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MTSU’s Dodson earns prestigious Goldwater Scholar Award

Apr 19, 2012 at 01:35 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

Woman Accused of Stealing Over 50-DVD's

Apr 19, 2012 at 10:18 am by Bryan Barrett

A woman has been arrested after stealing 57-DVD’s from the Sam’s store in Murfreesboro. The woman was not arrested in Rutherford County though, she was arrested in.... Read More

Crime in TN Decreased in 2011

Apr 19, 2012 at 09:39 am by Bryan Barrett

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation today released the “Crime in Tennessee 2011” report which showed a 1.7% decrease in overall crimes reported in Tenn.... Read More

Man Charged with 6th Driving on a Suspended License

Apr 19, 2012 at 09:01 am by Bryan Barrett

For the sixth time, a Murfreesboro man has been charged with driving on a suspended license. Eugene Cantrell, Jr. was pulled over on Hastings Street for a noise violation. Whe.... Read More

10,000 Rubber Ducks Set to Race in River

Apr 19, 2012 at 08:12 am by Bryan Barrett

About 10,000 rubber ducks are racing to Murfreesboro for the annual Child Advocacy Center ’s Duck Derby race Saturday, June 23. Queen of the Quackers Kristin Demos said.... Read More

Man Charged with 3rd DUI

Apr 18, 2012 at 01:46 pm by Bryan Barrett

A Murfreesboro man found slumped over the steering wheel of his car at a gas station has been charged with his 3rd DUI. Daimon S. Dugger was apprehended on Wednesday morning a.... Read More

Civil Warrants State Certified

Apr 18, 2012 at 11:17 am by Bryan Barrett

Sheriff Robert Arnold sends warrant officers to Tennessee Law Enforcement Academy and gets more help on the streets to make the community safer.  “Our officers pre.... Read More

Sexual Harassment Complaint Filed Against Property Assessor

Apr 18, 2012 at 10:32 am by Bryan Barrett

A recent complaint filed by two women who were reportedly fired from the property assessor’s office shows that Rutherford County Property Assessor Bill Boner is accused.... Read More

UPDATE: Riverdale Teacher Remains Suspended

Apr 18, 2012 at 08:49 am by Bryan Barrett

More news on the Riverdale teacher accused of making an inappropriate comment to his class in March. Matt Curry, who teaches drama and is a tennis coach, allegedly introduced.... Read More

2012 Reagan Day Dinner Announced for April 21

Apr 18, 2012 at 08:38 am by Bryan Barrett

The Republican Party of Rutherford County welcomes Congressman Stephen Fincher, 8th District of Tennessee, as the keynote speaker at the 2012 Reagan Day Dinner. Wednesday is t.... Read More

Read To Succeed Awards Day (Pictures)

Apr 18, 2012 at 08:18 am by Bryan Barrett

Read To Succeed's Volunteer Luncheon was held April 17 at Brown's Store Catering. Read To Succeed gave out several awards to community members and entities that have placed a.... Read More

Community Leader Dr. Britt Arnett Dies

Apr 18, 2012 at 07:20 am by Bryan Barrett

The community lost another caring leader with Tuesday morning's death of Dr. Britt Arnett. Not only was he active in the local medical community, but he also served on the boa.... Read More

New DUI Bill Proposal

Apr 18, 2012 at 06:06 am by Bryan Barrett

There is a new proposal for a new law that would require those who are convicted of a DUI with a child in the car with them, serve any additional sentences consecutively with.... Read More

VOTE 2012: Murfreesboro City Council

Apr 17, 2012 at 11:37 pm by Bryan Barrett

There's a new face on the Murfreesboro City Council. Eddie Smotherman, owner of Gem in the Box Jewelry, was among the top three receiving votes in the council election. Incumb.... Read More

VOTE 2012: Murfreesboro City School Board

Apr 17, 2012 at 11:13 pm by Bryan Barrett

2012 will be a year of change on the Murfreesboro City School Board. The top two vote getters in the city elections were the two incumbents, Butch Campbell and Nancy Phillips..... Read More

VOTE 2012: Voter Turnout LOW

Apr 17, 2012 at 10:40 pm by Bryan Barrett

Voter turnout for the Murfreesboro municipal election was dismal. Only 4,266 city residents voted for three seats on the city council and four on the city school board. Ruther.... Read More

Former MTSU President Mel Scarlett Dies

Apr 17, 2012 at 04:55 pm by Bryan Barrett

The former president of Middle Tennessee State University died Monday (4/16/2012). Lifelong educator Dr. Melvin G. Scarlett of Murfreesboro passed away at age 91. While.... Read More

3rd Female in 4-Months Claims She Was Drugged in Murfreesboro

Apr 17, 2012 at 01:49 pm by Bryan Barrett

Another possible case involving a woman who may have been drugged has been reported in Murfreesboro. This time, the 28-year old victim told police that she had one drink at a.... Read More

Motorcycle Stolen

Apr 17, 2012 at 01:37 pm by Bryan Barrett

Watching your motorcycle being stolen is a bad feeling. One Murfreesboro man called the police after witnessing two men loading his 2009 Suzuki into the back of a pickup truck.... Read More

Aggravated Burglary Case Investigated

Apr 17, 2012 at 01:29 pm by Bryan Barrett

A 19-year old Murfreesboro man was charged with aggravated burglary after allegedly breaking into a house on Glasgow Drive near MTSU in the Scotland Chase subdivision off of G.... Read More