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Trump shooting elicits requests for peace from Rutherford Rep, Dem leaders
Rutherford County political party leaders responded to assassination attempt of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, calling for a peaceful democratic process leading up to the election. Austin Maxwell, chairperson of the local Republican Party, said he could "relate" to Trump narrowly missing a bullet during the attempted assassination Saturday at a rally...
Celebration of Life event to be held for Tennessee boy swept into storm drain
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WZTV) — An event to celebrate the short life of Asher Sullivan will be held in Middle Tennessee next week. The 10-year-old boy died in May after sustaining a serious brain injury when he was swept into a storm drain in Rutherford County. He was playing with friends when the accident occurred.
Rutherford Co. Ranked No.1 for Speeding-Related Crashes From 2019 to 2023 in TN
Rutherford County was ranked No. 1 for speeding-related crashes from 2019 to 2023 in Tennessee, based on the Tennessee Highway Patrol’s crash data, said Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh. Speeding was listed as the contributing factor in one traffic death and 282 crashes this year in the county, the sheriff said....
Barnabas Vision's Backpack Drive: How You Can Help
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Barnabas Vision, a local non-profit in Murfreesboro, is helping low-income families with school-age children who can't afford back-to-school supplies... Local educator Hilary Hodges, a long-time volunteer with Barnabas Vision, shared details on how the community can get involved with this year's drive... Residents can participate in...
Rutherford and Murfreesboro Fire Departments Tackle Large Brush Fire Amid Heatwave Conditions
Rutherford County Fire Rescue and Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department recently battled a large brush fire on Twelve Corners Road near the Wilson County line. The extent of the damage, including the number of acres burned, is currently unknown, and at the time of the fire, no burn ban was in effect for the county, as reported by FOX 17.
New Classes for Leadership Rutherford and Youth Leadership Rutherford
Leadership Rutherford is proud to announce the new classes for both Leadership Rutherford (LR) and Youth Leadership Rutherford (YLR). These programs are pivotal in sustaining and enhancing the high-quality leadership that is essential to making Rutherford County an outstanding community. View: Leadership Rutherford Class List, Youth Leadership Rutherford Class List.
Donate for United Way’s ‘Stuff the Bus’ Event
The United Way’s annual Stuff the Bus Collection Drive returns in Rutherford County from through July 29th. The initiative collects community school supply and monetary donations to provide local students with the materials they need to be prepared for the classroom. Organizers emphasized that no donation is too small, and the initiative’s website details how, where and what those interested can do to contribute — including a list of needed materials — here.
Super Hot Days Bring "Vehicle Fires" and "Brush Fires"
Murfreesboro, TN - Record breaking temps are in the forecast over the next few days. That brings an increase in engines overheating and catching on fire, or fires starting in the extra dry fields and yards. On Sunday (7/14/2024) a brush fire broke out on 12 Corners Road, near the...
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