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Lightning likely to blame for Murfreesboro house fire
Lightning may be to blame for a house fire Wednesday morning on Katelyn Court in Murfreesboro.More >>
Police bust drug operation in MTSU dorm room
Murfreesboro police made a sizeable drug bust inside a dorm room on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University.More >>
Murfreesboro Boy Scout honored for saving toddler
Trey McAdams, 14, received a prestigious award Tuesday for saving his three-year-old cousin from drowning in a pool last summer.More >>
Mid-State hospital holds career fair for RNs, LPNs
Middle Tennessee Medical Center is looking to fill open Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse positions.More >>
6 charged in shooting at Murfreesboro school
Murfreesboro police arrested five juveniles and one adult in connection to a shooting Monday evening at Cason Lane Academy.More >>
Smyrna plant begins production of luxury SUV
The Smyrna plant will build the all new, seven-passenger 2013 Infiniti JX, which goes on sale next month.More >>
Second child reports attempted abduction in Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro police investigate two attempted child abductions within 24 hours of each other in the Cason Lane area.More >>
Man attempts to lure kids with candy in Murfreesboro
A Murfreesboro mother says a white man with reddish blond hair tried to lure her three kids with candy on Wednesday.More >>
La Vergne in need of new dispatch system
The city's aging emergency communications system has occasionally dropped 911 calls and failed to record important information.More >>
Business owners want Murfreesboro to pay for lost customers
Business owners in Murfreesboro want the city to pay them for lost revenue because of a major construction project in the area.
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Saks Fifth Avenue to open distribution center in La Vergne
Saks Fifth Avenue announced on Monday plans to open a new distribution center in La Vergne.More >>
I-24 W. in Rutherford Co. cleared following incident
An incident on Interstate 24 West in Rutherford County has partially blocked the roadway on Sunday afternoon.More >>
Jewelry store robber escapes on foot
Murfreesboro police are continuing to search for the man who robbed a jewelry store on Friday.More >>
Valentine's Day brings job opportunities to Mid-State
Valentine's Day brings the opportunity of new jobs in Middle Tennessee, ranging from retail to restaurant to management.More >>
Former deputy charged with DUI following resignation
James Vanderveer resigned from his position on Tuesday because he is moving to another state.More >>
School bus involved in crash in Rutherford Co.
Thirty-three children were on board the bus at the time of the collision. Five were transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.More >>
Smyrna solar farm second at Tenn. airport
The solar farm at the Smyrna-Rutherford County airport is only the second in the state of Tennessee.More >>
Police seize synthetic drugs from La Vergne market
Officers seized more than 100 packages of synthetic marijuana, drug supplies and nearly $2,000 in cash from Mark Market located on West Nir Shreibman Boulevard.More >>
La Vergne approves paving projects
The city of La Vergne announced on Wednesday the board of mayor and alderman has approved several road paving projects.More >>
MTSU student says she was raped
Police in Murfreesboro are investigating a 20-year-old MTSU student's claims she was raped last weekend.More >>
Construction progresses on new Murfreesboro Islamic center
The controversial new mosque and Islamic center will be located on Veals Road just off Bradyville Pike in Murfreesboro and construction is well underway.More >>
Mom tried to pickup baby from daycare while drunk, police say
Mary Johnson, 28, was arrested Monday afternoon in Murfreesboro on charges of public intoxication and child abuse and neglect.More >>
Coyote believed to be living on Murfreesboro Airport property
A coyote is reportedly living on property at the Murfreesboro Airport.More >>
Fraudulent repairmen target Smyrna senior citizens
Smyrna police are continuing to search for the two men who targeted several elderly women for fraudulent home repairs.More >>
Cigarette blamed for Rutherford Co. house fire
A woman smoking a cigarette is to blame for a fire Tuesday morning that destroyed a home on California Drive in Murfreesboro.More >>
Slain basketball player's family files lawsuit against apt. complex
Tina Stewart, 21, was a resident of Raiders Crossing, located on Hazelwood Street when police said she was stabbed multiple times by her roommate Shanterrica Madden on March 2, 2011.More >>
Pets pampered for Valentine's Day
Millions of Americans plan to spend money on their pets this Valentine's Day. A Murfreesboro company offers spa treatments for your pooch.More >>
Local company provides halftime show projectors
A Mid-State company had a hand in putting together many of the visual elements involved in Sunday night's Super Bowl half time show featuring Madonna.More >>
2 stabbed in possible fight over clothing
The incident happened around 10 p.m. Sunday at a home on Ridgemont Drive in La Vergne.More >>
Mother wants answers in 30-year-old son's death
A Rutherford County woman is continuing to search for answers nearly a year after her 30-year-old son was found dead at his home near East Jefferson Pike.More >>
Man sentenced to 57 years after gunpoint robbery
Bobby Duane Parker was sentenced to 57 years in prison after he robbed three people at gunpoint during a 2010 home invasion.
