Bessie Lee Garvin, age 67 of LaVergne died Friday February 2, 2018.She was a native of Nashville and was the daughter of the late, Brady and Ruby Tidwell Lovell. Mrs. Garvin was also preceded in death by a son, Ronald Eugene Garvin. She was of the Baptist Faith and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother,…
Today Saint Thomas Health leadership joined the American Heart Association at Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital to ‘Go Red for Women’ on National Wear Red Day. Babies born at Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital were outfitted in red hats on February 2 in support of National Wear Red Day. “One of our main priorities at Saint Thomas…
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue’s Engine 4, Ladder 6, and District 7 responded to a house fire located at 2363 Crown Hill Drive just after 1:30 Friday afternoon. All residents including the family dog were outside upon MFRD’s arrival. According to Ladder 6 Captain Terrence Thomas, when crews got on scene there was no fire present outside…
February is American Heart Month. And MTSU once again participated in the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign. The MTSU community gathered Friday (Feb. 2 National Wear Red Day) for a short program and heart-shaped photo opportunity for attendees assembled in the Liz and Creighton Rhea Atrium. Those attending learned about risks and symptoms of heart disease…
Murfreesboro City Schools is proud to announce the 2018 Teachers of the Year. Teachers from each school were nominated for the prestigious education award given by the Tennessee Department of Education. Twenty-four teachers were chosen for the honor based on their commitment to teaching excellence both in and outside of the classroom. From those 24…
Timothy Lloyd Bratcher, age 61, of Smithville, TN passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018. He was born in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Lloyd Bratcher and Sue Bratcher Harris. Mr. Bratcher worked for Home Depot, where he was a territorial manager. He was a singer, songwriter, and luthier, and an avid outdoorsman who loved…
Eric Duwayne Rose, age 51 of Lascassas died Thursdays February 1, 2018. He was born in Cleveland OH and was a longtime resident of Rutherford County. Eric was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Lee Rose. He was a graduate of Oakland High School. Eric is survived by his mother, Pamela Rose of Lascassas;…
Florence Weber, age 88 of Murfreesboro, TN formally of Lancaster OH died Thursday February 1, 2018. She was a native of Hazelton PA and was preceded in death by her husband James Weber, parents, Emil Colonna and Lia Lazaretti Colonna. Mrs. Weber was a Christian and had worked as a Legal Secretary, Lancaster City Schools…
Captain Robert Alsup reported for duty one last time on Monday, January 29. He’s hanging his helmet up after serving Murfreesboro Fire Rescue for over 33 years. Alsup started with MFRD in 1984. His brother was a firefighter with MFRD and he had another brother employed with the fire department in Lebanon. Alsup says he…
At approximately 9:20 A.M. today, Thursday, February 01, 2018 there was a domestic altercation that occurred next to InTown Suites located at 1345 Old Fort Parkway. A third party attempted to intervene and was stabbed multiple times. The stabbing is actively being investigated by members of the Violent Crimes Unit. All names are being withheld…