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DAR Handing Out Flags At "Celebration Under The Stars"

Jul 01, 2011 at 08:57 pm by bryan

The Colonel Hardy Murfree Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will be handing out flags Monday evening (7/4/11) during the "Celebration Under The Stars".... Read More

Ram's Motorist Warnings: July 3-9, 2011

Jul 01, 2011 at 08:28 pm by bryan

City Traffic Engineer Ram Balachandran doesn't let a holiday slow him down. Here is his report of potential traffic challenges in the 'Boro for the period of July 3rd through.... Read More

Rutherford Co. Officer-Involved Shooting

Jul 01, 2011 at 05:17 pm by bryan

A burglary suspect was shot after the driver of the truck he rode in struck three sheriff’s vehicles during a pursuit Friday. Suspect Billy Jo Ervin, 36, of 5001 Old Nas.... Read More

La Vergne Has a New Police Chief

Jul 01, 2011 at 04:36 pm by bryan

Ted Boyd is out as police chief in La Vergne. City spokeswoman Kathy Tyson told Channel 4 news... Boyd, who was named chief of police in 2007, spoke with Channel 4's Larry Flo.... Read More

Crashes Slow South Church Traffic

Jul 01, 2011 at 04:04 pm by bryan

Two crashes involving seven cars slowed traffic on South Church Street around lunchtime Friday. One vehicle, a Toyota Cruiser, was found upside down in the middle of the busy.... Read More

Rutherford Co. 4-H Horse Judging Win State

Jul 01, 2011 at 03:42 pm by bryan

The 2011 Tennessee 4-H Horse Championships kicked off with the State 4-H Horse Judging Contest recently. Eleven teams competed to represent Tennessee at the Southern Regional.... Read More

UPDATE: Police Chase in Murfreesboro

Jul 01, 2011 at 09:37 am by bryan

A police pursuit ends with a sheriff's deputy using his cruiser to end the situation. Then, when fearing he would be run over, the deputy fired shots at the suspect vehicle.&n.... Read More

Micro Brewery Company in Murfreesboro?

Jul 01, 2011 at 06:30 am by bryan

Murfreesboro Beer? A commercial brewery may open in Murfreesboro. Lee and Pamela Nelson have a micro brewery in their garage and are looking to grow. Lee has been brewing his.... Read More

DUI School Could be Moving

Jul 01, 2011 at 06:23 am by bryan

The Swaim Center DUI School may relocate in the future. The school is currently in Smyrna and reports indicate the center may move to the Buchanan area. The school is an alter.... Read More

Wright Named to Healing Field Advisory Board

Jun 30, 2011 at 11:54 pm by bryan

Paul Swenson, Chairman of the Colonial Flag Company headquartered in Sandy, Utah, announces the appointment of Murfreesboro resident Don Wright to the Healing Field Advisory B.... Read More

RCS Raises Money for Books from Birth

Jun 30, 2011 at 04:18 pm by bryan

From left, Books from Birth’s Hunter McFarlin, John Colemon principal Joe Phillips, Smyrna West principal Kay Davenport, Linda Prichard with RCS, LaVergne Primary pri.... Read More

New Laws Sponsored by Ketron Take Effect

Jun 30, 2011 at 04:11 pm by bryan

Two new laws sponsored by Senator Bill Ketron (R-Murfreesboro), one to protect the rights of employees to vote on whether or not they want to unionize by a secret ballot, and.... Read More

Local Students Attend Washington Youth Tour

Jun 30, 2011 at 02:48 pm by bryan

(From L to R) Erika Brown of Smyrna, Rachel Smith of Franklin, Sara Regen of Smyrna, Taylor Akins of Lebanon, Tara Knox of Murfreesboro and Jesee Hill of Watertown. Back row.... Read More

S.A.V.E. the Night Fun Run 5K

Jun 30, 2011 at 02:44 pm by bryan

Sustaining a Village Everyday (S.A.V.E.), a charity created and run by six teens from Murfreesboro, will be holding their biggest fundraising event of the year on July 30th.&n.... Read More

Marshals, Deputies Catch Fugitives

Jun 30, 2011 at 02:42 pm by bryan

Teams of Rutherford County sheriff’s fugitive officers and U.S. Marshal’s targeted one suspect but ended up leaving with three during arrests Wednesday in Nashvill.... Read More

It Will Cost More to Be A Criminal

Jun 30, 2011 at 02:31 pm by bryan

It costs even more to be a criminal, a bondsman observed wryly when Rutherford County Sheriff Robert F. Arnold announced he will collect $5 for each bail bond issued. That beg.... Read More

Man Charged for 14th Time for Driving on Suspended

Jun 30, 2011 at 01:54 pm by bryan

An Antioch man has been charged for the 14th time for driving on a suspended license. 34-Year old Cory Batts was busted in Murfreesboro on Castle Street. Apparently, Batts fai.... Read More

Salvation Army Golf Tournament

Jun 30, 2011 at 01:53 pm by bryan

Area golfers can drive and putt their way to help send children to The Salvation Army summer camp. They also can "chip in" with funds for back-to-school supplies.  A f.... Read More

LaVergne to Hold Pageants

Jun 30, 2011 at 12:57 pm by bryan

For the first time in city history, La Vergne will crown some of the youth of the community as royalty. On September 9-10, several pageants are scheduled to allow residents to.... Read More

4th of July Safety Tips

Jun 30, 2011 at 08:11 am by bryan

Your Fourth of July holiday plans may include taking to the highway, setting up a small fireworks display, or firing up the grill to cook something delicious. The American Red.... Read More