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Alleged steroid smuggler arrested in Murfreesboro
Leslie Parker Jr. was arrested Thursday after a long term investigation revealed he was receiving and distributing a large amount of steroids.More >>
MTSU to build new $126M science building
Governor Haslam has included the funds in the budget for a much needed science building at MTSU.More >>
Woman indicted for attempting to have husband killed
Katherine Holmes surrendered to Metro police Monday on charges she tried to have her estranged husband killed last summer.More >>
La Vergne prepares to take on Riverdale in basketball rematch
La Vergne High School's women basketball team is preparing to take on Riverdale High School on Tuesday night after previously losing to district rival by more than 90 points.More >>
1 killed in Rutherford Co. crash
The accident occurred at mile marker 81 and involved a passenger vehicle and commercial vehicle.More >>
2 Mid-State counties see increase in home burglaries
Parts of Rutherford and Williamson counties have seen an increase in the number of burglaries occurring in recent weeks.More >>
Murfreesboro woman, 67, raped at knifepoint
A 67-year-old Murfreesboro woman was raped last week by a man who held a knife to her throat.More >>
Rutherford Co. Sheriff's Office helps Ala. tornado victims
The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office is returning the favor to those who volunteered after tornadoes in 2009.More >>
Man killed at La Vergne steel plant identified
A truck driver died Friday afternoon after he was injured at a steel processing plant in La Vergne.More >>
U.S. marshals catch 3 fugitives in Rutherford Co.
Three out-of-state fugitives are back in custody after being captured by the U.S. Marshal's Middle Tennessee Fugitive Task Force.

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Driver, 50, killed at Nissan's Smyrna plant
A man was killed early Friday morning at Nissan's plant in Smyrna when he was pinned between his semi-truck and a set of parked trailers.More >>
Smyrna Middle School principal loses battle with cancer
Dr. Linda Kennedy passed away on Thursday morning after battling the disease for two years.More >>
Gunman robs Murfreesboro credit union
Murfreesboro police are searching for the gunman who robbed the Cornerstone Financial credit union Thursday afternoon.More >>
Semi-truck, passenger bus collide in Rutherford Co.
I-24 West was blocked in Rutherford County Wednesday afternoon after a tractor trailer and Megabus collided. Several people were injured.More >>
Organization continues to provide prom dresses to teens in need
Claressa Johnson began Archie's Promise in 2009 as a way to provide dresses free of cost to area teens.More >>
Expansion projects underway at MTSU
Currently the university is in the middle of half a dozen major improvement projects including a new student union building and additional parking areas.More >>
Murfreesboro magnet schools see increased interest
More Murfreesboro parents are discovering the benefits of the city's magnet schools.More >>
Murfreesboro school board votes in favor of new school money
The Murfreesboro School Board voted Tuesday night to ask the city for $20 million for a new school.More >>
Murfreesboro man charged with 6th DUI
Brian Allan Dumm was taken into custody in the Hooter's parking lot located near West Clark Boulevard just after 5 p.m. Friday.More >>