Rebecca Shirley, age 75, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. She was born in Memphis, TN to the late Benjamin Rexford and Helen Bendall. Rebecca worked in customer service at Sam’s Club for many years and was beloved by all of her coworkers and customers alike. She never met a stranger….
In observance of the holidays, City of Murfreesboro offices and facilities will be closed Christmas Day, Monday, December 25, and most offices will also be closed Tuesday, December 26, 2023. In observance of the New Year’s Day holiday, some Murfreesboro offices and recreational facilities will be closed Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. Solid Waste will operate…
Thirty-five years after joining the United States Army, Tyrone Barmore will join the ranks of nearly 80 Middle Tennessee State University student-veterans garnering degrees Saturday, Dec. 16, at the fall commencement ceremonies. “Ever since I got out of the military, I’ve wanted to complete my college education. For almost 30 years I’ve been saying this,”…
MPD detectives are seeking the identity of a person of interest wanted for questioning in a residential burglary case. On Nov. 10, 2023, the back door window of a home was shattered and the front door was open. The homeowner locked all doors before leaving. If you know the person of interest seen in the…
An enterprising group of Middle Tennessee State University students recently captured the top spot in an international software innovation challenge pitting them against other students from universities across the nation. The group of five students from the Jennings A. Jones College of Business tied with a group of students from Florida International University in a…
Sheriff’s Detective Amanda McPherson earned the Rutherford County Sheriff’s “Officer of the Year” award from the Exchange Club of Rutherford County Wednesday. McPherson has become an integral part of the Criminal Investigations Division since joining in 2020. She has worked on numerous domestic violence cases, multiple types of crimes against children and violent crimes. McPherson…
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A Murfreesboro man will spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole for aggravated rape of a child. He’s the first person in Rutherford County to face the tougher penalty under an amended Tennessee State law. A Rutherford County jury only took 15-minutes to return a guilty verdict after the…
Don Bartch has been named as 2023-24 Principal of the Year Middle Grand Division winner by the Tennessee Department of Education. The Tennessee Principal of the Year awards are given annually to 3 school leaders, one in each of Tennessee’s three grand divisions. Recipients are selected for their outstanding service in education and exceptional leadership…
Oakland High School Health Occupations Student Association students participated recently in a regional competition. 17 students will advance to state competitions later this year. HOSA is a global student-led organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services and several federal and state agencies. HOSA’s mission is to…