News

Rutherford Co. Comes in at Number 2 on Health Survey

Jun 19, 2012 at 05:54 am by bryan

A national study puts Rutherford County in the top two counties in Tennessee for having an exceptional diet. Grundy County was at the bottom of the list when it comes to facto.... Read More

Congressional Hearing Brings Legislators to MTSU

Jun 18, 2012 at 11:52 am by bryan

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee held an official Congressional field hearing at the Business and Aerospace Building on the MTSU campus Monday.  The he.... Read More

Ignition Interlocking Device Would Have Kept Her from Allegedly Driving While Intoxicated

Jun 18, 2012 at 11:52 am by bryan

A 44-year old woman who was supposed to have an ignition interlock device installed on her car for past DUI arrest, was rearrested on West College Street on her fourth DUI cha.... Read More

Red Cross Forms Partnership with Rutherford County for Volunteers - County Employees Encouraged to Become Trained Red Cross Disaster Volunteers

Jun 18, 2012 at 11:36 am by bryan

The American Red Cross – Heart of Tennessee Chapter is pleased to announce the formation of a new partnership with the government of Rutherford County to execute a leave.... Read More

Man Accused of Urinating on Side of Judicial Building

Jun 18, 2012 at 11:31 am by bryan

Urinating on the Murfreesboro square is a bad idea, urinating on the judicial building is an even worse idea. A 21-year old Nashville man was arrested after police witnessed h.... Read More

Marijuana Recovered in Knock and Talk Visit

Jun 18, 2012 at 11:25 am by bryan

Over 3-ounces of marijuana was recovered by Murfreesboro Police this past weekend during a so called “knock and talk.” The phrase “knock and talk” is u.... Read More

Monday Morning Fire in Murfreesboro

Jun 18, 2012 at 10:58 am by bryan

Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department responded to a fire call with possible victims trapped inside a 911 Riviera Drive apartment shortly after 3:00 Mo.... Read More

Major Pipe Organ Installation with 1,447 Pipes

Jun 18, 2012 at 10:51 am by bryan

St. Paul's Episcopal Church's music offering will reach excitingly new heights this summer when Orgues Létourneau Ltée (Letourneau Pipe Organs) finishes installi.... Read More

Gas Prices Drop Slightly...Oil Speculators Still Optimistic!

Jun 18, 2012 at 09:59 am by bryan

Oil prices remained relatively stable last week after hopes of an economic stimulus pulsed through the market. Speculators are optimistic central banks will make decisions to.... Read More

Burglary Charges Filed Against Murfreesboro Man

Jun 18, 2012 at 09:28 am by bryan

Burglary and theft charges were lodged against a suspect allegedly caught in the act of stealing property from a workshop late Thursday on Halls Hill Pike, a sheriff’s c.... Read More

LaVergne to Hold 4th of July Event

Jun 18, 2012 at 08:51 am by bryan

The Parks and Recreation Department will host a 4th of July celebration called “Patriotic Picnic in the Park” on Wednesday, July 4 beginning at 5:00 p.m. until dar.... Read More

Duffield joins MTSU as director of development for College of Liberal Arts

Jun 18, 2012 at 08:19 am by bryan

Beth Duffield has joined Middle Tennessee State University as the Director of Development for the College of Liberal Arts.  Duffield comes to the University fr.... Read More

Hit and Run of Bicyclist Early Saturday Morning

Jun 16, 2012 at 10:34 pm by bryan

Murfreesboro Police are asking the public for any information concerning an early Saturday (6/16/2012) hit and run involving a bicyclist on South Rutherford and Mercury Boulev.... Read More

After 30-Years, FolkFest Still Going Strong!

Jun 16, 2012 at 05:48 pm by bryan

The final performance of FolkFest musical troupes filled the historic Murfreesboro square with music on Saturday (6/16/2012).  This was a milestone year for the event, as.... Read More

Blackman BBQ This Coming Friday At Lane Agri-Park!

Jun 16, 2012 at 05:24 pm by bryan

The 63rd Annual Blackman Barbecue has a new home. This local tradition takes place this coming Friday night (6/23/2012) from 5:00 until 8:00 in the evening at the Lane Agri-Pa.... Read More

Saturday Marketplace Huge Success

Jun 16, 2012 at 04:54 pm by bryan

The summer's third Saturday Marketplace around the historic Rutherford County Courthouse shows the idea has caught on fire.  Main Street Executive Director Kathleen Herz.... Read More

THP Bonnaroo Review: 1-Week Later

Jun 16, 2012 at 10:51 am by bryan

Preliminary figures from the Tennessee Highway Patrol’s Chattanooga District indicate that State Troopers investigated 29 traffic crashes with zero fatalities during the.... Read More

'Boro Motorists Beware: Ram's Forecast Through June 23rd!

Jun 16, 2012 at 10:46 am by bryan

Murfreesboro Traffic Engineer Ram Balachandran pushes his computer into turbo-drive to warn motorist of potential challenges in the 'Boro from now through June 23rd. .... Read More

SWAT Team Circles LaVergne Home Friday Morning

Jun 15, 2012 at 05:40 pm by bryan

LaVergne Police prepared for the unknown early Friday morning as their SWAT team, members of the National Guard Counter Drug Task Force and sheriff's deputies surrounded the h.... Read More

Unusual Police Work Is Not Limited To TV

Jun 15, 2012 at 05:17 pm by bryan

Often routine police patrols around the 'Boro uncover some pretty unique situations.  While on early morning patrol around the historic Rutherford County Courthouse, Mur.... Read More