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updated: Mon Jul 07, 2008 01:46 am

Rutherford County News

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5 hrs ago | The Tennessean

Crime report: Charges elevated in shooting of girl

An 11-year-old La Vergne boy accused of shooting a 12-year-old friend in the head faces charges of attempted second-degree murder, Angie Mayes, spokeswoman for the La Vergne Police Department, said Saturday.

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Related Topix: La Vergne, TN, US Politics, US News

Sun Jul 06, 2008

The Daily News Journal

One dead in I-24 accident

A fatal accident backed up traffic on I-24 East at Hickory Hollow Parkway Saturday in Davidson County near the Rutherford County line.

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Related Topix: Davidson County, TN

Sat Jul 05, 2008

The Tennessean

Rains dim memory of drought

With the heavy rains in recent months, including twice the normal precipitation for April, it may be easy to forget the drought conditions that plagued the state last summer.

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Related Topix: Murfreesboro, TN, Tennessee, Nashville Metro, Weather

Fri Jul 04, 2008

The Daily News Journal

Murfreesboro man charged with five counts of attempted murder, arson

A 34-year-old Murfreesboro man was taken in custody early Friday morning accused of setting fire to his in-law's home and two vehicles in La Vergne and attempting to shoot the family as they fled out the back ...

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Related Topix: Murfreesboro, TN, La Vergne, TN

WTVF Nashville

Man Charged With Arson, Attempted Murder

A Murfreesboro man was arrested after police said he burned down his in-laws' house, and began shooting when the family ran out of the building for safety.

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Related Topix: Murfreesboro, TN, La Vergne, TN

Thu Jul 03, 2008

The Daily News Journal

Girl, 12, shot by 11-year-old friend

An 11-year-old boy has been charged with aggravated assault after shooting a 12-year-old girl in the head Wednesday, Police Chief Ted Boyd said.

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Related Topix: Violent Crime, Smyrna, TN, La Vergne, TN

Wed Jul 02, 2008

WKRN-TV Nashville

Suspect charged in Rutherford Co. stabbing death

Authorities in Rutherford County arrested one man over the weekend after he allegedly stabbed another man to death.

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Tue Jul 01, 2008

WTVF Nashville

Police Arrest Suspect In Weekend Fatal Stabbing

A 25-year-old man was stabbed to death early Sunday morning after an argument at a party turned violent, and Monday police had the main suspect in custody.

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Related Topix: Murfreesboro, TN

Mon Jun 30, 2008

Murfreesboro Post

Coffee County prosecutor charged with DUI

An assistant district attorney in Coffee County was charged with DUI Saturday in Rutherford County, a Department of Safety spokesman said.

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Related Topix: Tullahoma, TN, Eagleville, TN

The Daily News Journal

Blackman barbecue tradition continues tonight

Even with the growth and change in and around the Blackman community, organizers of the annual barbecue are confident the summer tradition will continue.

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Related Topix: Murfreesboro, TN

Sat Jun 28, 2008

The Daily News Journal

Start saving: County OKs tax hike

Rutherford County homeowners will have to hand over a little more of their money now that county leaders have voted to raise the property tax rate 12 cents.

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Fri Jun 27, 2008

DNJ.com

Park tax deal in Wilson would mimic scuttled Rutherford plan

LEBANON - Developers of a Bible-based theme park could expect the same tax incentives in Wilson County that they'd previously been offered in Rutherford County if negotiations surrounding the controversial ...

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Related Topix: Murfreesboro, TN, Wilson County, TN, Nashville Metro

The Daily News Journal

Second Harvest slashes mobile food deliveries

This is going to be a tough day for Carolyn Pociask. Pociask, the director of missions for the Lascassas Church Food Bank in Rutherford County, has to tell her clients that a mobile food pantry from Nashville ...

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Related Topix: Lascassas, TN, Nashville, TN, Nashville Metro, Davidson County, TN

Dickson Herald

Racial slurs lead to arrest of La Vergne manLA VERGNE - Though a...

Though a noose has been hanging on the porch of Mark Winkler's Smotherman Drive home for nearly two weeks, his actions toward a neighborhood handyman sent Julia Pinkston over the edge.

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Related Topix: La Vergne, TN

Thu Jun 26, 2008

Murfreesboro Post

Nine arts groups share in $51,000 state grant

State Senator Jim Tracy announced today that nine Rutherford County arts organizations will receive a combined $51,560 in grants from the Tennessee Arts Commission.

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Related Topix: Murfreesboro, TN

Wed Jun 25, 2008

Fairview Observer

U.S. Marshals nab hundreds in warrant operationSweep also leads to discovery of marijuana plants.

U.S. Marshals have arrested more than 800 people in a massive warrant sweep across Middle Tennessee.

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Related Topix: Davidson County, TN, Dekalb County, TN, Drugs, Cannon County, TN

Tue Jun 24, 2008

The Daily News Journal

Breastfeeding battle

Heather Rankins was sitting outside a Rutherford County courtroom nursing her 3-month-old son, Payton, when officers asked her to move to a more discreet location.

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Related Topix: Nashville, TN, Nashville Metro

The Daily News Journal

Owen to head Uncle Dave Macon festival

The Uncle Dave Macon Days Committee and Board of Directors have announced that Teresa Owen, former director of arts and crafts and volunteer for the past 17 years, is the new director of Uncle Dave Macon Days.

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Related Topix: Comedy Movies, Music!, Grand Ole Opry

Mon Jun 23, 2008

The News-Examiner

Dancers come to Folkfest from all over the world

The International Folkfest brings a week of cultural exchange to a close with two public performances in Murfreesboro.

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Related Topix: Kids, Family

Sat Jun 21, 2008

The Daily News Journal

Severe thunderstorm warning for southern Rutherford County

The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for southern Rutherford County until 3:45 p.m. At 3:13 p.m. National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated a severe ...

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Related Topix: Nashville Metro, Weather, Murfreesboro, TN

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