Rutherford County Circuit Court vacancy

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
Tenneess y'all

How does Tennessee rank in 2020’s 'Best & Worst States to Raise a Family?'

Jan 08, 2020 at 07:00 am by Michelle Willard

Raising a healthy family sometimes requires many things. But where is the U.S. is the best place for you to put down roots and raise your family? As always WalletHub is her.... Read More
2019 saw the highest number of home sales since 2006.

Middle Tennessee home sales 'unprecedented' in 2019

Jan 07, 2020 at 02:49 pm by Michelle Willard

2019 was an unprecedented year in real estate in Middle Tennessee. Now that the final numbers for 2019 have been counted, The Greater Nashville Association of Realtors found.... Read More
Hanna Callicutt from the Legal Aid Society

How the Legal Aid Society can help restore lost public assistance benefits

Jan 04, 2020 at 09:00 am by Michelle Willard

For Tennesseans who are dependent on public assistance benefits, a difference of $100 or $200 in their monthly budgets can dramatically affect the way they live. If their mont.... Read More
Murfreesboro's Top Stories of the Teens

Murfreesboro's Top Stories of the Decade: Muslims, Robert Arnold, jobs and more

Dec 31, 2019 at 02:51 pm by Michelle Willard

When picking the top stories from the last 10 years, I tried to pick things that have had long-term repercussions.   That's why taxes increases beat out Bill Ketron.... Read More

Heavy rain causes traffic problems, closes roads

Dec 30, 2019 at 10:00 am by Michelle Willard

2019 was one of the wettest on record for Middle Tennessee and the rain Sunday night didn't help with the ranking. With a few days left before the roaring '20s begin, 2019 ra.... 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

7 Rutherford businesses cited by state for wrongdoing in November 2019

Dec 17, 2019 at 08:00 am by Michelle Willard

The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s Division of Regulatory Boards released Monday, Dec. 16 its latest Disciplinary Action Report, which compiles the act.... Read More
Tennessee Highway Safety Office

Tennessee Highway Safety Office honors 2 Murfreesboro Police officers

Dec 13, 2019 at 12:00 pm by Michelle Willard

Two Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) officers were among dozens of law enforcement officers statewide to be honored by the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) for their.... Read More
I thought it was a good idea in 2015 and I think it's a good idea now.

Opinion: Murfreesboro should sell MED and invest the money in the future

Dec 12, 2019 at 08:00 am by Michelle Willard 4

Back in 2015, Middle Tennessee Electric approached Murfreesboro about buying the Murfreesboro Electric Department. I thought it was a good idea then and I think it's a good i.... Read More
Why are houses so expensive?

Red Report: Average home prices climb nearly 10% to $410K+

Dec 05, 2019 at 10:00 am by Michelle Willard

According to the Red Report, home prices in Middle Tennessee have increased almost 10 percent from November 2018 to November 2019. "November sales/closings are higher than.... Read More
Death and taxes

Rutherford County is considering a wheel tax increase

Dec 04, 2019 at 01:26 pm by Michelle Willard

The Rutherford County Commission is looking at new ways to raise funds because, say it with me, growth doesn't pay for itself. To explore the different options, the commiss.... Read More
Wheel tax increase?

Is Rutherford County considering a wheel tax increase?

Dec 03, 2019 at 01:19 pm by Michelle Willard 3

Like most local governments in Middle Tennessee, it looks like Rutherford County is having a hard time paying for all the growth. And when that happens, politicians look to.... Read More
Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron

Week in Ketron: Commissioner calls for mayor to step down as daughter pleads 'not guilty'

Nov 26, 2019 at 08:00 am by Michelle Willard 1

Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron has had a week and it's only Tuesday. Not only did he appear in court with his daughter to lend her his fatherly support when she faced cr.... Read More