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Child abuse reporting is down 30.4% in Tennessee

Apr 27, 2020 at 09:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

During the COVID 19 pandemic, children and families are under mandatory stay at home orders from Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Murfreesboro Mayor McFarland, and Rutherford.... Read More

Rutherford County circuit court judges delay jail sentences

Apr 09, 2020 at 07:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Defendants in Circuit Court who were supposed to serve their sentence on non-violent misdemeanor or felony case or violation of probation in April should report 30 days later,.... Read More

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Rutherford County defendants given 60-day reprieve

Mar 31, 2020 at 02:56 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Defendants in General Sessions Court who were ordered to serve sentences in March and April were given a 60-day extension after a court order issued Tuesday. General Sessions.... Read More

Day in Corona: Tenn. Supreme Court resets again, orders jail populations reduced

Mar 26, 2020 at 10:00 am by Michelle Willard

A few weeks ago, the Tennessee Supreme Court suspended in-person court hearings until March 31. On March 25, the high court issued an order extending the suspension of most in.... Read More

Bell Buckle man pleads guilty in girlfriend's murder

Feb 14, 2020 at 01:49 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

A boyfriend pleaded guilty Thursday to killing his girlfriend after an argument in 2017 at their Bell Buckle home, a Rutherford County Sheriff's sergeant said. Victim Carly H.... Read More

Rutherford County family reunited in joyous adoption after murder

Feb 14, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

A sense of hard-earned joy coursed through a Rutherford County courtroom earlier this month at the scene of a unique adoption hearing. Friends and family who a dozen years be.... Read More

Murfreesboro attorney celebrates Valentine's Day with a free divorce

Jan 20, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

The Law Office of W. Scott Kimberly, located on the Historic Public Square in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, will hold its 3rd annual Free Divorce Giveaway on Valentine's Da.... Read More

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

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

An open letter to DA Jennings Jones about judicial abuse in Rutherford County

Dec 02, 2019 at 11:00 am by Tess2019 3

Stand outside the courthouse, on any day, examine the lines of people waiting for their opportunity to have their case heard. Does everyone look like a criminal? If you answe.... Read More

'Can Police Do That?' returns to MTSU for 5th year

Apr 03, 2019 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Attorney Scott Kimberly returns to Middle Tennessee State University this month to host an event titled "Can Police Do That?" for a fifth consecutive year. The s.... Read More