Linda Gilbert, right, and Amelia Bozeman at the 2019 ATHENA Award Ceremony

Why Linda Gilbert was a true advocate for children

May 20, 2020 at 04:50 pm by Michelle Willard

Dr. Linda Gilbert, Murfreesboro's leading advocate for children died Wednesday, May 20. According to news reports, she died from a stroke.  "Murfreesboro lost a true com.... Read More
Murfreesboro Police Department

Murfreesboro K-9 officer tracks teenager who robbed woman at ATM

May 12, 2020 at 09:40 pm by Michelle Willard

A Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) K-9 was able to lead a track to a teenager who is accused of robbing two women at gunpoint as one withdrew money from an Automatic Telle.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police investigating death after body found outside apartment complex

May 12, 2020 at 05:00 pm by Michelle Willard

The Murfreesboro Police Department is working a death investigation at the Chariot Pointe Apartments after a woman was found dead Tuesday morning, May 12. Detectives are tryin.... Read More
Let's just legalize pot already

Day in Corona: Why 40% hit to tax coffers means we should legalize pot

May 12, 2020 at 12:54 pm by Michelle Willard 1

We knew it was going to be bad, just how bad was up for debate, and really it could have been much worse. But a 39.75 percent hit to state revenues is a gut punch. Tennessee.... Read More
2020 Nissan Murano

Nissan extends Corona-concern production reduction indefinitely

May 08, 2020 at 08:00 am by Michelle Willard

Nissan previously announced its manufacturing facilities in the U.S. will remain closed through mid-May as a measure to help protect employees and reduce the spread of CO.... Read More

Day in Corona: Rutherford County Schools makes plans for graduation and next year

May 04, 2020 at 11:30 am by Michelle Willard

Rutherford County Schools sees a light at the end of the tunnel. Hopefully, it's not THAT light, but instead a hope for a future where things can be planned in advance. .... Read More
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a red rose

Opinion: After this is over, let's grow the economy we deserve

Apr 30, 2020 at 10:00 am by Michelle Willard 4

So a few years ago, I bought a yellow rose bush from Gardens of Babylon. I was bummed because I wanted a red one. But they had a yellow one, it was on sale and I had the money.... Read More
A compact fluorescent lightbulb

United Communications, MTEMC launch $25K Community Relief fund

Apr 28, 2020 at 07:00 am by Michelle Willard

United Communications, Middle Tennessee's leading provider of fiber and fixed wireless internet services, and Middle Tennessee Electric, the state's largest electric cooperati.... Read More
Murfreesboro's 3 step plan to reopening

Day in Corona: Here's Murfreesboro's 3 step plan to reopening

Apr 24, 2020 at 12:14 pm by Michelle Willard

Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland has a plan to reopen the city on May 1 (or before whatever the governor decides). McFarland vaguely addressed his plan Thursday evening in.... Read More
Day in Corona, April 21

Day in Corona: Rutherford County School Board member seen flying around Nashville in eagle cosplay

Apr 21, 2020 at 11:01 am by Michelle Willard

During the three-hour testing window on Saturday, April 18, 354 COVID-19 tests were performed at the Rutherford County Health Department. Lines of cars wrapped around downtow.... Read More
Angry couple on bench

Instead of getting divorced, complain about your spouse here

Apr 17, 2020 at 10:47 am by Michelle Willard 2

Out of curiosity, I looked up searches for "divorce" on Google Trends. Over the past 30 days, Tennessee is No. 7 in the nation in searches for "divorce," which is down from la.... Read More
Day in Corona, April 16, 2020

Day in Corona: Crime is down statewide

Apr 16, 2020 at 11:04 am by Michelle Willard

As we saw last week in Murfreesboro crime overall is down because no one is leaving their houses.  Across the state, certain crimes has taken a hit, according to pr.... Read More
School's Out for Summer, Hopefully not forever

School's Out for Summer, Hopefully not forever

Apr 16, 2020 at 09:26 am by Michelle Willard

All Rutherford County schools will remain closed through the end of May, but the school year is not over, Director of Schools Bill Spurlock announced this afternoon.  Du.... Read More
Register to Vote

Murfreesboro FAQ: Can the November Election be postponed?

Apr 13, 2020 at 09:02 am by Michelle Willard

On April 6, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers was blocked by the state's Supreme Court from postponing its Presidential Primary set for Aril 7 over concerns about further spreading.... Read More
Day in Corona

Day in Corona: Crime in Murfreesboro is down

Apr 10, 2020 at 10:23 am by Michelle Willard

The good news is that crime is down. Because most people are staying home, crime in Murfreesboro is down in most categories. According to data I requested from the Murfreesbo.... Read More