Quickly arresting a suspect accused of stealing firearms earned honors for Patrol Deputy Scott Daniel as Ford of Murfreesboro’s Officer of the Month for March. General Manager Andy Obeissy of Ford of Murfreesboro presented Daniel an engraved watch. “We are proud to recognize these officers for protecting our community,” Obeissy said. “We know the vital role…
Who: Keller Williams Realty, Inc. and Special Kids Therapy and Nursing Center What: Special Kids has been selected for Keller Williams’ RED Day project that is taking place Thursday, May 11. Keller Williams is making over the administrative “Annex” building on the grounds of Special Kids Therapy and Nursing Center. Keller Williams will be painting…
Around 10:30am this morning officers responded to S. Church St. and Joe B Jackson Pkwy in reference to a serious crash. One person was taken by ground and one by Life Flight to Vanderbilt with critical injuries. The car was traveling north on Church St. and the semi-truck was turning left from S. Church St….
Last night around 10:30pm, officers responded to 3478 Sulphur Springs Rd. in reference to a single vehicle crash. A motorcyclist struck a brick mailbox while traveling north on Sulphur Springs Rd. The motorcyclist was transported to St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The Fatal Accident Crash Team is investigating the crash.
Bar-B-Cutie Murfreesboro announces its grand re-opening under the new ownership of Brad and Jennifer McClure, celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony conducted by the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce. In addition to continuing the tradition of Bar-B-Cutie’s award-winning BBQ menu, the Murfreesboro location is adding a dog-friendly patio. Barb-B-Cutie Murfreesboro is also expanding its offerings to…
An arrest has been made after a 23-year-old died from his injuries sustained in a shooting at an apartment complex near Middle Tennessee State University’s campus. Police said Jessie Buford was shot multiple times at the Student Quarters apartments on Greenland Drive just before 2 p.m. Thursday. He was taken to St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital where he…
Bridge over Broad Street TDOT Project Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday, 8:00 pm to 6:00 am: There will be alternating lane closures on NW Broad Street, Memorial Blvd, Old Fort Pkwy and Ridgley Road for construction of the new Overpass. There will be lane shifts and traffic interruptions. One lane will remain open in…
Project One Four, a David Price Foundation, and City of Murfreesboro gathered for an official Grand Opening ceremony of the Murfreesboro Miracle Field at Sports*Com in McKnight Park, Saturday, May 6. The special event included three one-inning games between the new Miracle League’s first six teams. Miracle Field is a custom-designed, special rubberized baseball field…
Yet another shooting has taken place on Greenland Drive near Middle Tennessee State University’s campus. Police said it happened at 1:50 p.m. Thursday at the Student Quarters apartments in the courtyard area. When officers arrived, they found a man, identified as 23-year-old Jessie Buford, had been shot multiple times. He was taken to St. Thomas…
A detention deputy with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office was arrested Thursday on charges of rape of a child and aggravated sexual battery. According to his arrest report, Mark Garza is accused of forcing the victim onto a bed and raping her after waiting for her to come out of a bathroom in October 2013….