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No Bargains--But, Slight Relief At Gas Pumps!

Apr 23, 2012 at 10:01 am by Bryan Barrett

Last week was the second consecutive week consumers paid less for a gallon of gas. Both national and state averages for gasoline decreased, giving consumers a break at the pum.... Read More

Murfreesboro Back To Pre-Recession Strength

Apr 23, 2012 at 09:39 am by Bryan Barrett

There are more signs that our local economy is returning to its pre-recession strength. Murfreesboro City School's Director of Finance and Administrative Services Gary Anderso.... Read More

Ribbon Cutting at Sims Recycling Solutions

Apr 23, 2012 at 09:37 am by Bryan Barrett

The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony at Sims Recycling Solutions in Smyrna on Friday. Sims Recycling Solutions is the world's largest elect.... Read More

Second Motorcycle Stolen in Murfreesboro

Apr 23, 2012 at 09:10 am by Bryan Barrett

Another motorcycle has been reported as stolen in Murfreesboro. This is the second motorcycle theft in the past two weeks. This time, unknown persons took the bike from an apa.... Read More

Smyrna Pizza Hut Robbery

Apr 23, 2012 at 08:48 am by Bryan Barrett

There was an armed robbery at the North Lowry Street Pizza Hut in Smyrna on Saturday night. Reports indicate a white male in his late 30’s or early 40’s entered th.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire Places First

Apr 23, 2012 at 06:13 am by Bryan Barrett

Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department took first place in the National Honor Guard Competition at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, Indian.... Read More

Will Broad Street Grooving Ever End?

Apr 22, 2012 at 09:13 pm by Bryan Barrett

Other than the slow progress of re-grooving Broad Street before repaving the thoroughfare, there are other areas of town with traffic challenges. In fact, City Traffic Enginee.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Has #1 Honor Guard!

Apr 20, 2012 at 03:42 pm by Bryan Barrett

Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department took first place on Friday (4/20/12) in the National Honor Guard Competition at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC.... Read More

Holloway High Forming "Dress Code Committee"

Apr 20, 2012 at 03:36 pm by Bryan Barrett

Murfreesboro's Holloway High School is on its way to adopting a dress code. Principal Jason Bridgeman received approval from the school board to form a committee to work-up th.... Read More

Mosque Lawsuit Against County Continues Wednesday

Apr 20, 2012 at 03:21 pm by Bryan Barrett

Chancellor Robert Corlew has ruled that the plaintiffs involved in the Mosque lawsuit against the county have a right to a trial without jury. The judge dismissed Rutherford C.... Read More

Jordon Dodson Receives "Goldwater Scholar Award"

Apr 20, 2012 at 02:47 pm by Bryan Barrett

After first being “shocked” by the news, MTSU sophomore Jordan Dodson said he became “very honored, humbled and thankful” to learn he had been named a.... Read More

Earth Day Saturday on Square, Plus Block Party Afterwards!

Apr 20, 2012 at 10:44 am by Bryan Barrett

Saturday is Earth Day in Murfreesboro. In fact, special displays along with food and fun will be all around the historic Rutherford County Courthouse from 10:00 Saturday morni.... Read More

Work Underway On 9/11 Memorial At Sheriffs Office

Apr 20, 2012 at 10:33 am by Bryan Barrett

Concrete executives united to construct the foundation of the historical 9-11 Memorial’s I-beam from the World Trade Center this week at the Rutherford County Sheriff&rs.... Read More

Young Patrons Will Love Linebaugh's Newest!

Apr 20, 2012 at 10:30 am by Bryan Barrett

Libraries are known for books, and many of our patrons know that they can also freely borrow DVDs, audio-books, ebooks and music CDs. Now Linebaugh Public Library is trying so.... Read More

Chamber Does Dental Ribbon Cutting

Apr 20, 2012 at 10:21 am by Bryan Barrett

The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce continues its record pace of ribbon cuttings, but Thursday afternoon's had a little more bite than others. Chamber Ambassadors and co.... Read More

If illness strikes, have you made plans?

Apr 20, 2012 at 10:14 am by Bryan Barrett

You never know when an illness might change your life. That's why a free panel presentation at the Center for the Arts in uptown Murfreesboro at 7:00 o'clock this coming Tuesd.... Read More

MS Walk on Gateway Island April 28th

Apr 20, 2012 at 09:55 am by Bryan Barrett

Judy Pugh of Murfreesboro, wife of Deputy Ronnie Pugh, is raising funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society through a walk at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 28th at Gate.... Read More

BBB Shred Day 9AM-Noon Saturday at Lowe's Murfreesboro

Apr 20, 2012 at 09:40 am by Bryan Barrett

They say that "one man's trash can be another's treasure" takes on new meaning with identity theft. The Better Business Bureau is offering free shredding service from 9:00 Sat.... Read More

MTSU Off-Campus Housing Fair On Tuesday

Apr 20, 2012 at 09:35 am by Bryan Barrett

MTSU students will have an opportunity to explore off-campus housing opportunities at the annual Off-Campus Housing Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, on the Keath.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Council Votes NO On Having Referendum

Apr 19, 2012 at 10:14 pm by Bryan Barrett

Both the possibility of moving the city’s election date, as well as dictating at large versus district representation were discussed at the April 19th meeting of the Mur.... Read More