The Murfreesboro Police Department is continuing its efforts to reduce traffic crashes on Murfreesboro streets. The MPD Aggressive Driving Unit, along with other traffic officers have increased traffic enforcement along US 231 S. Church St. as part of ‘Operation Southern Shield’. Officers issued over 450 citations as part of the week-long enforcement campaign. The MPD…

The latest Tennessee Business Barometer Index reversed its upward trend amid reduced optimism among Tennessee business leaders as well lingering concerns about finding qualified workers, according to the survey by MTSU’s Jones College of Business. The overall index dipped to 461 this month from 507 in April. “This drop was due mainly to reduced optimism…

Fire service personnel from all over the state are in Murfreesboro during July 22-25th  for the 49th Annual Tennessee Fire Chiefs Association (TFCA) Conference at Embassy Suites.   “Last year was the first time the conference was held in Murfreesboro, and it was a huge success” said Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department Chief Mark Foulks. “We have even…

There are only twelve days left to view this stunning exhibit! Dailytourists to the historic home enjoy the museum’s collection of antique furnishings and decorative arts. The mansion will come to life as it is filled with period clothing that would have been worn in private. These personal textiles are part of an exhibition on…

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A high school teacher suspended in April amid allegations he had inappropriate contact with a student has been indicted on rape charges. A grand jury indicted Tyler Soffiantino on three counts of statutory rape by an authority figure. Soffiantino was suspended from Oakland High School when the allegations surfaced. Source: News Channel 2

Funeral services were held Saturday for two Blackman High School students killed in a crash earlier this month in Rutherford County. Visitation for 16-year-old Johntae Adams was held from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday at New Vision Baptist Church on N. Thompson Lane in Murfreesboro. A celebration of life was held after. Visitation for 16-year-old…