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One Dead in Murfreesboro Drive-By Shooting

Mike Osborne — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 13:24:31 +0000

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WMOT) Murfreesboro Police are investigating a deadly drive-by shooting that left one man dead early Monday morning.

Police say that just after midnight several shots were fired into a wedding celebration taking place in the front yard of a home near the intersection of East Chestnut Street and North Academy Street.

One man was killed in the incident. Police say he’s from Alabama, but haven’t released a name pending notification of the family. No other deaths or injuries have been reported at this point.

Murf. Police Asking for Public's Help Locating Murder Suspect

Mike Osborne — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 16:23:40 +0000

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WMOT) — Murfreesboro Police are asking for the public's help locating a murder suspect.

The MPD is searching for a man suspected of fatally shooting one person and wounding another before sunrise Sunday morning.

Police say 21-year-old Domynik Green is wanted for the shooting death of of Terrelle Shannon, also 21. A second person was wounded in the shooting, but received only minor injuries.

Mid-State Poor Gain Access to Fresh Food

Mike Osborne — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 12:37:56 +0000

MURFREESBORO,Tenn. (GRIGGS) --Tennesseans getting public food aid can now use their electronic benefit cards to buy locally grown produce at the Rutherford County Farmers Market.

In addition to giving the poor access to fresh food, Rutherford County Extension agent, Janie Becker says, it also opens a new market for growers.

Madden Gets 29 Years Without Parole

Associated Press — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 22:46:33 +0000

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — A Memphis woman has been sentenced to 29 years in prison for fatally stabbing a Middle Tennessee State University women's basketball player.

Rutherford County Circuit Court Judge Don Ash on Tuesday sentenced Shanterrica Madden of Memphis to 25 years for second-degree murder and four years for tampering with evidence. The sentences will be served consecutively.

Murf. Panhandlers Stir Up Controversy, Concern

Mike Osborne — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 15:33:43 +0000

MURFREESBORO, Tenn (WMOT) -- Controversial comments made by a Murfreesboro firefighter are causing local officials to ask their own questions about the recent rise in panhandling on city streets.

The Daily News Journal ran a story this week on posts by firefighter Gregory Burt. Burt reportedly complained about a street-corner beggar that he claims really is not in need.

Now some Murfreesboro city commissioners and Mayor Tommy Bragg are also voicing concerns about beggars at the city’s busiest intersections.

Rutherford County Planning Commission Mulls Mosque Vote

AP/WMOT — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 17:04:56 +0000

MURFREESBORO, Tenn (AP/WMOT) — Rutherford County Planning Commission members are considering whether to schedule a new vote on construction of the Murfreesboro Mosque.

Murf Near-Drowning Victim Critical

Mike Osborne — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 17:15:25 +0000

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WMOT) -- Murfreesboro Police reported a near-drowning early Thursday morning at the Country Inn and Suites on Armory Drive.

Police said a patrolman responding to a 911 call found Matthew Tigner performing CPR on an unresponsive 23 year-old Scott Chance at the side of the hotel’s pool at about 1:30 Thursday morning.

EMS was called and Chance was transported to Middle Tennessee Medical Center. A hospital spokesperson said Thursday afternoon that Chance is in critical condition in the ICU.

Reward for Capture of Murfreesboro Bomb Threat Suspect

Mike Osborne — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:52:01 +0000

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WMOT) -- The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office and U.S. Marshals are asking for the public’s help in tracking down a suspect wanted in connection with a bomb threat.

A felony arrest warrant has been issued for 51 year-old William T. Moon of Tracy City for making a false report. Investigators allege that Moon called in the threat to the Rutherford County Judicial Building May 31.

The threat closed the Judicial building for several hours while bomb-sniffing dogs were brought in to search the facility.

Students Converge on Murfreesboro for Arts School

Tyann Nelson — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 17:23:34 +0000

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (NELSON) -- About 250 high-school juniors and seniors from across Tennessee are attending the Governor’s School for the Arts. The school is being held again this year at Middle Tennessee State University.

Schools from all over Tennessee have students enrolled in the Governor’s School for the Arts.

The school is a month long, intensive program that allows students to focus on their areas of interest, dance, music, visual arts, filmmaking, and theater.

Amazon Taking Applications for Murfreesboro Jobs

Mike Osborne — Wed, 30 May 2012 16:34:46 +0000

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WMOT) -- Amazon has started accepting applications for its new fulfillment facilities in Murfreesboro and Lebanon.

Amazon says construction at the two sites is on schedule and should be completed on time this fall. The company is taking applications now and will follow up with in-person interviews this summer.

Amazon spokesman Ty Rogers says that the only way to apply for jobs with the online retailer is online.