When Chris Brennan started at Middle Tennessee State University in 1992, he wasn’t sure where life would take him next. Now, a 29-year veteran of the Metro Nashville Police Department, he is finally finishing what he started and graduating with his bachelor’s degree in integrated studies this August. During his first stint at MTSU, Brennan…
Andrew “Doodle” Allen Jones, age 82 of Murfreesboro, passed away peacefully at his home on River Road on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. He is predeceased by his parents, John “Jack” and Mildred Arms Jones, and a special cousin, Mickie Haynes. Doodle is survived by the mother of his children, Susie Jones; a son, Andy Jones…
A convicted felon is arrested in East Tennessee two-weeks after being accused of robbing a Murfreesboro bank. Benjamin Monroe Collins, 61, was taken into custody in Morristown by the Morristown Police Department with assistance from, the Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) detectives, and the FBI on Thursday, Aug. 3. MPD detectives and the FBI Violent Crimes…
The old bowling alley on Broad Street is getting quite the facelift. Here is what’s coming to replace the old Strike & Spare.
CID detectives are working a theft case where a customer made a fraudulent return and received money for merchandise that wasn’t paid for. The theft occurred at the Old Fort Pkwy. Walmart on August 1, 2023. Detectives are hoping to speak with a person of interest, who was driving a gray 2012 Kia Sorento, who…
Mayor Shane McFarland honored City employee Alexia Jakes with the STARS Award during the Aug. 3, 2023, City Council Meeting. In June, Jakes showed compassion for a co-worker when she immediately responded to a call for help regarding her co-workers’ medical concern. Jakes, a Legal Assistant in the Legal Department, began working for the City…
The westbound lanes of Interstate 24 at Exit 76 were closed for hours as Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) firefighters and other emergency personnel responded to a dump truck fire Thursday morning. The dump truck fire was reported at 4:26 a.m. near the Medical Center Pkwy./Fortress Blvd. underpass. Firefighters arrived to find the dump truck…
Congratulations to Michael’s Homes for the ground breaking ceremony at their new development Short’s Crossing in Smyrna. Short’s Crossing Subdivision is located at 500 Matthew Miller Dr., Smyrna, TN 37167 (just off Jefferson Pike and then off Old Jefferson Pike by Smyrna Holiness Church). If you’d like more info about these homes email me at…
Victoria “Vickie” Lopez, age 50 passed away on Friday, July 28th, 2023. She was born in Walla Walla, Washington to Robert Arthur Hagar and Linda Harmon. She is survived by her children, Javier Mora, Ruben Aguayo-Hagar (Melissa), Josh Mora-Hagar (Stefanee), Cristian Mora-Hagar, Katie Mora-Williams (Cody), Gabriel Mora-Hagar (Makenzie), Devin Mora-Hagar, and Makayla Lopez; grandchildren Maddox,…
Mrs. Geneva Hill Patton, age 87, of Lascassas, TN passed away Friday, July 28, 2023. She was born in Lascassas to the late Fonnie B and Minnie Richards Hill. Mrs. Patton was a faithful member of Wards Grove Baptist Church. She worked at the Auburtown Shirt Factory until its closing and was most known for…