Rutherford Sheriff's detective to appear on Investigation Discovery true crime show

Aug 21, 2018 at 12:03 pm by Michelle Willard

Sheriff’s Detective Ty Downing will discuss his investigation of the Jack Rains murder case in 2007 on the nationally broadcast Investigation Discovery channel. The s.... Read More
Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation

Blackman residents told not to hold their breath as they wait for a park

Aug 16, 2018 at 12:00 pm by Michelle Willard 2

The people of west Murfreesboro are understandably upset after the city's leaders told them the land for their longed-for park may instead be leased to a private develope.... Read More

3.6-acre commercial lot on Franklin Road sells for $1.9M

Aug 14, 2018 at 08:30 am by Michelle Willard

A new gas station is planned for the corner of Franklin Road and Veterans Parkway. Veterans Commons General Partnership of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, purchased the final acreage it.... Read More
Cedrick Herbert

Home invader left Cedrick Herbert shot dead

Aug 13, 2018 at 01:21 pm by Michelle Willard

Cedrick Herbert was found shot dead June 15, 2009, in a Murfreesboro apartment for an unknown reason by an unknown assailant. Murfreesboro police continue to search for.... Read More

Could a lack of affordable housing increase commute times?

Aug 08, 2018 at 12:00 pm by Michelle Willard

Middle Tennessee's real estate market seems to have stabilized as inventories have grown but entry-level homes are still lagging, according to Greater Nashville Realtors' mont.... Read More
Nathan Morgan

Was Nathan Morgan caught in crossfire in Murfreesboro?

Aug 06, 2018 at 02:17 pm by Michelle Willard

A year after his cousin was killed, Nathan Morgan was shot while talking with a friend in Murfreesboro. On May 22, 2010, Morgan, who was called Nate or Lil Nay by his friends.... Read More

Rutherford Bar Assoc.: Eischeid, Scarlett top best choices for new judgeship

Aug 06, 2018 at 12:15 pm by Michelle Willard

More than 100 Rutherford County attorneys weighed in on who they think will be the best choice to sit on the newly created Circuit Court seat. In the run-up to the Trial Cour.... Read More
Elections

Where is the Blue Wave? Certain not in Rutherford County.

Aug 03, 2018 at 11:19 am by Michelle Willard

The Blue Wave came in at low tide in Rutherford County. It didn't sweep Republicans out of office so much as crash harmlessly upon the flood wall of conservatism. Only one De.... Read More
Elections

Few surprises in Aug. 2 elections

Aug 02, 2018 at 09:51 pm by Michelle Willard 2

After early voting numbers were released, there were only a handful of tight races in Rutherford County and when the votes were all counted, there were very few surprises. Th.... Read More

4 things to know before you vote in the Aug. 2 election

Aug 02, 2018 at 01:59 pm by Michelle Willard

Tennesseans will head to the polls across the state Thursday to vote in the Federal and state primary election as well as local general elections. 626,894 Tennessea.... Read More

Murfreesboro names new planning director

Aug 01, 2018 at 09:00 am by Michelle Willard 1

In a somewhat surprising turn of events, the city of Murfreesboro subverted the usual line of succession and named Principal Planner Donald Anthony as the next director of the.... Read More

Nashville restaurants Ichiban and Ginger Thai move into Murfreesboro

Aug 01, 2018 at 07:30 am by Michelle Willard 1

After a marathon remodeling project, Ichiban Authentic Japanese Cuisine is finally open. It’s been more than a year since the Nashville staple bought and renovated the.... Read More