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Day in Corona: Tenn. Supreme Court resets again, orders jail populations reduced

Mar 26, 2020 at 10:00 am by Michelle Willard

A few weeks ago, the Tennessee Supreme Court suspended in-person court hearings until March 31. On March 25, the high court issued an order extending the suspension of most in.... Read More

Bell Buckle man pleads guilty in girlfriend's murder

Feb 14, 2020 at 01:49 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

A boyfriend pleaded guilty Thursday to killing his girlfriend after an argument in 2017 at their Bell Buckle home, a Rutherford County Sheriff's sergeant said. Victim Carly H.... Read More

Rutherford County family reunited in joyous adoption after murder

Feb 14, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

A sense of hard-earned joy coursed through a Rutherford County courtroom earlier this month at the scene of a unique adoption hearing. Friends and family who a dozen years be.... Read More

Murfreesboro attorney celebrates Valentine's Day with a free divorce

Jan 20, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

The Law Office of W. Scott Kimberly, located on the Historic Public Square in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, will hold its 3rd annual Free Divorce Giveaway on Valentine's Da.... Read More

Only 2 apply to fill empty seat in Rutherford County Circuit Court

Jan 08, 2020 at 02:11 pm by Michelle Willard

Tennessee's Trial Court Vacancy Commission has sent its recommendations to the governor to fill vacancy was created by the retirement of the Honorable Royce Taylor..... Read More

Judge Royce Taylor retirement opens vacancy on the bench

Dec 19, 2019 at 07:00 am by Michelle Willard

The retirement of Rutherford County Circuit Court Judge Royce Taylor in March 2020 opens up a vacancy on the bench in Rutherford and Cannon counties. That's why t.... Read More

2 Murfreesboro men get probation after rape conviction overturned

Dec 18, 2019 at 07:00 am by Michelle Willard

More than three years after they were convicted of rape, two Murfreesboro men entered guilty pleas to lesser charges in the assault of a woman. This in itself isn't news. P.... Read More

An open letter to DA Jennings Jones about judicial abuse in Rutherford County

Dec 02, 2019 at 11:00 am by Tess2019 3

Stand outside the courthouse, on any day, examine the lines of people waiting for their opportunity to have their case heard. Does everyone look like a criminal? If you answe.... Read More

'Can Police Do That?' returns to MTSU for 5th year

Apr 03, 2019 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Attorney Scott Kimberly returns to Middle Tennessee State University this month to host an event titled "Can Police Do That?" for a fifth consecutive year. The s.... Read More

Murfreesboro attorney brings back Valentine's Day free divorce contest

Feb 08, 2019 at 11:30 am by Voice Wire

The Law Office of W. Scott Kimberly will hold its second annual Free Divorce Giveaway on Valentine’s Day, open for entry immediately and closing on Valentine’s Day.... Read More

Rutherford and Cannon County Bar Association

How Rutherford County attorneys work for the public good

Jan 07, 2019 at 07:00 am by Michelle Willard

Rutherford County's attorneys have "a deep commitment" to the public good, which can be seen in their pro bono work, Rutherford and Cannon County Bar Association President Sco.... Read More

Why the courts believe an addiction treatment group home is really a 'family'

Nov 09, 2018 at 07:00 am by Michelle Willard

A group of neighbors who sued the city of Murfreesboro over a residential group home lost its appeal Oct. 30 challenging the zoning of the home. In 2014, Murfreesbo.... Read More

U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee.

Murfreesboro man charge with embezzling $1M+ from former job

Oct 23, 2018 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Randall Griffin, 46, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, was charged Oct. 18 with mail fraud, for operating an embezzlement scheme, during which he stole more than $1 million fro.... Read More

OJ Simpson, Patty Hearst attorney F. Lee Bailey will hold a public lecture at MTSU

Oct 12, 2018 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

F. Lee Bailey will be speaking at MTSU next week, discussing the U.S. Senate hearings on the Brett Kavanaugh nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. Bailey, who is known for hi.... Read More

Convicted child rapist has to stay in jail, Tennessee Appeals Court says

Oct 12, 2018 at 07:00 am by Michelle Willard

A Murfreesboro man convicted of child rape must remain in jail after the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals overturned a ruling last week by Rutherford County Judge Royce Tay.... Read More

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