La Vergne News

Multiple charges are pending against a Rutherford County man accused of threatening a La Vergne family at knifepoint, attempting to car jack a Murfreesboro Police dispatcher and trying to elude police in Nashville, authorities said.

Spots are still available for the La Vergne Park and Recreation Department's annual Just for Kicks Kickball tourney, which will take place beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov.

The La Vergne Public Works Department has reported that their snow plows and salt trucks are ready for incliment weather.

Eight La Vergne Police cars will soon have computers in them, thanks to an approval by the La Vergne Board of Mayor and Alderman.

Kickboxing is newest program sponsored by the La Vergne Parks and Recreation Department.

Metro Nashville Police have apprehended a man that may be responsible for breaking into a La Vergne home early Thursday morning.

Smyrna Fire Department's eighth annual food drive is underway. All items collected will go to the Smyrna/La Vergne Food Bank, which assists an average fof 500 families a month.

The Board of Mayor and Alderman will consider a measure tonight that would punish residents who tamper with water meters.

Lou Ann Zelenik has stepped down from her position as Rutherford County GOP chair following her recent announcement that she will seek the GOP nomination to contest longtime Democratic Rep.

Tanner Witt's 3-yard quarterback sneak has accounted for the only scoring of the first half as Siegel leads La Vergne 7-0 at halftime of their regular-season finale.

Browse> Home / LaVergne News Blog / La Vergne's Trail of Treats still on despite calls for rain La Vergne's Trail of Treats still on despite calls for rain October 29, 2009 La Vergne's annual Trail of Treats is still scheduled for Saturday, despite the forecast for rain, said Marketing and Program Coordinator Angie Mayes.

Another arrest was made in a plot to ensure a mother gained custody of her children, a sheriffa s detective said Wednesday.

The following incident reports were on file at the respective Rutherford County law enforcement agencies.

The La Vergne Police Department, in association with the La Vergne Parks Department, CADCOR, the La Vergne Rotary and La Vergne Drug Store, is hosting a "Drug Take-Back" event at the Multi-Purpose Building from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov.

La Vergne Parks and Recreation will hold a cleanup day Saturday. Registration begins at 9 a.m. followed by cleanup at 9:30 a.m. Volunteers will clean the old Stones River Road bed near the Hurricane Creek Boat Ramp and running along side Hurricane Creek, the site for the city's proposed greenway.

Of course, there are Halloween and harvest happenings galore in Rutherford County.

Police busted a couple selling drugs out of their home in Lake Forest Estates Thursday evening and were surprised by what they found.

Practice is crucial when the target could be armed and dangerous. That's why the Special Operations Unit with the La Vergne Police Department spent time practicing their steps before the real drill on Thursday night.

LA VERGNE - A recent visit from a Chinese investment firm has given Mayor Ronnie Erwin a positive outlook on the city's economic future.

Q: I thought Bojangles' was opening soon. Do you have any updates? A: You're correct; Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'N Biscuits is slated to open on Monday, Nov.