An escapee from the Rutherford County Correctional Work Center is back in custody Friday. Fugitive Justin Baucom, 30, of Smyrna, escaped from the work center April 1. Sheriff’s Warrants Capt. David Hailey said Criminal Warrants Detectives Jack Keisling and Gene Thorpe apprehended Baucom in Goodlettsville Friday. “Both deputies put in countless surveillance and tracking hours…
Chaplain John Spurgeon of the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center and Correctional Work Center earned the Volunteer of the Year award this week from the American Jail Association. Spurgeon received the award during the annual conference this week. He also serves as prison ministry pastor at New Vision Baptist Church. Deputy Chief Bernard Salandy, who…
The public is invited to a special community viewing of the new Murfreesboro Police Headquarters, from 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday, April 29, 2018, at 1004 North Highland Avenue. City Police Chief Michael Bowen and other members of the Murfreesboro Police Department will be available to provide tours and answer questions about the renovation of…
Two Goodwill employees who faced serious challenges getting to work can now make their commutes with the turn of a key. Theresa Banks of Nashville and Carolyn Smith of Jackson each received a donated vehicle through Goodwill’s Wheels-to- Work program, which helps employees and clients of Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee who need reliable transportation…
Saving the life of a 6-year-old girl earned a Life Savers Award for a Rutherford County Sheriff’s Deputy Thursday. Deputy Chris Beach received the Life Savers Award from Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh for doing rescue breathing and reviving the unresponsive girl March 16 at her home. “He recognized the seriousness of the situation and while remaining…
Young geniuses interested in all things science will experience pasta mobiles, pentathlons and more during the 11th annual Elementary Science Olympiad. A total of 17 teams from 14 different elementary schools will be putting their thinking caps on Saturday, April 28, at host John Pittard Elementary School, located at 745 Dejarnette Lane in Murfreesboro. More…
Rutherford Books from Birth is participating in The Big Payback, a 24-hour, online giving event created to help Middle Tennessee nonprofits raise funds vital to continuing their work and directly improving the community around them. This is the third year that Rutherford Books from Birth is taking part in the event. Rutherford Books from Birth…
Congratulations to the Rutherford County Judicial Center for their ribbon cutting and open house on Wednesday, April 25th at 4pm. The Rutherford County Judicial Center is located at 116 West Lytle Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130. [custom-facebook-feed album=10155293074686078]
Congratulations to Total Fitness Kickboxing for their ribbon cutting on Wednesday, April 25 at 11am. Total Fitness Kickboxing is located at 3006 S. Rutherford Blvd. (next to WingStop and Verizon), Murfreesboro, TN 37130 and can be contacted at 615-603-7367. [custom-facebook-feed album=10155291440521078]
Daniel Ladendorf and Ed Russell knew they were going to receive an award during the 10th MTSU Graduating Veterans Stole Ceremony. They probably were not aware of the first-time significance. MTSU officials with the Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center awarded the Veteran Leadership Award and Journey Award to Ladendorf and Russell,…