Murfreesboro Police

17-Year-Old Held in Juvenile Detention

PREVIOUSLY RELEASED: 17-year-old identified as shooter arrested in graduation shooting The 17-year-old shooter in the Riverdale High School after-graduation shooting at MTSU will remain in juvenile detention. A probable cause/detention hearing was held for the teen in Rutherford County Juvenile Court on Friday, May 20. The teen will remain at the facility. The 17-year-old will…

Board of Education Meeting

Three Director of Schools Candidates to be Interviewed Thursday

Three candidates for the Director of Schools position — Dr. Andrea Anthony, Dr. John Ash and Dr. James Sullivan — will interview Thursday at the Rutherford County Board of Education. Candidates will be provided a list of potential questions in advance of the interviews, which are scheduled for Thursday starting at 8 a.m. Board members…

Siegel Female Valedictorians

Eight Siegel Athletes Earn Class of 2022 Valedictorian Honors

Athletics are about so much more than their physical benefits. This is especially so when sports activities are incorporated into a young person’s life. Studies have shown a direct correlation between physical activity and academic performance. A University of Kansas study looking at the performance of students in grades 9 to 12 showed that more…

Grace Towle receives scholarship from SRO Division

Two Rutherford County High School Students Receive $1,000 Scholarships

Two Rutherford County high school students each received $1,000 scholarships from the school resource officers. Madysson Tibbs of Eagleville School and Grace Towle of Riverdale High School accepted the scholarships from the SROs during a presentation at their schools. SRO Jason Urban, who coordinates the scholarships, said the SROs contributed to the funds individually. Additional…

Oakland middle students present their Service-Learning Projects

Oakland Middle Students Embrace Creating Change

Oakland Middle School students showcased their Service-Learning Projects today. The theme of the showcase is ‘Create Change,’ which promotes the idea that, even as eight-graders, students can make a difference in their community. Students picked an issue or organization in the local community they wanted to help, improve or promote awareness for. The showcase is…