A WORTHY CELEBRATION

A WORTHY CELEBRATION

Some of the seniors have been talking about it since the first day of school. Others have been impatiently waiting since their freshman and sophomore year in school. Wednesday was the annual special needs prom for Rutherford County Schools. This year’s prom took place today at the Smyrna Event Center. More than 100 students from…

Investigation underway after mortar rounds found at Murfreesboro apartments

Investigation underway after mortar rounds found at Murfreesboro apartments

A Murfreesboro apartment complex was evacuated late Wednesday morning after several mortar rounds were found in the area. Police were called to the Ashwood Cove II complex on North Tennessee Boulevard just after 10:30 a.m. Authorities reportedly discovered several mortar rounds and a training hand grenade in a backpack near a trash compactor. The Tennessee Highway…

Meet The Deputy

Meet The Deputy

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies would like to meet residents who live in the zones they protect, the sheriff’s patrol major said. “We want to get to know the residents we protect and serve and hope you want to know us as well,” said Maj. Steve Spence. Residents who wish to meet deputies who…

Students return to class after faulty valve repaired in science lab

Students return to class after faulty valve repaired in science lab

Students at Blackman High School returned to class early Wednesday afternoon after a brief evacuation. Officials said a faulty valve in a science lab caused the evacuation and it has since been repaired. James Evans with Rutherford County Schools said all students are safe and the evacuation was a precaution. Parents were notified of the…

Discovery Center offers Sherlock-themed murder mystery event

Discovery Center offers Sherlock-themed murder mystery event

The Discovery Center invites adult guests to use their powers of deduction and skills in forensic science to solve the murder mystery during “Disco Night: Sherlock Holmes” on Friday, April 7, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available at www.explorethedc.org/disco and include three drink vouchers. Attendees must be 21 or older. Along with full access to the…

Duck Day

Duck Day

Join our friends from Outdoor Murfreesboro to get a closer look at our native waterfowl, the duck. Play bird-themed games, learn how to use binoculars to identify ducks and geese, take a closer look at what makes a bird so unique, and maybe even get a chance to feed a duck! Where: Gateway Island and Reception…

Damage reported after strong storms push through Middle Tennessee

Damage reported after strong storms push through Middle Tennessee

Damage was reported in parts of Middle Tennessee as strong storms with hail moved across Middle Tennessee late Tuesday afternoon into the evening hours. The storms began just before 4 p.m. in southern parts of Middle Tennessee. Large hail was reported in several areas, including in Lewisburg, Pleasantville, Waynesboro and Hohenwald, among other places. Photo:…