Mrs. Vickie Lynn Cox Bailey, age 70, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully on Monday, December 11, 2023 at her home with her family by her side after a 16 year long battle with cancer. She was born Tuesday, October 6, 1953 in Nashville, TN to the late Robert “Bob” and Mamie “Sue” Wilburn Cox….
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford is pleased to recognize its 2023 honorees for outstanding accomplishments in clinical leadership. Dr. Brad Chesney has been recognized as the Physician of the Year, Dr. Hady Lichaa has been honored with the Clinical Excellence Award, and Dr. Britt Mioton has received the esteemed Dr. Olin Williams Distinguished Service Award. Physician…
Murfreesboro Police Department detectives are seeking the identity of a person of interest wanted for questioning in an identity theft/credit card fraud case. On Nov. 16, 2023, a man contacted police about being the possible victim of identity theft. The victim received two emails that contained receipts for purchases made at the Best Buy in…
There are four questions I get more than any others every day. One of which I get about a dozen times a day. I figured I would address all of them in one shot. Here you go! Trader Joes Skate Park Amphitheater Legacy Sports Complex
On Saturday, December 16, 2023, members of the Rutherford County community, as well as attendees from well outside of the local area, will gather at Stones River National Cemetery to pay honor as part of Wreaths Across America Day – the purpose of the national program being to “Remember the Fallen; Honor those who Serve;…
Mrs. Bonnie Morgan Rooker, age 94, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully Sunday, December 10, 2023 with her family by her side. She was born in Morrison, TN to the late Samuel and Wiley Hirse Morgan. Mrs. Rooker worked in admissions for Rutherford Hospital turned Middle Tennessee Medical Center for 25 years until her retirement….
Nuclear engagement is a big threat — at least it is this semester for students enrolled in the Humanitarian Aid and Crisis course taught each fall by Middle Tennessee State University that requires students to grapple with the complex decision-making surrounding the issue through interactive, “escape room”-type scenarios. Led by political science professor Amy Atchison,…
Middle Point Landfill has recently concluded a series of community open houses across Rutherford County to provide information and to seek residents’ feedback and opinions about waste disposal. Sessions were held throughout the fall at six locations across the county. From these informational sessions, three main themes emerged: Need for Local Leadership. Rutherford County needs…
Jeffrey Daniel “Danny” Rigney, age 64, passed away Saturday December 9, 2023, from a long-time battle with Alzheimers. He was a lifelong resident of Rutherford County with his beloved wife of 40 years, Pamela Walker Rigney. Danny loved family gatherings, going fishing, and listening to an eclectic array of music. He also played music, often…
Beasie Rd Extension (River Rock Blvd just north of Racquet Club Dr) Expected Lane Closures: Monday Through Friday: Riverrock Blvd will be reduced to one-lane flagging operation at Beasie Rd for waterline installation work. Road and bridge construction work over Stones River Greenway continues. The greenway trail will be closed around the existing Beasie Rd…