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updated: Sat Jul 19, 2008 11:41 am

Murfreesboro News

Local news for Murfreesboro, TN continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

2 hrs ago | DNJ.com

Election '08: 16th Senate District - Dee Butler

Party: Democrat Age: 42 Hometown: Murfreesboro Employment: Former private and public school teacher Past political experience: Worked for the Democratic National Committee in Washington, D.C., and in ...

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Related Topix: University of Maine System, Augusta (University of Maine System), Knoxville, TN, Knoxville (University of Tennessee System), Knoxville Metro, University of Tennessee System

10 hrs ago | DNJ.com

Police say deputy struck, killed 11-year-old girl

An 11-year-old Kentucky girl who was visiting her grandmother in Murfreesboro died early Friday after being struck by an unmarked Rutherford County Sheriff's patrol car on Bradyville Pike, police said.

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Related Topix: Vanderbilt University, Nashville Metro, Drug Testing, Rutherford County, TN

Fri Jul 18, 2008

The Daily News Journal

Indictments include murder, attempted murder, child abuse

A Rutherford County grand jury returned 125 indictments recently, including attempted first-degree murder charges against a Murfreesboro man accused of shooting a woman multiple times in December.

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Related Topix: La Vergne, TN, Rutherford County, TN, Violent Crime

WAVE-TV Louisville

Girl struck, killed by sheriff deputy

A Murfreesboro police detective says a Rutherford County sheriff's deputy in an unmarked car struck and killed an 11-year-old girl.

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Related Topix: Rutherford County, TN

The Tennessean

Two Murfreesboro Democrats run in primary in Tracy's district

A teacher and an optometrist are squaring off in the Aug. 7 election for the right to challenge state Sen.

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Related Topix: Bedford County, TN, Optometry, Medicine, Moore County, TN, Rutherford, TN

Thu Jul 17, 2008

DNJ.com

Election '08: 48th District - Lou Ann Zelenik

Party: Republican Age: 53 Hometown: Louisville, Ky. Employment: Founding partner, Murfreesboro's L&N Construction Co.

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Related Topix: Middle Tennessee State University, Life University, Tennessee State University, Vanderbilt University

Murfreesboro Post

Mom accused of hiding stolen items in son's diaper bag

A mother was accused of shoplifting about $200 worth of property and concealing some in her son's diaper bag Wednesday at Wal-Mart on Old Fort Parkway, a Murfreesboro Police officer reported.

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Related Topix: Rutherford County, TN

DNJ.com

Election '08: 34th House District - Rishi K. Saxena

Party: Democrat Age: 51 Hometown: Murfreesboro Employment: Self employed physician Past political experience: None Family: Married with two children Education: M.D. , Board Certified in Cardiology, ...

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Related Topix: Harvard University, The College of New Jersey, The College of Idaho, The College of Wooster, The University of Findlay

Wed Jul 16, 2008

The Daily News Journal

Girl, 13, surprises burglars in act

Two convicted felons and three juvenile delinquents were arrested by Rutherford County patrol deputies in connection with two separate burglaries before noon Monday.

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Related Topix: Rutherford County, TN

Murfreesboro Post

Dad accused of holding kids hostage

Three children were used by their father to shield himself from their mother and police during a domestic call Tuesday morning, Murfreesboro Police reported.

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Related Topix: Kids, Family

DNJ.com

Election '08: 48th District - Tim Tipps

Party: Democrat Age: 49 Hometown: Murfreesboro Employment: Real estate appraiser, small business owner and farmer; founder and owner of Appraisal Source of Tennessee, LLC; owner and operator of The Farm at ...

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Related Topix: Small Business, Personal Finance, Capitol College, Tennessee State University

Tue Jul 15, 2008

Murfreesboro Post

Suspect charged in Friday's shooting on State Street

Police charged a suspect with aggravated assault with a firearm after a shooting Friday on State Street, a Murfreesboro Police spokesman said.

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Related Topix: Vanderbilt University, Rutherford County, TN

Murfreesboro Post

Soft drinks, water needed for National Night Out

Murfreesboro will celebrate is 25th National Night Out against crime Aug. 5 at Barfield-Crescent Park, Franklin Heights, Patterson Park Community Center, Rogers Park, SportsCom and Spring Valley apartments.

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Related Topix: Rutherford County, TN

The Daily News Journal

Developer wants to add car wash to plan

In February, the Murfreesboro Planning Commission passed site plans for Hillwood, a development that will add more than 700 new homes in west Murfreesboro.

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The Daily News Journal

August election creeps upDonathan Murray, a resident of Christiana,...

Donathan Murray, a resident of Christiana, stopped by the Rutherford County Election Commission on Murfreesboro's Public Square Monday afternoon.

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Related Topix: Christiana, TN, Rutherford County, TN, Smyrna, TN, US News

Mon Jul 14, 2008

DNJ.com

Murfreesboro City Schools hires new preschool supervisor

Murfreesboro City Schools hired Amie Walker to be the new supervisor of the Bellwood-Bowdoin Preschool, the district announced in a recent news release.

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The Daily News Journal

Murfreesboro native, Westrbook, gets Navy command

Secretary of the Navy Donald C. Winter has announced the promotion of Michael Tate Westbrook to the rank of commander.

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Related Topix: Portsmouth NSY, Naval Postgraduate School, US Military, US Navy, Washington Navy Yard, NSB Kings Bay, NAS Lemoore

Sun Jul 13, 2008

DNJ.com

La Vergne arson suspect previously charged in assault of wife

A 34-year-old Murfreesboro man charged with five counts of attempted first-degree murder for setting fire to a La Vergne residence remained in a Rutherford County jail Friday with no bond.

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Related Topix: La Vergne, TN, Rutherford County, TN

Murfreesboro Post

Man shot once on State Street, officer hurt in crash

One unidentified man suffered gunshot wounds and a police officer responding to the call suffered minior injuries in a crash Friday afternoon, a Murfreesboro Police spokesman said.

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The Daily News Journal

Families find fun at Uncle Dave festival

Families from all over enjoyed some foot-stompin' fun Saturday at the annual Uncle Dave Macon Days.

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Related Topix: Grand Ole Opry, Comedy Movies, Music!, Nashville Metro, Nashville, TN

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