Heather Maples

Trial set for man accused of killing woman in Murfreesboro apartment

A trial date has been set for the man who is accused of killing a 22-year-old woman inside her Murfreesboro apartment in 2015. A judge decided Thursday that Brandon Bowling’s trial will begin June 19. Bowling is charged with first-degree murder in connection to Heather Maples’ death. Maples, originally from Texas, also worked at the…

Edward Vanepps

Man tries to pay Murfreesboro woman to have sex with 7-year-old

A man was arrested in Murfreesboro after police say he tried to pay a mother to have sex with her 7-year-old daughter. According to the arrest report, Edward Vanepps was taken into custody at the Baymont Inn after the little girl’s mother called police. Vanepps reportedly admitted to offering $100 to have sex with the…

Gun shots at Tremont Apartments

Car burglary ends in gunfire in Murfreesboro; 1 injured

It was a terrifying morning for some Murfreesboro residents when what started as a car burglary ended in gunfire after the car owner’s boyfriend went after the suspects. Now resident at the apartment complex where it happened are on edge. For Christiana Webb Wednesday morning has been an emotional roller coaster. “All this stuff for…

Stolen weapons recovered

Stolen weapons recovered

Two suspects accused of loading a gun safe onto a victim’s truck and stealing both the safe and truck were charged by Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office detectives. Suspect John Michael Green, who will turn 21 next week, of North Meribeth Street near Christiana and a 16-year-old boy were charged with theft of property, said Detective…

MTSU Fort Campbell visitors

Daniels Center visit highlights Fort Campbell Retirees Council meeting at MTSU

Nearly 25 members of the Fort Campbell Retirees Council held a business meeting, enjoyed lunch and toured the Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center on the MTSU campus. The group met Thursday (Feb. 23) in Cantrell Hall of the Tom H. Jackson Building. It was a scheduled gathering led by Keith M….

Landmark Homes of Tennessee - Tuscany Development - Ribbon Cutting
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Landmark Homes of Tennessee – Tuscany Development – Ribbon Cutting

Congratulations to Landmark Homes of Tennessee for their ribbon cutting at their new Tuscany Development on Wednesday, February 22 at 11am.  The new Tuscany Development is located at 728 West Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 and can be contacted at 615-773-0700.

Michael Hickman

Buchanan principal announces resignation for position in Wilson County

Buchanan Elementary School Principal Michael Hickman has announced his resignation from Rutherford County Schools to accept a principal position with Wilson County Schools. Hickman, who lives in Wilson County, will continue as Buchanan principal until March 24. “This was not an easy decision to make due to the relationships that I have built in Rutherford…

John Pittard Elementary Students

Murfreesboro City Schools Students Design Their Dream Home

Students at John Pittard Elementary were outside mapping house plans last week after spending weeks focusing on ratio and proportional relationships in real-life form. This hands-on project is part of the 6th grade curriculum standards for mathematical practice and brings engineering to life. During this project, JPE students focus on the importance of teamwork while…