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Tea Party Met in Murfreesboro on Saturday

Sep 19, 2011 at 06:27 am by bryan

Tea Party groups met on Saturday in Murfreesboro, New York and Chicago. The groups met to discuss the 2012 election. One of the items on the agenda for the Tea Party nation wi.... Read More

Murfreesboro's First Church Celebrates Bicentennial

Sep 18, 2011 at 08:11 pm by bryan

Standing On Hallowed Ground As a part of its bicentennial celebration, members of First Presbyterian Church walked to the old city cemetery on Sunday night and stood where on.... Read More

Greenway Arts Festival HUGE SUCCESS!

Sep 17, 2011 at 09:00 pm by bryan

Saturday (9/16/2011) turned out to be a perfect day for the Greenway Arts Festival at the Old Fort Park. Temperatures in the low 80s kept the crowds shopping well after the de.... Read More

Dennis Rainier Suffered Stroke In Pensacola Hospital Thursday Night; Moving To Vanderbilt Sunday

Sep 17, 2011 at 02:04 pm by bryan

Late Saturday, physicians decided to move Dennis Rainier from the Baptist Hospital in Pensacola to Nashville's Vanderbilt Medical Center. He is expected to be at the Nashville.... Read More

First Presbyterian Bicentennial History 4:00PM Sunday

Sep 16, 2011 at 11:06 pm by bryan

Murfreesboro's bicentennial celebration include the history of First Presbyterian Church with a special lecture and walk this Sunday. When Captain William Lytle deeded land fo.... Read More

Ram's Road Warnings For September 18-24, 2011

Sep 16, 2011 at 10:51 pm by bryan

City Traffic Engineer Ram Balachandran again looks into his crystal ball and warns 'Boro motorists of potential trouble spots for September 18th through the 24th.  Cit.... Read More

Postal Office to Shutter More Locations

Sep 16, 2011 at 01:51 pm by bryan

The US Postal Service says it needs to shrink its network to deal with the declines in mail volume.  This downsizing could mean more rural post offices in our area may sh.... Read More

Senator Bill Ketron to be Honored

Sep 16, 2011 at 01:16 pm by bryan

Families will be honoring State Senator Bill Ketron at an event Wednesday, September 21st at 2pm. Their children now have access to hearing aids, due to the passage of le.... Read More

Two Teens Arrested for Band Bus Heist at OHS

Sep 16, 2011 at 01:14 pm by bryan

Two 14-year-olds were charged Thursday with stealing about $3,000 worth of property from Sumner County band students during a football game last Friday at .... Read More

Local Infants Born With Drugs in System

Sep 16, 2011 at 01:11 pm by bryan

Two mothers were indicted this week after their infants were born with drugs in their bodies, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s detective said. Mother Candy Donnell, 27, of.... Read More

Shooting in Smyrna - One Deceased

Sep 16, 2011 at 11:48 am by bryan

In Smyrna, two women were shot in a domestic situation at 926 Sky Valley Trail, near Rocky Fork Road. The victim, Brianna Brown, was shot to death trying to get away in her ca.... Read More

43-Year Old Man Accused of Raping 20-Year Old Man

Sep 16, 2011 at 10:32 am by bryan

A 43-year old man has been arrested for allegedly raping a 20-year old man. Emmanuel McMahon was taken into custody on Thursday morning by police. During the police interview.... Read More

Convicted Sex Offender Busted in the Boro

Sep 16, 2011 at 10:10 am by bryan

A convicted sex offender from Wisconsin has been arrested in Murfreesboro. Ronald W. Zimmerman apparently failed to register as a sex offender in Rutherford County after makin.... Read More

Jones Carwash Helping Out Alzheimers Association

Sep 16, 2011 at 09:41 am by bryan

Jones Car Wash is helping out the Alzheimer's Association the week of September 19th - 24th. Mark Perry, a volunteer with the organization explains...

Cannon County Sees Property Tax Increase

Sep 16, 2011 at 06:26 am by bryan

Property taxes have officially increased for Cannon County residents. The increase in taxes was approved during a 45-minute commission meeting on Thursday. The Cannon County C.... Read More

Murfreesboro Man Arrested for Agg. Robbery

Sep 16, 2011 at 06:06 am by bryan

Another Murfreesboro man has been arrested in connection with the ongoing problem of robberies in the area. This time, 18-year old Antwain D. Miller is behind bars. Miller was.... Read More

Black and Blue Fundraiser for First Shot

Sep 15, 2011 at 10:03 pm by bryan

The First Shot Foundation and Blue Restaurant & Bar announce the inaugural 2011 Ladies Night Black & Blue fundraiser event on Sunday, Oct. 16 from 5-9 p.m. at Blue Res.... Read More

80-Year Old Veterans Home Resident Flies Monday Night

Sep 15, 2011 at 09:15 pm by bryan

At 6:00 o'clock this coming Monday night (9/19/2011) an 80-year old military veteran flys again! Bill Teague, who was a private pilot in earlier years, will meet at the Murfre.... Read More

1st Shot "2011 Ladies Night" at Blue on October 16th

Sep 15, 2011 at 09:07 pm by bryan

The First Shot Foundation and Blue Restaurant & Bar announce the inaugural 2011 Ladies Night Black & Blue fundraiser event 5:00 to 9:00 on Sunday evening, October 16th.... Read More

Folk Painting on display at Arts Center of Cannon County

Sep 15, 2011 at 09:01 pm by bryan

The Folk Paintings of Barbara Strawser and the tramp art and wood carvings of Daniel Strawser are on display now through October 24th in the Marly Berger Gallery at The Arts C.... Read More