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June 10, 2013	22 Year old Murfreesboro to Face 1st Degree Murder Charge from 2011 Case
May 26, 2013	MT Wins Bubas Cup...AGAIN
February 6, 2013	Red Cross and other Middle Tennessee Agencies to participate in Thursday "Earthquake" preparedness event
January 31, 2013	Construction to soon begin on extension of Joe B. Jackson Parkway between I-24 and S. Church St.
January 30, 2013	Burglars on 4-wheelers in Rutherford County
January 30, 2013	MTSU Blue Raiders announce football dates
January 30, 2013	Robber sucker punches food delivery man in Murfreesboro
January 30, 2013	Volunteer to help local residents learn to read
January 30, 2013	Eagleville gets $1.6 Million in Grants and Loans to Build Sewer System
January 30, 2013	Did You See This "Phony Money Man" In Smyrna?
January 29, 2013	Lebanon Police ask for public's help in locating former Smyrna resident wanted on child abuse charges
January 29, 2013	Governor Haslam directly mentions Smyrna Nissan plant in State of the State Monday
January 28, 2013	Man charged by Murfreesboro Police with D.U.I. number 10
January 28, 2013	Drivers license checkpoint later this week in Rutherford County
January 28, 2013	Murfreesboro Crime Statistics released for the past year
January 28, 2013	Have you seen these two men? They are wanted by the law.
January 28, 2013	Sheriffs Office met with Public Safety Committee - Sheriff Arnold states in letter, "right direction to help detour tragedies in our own schools"
January 28, 2013	Middle TN Electric (MTEMC) has new President
January 28, 2013	Group planning to open the Middle Tennessee Museum of Natural History in Murfreesboro
January 27, 2013	Fire in Murfreesboro at apartment complex on Northfield
January 26, 2013	MORE: Listener Submitted CARS - 1968 Chevy Chevelle Convertible in Smyrna, TN
January 26, 2013	1977 Dodge Tradesman Ambulance, Rockvale, TN
January 26, 2013	Dodge Viper SRT10 in Smyrna, TN
January 26, 2013	Listener Rides: This page features a 1955 Chevy BelAir in Smyrna, TN that is amazing
January 26, 2013	Pictured: 1964 Ford F-100 (Slammed and Bagged) and a 1974 Bronco
January 25, 2013	Tennessee Lawmakers will be limited on the number of bills they can file
January 25, 2013	Woman deposits nearly $2,000 for selling her dog, check turns out to be a FAKE
January 25, 2013	Rutherford County jobs available at career fair that will be held in Antioch
January 25, 2013	Construction on the Increase in Rutherford County
January 25, 2013	Man pays .57-cents for $400 nail gun - theft charges likely
January 25, 2013	Suspect forges MRI results to get prescribed narcotics
January 25, 2013	Group with what looks to be official document misleading Tennesseans into paying fees
January 24, 2013	State Budget Proposal Will Not Include Federal Health Care Dollars
January 24, 2013	Murfreesboro motorcycle ministry meets third Saturday each month for ride
January 24, 2013	MTSU to help train Chinese airline pilots
January 24, 2013	Rutherford County loses big on tax revenue
January 24, 2013	TN Lottery is making big bucks
January 24, 2013	Hooper Penuel, Michelle Willard (M'boro Post), Dan Whittle (M'boro Post) and Truman Jones
January 23, 2013	UPDATE: MTSU Schedule announced for Conference USA
January 23, 2013	UPDATE: Message left on mirror in hotel room where fire took place on Wednesday morning
January 23, 2013	Wednesday morning fire at Regal Inn on South Church St. being investigated
January 23, 2013	UPDATE: Three bold shoplifting cases, five suspects and one caught
January 22, 2013	UPDATE: Suspect in counterfeit money case identified
January 22, 2013	Man accused of using counterfeit money identified, questioned by police
January 22, 2013	MORE: Listener Submitted CARS and TRUCKS from Murfreesboro area (Dodge)
January 22, 2013	Unemployment 5.3% In Rutherford County
January 22, 2013	Anonymous Tip Leads to Three Arrest
January 22, 2013	LaVergne Police seize 7-pounds of marijuana
January 22, 2013	Tennessee Department of Health warns of antibiotic resistance
January 22, 2013	Tennessee Unemployment is Down
January 22, 2013	Murfreesboro Man Charged with 5th Driving on a Revoked License Charge
January 20, 2013	Multiple Listener Submitted CARS and TRUCKS from Murfreesboro area
January 20, 2013	Educators to Meet with State Lawmakers
January 20, 2013	Darius Thompson Commits
January 20, 2013	"Blue Book" Goes Digital
January 20, 2013	Old Man Winter Returns
January 20, 2013	Meetings of Interest This Week
January 20, 2013	Big Sports Week Coming Up
January 20, 2013	VITA Sites Up and Running
January 20, 2013	Child Safety Seat Inspections
January 19, 2013	A look into the past:The Rutherford County Courthouse between 1880 and 1950
January 19, 2013	Christiana man charged with 8th DUI on Friday, released from jail on Saturday
January 17, 2013	MT Softball Coach's Wife Loses Battle with Cancer
January 16, 2013	UPDATE: President Obama Addresses Gun Control
January 15, 2013	Prep Games Rescheduled
January 15, 2013	Commendation Letters for Murfreesboro Firefighters who Performed "“Life Saving Efforts"
January 14, 2013	Smyrna Business Owner Arrested for Allegedly Selling Marijuana at Business
January 14, 2013	K-12 Art Entries Must Be Into BEP Before February 15th
January 12, 2013	True Blue Week: January 21-27, 2013 - GO BIG BLUE!
August 29, 2012	Nissan Donates Leaf Vehicles to MTSU
June 28, 2011	Current Obituary Information

