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Teacher Dismissed Over Tickling Alligations

May 17, 2012 at 05:58 am by bryan

A teacher accused of restraining and tickling a male student on a school bus headed to a soccer game has been fired. Richard Kimberly, who teaches criminal justice at Blackman.... Read More

Small House Fire in LaVergne

May 16, 2012 at 01:47 pm by bryan

There was a house fire in LaVergne on Wednesday. A grill evidently caught fire which led to an outdoor bamboo ceiling over a patio to catch fire as well. The fire was managed,.... Read More

Run United 5k Race on Saturday

May 16, 2012 at 10:26 am by bryan

The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties and The Avenue of Murfreesboro have partnered to present the second annual Run United 5k on Saturday (May 19th).... Read More

Rutherford Co. Summer Feeding Program

May 16, 2012 at 10:17 am by bryan

As part of the annual Summer Feeding program, select Rutherford County Schools will offer free breakfast and lunch for anyone 18 and under during the months of Jun.... Read More

No Fence Around County Jail

May 16, 2012 at 10:11 am by bryan

Believe it or not, an item on Sheriff Robert Arnold's wish list is for a fence around the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center. Right, corners were obviously cut when the.... Read More

114 Motorcycle Fatalities in TN in 2011

May 16, 2012 at 10:02 am by bryan

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security and Tennessee Highway Patrol are encouraging motorists to exercise cauti.... Read More

Home Invasion on Old Lasscassas Highway

May 16, 2012 at 09:00 am by bryan

Murfreesboro Police are investigating an aggravated robbery and burglary that occurred at an apartment home on the Old Lascassas Highway Tuesday afternoon. The 28-year old vic.... Read More

Alleged Car Thief Turns Himself In

May 16, 2012 at 06:27 am by bryan

The man wanted by Franklin Police for allegedly stealing two cars from a car rental company in Williamson County has been caught. Murfreesboro resident Michael Rocky Marks tur.... Read More

More Church Burglaries

May 16, 2012 at 06:22 am by bryan

Churches continue to be a hot target for thieves in Middle Tennessee. Last month, we learned of two church burglaries in Rutherford County. Now, there have been church burglar.... Read More

Blackman High Teacher in Trouble

May 16, 2012 at 06:17 am by bryan

It will be up to the school board of Rutherford County to dismiss or not to dismiss a Blackman High School teacher. Richard Kimberly, who teaches criminal justice, has been ac.... Read More

A New Pad for the Democratic Party of Rutherford County

May 16, 2012 at 06:11 am by bryan

A brand new home for the Rutherford County Democratic Party... The local party plans to move into a 1,000 square foot space at the Belmont Park Office Complex at 745 S. Church.... Read More

Smyrna Police Officer Fired

May 16, 2012 at 06:03 am by bryan

It is unclear if charges will be filed, but what is clear is that a Smyrna Police Officer has been fired. Smyrna Officer Henry Jenkins allegedly engaged in an inappropriate re.... Read More

New Nissan Altima to be Manufactured in Smyrna - Positive Sign for Employees

May 15, 2012 at 01:27 pm by bryan

It has been 20 years since the first Nissan Altima rolled off the line in Smyrna. Today, more than 4.4 million Altimas later, Nissan celebrates another milestone: production o.... Read More

Handgun Permit Holders Increasing in Rutherford County

May 15, 2012 at 11:48 am by bryan

The numbers of persons with handgun permits is increasing in Rutherford County. According to “Legally Armed.com,” there are 12,950 people living in Rutherford Coun.... Read More

Foreclosure prevention event can aid troubled homeowners

May 15, 2012 at 09:51 am by bryan

Although the housing market finally seems to be making a comeback in middleTennessee, some homeowners are still struggling to keep their home.  For people who may be behi.... Read More

Driving Course for Seniors in Murfreesboro

May 15, 2012 at 09:32 am by bryan

A driver safety program for seniors is being offered at Middle Tennessee Medical Center on May 21st. The cost of the class will be $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members.... Read More

Man Accused of Running Out of Kroger With Stolen Groceries

May 15, 2012 at 09:26 am by bryan

$233-Worth of groceries and no receipt to show for it... 20-Year old Alton Blake Carter allegedly filled a grocery cart a Kroger with beer, meat and paper products and then qu.... Read More

Man Charged with DUI Number 5

May 15, 2012 at 09:16 am by bryan

DUI number five is what one Yeargan Road man was charged with on Monday evening in Murfreesboro. Harold Ray Bowen was pulled over on South Church Street at Barfield Crescent R.... Read More

Rash of Home Break-Ins

May 15, 2012 at 08:59 am by bryan

Multiple home and car break-ins have been reported in Murfreesboro over this past week and weekend. The burglaries occurred at homes on Old Lascassas Road, Lascassas Pike, Eas.... Read More

UPDATE: 6-Coke Machines Broken Into - Valued at Over $4,000

May 15, 2012 at 08:52 am by bryan

Coke machines at Northfield Commons, Raiders Ridge Apartments, the Red Roof Inn and at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Murfreesboro were broken into over the past two days. A tota.... Read More