesboro teaching clogging to a lady in Quillan, France.
DETAILS: in “Cash for Clunkers” Campaign
July 29, 2009
Auto dealers around the country are reporting increased sales as a result of the government’s new one billion dollar “Cash for Clunkers” program that lets new car buyers turn in older vehicles for a voucher that is worth between 35 hundred and 45 hundred dollars towards a new, more fuel-efficient car. Some dealers say they and customers are confused by all the details of the program, but expect things to get sorted out as the program moves forward.
Your clunker is eligible if it’s a 1984 model or newer and gets less than 18 miles per gallon. You must also have proof that the vehicle was insured continually for at least a year and has an economic value of less than 45 hundred dollars. The new vehicle you’re purchasing must have a higher fuel economy. Buyers receive 35 hundred dollars if the new vehicle gets at least four mpg more than their clunker and 45 hundred if it gets at least ten mpg more than the trade-in.
For those purchasing an SUV or truck, you’ll get 35 hundred for a new vehicle that gets at least two mpg higher or 45 hundred for a vehicle that gets at least five mpg higher. The vehicles that are traded in are turned into scrap at a government-approved facility.
The program is designed to help an industry that has been struggling during the economic downturn. U.S. auto sales are currently at a pace of ten million units a year, well below the 15 million units that has been the benchmark for more than a decade. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration says so far, there have been over 20 thousand dealer applications to participate in the government program.
The U.S. Department of Transportation expects the “Cash for Clunkers” program to generate sales of 250 thousand new cars over the next few months.
UPDATE: Colonoscopy Exams at VA Lead to HIV
July 29, 2009
WSMV in Nashville reports that a U-S Veteran who lives in Davidson County is under stress thinking he may have helped to spread HIV to Veterans. Evidently, Ron Hereford had a colonoscopy at the Murfreesboro VA several years ago. Hereford told channel 4 that he already had HIV when he underwent the procedure and he says he clearly told the health care workers about his status. Hereford says his lifestyle some 20-years ago led to him getting HIV. You may recall in 2008, the VA admitted they failed to properly sterilize their colonoscopy equipment. The improper cleaning of the equipment led to 32-veterans testing positive for hepatitis B, C or HIV.
More Money Goes to State of TN
July 29, 2009
More money has been approved by congress to go to Tennessee. $19.5-million dollars will go to a variety of non-profit community action and human resource agencies. Governor Phil Bredesen says the funding is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Bredesen told the media the money will, quote, “take care of the basics; putting food on the table, making this months rent or mortgage payment, or even buying diapers and baby formula.” The money is being managed by the Tennessee Department of Human Services.
Swap and Shop for Wednesday
July 29, 2009
Want to Mow Yards and selling cell phone - call Fishman at 524-8936For Sale: Riding Mower and a Push Mower or will TRADE?
306-4880
WANT TO DO HANDYMAN WORK - Cutting Grass to Installing
Stuff 896-3877
WANTED: Mobile Home Storm Door 32×75 and a Mobile Home
shower stall 53″ 896-5986
For Sale: $40 a bed (full size metal) no ,mattress - 974-
7276
NEEDED: Bed and a Chair 867-8701
For Sale: Queen Size Bed, Box Springs like new 578-8871
For Sale: Mossberg 12-gauage gun and shells and DVD’s and
Games 663-3077
For Sale: Self propelled push mower 867-1010
For Sale: Rocking Horse - 849-5813
For Sale: CLOTHES for Toddlers 3 to 4 - 972-4932
For Sale: Large Carrying bag for a laptop for $15 (cost
new $79)890-0707
For Sale: Used Mobile Home 409-1406
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