Rutherford County School Board Approves County’s Sixth Public Charter School
The K-12 grade school is set to open for the 2027-2028 school year in the northwest region of Rutherford County.
Second Suspect Arrested in Murfreesboro Armored Truck Robbery
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — (April 24, 2026) Murfreesboro police detectives, with help from the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) and FBI agents, have arrested a second suspect accused of robbing an armored truck at a Murfreesboro credit union and leading officers on a pursuit earlier this month. Authorities arrested Gregory...
Dr. Jerry Collins retires from Murfreesboro Medical Clinic after 34 years
Dr. Jerry Collins spent a medical career built on love. “Just thinking back it was just a love for children, that was the big thing,” the longtime Murfreesboro pediatrician said after his recent retirement. “When I did my medical school rotations, I really fell in love with pediatrics. When I did my (obstetrics) rotations, I found I was more in love with the children...
State Rep. G.A. Hardaway has died at the age of 71, it was announced...
State Rep. G.A. Hardaway has died at the age of 71 it was announced Friday. The Tennessee Democratic Party issued a statement following his passing.
Manchester PD Recovers Papa John’s Tip Jar
On Wednesday, April 22, the Manchester Police Department responded to the reported theft of a tip jar. MPD described the incident in a Facebook post, which is copied below:. “On 04/22/2026, Sgt. Benton Brown responded to Papa John’s in reference to theft of a tip jar. Sgt. Brown quickly identified a suspect and upon further investigation, he located the offender at Park...
Stoner’s Pizza Joint opens new stores in Georgia, Kansas and Tennessee
US-based quick-service franchise Stoner’s Pizza Joint has broadened its network with four additional outlets, including its first restaurants in Kansas and Tennessee. With these stores, the franchise now operates more than 60 locations in the US, including Colorado, Texas and across the Southeast. The company has also introduced a...
Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas and Tennessee Face Strong Tornadoes and Widespread Damaging Winds on Monday...
CENTRAL UNITED STATES — Monday, April 27, 2026 brings a significant severe weather risk across a wide corridor of the central United States, with strong tornadoes and widespread damaging winds both considered likely across portions of Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas, and Tennessee, and possible across a broader surrounding region. Severe...
Popular Tennessee Fisheries Program (TARP) Reaches 10,000 Milestone
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s (TWRA) popular Tennessee Angler Recognition Program (TARP) has reached the 10,000 entry milestone, from anglers who have recorded trophy-sized catches in Volunteer State waters. The historic catch was a sauger, measuring 21 ½ inches caught by Beverly Miller of Pulaski on the Cumberland River...
Murfreesboro Officer Ramona Thomas Named STARS Award Recipient for Years of Quiet Service and...
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Mayor Shane McFarland officially recognized Murfreesboro Police Officer Ramona Thomas with a STARS award on Thursday, April 23, 2026, for her empathy and compassion in helping a stranded citizen. The City hired Officer Thomas as a Murfreesboro Police Officer on Sept. 23, 2002, and she served...
Extreme drought now widespread across Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — After another dry week across Tennessee, it is no surprise that the latest drought monitor shows widespread severe and extreme drought. News 2 spoke with Assistant State Climatologist William Tollefson to learn more about the drought monitor and when we might see some drought improvements. Tollefson said the drought monitor is updated every Thursday by folks at the University of Nebraska...
