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City Seeks Future Solid Waste Commercial Collection Needs Through ArcGIS Postcard Survey

The City of Murfreesboro wants to know the future curbside trash collection service needs of commercial enterprises inside the City limits. “The survey is an attempt to quantify the tonnage of garbage generated by the City’s commercial customers that are not currently being collected by the Murfreesboro Solid Waste Department,” said Assistant City Manager Darren…

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Siegel High School to Honor Retired Sheriff Truman Jones and Original Five SROs for 30th SRO Anniversary

School resource officers will kick off their 30th anniversary celebration at the Siegel-Riverdale High School football game Oct. 20. Retired Sheriff Truman Jones, who started the SRO program, the five original SROs, present SROs and Rutherford County Schools’ leaders are expected to attend the game. The first SROs were Barry Benham, Phil Brooks, Dan Goodwin,…

Two MTSU Biology Faculty Land $1M NSF Grants to Support Research Projects

Two MTSU Biology Faculty Land $1M NSF Grants to Support Research Projects

Since earning an R2 designation as a “doctoral university: high research activity” in spring 2022, Middle Tennessee State University has continued to boost research — most recently with Department of Biology assistant professors Liz Barnes and Donny Walker each landing $1 million National Science Foundation grants. The funds are awarded through the NSF’s Faculty Early…

Driver Pleads Guilty in Crash That Killed 11-Year-Old Child

Driver Pleads Guilty in Crash That Killed 11-Year-Old Child

A driver has pleaded guilty in the May 2022 crash on Lascassas Pike that killed an 11-year-old Providence Christian Academy student, injuring his brother and grandparents. Eduardo Tejeda, 43, pleaded guilty Monday, Oct. 16 to nine counts, including vehicular homicide, three counts of vehicular assault, and driving under the influence in Rutherford County Circuit Court….

Farmhouse Luxury Apartments

Farmhouse Apartments Opens in Murfreesboro

Farmhouse Luxury Apartments just opened in Murfreesboro at 635 Lyons Farm Pkwy, Murfreesboro, TN 37127 and can be contacted at 629-258-8482. Farmhouse Apartments combines the best of laid-back living and luxury design in an area well known for its rich American history and cultural offerings. Come home to unparalleled amenities, including a state-of-the-art fitness center,…

Police Seek Other Possible Victims After Man was Arrested for Exposing Himself to a Teen

Police Seek Other Possible Victims After Man was Arrested for Exposing Himself to a Teen

Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Patrol Division officers arrest a man for exposing himself to a teenager at Target over the weekend. Police believe there may be other possible victims. Nicholas Woodley, 29, of Murfreesboro, was arrested at the Old Fort Pkwy. business around 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15. Woodley has been charged with indecent exposure…