"Between the Sun and the Soil" at Center for the Arts' gallery through June 30th
Tue-Sat (now-June 30, 2013) 10AM-5PM Tennessee artist Gary Sanson is exhibiting a collection of paintings, drawings and mixed media works at the Center for the Arts gallery (110 W. College St.). Called "Between the Sun and the Soil", the collection represents his output the past four years, coinciding with the birth of his daughter. The gallery is open to the public and admission is free. READ MORE »

ATTENTION PIT BULL OWNERS
Rutherford County PAWS (Pet Adoption Welfare Services) has received a grant to spay or neuter Pit Bulls and Pit Bull mixed dogs. This is totally free for the dog owner, and the procedure includes a rabies vaccination and microchip at no charge with each operation. For more information, phone 615-898-7740, extension 113. READ MORE »

Be a Part of the Taste of Stones River Aug. 24th
Calling all restaurants: applications are now being accepted to participate in the popular Taste of Stones River. On Saturday, August 24th, The Avenue - Murfreesboro will host the seventh annual Taste of Stones River in support of the Primary Care and Hope Clinic. The free culinary festival will feature signature menu items from the area’s finest restaurants, live entertainment from local bands and a variety of children’s activities in the Kids Fun Zone. Restaurants encouraged to sign-up by June 15th.
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BULLETIN: New Hours at Social Security Office
The Murfreesboro Social Security Office has reduced public office hours 30-minutes each weekday. It is now open Monday through Friday from 9:00AM to 3:00PM. PLUS: the office now closes at NOON every Wednesday. Social Security employees will continue to work their regular shifts, but this change allows time for face-to-face consultations as well as processing more claims. For more information, phone 1-800-772-1213. If you are hearing impaired, use the TTY number 1-800-325-0778. Their website is www.socialsecurity.gov. READ MORE »

MOVIES UNDER THE STARS

(June 3-July 27, 2013) 8:30PM 66th Year of MOVIES UNDER THE STARS presented as a free service of the Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department. This event was created in 1947 by the parks and rec's first employee, Hollis Harris. Shows are Monday night: Cason Lane Trailhead; Tuesday at Cannonsburgh; Thursday at Richard Siegel Soccer Park; Friday at Mitchell-Neilson Primary School; and Saturday at Hobgood Elementary School. The concession trailer has snow cones, softdrinks and popcorn for sale. The movie is FREE and is suitable for all ages.

