Tim Rudd speaking at the Tennessee General Assembly

Why does Tim Rudd want to hide campaign disclosures?

Jun 02, 2020 at 08:00 am by Michelle Willard 6

According to the Tennessee Journal, a bill sponsored by Murfreesboro State Rep. Tim Rudd would reduce the transparency on candidates' fundraising activity in the run-up t.... Read More
Mayor Shane McFarland COVID-19 Briefing

Murfreesboro mayor to address pandemic (but not anything else) in live briefing June 1

Jun 01, 2020 at 09:31 am by Michelle Willard 2

The city of Murfreesboro announced Mayor Shane McFarland will hold a live televised briefing at 6 p.m. Monday, June 1 to update citizens on Covid-19. "This Facebook Live.... Read More
The nose of a Nissan Altima

Day in Corona: Nissan expects 20% decline in revenue in 2020, prepares to reopen Smyrna plant

May 29, 2020 at 09:13 am by Michelle Willard

Local carmaker Nissan Motor Co. has been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Production has been halted for a couple of months now at the Smyrna vehicle assembly plant and no o.... Read More
Day in Corona

Rutherford County marks 1,000 COVID-19 cases over Memorial Day Weekend

May 27, 2020 at 07:00 am by Michelle Willard

Rutherford County reached an unfortunate milestone over the Memorial Day holiday weekend as its number of COVID-19 positive cases rose to more than 1,000. The Tennessee Depar.... Read More
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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