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Top Stories From August 1, 2024
Here are the top stories for August 1, 2024. Looking for something to do this weekend? There are plenty of events in and around Rutherford County. Check out these 5 events. Read more. 2Dump Truck Stolen from Murfreesboro Construction Site. Murfreesboro Police need your help locating a stolen 2020 Hydrema...
Prosecution on hold for man accused of killing TSU football player in hit-and-run crash
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — The Davidson County's District Attorney's Office is putting the prosecution on hold for a man accused of driving the car that hit and killed a Tennessee State University football player. Metro Police arrested Arsenio Miller a few days ago surrounding the death of Chazan Page....
Election Day arrives for Rutherford County & Murfreesboro offices and lawmaker primaries
Voters will have options of 30 voting centers that will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for Thursday's Election Day in Rutherford County. The ballots will include elections for Murfreesboro City Council and School Board, and Rutherford County School Board and Road Board. ...
Nashville to Vote on Mayor O'Connell's Extensive Transit Upgrade Plan in November Ballot
Source: Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee. Nashville's streetscape is on the brink of transformation as Mayor Freddie O’Connell's "Choose How You Move Transportation Improvement Program" secures a spot on the November 5 ballot, this was confirmed by the Davidson County Election Commission. Voters will decide on the program that aims to lay down 86 miles of sidewalks, revamp transit into an around-the-clock service, and boost safety across all modes of transportation as reported by the Nashville government website.
‘Homework Hotline’ available to students, parents for the 2024-2025 school year
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The education non-profit ‘Homework Hotline’ will offer one-on-one tutoring sessions for K-12 students in Tennessee beginning Wednesday, August 14. ‘Homework Hotline’ said their academic support is available in English, French, Hindi, and Spanish in all subject areas. Tutoring is available for free by phone...
MTSU will test tornado sirens campuswide Aug. 5, weather permitting
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University plans to conduct its monthly tornado siren test on campus and at the Miller Coliseum Complex on Monday, Aug. 5, at 11:20 a.m., weather permitting. The test, conducted by the University Police Department, once again is a brief opportunity to ensure MTSU’s...
Four-star, in-state Vols TE target Carson Sneed sets commitment date
Coming off another visit to last weekend, Carson Sneed is now ready to announce his college choice. The four-star Class of 2026 tight end from Donelson Christian Academy in Nashville, Tenn., posted Thursday afternoon on his X account that he's scheduled to reveal his commitment on Monday, and the Vols are one of his finalists.
Murfreesboro City Council incumbents Wright, Shacklett and Wade win reelection
Murfreesboro City Council incumbents Shawn Wright, Bill Shacklett and Kirt Wade will won reelection Thursday. The top three earning at large Murfreesboro votes out of five nonpartisan council candidates will win four year terms. ...
Nashville school board election: Robert Taylor wins District 1 seat in landslide
Democrat Robert Taylor won the race for the District 1 seat on the Metro Nashville Public Schools board in a landslide, earning 85% of the vote over Republican opponent Demytris Savage-Short. "This victory is not just about me, it's about all of us," Taylor said in a speech at his watch party Thursday night. "It's about the parents who want the best education for their children, the teachers who give their all every single day and the...
Police did not find abandoned baby at Murfreesboro gas station
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - Murfreesboro police are saying officers did not find an abandoned baby at a gas station Thursday morning. This is in response to a post on social media claiming MPD officers found a baby in a car seat in the middle of a gas station parking lot in the early morning hours of Thursday.
Old Hickory Lock Drained for Maintenance; More Than 50 Cracks Found
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District recently drained Old Hickory Lock for scheduled maintenance and repair. This is a view of the lock July 19, 2024. It is scheduled to reopen for navigation Aug. 3, 2024. (USACE Photo by Braden... (Braden Simmons) The Old Hickory Lock on the...
Man charged for allegedly watching woman undress in restroom
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A 38-year-old man is accused of watching a woman undress in a bathroom stall inside a business in the Gulch in May. According to his arrest affidavit, a woman told officers with the Metro Nashville Police Department that she went into the restroom and began to undress in a stall when she heard someone enter the stall next to hers. She said she could tell by the person’s shoes that it was not a woman in the stall.
Rayful Edmond's lawyer defends release of notorious DC drug kingpin: 'Give him a chance'
WASHINGTON - Rayful Edmond, the infamous cocaine kingpin who once reigned over Washington, D.C.'s drug trade, has been released from federal prison after serving more than three decades of a life sentence. The Federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed that Edmond was released from custody on Wednesday and transferred to community...
Road Construction and Lane Closures 8-2-7-2024
August 1 – 7, 2024. The resurfacing on I-24 from W of Trough Springs Rd to Robertson Co Line. Nightly, 8 p.m. – 5 a.m., There will be alternating lane closures in both directions for scoring the shoulders, installing pavement markings, and placing Thermoplastic (MM 11-17). RUTHERFORD COUNTY...
Weekend Weather 8-2-2024-8-4-2024 Hot and Stormy
Anyone getting rain today should savor it, because a look at the extended forecast looks dry and continued hot. A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 99. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
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