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UPDATE: Murder Trial Postponed in Murfreesboro due to Coronavirus

Mar 30, 2020 at 10:46 am by Bryan Barrett

The May 4, 2017 murder of Jessie Buford in Murfreesboro was scheduled to be heard during an April trial, but that trial has been postponed due to the coronavirus. Rutherford C.... Read More

Dog Parks CLOSED in Murfreesboro

Mar 30, 2020 at 10:32 am by Bryan Barrett

The City of Murfreesboro released information on Monday confirming that all "Bark Parks" for dogs are now closed, due to the spread of COVID-19. The Parks and Rec. Department.... Read More

The Written word and a Clear message to Readers

Mar 30, 2020 at 10:26 am by Bryan Barrett

Writing is easy for some, but difficult for others to relay a clear message when writing. With more, here is MTSU Professor Larry Burriss...

Tennessee Supreme Court Takes Steps to Assist Attorneys, Legal System During COVID-19 Crisis

Mar 30, 2020 at 06:02 am by Bryan Barrett

The Tennessee Supreme Court has recently filed several orders and modified policies to help attorneys navigate the covid-19 pandemic and mitigate its impact. While courts acro.... Read More

More Rural Areas around Rutherford County with COVID-19 Confirmed

Mar 30, 2020 at 06:02 am by Bryan Barrett

Rural areas around Rutherford County:Some of the more rural communities around Murfreesboro are starting to feel the strain of the coronavirus. Most recently, Manchester, Tenn.... Read More

Continued Learning with Murfreesboro City Schools During COVID-19, Don't Worry over Missed Days

Mar 30, 2020 at 05:46 am by Bryan Barrett

While schools have been closed some parents and even students have been worried about their attendance record. Lisa Trail with the Murfreesboro City School System told WGNS NE.... Read More

Mindful Care Benefit Rescheduled for October 15

Mar 30, 2020 at 05:16 am by Bryan Barrett

MURFREESBORO, TN-- The Mindful Care Benefit originally scheduled for April 16 at Hop Springs in Murfreesboro has been rescheduled to October 15, in keeping with safeguards aga.... Read More

High wind damage in Shelbyville Area Early Sunday Morning

Mar 30, 2020 at 05:16 am by Bryan Barrett

While the thunderstorms may have roared through Rutherford County without a tornado early Sunday morning (3/29/2020), nearby Bedford County was not so lucky. Residents there s.... Read More

Country Legend Joe Diffie dies from complications of COVID-19

Mar 29, 2020 at 04:33 pm by Bryan Barrett

Grammy-winning country music artist Joe Diffie, who told fans he tested positive for the Coronavirus this past Friday, has died. Reports indicate his death is due to complica.... Read More

Attorney David Whelan Arrested and Jailed

Mar 29, 2020 at 12:49 pm by Bryan Barrett

(MURFREESBORO) Murfreesboro attorney David Whelan was charged with aggravated rape and aggravated kidnapping of a young teen after an investigation Friday by the Rutherford Co.... Read More

St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital Receives Gift

Mar 29, 2020 at 12:39 pm by Bryan Barrett

(MURFREESBORO) Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital thanks Healing Hands International for embodying Middle Tennessee's generous spirit with their donation of medical supp.... Read More

More On MTSU Student Having Coronavirus

Mar 29, 2020 at 12:14 pm by Bryan Barrett

(MURFREESBORO) More on the coronavirus case at MTSU. The university has been very cautious to self-quarantine and self-isolate potential COVID-19 illness in our community, bot.... Read More

Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing in Murfreesboro

Mar 28, 2020 at 08:16 pm by Bryan Barrett

Murfreesboro Police Officers assisted with traffic control at a drive-through testing site for the COVID-19. The testing station is at Murfreesboro Medical Clinic at it opened.... Read More

COVID-19 Puts "Field Census Calls" ON HOLD

Mar 28, 2020 at 08:12 pm by Bryan Barrett

Based on continuing assessments of guidance from federal, state and local health authorities, the U.S. Census Bureau is suspending 2020 Census field operations for two additio.... Read More

Telling The Truth Is ALWAYS Best!

Mar 28, 2020 at 06:01 pm by Bryan Barrett

Three Rutherford County deputies were isolated after a suspect they arrested told them falsely she had the COVID-19 to avoid jail, said Chief Deputy Keith Lowery of the Ruther.... Read More

Murfreesboro Expands "State of Emergency" Order

Mar 28, 2020 at 05:01 pm by Bryan Barrett

(MURFREESBORO) Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland issued a renewed order, amending the local 'State of Emergency' for the City of Murfreesboro in response to the COVID-19 pand.... Read More

Middle Point Landfill Continues To Ask For Public Input

Mar 28, 2020 at 10:11 am by Bryan Barrett

(MURFREESBORO) While the COVID-19 public health crisis is disrupting many things in daily life, the Republic staff team at Middle Point Landfill on Jefferson Pike are mainta.... Read More

COVID-19 Question Line

Mar 28, 2020 at 09:57 am by Bryan Barrett

(MURFREESBORO) Some MTSU nursing students are doing their part to help Tennesseans survive the coronavirus outbreak. About 25 MTSU students are helping to staff the Tennessee.... Read More

The State's Jobs4TN Has Jobs Across Tennessee

Mar 28, 2020 at 09:39 am by Bryan Barrett

(NASHVILLE) The state of Tennessee, in partnership with the Tennessee Grocer and Convenience Store Association, Tennessee Retail Association, and Hospitality TN, has formed t.... Read More

While College Is Closed, Red Cross Needs Volunteers

Mar 28, 2020 at 09:29 am by Bryan Barrett

(MURFREESBORO) The American Red Cross is a 90 percent volunteer organization. This volunteer workforce mentality has always been the building blocks of the mission for the Red.... Read More