Rutherford County Library System to hold public meeting for discussion of interim director
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Rutherford County Library System announced Thursday that it will hold a public meeting next week to discuss and interim director. On Monday, the library board voted to fire Luanne James from the director position following her refusal to relocate 132 children’s books containing...
Touchton receives award for helping Reeves-Rogers
Rev. Martha Touchton received this year’s Excellence in Education award primarily for her leadership and commitment to get upgrades for Reeves-Rogers Elementary. The City Schools Foundation hosted the awards ceremony at Macca Villa at Riverside. “She is a tremendous advocate for our community, and the things she does...
JJ’s That’s Awesome: A Walmart Employee Adopts an 80-Year-Old Widow
Today, the AWESOME is in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. At 80, Lois Mayo left California for Tennessee, driving 2,000 miles with her cats in search of a fresh start and kinder community. With no plan beyond reaching her destination, she arrived in Murfreesboro after five days, feeling renewed despite financial uncertainty....
Thieves Use Stolen Trucks in Early Morning Attempt to Rip ATM from Murfreesboro Bank
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS NEWS) — Detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department are investigating an early morning attempted ATM theft involving multiple suspects and two stolen pickup trucks. Above is video 1 and you can scroll down for video 2. The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m. Friday at a Chase...
Plea Hearing Set for Trio Charged in Deadly Rutherford County Attempted Robbery
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — Three individuals who were arrested and believed to be tied to a murder that took place 2-years ago are expected to appear in court later this month. Evidently, the case revolves around what started out as a robbery and ended with a death. Officials report that first-degree murder charges were...
‘A little too close to home’: Smyrna police warn residents about man approaching women...
SMYRNA, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Smyrna Police Department is warning people about suspicious activity happening around the Kroger grocery store and gas station on Sam Ridley Parkway. SPD officials said they received complaints about a man approaching women while seated in their cars. The report reads that the suspect...
Community Urged to Come Forward in Cold Case Killing of Murfreesboro Man “Tommy” Holland
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Nearly six years after a fatal shooting claimed the life of a Murfreesboro man, authorities are continuing to seek answers in a case that remains unsolved. The victim, identified as Thomas Holland—known to many friends and family as “Tommy”—was found dead in a parking lot off...
Smyrna residents upset about noise, light pollution from nearby commercial property
People living in Smyrna's Lake Farm Estates area said they’re upset about a commercial development creating noise and light pollution throughout the day and night.
This Tiny Tennessee Pizzeria Is So Good, Even Northerners Swear By It
Tucked away on Lincoln Street in Manchester, Tennessee, sits a small pizzeria that’s earned a reputation far beyond Coffee County. Paco’s Pizza & Pasta has won over locals and travelers alike with its authentic New York-style pies, earning rave reviews from people who’ve tasted pizza in some of the country’s most...
First Alert Forecast: Timing weekend rain and storms in the Midstate
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - We’ll need the umbrellas for part of the weekend. Temperatures will be in the low to mid 80s for the day. It will still be breezy with gusts over 20 mph. Tonight will be partly clear with lows falling into the 60s. WEEKEND FORECAST. Saturday...
