Former Linebaugh branch librarian charged with assault, attempted vehicle burglary

Jun 05, 2018 at 03:08 pm by Michelle Willard

    The branch librarian for Rutherford County Library System's new technology center is no longer employed after being charged with several crimes, including.... Read More
Shelia Bradford

Was Shelia Bradford killed to cover up a double murder?

Jun 04, 2018 at 11:45 am by Michelle Willard

In January 1991, a young couple was murdered and the house where the crime occurred was burned to the ground in Benton County, Tenn. Investigators spent more than a year on a.... Read More

Bizarre in the Boro: Couple steals $70 in shrimp

Jun 02, 2018 at 10:00 am by Michelle Willard

A man and woman are suspected of stealing more than $70 of shrimp and hair care products from a grocery store on Old Fort Parkway, according to an incident report from Murfree.... Read More

News of the Week: Are your taxes going up?

May 31, 2018 at 12:30 pm by Michelle Willard

Your Murfreesboro City Council is eyeing several options for balancing its budget next year and most of them involve taking more money from the public. If they decide to incr.... Read More

Lanes, Trains and Automobiles unveils 'Murf Wars'

May 29, 2018 at 10:00 am by Michelle Willard

There are a few new things to do around town. First, the team at Lanes, Trains, and Automobiles recently announced that it was closing down its laser tag venue to make room f.... Read More
Bobby Smelcer

Bobby Smelcer's skull was found in Duck River

May 28, 2018 at 10:00 am by Michelle Willard

Bobby Smelcer disappeared from his home on Nov. 21, 2010. He wasn't found until April 2012 when a human skull was found in the Duck River and determined to be his. The skull.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police sergeant graduates from Northwestern University School of Police

May 28, 2018 at 08:00 am by Michelle Willard

The Murfreesboro Police Department announced the graduation of Sgt. Justin Lemanski from the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command. This schoo.... Read More

Bizarre in the Boro: 'Pipe bomb' found in park

May 26, 2018 at 10:00 am by Michelle Willard

On Monday, May 21, a possible bomb at Walter Hill Park on Lebanon Road was reported to the Murfreesboro Police Department. Officers arrived and spoke with first responders fr.... Read More
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Spring Fling Results: Rutherford County schools

May 25, 2018 at 09:54 am by Michelle Willard

TSSAA held Spring Fling, the annual Olympics-style state championships in baseball, softball, soccer, tennis and track & field, May 22-25 in vanues across Rutherford Count.... Read More

News of the Week: Murfreesboro mayor defends choice for city manager

May 24, 2018 at 02:41 pm by Michelle Willard

Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland defended the City Council's surprise decision to nominate City Attorney Craig Tindell to be the next city manager. McFarland said Tindell w.... Read More

CarMax buys land in 'Car Corridor'

May 23, 2018 at 01:00 pm by Michelle Willard

In April, CarMax Auto Superstore bought the more than 11 acres needed for its new Murfreesboro car lot, according to records from the Rutherford County Register of Deeds. The.... Read More

Eddie Smotherman thinks his friend is the best option for the next city manager

May 21, 2018 at 11:51 am by Michelle Willard

Murfreesboro City Councilman Eddie Smotherman thinks his friend is the best option for the next city manager. This is despite the fact his friend didn’t apply for it an.... Read More

News of the Week: Is the local VA not as bad as we think?

May 17, 2018 at 12:00 pm by Michelle Willard

Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs released the names of 18 facilities designated VA Whole Health Flagship Sites and the Alvin C. York campus was on th.... Read More
Brandon Robichaud

Murfreesboro man charged with first-degree murder in death of girlfriend

May 16, 2018 at 02:26 pm by Michelle Willard

A 37-year-old woman was reportedly shot dead by her boyfriend Tuesday night in Murfreesboro, according to a statement from police. Brandon Robichaud, 27, of Old Fo.... Read More

Bizarre in the Boro: Jogger jumps into moving vehicle to escape beer-flinging men

May 12, 2018 at 10:00 am by Michelle Willard

  A 50-year-old Murfreesboro man was accosted by two drunk men Saturday, May 5 on the Square, according to an incident report. The man was innocently jogging down Walnu.... Read More