Two "leaders" Bill Ketron and Bill Lee

Week in Ketron: Why is our county mayor lying to us about COVID-19?

Mar 20, 2020 at 03:54 pm by Michelle Willard 2

I only have one question today: Why is our county mayor lying to us? In these unprecedented and trying times, we need a strong leader who isn't afraid to tell us the truth..... Read More
Nissan Group North America

Nissan suspends production

Mar 19, 2020 at 02:19 pm by Michelle Willard

Nissan announced that it will temporarily suspend production of its manufacturing facilities in the U.S. starting March 20 through April 6. The company is taking this action.... Read More
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The novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

How local businesses and others are responding to COVID-19

Mar 19, 2020 at 10:15 am by Michelle Willard

According to a report from WalletHub, Tennessee has fallen behind other states in its response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). To identify which states are taking the la.... Read More
Week in Ketron

Week in Ketron: Pandemics, firings and more fines

Mar 18, 2020 at 09:00 am by Michelle Willard

With the pandemic panic going on I thought it might be a good opportunity to catch up with the goings on in the Historic Courthouse. While everyone is panic buying toilet p.... Read More
Tennessee's Sunshine Law

Murfreesboro FAQ: What you should know about the Tennessee Sunshine Law

Mar 12, 2020 at 11:00 am by Michelle Willard

March 15-21 is celebrated as National Sunshine Week. The celebration was launched by the American Society of News Editors in 2005 to draw attention to the need to push back ag.... Read More
A gavel

Why does Jennings Jones like to hire mediocre men?

Mar 12, 2020 at 10:05 am by Michelle Willard 7

Looks like Jennings Jones is back to hiring rejects from other counties with spotty pasts. Rumor has it that Rutherford County District Attorney Jennings Jones has hired Bret.... Read More

MTSU extends Spring Break over COVID-19 fears

Mar 11, 2020 at 06:34 pm by Michelle Willard

MTSU President Sidney McPhee announced spring break has been extended by one week and the university will move toward online classes to help prevent the spread of COVID-1.... Read More
Southeastern Young Adult Book Festival logo

Southeastern Young Adult Book Festival cancels to curb fears over COVID-19

Mar 10, 2020 at 10:45 am by Michelle Willard

Southeastern Young Adult Book Festival has canceled the event, which was set for this weekend, citing "unknown factors and concerns related to COVID-19," according to an.... Read More
Coronavirus a.k.a., COVID-19

Rutherford County officials meet about Coronavirus threat

Mar 09, 2020 at 10:00 am by Michelle Willard

Upon Gov. Bill Lee delivering the news last week of the first COVID-19 case in Tennessee, Mayor Bill Ketron reached out to Rutherford County leaders, officials from other muni.... Read More
MTSU entrance

Murfreesboro FAQ: Does MTSU pay property taxes?

Mar 05, 2020 at 03:52 pm by Michelle Willard

Because MTSU is a government property, it is exempt from paying property taxes. State law "governs exemption of property of any educational institution owned, operated, or.... Read More
COVID-19 or coronavirus

First case of coronavirus reported in Tennessee

Mar 05, 2020 at 11:10 am by Michelle Willard

Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron will be holding a meeting with department heads Thursday afternoon following the first reported case of coronavirus in Tennessee. The Tenn.... Read More
The Ketrons

Week in Ketron: All she got was probation

Feb 25, 2020 at 10:00 am by Michelle Willard 1

Back when I worked for the corporate-owned paper in town, I wrote a weekly story about young professionals. At one point, someone suggested I do a profile of Kelsey Ketron. I.... Read More

'Mule Kick Burglar' nabbed by Murfreesboro Police

Feb 24, 2020 at 04:03 pm by Michelle Willard

A man, who police are calling the "Mule Kick Burglar,"' has been arrested and tied to at least 59 business break-ins in several Middle Tennessee communities. A Murfreesboro P.... Read More
Early voting in Rutherford County

Murfreesboro FAQ: Early voting in the Presidential Primary

Feb 20, 2020 at 10:12 am by Michelle Willard

Early voting has started for the Super Tuesday Presidential Primary, set for March 3. Early voting runs through Feb. 25 at locations across the county. You don't need a reaso.... Read More
Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance

2 Rutherford businesses fined by state in January 2020

Feb 19, 2020 at 10:00 am by Michelle Willard

The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance's Division of Regulatory Boards has released its latest Disciplinary Action Report, which includes two Rutherford County bus.... Read More