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Search for New Director of Schools Closes to Four

Mar 28, 2012 at 06:20 am by bryan

At first there were about 20 and now there are 4. The search for a new Rutherford County Schools Director to replace Harry Gill, Jr. who is leaving at the end of June has been.... Read More

Community Landscaping Award

Mar 27, 2012 at 03:50 pm by bryan

Loosely based on its Civic Pride awards of a few years ago, the City of Murfreesboro’s Urban Environmental Department has announced its new Community Landscaping Award.&.... Read More

Child Rape Charges

Mar 27, 2012 at 03:47 pm by bryan

Child rape charges were filed against a 23-year-old man accused of having sexual contact with a middle school girl on at least two occasions, a Rutherford County Sheriff&rsquo.... Read More

Repeal of Voter Photo ID Law Fails in TN

Mar 27, 2012 at 01:52 pm by bryan

An effort to repeal Tennessee's voter photo ID law has failed in the Senate. The measure was sponsored by Democratic Senator Lowe Finney. The bill failed 3-6 in the Senate Sta.... Read More

MTSU Showcases "Artist Books"

Mar 27, 2012 at 01:33 pm by bryan

MTSU’s James E. Walker Library is encouraging visitors to see its “Artists’ Books: Student Works from the MTSU Book Arts Program” exhibit, currently fe.... Read More

Shoplifter Steals TV

Mar 27, 2012 at 01:29 pm by bryan

A shoplifter determined to get a new flat screen TV apparently walked into a store, loaded a television into a shopping cart and simply walked out of the store without paying.... Read More

School Resource Officers Team Up with Toot's for Special Olympics

Mar 27, 2012 at 11:57 am by bryan

Customers at Toot’s South will enjoy “good food and fun” with a school resource officer crooning Elvis tunes at the Wings and Rings fund-raiser for Spec.... Read More

Gang Graffiti Found on Apartment Walls

Mar 27, 2012 at 09:48 am by bryan

Three apartment buildings on Benley Street, Macedonia Court and Medora Court were tagged with gang graffiti. The graffiti bore the infamous name of the MS-13 gang. MS-13 is a.... Read More

Holly Sears Appointed to ISCS Leadership Team

Mar 27, 2012 at 09:15 am by bryan

The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) has appointed Holly Sears as co-chair, public sector, for the Tennessee/Kentucky Alliance for a one-year term.  .... Read More

Small Meth Lab Found at Home on Middle TN Blvd.

Mar 27, 2012 at 09:05 am by bryan

Here’s a strange story that unfolded in the back yard of a home on Middle Tennessee Boulevard… Murfreesboro Police were summoned to a home in the 1800 block of Mi.... Read More

MPD to Host Rape Aggression Defense Class for Women

Mar 27, 2012 at 08:46 am by bryan

Space is still available for the April RAD Women self defense class (Rape Aggression Defense). The Murfreesboro Police Department will host the class at the MPD training facil.... Read More

Duo Face Multiple Drug Charges

Mar 27, 2012 at 08:38 am by bryan

Murfreesboro Police conducted what is called a knock and talk at an apartment at 1535 Lascassas Pike. A knock and talk often takes place after a concerned citizen calls the po.... Read More

Bill Okays Worship for Teachers with Students

Mar 27, 2012 at 06:07 am by bryan

The Tennessee Senate has passed a bill that would allow coaches and teachers to worship on school grounds.Senator Jim Summerville, Republican from Dickson, says his bill to OK.... Read More

Willie A. McGowan Banquet on Friday

Mar 27, 2012 at 06:05 am by bryan

Today is the last day to purchase tickets for the Willie A. McGowan banquet. The annual event is held at the Bradley Academy Museum on Friday night at 7. This year’s hon.... Read More

Man Dies at Cannon Co. Convenience Center

Mar 27, 2012 at 05:59 am by bryan

A Cannon County man died Saturday night from injuries suffered when he fell into a dumpster at the Cannon County Convenience Center.  Charles Jeffery "Jeff  Fann of.... Read More

Two Single-Vehicle Crashes Snarl Traffic Monday Morning

Mar 26, 2012 at 05:21 pm by bryan

Monday morning's drive-to-work proved troublesome for one-vehicle crashes here in the 'Boro. Around 7:00 o'clock a pickup left the roadway on East Jefferson Pike near Hedgeapp.... Read More

La Vergne Delinquent Taxpayers to Be Publicized

Mar 26, 2012 at 04:46 pm by bryan

Property owners in LaVergne who have not paid their 2011 taxes will be listed on the city web page beginning April 2, along with the property address. Tax bills were first mai.... Read More

Board of Education Meeting to Discuss ESP Fees

Mar 26, 2012 at 01:34 pm by bryan

The Murfreesboro City Board of Education will meet on Tuesday evening at 6:30 in the City Hall. During the meeting, the board plans to approve an increase in Extended School P.... Read More

Weather Spotter Class

Mar 26, 2012 at 12:44 pm by bryan

The National Weather Service SKYWARN Spotter Training Class will be held in LaVergne on Tuesday, March 27 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The class, which is free and open to the.... Read More

Moses Bess Charged With Murdering Wife 25-Years Ago

Mar 26, 2012 at 11:18 am by bryan

The Cold Case Unit of the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office arrested 63-year old Moses Bess and charged him with murdering his wife 25-years ago. One daughter wept when she l.... Read More