The Rutherford County Fire Marshal has placed a burn ban in effect on Wednesday, January 31st and Thursday, February 1st, 2018. The burn ban is in effect due to wind gusts over 30 mph and low humidity in the Middle Tennessee area. Burn permits are free and required by law from October 15th through May…
Gov. Bill Haslam’s proposed state budget released Tuesday includes a $38 million recommendation to build a new academic classroom building for MTSU’s College of Behavioral and Health Sciences. The MTSU building, ranked No. 1 on the higher education priority list by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, is among $94.8 million in capital outlay projects that…
Monty Python’s Spamalot opens this Friday at Center for the Arts in Murfreesboro. This outrageous, laugh-out-loud Tony winning musical is a parody of the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table as they search for the Holy Grail upon instructions from God. In their journey, they meet several obstacles, including a…
Charles E. Holden, age 81, of Murfreesboro passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018. He was a native of Truman, Arkansas and the son of the late Edward “Jack” and Elsie Manry Holden. Graveside service will be 1:00pm Thursday, February 1, 2018 at Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery with Military Honors. Craig Bell will officiate….
In my hands is “Words with Wings” by Nikki Grimes. Grimes has written many amazing books such as “Words with Wings” and “Bronx Masquerade” and many more. After reading many of her books I’m looking forward to attending SEYA Book Festival for the third year in a row. I love meeting all kinds of great…
The Rutherford County Board of Education is now soliciting proposals for land purchases for proposed school sites. We are accepting bids from real estate agents, private property owners, estate agents, and more. The site should consist of approximately 35-125 acres in the areas listed below. The Rutherford County Board of Education will be accepting proposals…
Mr. Walter “Wally” Matuszewski, Jr., age 77, of Rockvale, TN passed away Sunday, January 28, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born in Dearborn, MI to the late Bernice and Walter M. Matuszewski, Sr. He moved to Murfreesboro, TN in 1985 and then to Rockvale in 1989. Wally worked for General Motors for 25…
Officer Phillip Simpson has been placed on administrative leave with pay pending the outcome of an ongoing Tennessee Bureau of Investigations review of an officer involved shooting. This shooting stems from the apprehension of Bedford County fugitive Jesse Caldwell. In addition to the original charges of Aggravated Burglary, Criminal Attempted Aggravated Robbery and Theft over…
Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital is proud to accept a $6 million donation from the Christy-Houston Foundation to be used for hospital expansions currently underway. Saint Thomas Health is part of Ascension, the nation’s largest Catholic and non-profit health system. Leadership from Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital and the Christy-Houston Foundation board announced the gift at The…
Douglas Wayne Nicholson, age 75, of Bradyville passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018. He was a native of Greenville, SC and the son of the late Riley B. and Willie Mae Nicholson. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Gerald Nicholson and sister, Judy Roberson. Celebration of his life will be announced…