Leadership Middle Tennessee Announces Pat Lawson as New Executive Director
Leadership Middle Tennessee (LMT) proudly announces the appointment of Pat Lawson as its new executive director, ushering in a dynamic era of regional collaboration, leadership development, and...
View ArticleTwo Arrested in Hit and Run in La Vergne
April 28, 2025 – On April 25, 2025, at approximately 10:34 PM, officers responded to a vehicle crash at the intersection of Holland Ridge Drive and Hectare Lane. Witnesses reported that the suspects...
View ArticleVehicle Fire on I-24 in Murfreesboro Quickly Contained
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department responded to a vehicle fire earlier today on I-24 eastbound near the 83-mile marker. Crews arrived quickly and brought the situation under control. No injuries were...
View ArticleMTSU Program Introduces High Schoolers To ‘day In The Life’ Of Public Health...
Middle Tennessee State University Public Health faculty in the Department of Health and Human Performance showed over 300 students “a day in the life” of health professionals during a recent program at...
View ArticleFaulty Motor in HVAC Unit Cause of Fire at John Pittard Elementary on Monday
Multiple MFRD units responded to a report of a possible fire at John Pittard Elementary on Dejarnette Lane Monday. When crews arrived, the school was already evacuated with the fire alarm sounding....
View ArticleSchool Bus Involved in Crash on Tuesday; No Injuries Reported
April 29, 2025 – The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department responded to a vehicle accident involving a school bus at the intersection of Calumet Trace and South Church Street on Tuesday afternoon....
View ArticleRCS to Delay Bus Zone Plan, Says Strike Not Happening
Rutherford County Schools will delay implementing a parent transportation zone plan for at least one year, Director of Schools Jimmy Sullivan announced this week in a message to parents. PREVIOUS:...
View ArticleSemi Truck Fire Closes Lanes on I-24 Near Joe B. Jackson Parkway
April 30, 2025 – A semi truck fire has forced the closure of all westbound lanes of Interstate 24 near Joe B. Jackson Parkway, halting traffic toward Nashville Wednesday morning. According to the...
View ArticleCicadas in 2025: Brood XIV Set to Emerge in Tennessee This Spring
While last spring brought a rare occurrence of 13-year Brood XIX and 17-year Brood XIII cicadas, 2025 will see Brood XIV take center stage. Here’s what to expect: Brood XIV is the second-largest group...
View ArticleMTSU Community Responds With Impressive Support For Drug-vape Take-back Day
A trunk load of mostly supplements dropped off by Middle Tennessee State University School of Nursing Chair Jenny Sauls and a box of old prescriptions brought by James E. Walker Library Dean Kathleen...
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Rutherford Weekend: 5 Happenings This Weekend
Looking for something to do this weekend? There are plenty of events in and around Rutherford County. Check out these 5 events. Murfreesboro Saturday Market Saturday, May 3, 8am – 12pm Historic...
View ArticleAnnual Water Quality Report From Consolidated Utility District Now Available
Consolidated Utility District (CUD) has released its annual water quality report, also referred to as a Consumer Confidence Report. This document explains the utility’s compliance with state and...
View ArticleBe Aware of New Investment Scam Involving Fake Education Foundations
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Securities Division is warning Tennesseans about a new, sophisticated investment scam involving fake “investment education foundations”...
View ArticleRutherford County Assessor Honored for Community Engagement Innovation
Rutherford County Assessor Rob Mitchell has been selected to present at the prestigious Annual International Conference on Assessment Administration in Orlando, Florida, this September. This...
View ArticleWorld Outreach Church Kids Choir Shares the Gospel in Spring Musical “FAITH...
World Outreach Church® invites the community to join them on Sunday, May 4, at 6:00pm for FAITH NEWS, a joyful and uplifting musical presented by the World Outreach Church Kids Choir. With children...
View ArticleLa Vergne PD Launch Operation Safe Streets Following Traffic Concerns
The La Vergne Police Department has announced a new initiative aimed at improving road safety in response to growing concerns from local residents. In a message to the community, the department...
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Weekly Roundup: Top Stories of the Week
This week was full of interesting news. Here are the top stories! RCS to Delay Bus Zone Plan, Says Strike Not Happening Rutherford County Schools will delay implementing a parent transportation zone...
View ArticleLa Vergne Police Relaunches Citizen’s Police Academy
After a multi-year hiatus, the La Vergne Police Department is bringing back its Citizen’s Police Academy (CPA), a hands-on program designed to strengthen community relationships and give residents a...
View ArticleMurfreesboro Police Investigating Fatal Bicycle Crash
The Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) is investigating a fatal crash involving a bicyclist that occurred on Sunday, April 4. According to a preliminary investigation, a blue Nissan Rogue was...
View ArticleSmyrna Police Searching for Alleged Shoplifter
May 7, 2025 – The Smyrna Police Department is seeking to identify the pictured individual above. On April 20, 2025, the male entered Academy Sports in Smyrna and was seen placing over $500 worth of...
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