Battle of the Badges Blood Drive

Emergency responders ask citizens to give blood during 'Battle of the Badges' Friday and next Wednesday

May 03, 2019 at 08:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Public safety leaders are encouraging citizens to give the gift of life during the "Battle of the Badges" American Red Cross blood drive May 3 in Smyrna and La Vergne and May.... Read More
Battle of the Badges

Blood saves the life of now Detention Deputy Lydia Saunders

Apr 30, 2019 at 12:00 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Sheriff’s Deputy Lydia Saunders is alive today because of the generosity of five strangers. Five pints of blood saved Saunders’ life when she suffered a medical e.... Read More
Rutherford County Sheriff's Office

Son charged with attempted murder, father charged with conspiracy

Apr 24, 2019 at 09:57 am by Lisa Marchesoni

A son was charged with attempted first-degree murder of a man shot early Saturday off Mona Road, a Rutherford County Sheriff's detective said Tuesday. Christian Curtis (left.... Read More
Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Clean out your medicine cabinet at Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Apr 23, 2019 at 02:00 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Residents may dispose of unwanted or unused prescription medicines safely during the federal Drug Enforcement Administration’s National . The free event will be from 10.... Read More
Ticketing texting and driving

Drivers cited for texting and driving and move over law during Operation Integrity

Apr 19, 2019 at 08:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

One driver putting on makeup and speeding at 82 mph received a citation from a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper last Friday on Interstate 24. Several drivers texting while dr.... Read More
Special Olympics

SROs support Special Olympians Tuesday at Toot's

Apr 17, 2019 at 07:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Sheriff's school resource officers will ask Toot's diners to support 43 Special Olympians representing Rutherford County at the Special Olympics Tennessee games. SROs will co.... Read More
Juvenile Detention Center escapee

UPDATE: Youth may be armed after escaping from Juvenile Detention Center

Apr 12, 2019 at 08:30 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Law enforcement agencies are still searching for Tai Harrell, 16, of Clarksville after he escaped Thursday from the Rutherford County Juvenile Detention Center. Harrell was b.... Read More
Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Explorer Post

Murfreesboro Explorers Post presents colors at Predators game

Apr 10, 2019 at 07:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Explorer Post will Present the Colors during the Nashville Predators' first game in the playoffs Wednesday at Bridgestone Arena. The Pres.... Read More
Clifton Braunwalder

Boy Scout Clifton Braunwalder remembered at checkpoint

Apr 09, 2019 at 12:30 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Clifton Braunwalder always watched out for his younger sister Louann, helping with her homework and acting as a roadblock until she felt comfortable with new people. She watc.... Read More
Dollar General robber

Suspect sought in Dollar General store robbery and assault

Apr 01, 2019 at 08:56 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Identity of an armed robber accused of injuring a Dollar General store clerk Saturday is sought by a Rutherford County Sheriff’s detective. The robber allegedly robbed.... Read More
Rutherford Sheriff's Senior Citizens Awareness Network

SCAN volunteers rescue member during medical emergency

Mar 27, 2019 at 02:44 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Kittrell resident David Rutledge suffered a medical emergency recently and laid on his floor about 30 hours until Sheriff's Senior Citizens Awareness Network volunteers rescue.... Read More
Special Olympics

Join SROs to collect funds for Special Olympians April 2 at Toot's South

Mar 26, 2019 at 09:16 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Toot's diners can enjoy "good food and fun" while supporting  Special Olympians during the Wings & Rings fund-raiser from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 2 at Toot's.... Read More
What kind of monster steals a kid's dog?

Goblin, the stolen service dog, returned to his 10-year-old boy

Mar 19, 2019 at 10:59 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Justin White may experience the surprise of his 10-year life when he’s reunited with his best friend, Goblin, his German shepherd. His mother Christina White said someo.... Read More
Johnny Rebel Confederate monument

Crime Stoppers offers reward for arrest of monument vandal

Mar 15, 2019 at 11:50 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Crime Stoppers of Rutherford County offers a reward for information leading to the arrest of the person who vandalized the Johnny Rebel Confederate monument Tuesday on the dow.... Read More
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Johnny Rebel Confederate statue

Information sought on vandal who spray painted Johnny Rebel Confederate statue

Mar 13, 2019 at 04:26 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Rutherford County Sheriff’s investigators are searching for the identity of the person who vandalized the “Johnny Rebel” Confederate monument Tuesday night l.... Read More