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OPINION: Why was REDACTED promoted out of the classroom?

Jul 30, 2020 at 08:14 am by Michelle Willard 7

NOTE: this article has been redacted due to legal complaints.  Enjoy the brevity. Clarification: The intention of this article was to point out that the director an.... Read More
Bill Ketron and Bill Lee

Mahle announces expansion, adds 300 jobs

Jul 29, 2020 at 01:57 pm by Michelle Willard

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe announced July 29 that MAHLE will expand its operations in Murfreesbor.... Read More

Church, Rainbow Rutherford work together to collect computers for City Schools students

Jul 28, 2020 at 11:37 am by Michelle Willard 1

Do you have an old laptop lying around collecting dust? (I know you do.) You can give that computer a new life and help Murfreesboro City Schools students at the sa.... Read More

Murfreesboro mayor to hold second 'Conversation on Race'

Jul 27, 2020 at 10:22 am by Michelle Willard

Mayor Shane McFarland will hold a live televised briefing at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 28 on Facebook and CityTV. The Mayor's briefing will be a second "Conversation on Race" with.... Read More
MTSU's Fermentation Science program

MTSU gets $300K USDA grant to help promote Fermentation Science program

Jul 24, 2020 at 09:16 am by Michelle Willard

Attracting future students to agriculture and MTSU's Fermentation Science program is the goal of a new U.S. Department of Agriculture grant collaboration between the.... Read More
Penalty!

3 Rutherford County businesses were cited in June

Jul 20, 2020 at 12:30 pm by Michelle Willard

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

A violent summer in Murfreesboro continues with 10th serious shooting

Jul 20, 2020 at 10:01 am by Michelle Willard

On Friday, July 17, Murfreesboro saw it's 10th serious shooting of the summer, according to a press release from the Mufreesboro Police Department. MPD responded to .... Read More
The U.S. Flag

Murfreesboro FAQ: Who has the authority to order a flag be flown at half-staff?

Jul 10, 2020 at 01:53 pm by Michelle Willard 2

After Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland ordered flags to fly at half-staff at City Hall Friday in honor of musician Charlie Daniels who died June 6 from a stroke, we&nbs.... Read More
Murfreesboro Police Department,

UPDATED: Arrest made in 1 of 2 unrelated shootings Thursday night

Jul 10, 2020 at 08:49 am by Michelle Willard

Murfreesboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division detectives have arrested the person who shot and killed a Murfreesboro man Thursday evening, July 9. The suspe.... Read More
Rutherford County Schools

Rutherford County Schools are reopening full-time in the fall

Jul 09, 2020 at 07:01 pm by Michelle Willard

Rutherford County Schools will be open in the fall, but how students will attend was up for debate until Thursday, July 9 when the Board of Education made their final dec.... Read More
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation

TBI: Reported hate crimes drop by 36% in 2019

Jul 07, 2020 at 10:30 am by Michelle Willard

Reported bias-motivated crimes in Tennessee took a sharp fall in 2019 after seeing a minor increase in 2018, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's annual Tenn.... Read More
A gavel

Jo Atwood or Jack Mitchell: Which judge should you vote for?

Jul 06, 2020 at 02:07 pm by Michelle Willard 3

You've probably seen signs for Jo Atwood and Jack Mitchell popping up around town, but who should you vote for in the race for Circuit Court in the 16th Judicial District.... Read More
Do you want your tax dollars to pay for lawsuits?

Opinion: Racist practices are costing us dearly in legal fees

Jul 02, 2020 at 11:13 am by Michelle Willard 7

Seems like our local governments are going above and beyond to prove that they are, in fact, racist. And they are wasting taxpayer money to do it. According to accidental h.... Read More
2020 Nissan 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition

Nissan sales hammered by global pandemic

Jul 02, 2020 at 09:00 am by Michelle Willard

Nissan Group announced total U.S. second-quarter sales got walloped by the COVID-19 pandemic. For the Franklin-based automaker, sales from April-June 2020 totaled 1.... Read More
Old Time Pottery

COVID closure forces Old Time Pottery into bankruptcy

Jun 30, 2020 at 09:38 am by Michelle Willard

Old Time Pottery announced via press release that it has filed for bankruptcy protection and will be closing some stores because of the global pandemic.   "Pri.... Read More