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Inmates Learn Job Skills, Life Skills Before Release

Inmate James, 30, describes himself as “real bad addict” who lost custody of his children. Fellow inmate Danny, 41, admits he didn’t think about his prior actions and “what I did wrong to my loved ones.” Inmate Sam, 33, experienced problems with addiction. They are improving their lives while incarcerated at the Rutherford County Adult…

FACT Investigators Continue to Investigate Cause of Weekend Fatal Crashes

FACT Investigators Continue to Investigate Cause of Weekend Fatal Crashes

Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Fatal Accident Crash Team (FACT) investigators are still investigating the causes of two separate fatal crashes over the weekend in Murfreesboro. Both fatal crash victims identified. Terry Sague, 76, of Castalian Springs, died after being hit by a car while he was on the sidewalk on his recumbent bike waiting for…

Stones River National Battlefield Prescribed Fire

Stones River National Battlefield Manages Natural and Cultural Resources with Prescribed Fire

The staff at Stones River National Battlefield plans to burn about 148 acres of fields between February 6 and February 8, 2024. These prescribed burns are a part of the park’s Fire Management Plan. The areas to be burned include the McFadden Farm Unit and fields near the park visitor center and the western edge…

Celebrate Child Abuse Prevention Month

Celebrate Child Abuse Prevention Month and Come Walk with Us

The Child Advocacy Center is excited to host the 8th annual Hometown Heroes Walk for Children this April to celebrate Child Abuse Prevention Month! The Hometown Heroes Walk for Children will be held on Friday, April 26, 2024 at the Murfreesboro Civic Plaza. Registration will start at 10:45 a.m., followed by the opening ceremony at…

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Goes Red For Heart Month

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Goes Red For Heart Month

Yesterday, Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford hospital lit the hospital red in honor of heart month. The hospital also recognizes those who care for the heart health of our communities, specifically Ascension Saint Thomas Heart, emergency medical services workers, emergency department associates, surgical services, catheterization lab, critical care associates, and other healthcare heroes providing 24/7 care…