News

Smyrna West student recognized for work with Teen Trendsetters program

May 01, 2012 at 10:39 pm by Bryan Barrett

Justin Snowden of Smyrna West Alternative School is being recognized for his outstanding work with Volunteer USA's Teen Trendsetters program. The program pairs high school stu.... Read More

Oakland Student National Merit Scholar

May 01, 2012 at 10:38 pm by Bryan Barrett

Oakland High School's Amanda Godwin is the only student from Rutherford County Schools to be awarded a $2,500 National Merit Scholarship. National Merit $2500 Scholarship winn.... Read More

Drug Collection

May 01, 2012 at 10:36 pm by Bryan Barrett

More than 80 pounds of expired or unwanted prescription medicines were turned in by citizens Saturday at the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office. The collection was in p.... Read More

Coordinated School Health program receives Predators Foundation grant

May 01, 2012 at 10:35 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Coordinated School Health program has received a $3,000 grant from the Predators Foundation. Rutherford County School's Coordinated School Health (CSH) program connects he.... Read More

UPDATE: Sexual Harassment Complaint Against Property Assessor

May 01, 2012 at 01:55 pm by Bryan Barrett

We have more news on the accusations against Rutherford County property assessor Bill Boner. Five women have come forward, some of them with accusations of sexual harassment..... Read More

Murfreesboro School Invites Public to Play

May 01, 2012 at 01:35 pm by Bryan Barrett

Bradley Academy Theatre and Murfreesboro City Schools invites the public to attend the production of Fantastic Mr. Fox on May 9 and 10 at Bradley Academy.  Performances a.... Read More

New Federal Food Safety Modernization Act Highlighted

May 01, 2012 at 01:31 pm by Bryan Barrett

Foodborne illness has increasingly been linked to contaminated produce like lettuce, tomatoes and cantaloupe. America’s federal food safety laws have been updated with t.... Read More

Free Day in May in Murfreesboro

May 01, 2012 at 01:05 pm by Bryan Barrett

Gratis. On the house. Free of charge. At no cost. Without charge. Complimentary.  In other words—FREE!  It’s not often that you get anything free, let al.... Read More

Woman Accused of Stealing $292 Worth of Groceries

May 01, 2012 at 08:47 am by Bryan Barrett

$292 Worth of groceries and no receipt. One Murfreesboro woman was charged with theft after allegedly stealing $292 in groceries from the Kroger Store on Lascassas Pike. The w.... Read More

Spay and Neuter Money Available for Residents

May 01, 2012 at 06:20 am by Bryan Barrett

The Tennessee Department of Health is now accepting applications for the Animal Friendly Spay/Neuter Grant program. Grants provided through this program support low-cost spay.... Read More

State Budget Approved

May 01, 2012 at 06:19 am by Bryan Barrett

The Tennessee Legislature has given the green light to their $31.5 billion annual spending plan. The budget plan will now be sent to the governor for his signature.  The.... Read More

TDOT Concerned About Number of Fatal Wrecks in TN

May 01, 2012 at 06:07 am by Bryan Barrett

The Tennessee Department of Transportation is concerned about a growing number of deaths on Tennessee roads. The state is well above last year’s numbers.The car crash de.... Read More

UPDATE: MTSU Has Goal of Raising $80-Million

Apr 30, 2012 at 12:08 pm by Bryan Barrett

Middle Tennessee State University’s yearlong Centennial celebration took a bold step forward in April when University officials announced the largest fundraising campaig.... Read More

Murfreesboro Teen Drowns in Coffee County Lake

Apr 30, 2012 at 11:56 am by Bryan Barrett

A Murfreesboro teenager drowned Sunday while swimming at Normandy Lake in Coffee County.Daxton Flannery, 18, of Shelbyville told Coffee County Sheriff’s Deputy Kelly Smi.... Read More

Jazz Fest This Weekend

Apr 30, 2012 at 11:53 am by Bryan Barrett

Jazz Fest is back this coming weekend. The annual jazz music event will be on the Murfreesboro square in front of the historic courthouse on Friday and Saturday. On Friday nig.... Read More

DUI Arrests Up in Murfreesboro

Apr 30, 2012 at 11:07 am by Bryan Barrett

DUI arrests are up. A total of fourteen people were arrested on DUI charges by Murfreesboro Police between Thursday and Sunday. The fourteen arrested for driving while intoxic.... Read More

Run United 5k Run

Apr 30, 2012 at 10:30 am by Bryan Barrett

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

Gas Prices Drop In Region...About Same In 'Boro!

Apr 30, 2012 at 07:39 am by Bryan Barrett

For the first time since the start of the year, motorists are paying less for a gallon of gas than they did in 2011. The national average has steadily decreased since April 17.... Read More

Dance Theatre of Tennessee presents ‘Coppelia’ comic ballet at MTSU

Apr 30, 2012 at 06:12 am by Bryan Barrett

Be whisked away to a toymaker's workshop as Dance Theatre of Tennessee presents the comedic storybook ballet “Coppelia, The Girl with the Enamel Eyes” May 5 and 6.... Read More

HATE CRIME IN TENNESSEE INCREASES IN 2011 TBI Releases 2011 “Hate Crime” and “LEOKA” Reports

Apr 30, 2012 at 06:11 am by Bryan Barrett

The State of Tennessee saw an increase in the number of hate crimes committed in the state and a decrease in the number of law enforcement officers killed.... Read More