News

Gas Investor's Optimism Doesn't Match Economic Reality

Jul 11, 2011 at 07:01 am by bryan

Oil prices rose last week after investors speculated that a substantial decrease in U.S. stockpiles of crude during the first week of July would mean increased fuel demand a.... Read More

Better School Test Scores

Jul 11, 2011 at 06:07 am by bryan

Gov. Bill Haslam is thanking teachers and administrators for improving the state's standardized test scores. Preliminary results from the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Pr.... Read More

Marijuana Could Soon be Legal

Jul 11, 2011 at 06:05 am by bryan

A bill introduced in the U.S. Congress has some area officials upset and caught them off guard. The bill which was introduced by Democratic Congressmen Barney Frank of Maine a.... Read More

Marijuana Plants Seized and Destroyed

Jul 11, 2011 at 06:00 am by bryan

In Cannon County, deputies discovered marijuana growing after investigating a tractor theft on Saturday. Cannon County deputies say the pot operation netted about $250-thousan.... Read More

Heat Advisory through Tuesday Evening

Jul 10, 2011 at 09:23 pm by bryan

It will be a hot start to the week as temperatures warm to near the century mark. High pressure will keep temperatures hot and combined with the humidity, heat index values wi.... Read More

Much Construction: Ram Keeps Traffic Flowing July 10-16, 2011

Jul 09, 2011 at 06:51 am by bryan

When the weather's good, the road crews are out in force. City Traffic Engineer Ram Balachandran is doing a balancing act from July 10th through the 16th, while trying to keep.... Read More

Old Hospital SOON Just A Memory!

Jul 08, 2011 at 08:13 pm by bryan

It was never a huge crowd, but as motorists drove down University Street Friday (7/8/1011) and saw the giant bucket shovel destroying the oldest section of the original Ruther.... Read More

Armed Robbery at Subway on NW Broad

Jul 08, 2011 at 07:50 pm by bryan

Murfreesboro Police are investigating an armed robbery at the Subway on Northwest Broad. The robber, described as a white male about 5-foot-8 and wearing a wig, entered the st.... Read More

Local Authorities Look for Pain Clinic Heist Suspect

Jul 08, 2011 at 04:34 pm by bryan

Bedford and Rutherford Counties are searching for a Shelbyville man for questioning in connection with ramming a truck into a Murfreesboro pain clinic last week. According to.... Read More

Boys & Girls Clubs - 25th Anniversary Celebration

Jul 08, 2011 at 04:22 pm by bryan

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Rutherford County will celebrate the clubs' 25th anniversary at a pair of upcoming events: from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. July 19 in Murfreesboro, and from.... Read More

Local Mother Charged with Child Abuse

Jul 08, 2011 at 04:21 pm by bryan

A 26-year old Murfreesboro woman has been arrested on child abuse charges and her five-year old son was placed in protective custody. Murfreesboro Police report the woman, who.... Read More

Rover Free Day

Jul 08, 2011 at 01:19 pm by bryan

Murfreesboro’s public transportation system ROVER will offer the public free bus fares and refreshments July 15 at the service’s transfer center on the northeast c.... Read More

Art Show Thru July 14th At MTSU's Todd Gallery

Jul 08, 2011 at 10:24 am by bryan

The Todd Art Gallery at Middle Tennessee State University is hosting a twelve student show now through July 14th. There is no admission, and the gallery is open Monday through.... Read More

Chamber Continues Record Pace For Ribbon Cuttings

Jul 08, 2011 at 10:08 am by bryan

The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce trends still show an improving business climate. The number of ribbon cuttings for new firms continues at a record pace.  Divin.... Read More

MT Honors College Creates New "Journal of Student Research"

Jul 08, 2011 at 09:51 am by bryan

The University Honors College at MTSU has published the inaugural issue of Scientia et Humanitas: A Journal of Student Research. The issue features articles on a divers.... Read More

Holdrite Plumbing Manufacturer Moving To La Vergne

Jul 08, 2011 at 09:38 am by bryan

One of the nation's leading plumbing manufacturing firms is opening a factory in La Verge in mid July. Holdrite will be located at 1001 Centre Pointe Drive. Holdrite Founder.... Read More

Whitworth Buchanan Middle School's Singing and Music Camp July 18-20

Jul 08, 2011 at 07:37 am by bryan

The first annual STAR Camp will be held at Whitworth Buchanan Middle School on July 18th through the 20th. It is designed for rising 6th through 8th graders from any school or.... Read More

Public Needed At 'Boro Bicentennial Planning 10AM July 21st!

Jul 08, 2011 at 06:54 am by bryan

As Murfreesboro nears its year of celebrating the city's bicentennial, leaders are encouraged to attend a Community Bicentennial Planning Meeting at 10:00 o'clock Thursday mor.... Read More

Horses Rescued from Murfreesboro Farm

Jul 08, 2011 at 06:04 am by bryan

A duo in Rutherford County face ten animal cruelty charges. The charges stem from malnourished horses on property belonging to Dena George and her 18-year old son Dylan Simon..... Read More

UPDATE: Pain and Wellness Clinic Break-in

Jul 08, 2011 at 06:03 am by bryan

Bedford and Rutherford County Law Enforcement Officials are searching for a Shelbyville man for questioning in connection with ramming a truck into a Murfreesboro pain clinic.... Read More