Storm damage from May 3, 2020

Storm damages property, blocks roads, threatens boaters

May 04, 2020 at 02:04 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

No one suffered injuries when strong storms caused trees to topple over on houses, cars and roads and threatened boaters Sunday afternoon throughout Rutherford County, a sheri.... Read More
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'I Believe In Nashville' shirt sale charity pop-ups are coming to Murfreesboro

Mar 12, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

The "I Believe In Nashville" charity campaign partnered with @ibelieveinnashville and www.nashvilletnstore.com will be hosting pop-up purchase locations for "I Belie.... Read More
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State Farm offers tips to begin recovery after storm

Mar 04, 2020 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

As damage assessment continues, our hearts go out to those affected by the recent devastating storm. State Farm has received approximately 1,470 claims from the tornado and re.... Read More
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MTSU’s Roots Radio back on air after storm damages main tower

Mar 03, 2020 at 10:39 am by Voice Wire

WMOT Roots Radio 89.5, the Americana public station owned and operated by Middle Tennessee State University, was knocked off air for about six hours after the storms that swep.... Read More
Rutherford County roads

Beware of icy, flooded roads today in Rutherford County

Feb 14, 2020 at 09:17 am by Lisa Marchesoni

The freakishly rainy weather has been followed by a cold front, which has resulted in icy roads. Several Rutherford County roads were reported with slick, icy conditions this.... Read More
Flooded roads

Flooded roads improving but some still dangerous as of 2:30 p.m.

Feb 13, 2020 at 03:12 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

As of 2:20 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, 41 county roads are now closed or considered dangerous.  Deputies are blocking Armstrong Valley Road at state Route 99 (New.... Read More
Turn around; don't drown

More rain means more flooded county roads

Feb 13, 2020 at 09:22 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Rutherford County Highway Department employees installed signs at flooded areas and deputies used caution tape to warn drivers about not driving on flooded roads.  Ruthe.... Read More
Flooding closes Rutherford County roads

Flooding closes 9 Rutherford County roads

Feb 11, 2020 at 12:56 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Rising flood waters closed nine roads this afternoon in Rutherford County, the sheriff’s office reported. Sheriff’s deputies ask drivers to be extra careful when.... Read More
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Heavy rains cause flooded roads, stranded drivers

Feb 06, 2020 at 10:33 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies rescued several drivers who drove around barriers and stalled their vehicles. Deputy Nikolas Madore waded into almost waist-high wa.... Read More

Heavy rain causes traffic problems, closes roads

Dec 30, 2019 at 10:00 am by Michelle Willard

2019 was one of the wettest on record for Middle Tennessee and the rain Sunday night didn't help with the ranking. With a few days left before the roaring '20s begin, 2019 ra.... Read More
Please stop raining

UPDATED: Murfreesboro activates Emergency Operations Center in preparation for historic rainfall

Feb 20, 2019 at 10:23 am by Voice Wire

MFRD made it through the night with no weather-related incidents overnight Wednesday, Fe. 20. All closed roads in the city limits have now reopened. EARLIER The City of Murf.... Read More

Severe storms kill one, injure two in Rutherford County

Nov 06, 2018 at 08:11 am by Lisa Marchesoni

One woman lost her life and two others were injured during a storm about midnight in the Christiana area, Rutherford County authorities said. "It's with great sadness we repo.... Read More