Week of June 3: "How To Train Your Dragon"
Week of June 10: "Back to the Future"
Week of June 17: "Mirror, Mirror"
Week of June 24: "The Adventures of Milo and Otis"
Week of July 1: "Dennis the Menace"
NOTICE: no movie July 4th (meet at McKnight Park 5PM for free Celebration Under The Stars)
Week of July 8: "Lorax"
Week of July 15: "Ella Enchanted"
Week of July 22: "Princess and the Frog" (2009)

MTSU Fundraiser for Indoor Tennis Arena

MTSU will host a special event for their future Murfreesboro and MTSU Indoor Tennis Center on Monday evening, June 17th. The event will feature cocktails and live music with singer, songwriter Time James & Friends.

Alan Farley with MTSU tells us the event will be in the Jeff Hendrix Stadium Club at the MTSU Floyd Stadium on the 17th at 5:30 in the evening. Tickets are $75 per couple if purchased before June 12th and $100 per couple after the 12th. You can reserve your tickets by calling the Blue Raider Athletic Association at 898-2210.

Murfreesboro Art League Show In City Hall Rotunda

Mon-Fri (May 21-June 21, 2013) 8:00AM-4:30PM The City Hall Art Committee features the seventh annual fine arts exhibit of works by members of the Murfreesboro Art League. This is in the Rotunda of the Murfreesboro City Hall (111 W. Vine St.). READ MORE »

Oaklands' Historic House Museum: Whispers of the Past
(July 12-Aug. 11, 2013) Hours: M-Sat 10AM-4PM, Sun 1-4PM Oaklands' Historic House Museum (900 N. Maney Ave.) presents "Whispers of the Past: A Museum's Secrets Explored". Admission is only $5. Oaklands staff is brimming with excitement over the donation of a magnificent dress and pair of ladies drawers belonging to Mrs. Mattie Ready Morgan Williamson. The brown silk brocade dress is entirely hand sewn and has been in family storage for over a hundred years. Mattie Ready was the daughter of Congressman Charles and Mrs. Martha Ready. She married General John Hunt Morgan in December of 1862, in a lavish ceremony at the Ready mansion, which was located on the public square in Murfreesboro. General Morgan was shot and died in a raid by Union soldiers in 1864. Mattie married Judge William Henry Williamson of Lebanon, a few years later. For more information, phone Oaklands' at 615-893-0022. READ MORE »

Register for MURFREESBORO HALF MARTHON
Sat. (June 1, 2013) 8AM-until race is full Register on-line for the 6th Annual Murfreesboro Half Marathon ("The Middle Half" and Murph's Fun Run, presented by Middle Tennessee Medical Center. It will begin on Greenland Drive at 7:00AM on Saturday morning, October 12, 2013. Entries have been increased to 3,000 this year. Their website is www.TheMiddleHalf.com. NOTICE: race is full...it CAPPED OUT in a record 2 hours and 11 minutes this year. READ MORE »

Saddle Up for Project Help July 25, 2013 - Thursday

One of Rutherford County’s favorite summer events is ready to ride; “Saddle Up for Project Help” is slated for Thursday, July 25th at 6:30 p.m., at MTSU’s Foundation Reception House, located at 324 West Thompson Lane in Murfreesboro. Proceeds from the event will benefit Project Help, a center-based early intervention program located on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University. For only $50 per ticket, guests can show off their favorite jeans, boots and cowboy hats while they enjoy a Western-themed evening filled with barbecue and live music.

Saddle Up for Project Help sponsorships are still available, and are open to individuals as well as businesses. For information on sponsoring the event, contact Project Help Advisory Board Co-Chair Sandy Mitchell at: sandym1626@hotmail.com.

Volunteer Van Drivers Needed To Carry Vets To Doctor
Volunteers are needed to drive vans that take veterans to medical appointments. Volunteers will need to go through a training and orientation program so that your volunteering experience will be more enjoyable. For more information, contact Darlene Haynes on the Murfreesboro campus: 615-225-6517. READ MORE »