Thursday Jul 17 | The Daily News Journal
County missing historical markers
A few years ago, the driver of a vehicle struck and damaged a cast aluminum sign marking Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Rockvale, one of Rutherford County's original churches.
Pending State Route 99 Improvements near Eaglevile to be celebrated
State Rep. Curt Cobb of the 62nd District said today that at groundbreaking is planned on July 23 in Eagleville to celebrate the beginning of construction of the last phase of state Route 99.
Ross and Tracey Smith of Rockvale announce the engagement of their daughter, Mackenzie Smith, to Ryan Loyd.
Twelve cents a small price for progress
The 12-cent property tax increase passed by the Rutherford County Commission should enable the county to keep moving forward without breaking property tax payers.
Celebrate Independence tonight in Rockvale and Murfreesboro, tomorrow in Smyrna
Rutherford County residents can say "Happy Birthday, America!" in Murfreesboro and Rockvale on Friday.
Margaret M. Hayes age 83, passed away on June 30, 2008 at Centennial Medical Center.
Rockvale's annual July 4th picnic ready to repeat history
The annual Rockvale Fourth of July Picnic will be held Friday, July 4 with a rain-out date of Saturday, July 5, Rockvale Community Center, 9972 Rockvale Road.
Three new School Resource Officers hired
The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office hired three new School Resource Officers for the coming year, an official said this morning.
Turf firm traces grass roots to Eagleville
Craig Sewell has found that the grass is greener if you grow it yourself. For 11 years, he has operated Southeastern Turf, a full-service agronomic provider.
Briefly: Farmers Market open on Tuesdays, Fridays
The Rutherford County Farmers Market opens for another day of business beginning at 6 a.m. today under the shed next to Cannonsburgh Village, just off Broad Street.
Edward Dean Corley, age 67, of Murfreesboro, Tn. died June 13, 2008 at his home.
Middle school vote best way for education
The Rutherford County Commission is taking a step forward for education by approving plans for two Murfreesboro area middle schools.
Citizens urge county to hold line on taxes
Eight residents worried about the cost of living asked Rutherford County Commissioners Tuesday night not to raise the property tax rate by 17 cents.
Donna Davis of Rockvale and James McCullough of Mt. Juliet announce the engagement of their daughter, Jaime Lauren McCullough of Murfreesboro, to Eric Glynn Shelton.
County leaders detail need for tax increase
A proposed 17-cent property tax increase will add about $78 to the average homeowner's bill, and that's just a down payment for what's to come in fast-growing Rutherford County.
'Boro's Hensel wins golf tourney in Lewisburg
Murfreesboro golfers enjoyed success in the TGA Junior at Saddle Creek Golf Club in Lewisburg.
Budget panel OKs nickel for debt service
The Rutherford County Commission's Budget Committee Wednesday approved a five-cent increase in the property tax to go toward debt service.
One Who Got it Done: Dan Alcorn
From retail to health care to real estate, these 12 Rutherford County business leaders went the extra mile this past year to get it done, and The Daily News Journal is recognizing them for their outstanding ...
County schools budget cut by $1.8 million
Lean economic times have hit Rutherford County Schools. The system's proposed budget asked the county for a 4.5 percent increase to $235,240,432, but the county Health and Education committee only recommended a ...
Proposed schools budget calls for tax hikeRutherford County...
Rutherford County Commissioners displayed a more giving nature for the school district Wednesday night by recommending a $234 million budget next year that could depend on a 7.1-cent increase to the county's ...