Crime & Safety
Your Digital Life is Your Real Life
The line between online and offline has blurred. The way we scroll, post, react, and connect shapes our relationships, confidence, and communities.
In essence, your dig.... Read More
The Need for Mental Health Awareness in Education
In K-12 education, the need for mental health awareness has never been greater. Mental health issues, often ignored, impact a large portion of the population—1 in 5 Amer.... Read More
United States Marine Corps Celebrates 250th Birthday
"We are few, a joyful few, a brotherhood forged in the crucible of war. He who spills his blood alongside me becomes my brother."
In this stirring address, King Henry rouses.... Read More
The Cycle of Violence and the Call for Compassion
As a former history teacher, we know that humans have failed to learn from the past, leading to the recurrence of similar mistakes and challenges across different eras. We fin.... Read More
Rutherford County Man Faces Aggravated Child Rape Charges After 2-Year Probe
SMYRNA, TN — A Smyrna man remains in custody following his arrest in a child rape investigation.
Wilmer Umanzor-Bonilla, 48, remains jailed at the Rutherford County Adu.... Read More
OPINION: A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing
OPINION: On May 20th of this year, I was contacted by a friend inquiring about a comment that I had made in July or August of 2024 on a local realtors facebook post. T.... Read More
The Connection Between Education and Crime
Research shows a strong negative correlation between education levels and crime rates: higher education levels are linked to lower crime. This is primarily due to the opportun.... Read More
Restorative Practices: Effective Solutions or Additional Burdens for Educators?
Restorative justice in education aims to resolve conflicts and address misbehavior through dialogue and accountability rather than relying solely on punitive measures such as.... Read More
School Resource Officers Ensure School Safety
Law enforcement and schools form a partnership that can significantly benefit both institutions and contribute to building trust and cooperation within the community..... Read More
Governor Bill Lee Signs School Safety Measures into Law
Governor Bill Lee Signs School Safety Measures into Law
Professional Educators of Tennessee applauded the passage of new school safety legislation, signed into law by Governo.... Read More
Husband Arrested for Allegedly Killing His Wife
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Murfreesboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division responded to an unknown problem at a home in West Murfreesboro that ended.... Read More
Mayor McFarland recognizes MFRD firefighters Daniel Carter and Josh Walker with STARS Award
Feb 28, 2023 at 08:00 pm by 36
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Mayor Shane McFarland recognized Murfreesboro Fire Rescue firefighters Daniel Carter and Josh Walker with STARS Awards Thurs. Feb. 16, 2023, f.... Read More
Rutherford County Committee Prepares to Distribute Opioid Settlement Funds
Feb 28, 2023 at 04:33 pm by 17
Rutherford County - TN - The Rutherford Opioid Board (ROB) is ready to distribute funds to local Community Partners including nonprofit charitable organizations, any chamber o.... Read More
TBI: Former Murfreesboro Man Charged with ID Theft - Impersonating Licensed Professional
Feb 28, 2023 at 03:51 pm by 21
Rutherford County, TN - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a former Murfreesboro man, c.... Read More
Meet the Newly Hired and the First Assistant Safety Director for the Rutherford County Schools
Rutherford County, TN - Sean Martin has been named as the first assistant safety director for Rutherford County Schools. In 2006 Martin began his career with Murfreesboro Poli.... Read More
