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1 hr ago | Williamson Herald

County may seek felony charges for synthetic drugs

Also considers asking General Assembly to take back criminal healthcare costs, and form new local juvenile court to meet growth Williamson County Commissioners may join Rutherford County's elected officials in asking the Tennessee General Assembly to declare the "manufacture, distribution, and sale" of synthetic drugs a felony.

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Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law, Williamson County, TN, Rutherford, TN

2 hrs ago | DNJ.com

Crimebeat: Dad charged with neglect for failing to restrain infant; Police searching for pawn robber

An Antioch dad was charged with child neglect and other domestic crimes late Saturday after he rushed his infant out of his ex's home following a heated argument and then drove away without restraining the child properly, according to a police report.

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6 hrs ago | WTVF Nashville

Officials Confirm Bones Found In Antioch Are Human

Metro Police investigators are estimating the human remains found Saturday evening in a wooded area off Hamilton Church Road had likely been there since last fall.

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Related Topix: Hermitage, TN

10 hrs ago | Murfreesboro Post

Destine for greaterness'

Nora Peebles, 8, reads to her mom, Racquel and brother, Gabriel, 4. Racquel Peebles balances being a lawyer in Smyrna, while home schooling her two children.

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Related Topix: Smyrna, TN, Education, Home Schooling, Emory University, Family, Kids

15 hrs ago | Murfreesboro Post

Legal/Public Notices for 02/12/12 - Substitute Trustee's Sales

NOTICE OF SUCESSOR TRUSTEE'S SALE Default having been made in the payment of an indebtedness described in and secured by that certain Deed of Trust executed by Keith R. Bertrand and Jeff Hansen, to David Major, Trustee, of record in Record Book 567, page 2065, of the Register's Office of Rutherford County, Tennessee, embracing real estate ... (more)

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Related Topix: Tennessee, Franklin, TN

Sun Feb 12, 2012

The Tennessean

Rutherford County Briefs: Occupy protesters' court date deferred

A Murfreesboro city representative was given time to review a motion to dismiss charges that was filed by attorneys for the protesters, who said they will argue citations against the group were discriminatory and a violation of First Amendment rights.

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Related Topix: Middle Tennessee State University, Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro Post

Legal/Public Notices for 02/12/12 - Notice to Creditors & Misc.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing before the City Council of the City of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, will be held in the Council Chambers of the Murfreesboro City Hall, 111 West Vine Street, in said City on March 1, 2012, beginning at 7:00 o'clock P.M. for the purpose of considering a proposed amendatory Ordinance ... (more)

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Related Topix: Murfreesboro, TN

Murfreesboro Post

Murfreesboro Lions Club Pancake Breakfast

The Murfreesboro Lions Club, 407 Hickerson Dr, Cannonsburgh serves up a Pancake Breakfast from 7-10 o'clock Saturday morning.

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Related Topix: Breakfast, Life, Food

DNJ.com

ELECTION 2012: Candidates for road super, property assessor profiled

Rutherford County voters going to the polls to begin casting ballots in the Republican presidential primary beginning Wednesday will also have an opportunity to vote for a party candidate for property assessor and road superintendent.

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Related Topix: Bill Haslam, US Governors

DNJ.com

Program reaches out to county schools' Hispanic community

Carol Cubillo of YMCA Latino Achievers talks to Latino parents of high school students about what they need to know about helping their kids apply for college during a cultural meeting at Oakland High School on Saturday.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Kids, Family

DNJ.com

Black History Month: Looking back at a Benevolent Society

A grave marker at the Benevolent Society Cemetery on South Church Street marks the final resting place of an early resident of Rutherford County.

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Related Topix: Murfreesboro, TN

DNJ.com

Johns: Comprehensive plan needed

Ernie Johns, who served as a volunteer on the steering committee to help develop a comprehensive zoning plan for the county, maintains the document is a starting point and isn't aimed at taking away anyone's property rights.

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Related Topix: Smyrna, TN, University of Tennessee, La Vergne, TN

Sat Feb 11, 2012

DNJ.com

EDITORIAL: Eagleville preparing for future with manager

Girls ages 3 to 10 can attend the Valentine's Day Tea Party, set for 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. William Haston, 53, will work on a part-time basis from January through June for a $16,000 salary before being evaluated by the City Council.

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Related Topix: Eagleville, TN, Kingsport, TN, Jonesborough, TN, Opinion

Murfreesboro Post

Samuel Gott Pittard

Respected by all who knew him, he was a loving and evoted husband, father and grandfather.

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Related Topix: Murfreesboro, TN, Events

DNJ.com

Business Briefcase: Penny's Closet hosting Valentine's event

From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., customers can browse holiday displays throughout the store and enjoy delectable sweets from a chocolate fountain.

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Related Topix: Murfreesboro, TN, Vanderbilt University, Davidson County, TN, Lipscomb University

Fri Feb 10, 2012

WTVF Nashville

'TNZONE' Vows To Fight Synthetic Drugs

LA VERGNE, Tenn. If Kathy Hines learned anything during her time as a detective in Detroit, it's that drugs can hurt anyone.

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Related Topix: Drugs, La Vergne, TN

The Tennessean

Alcohol use to be investigated in Thursday crash that injured six in Rutherford

Alcohol may have contributed to a head-on car crash Thursday night in Rutherford County that injured six people, including two children, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

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Related Topix: Rutherford, TN, Chapel Hill, TN

WKRN

School bus involved in crash in Rutherford Co.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol responded to an accident involving a school bus in Rutherford County on Friday morning.

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FrontPage Magazine

The High Price of Telling the Truth About Islam

Don't miss Eric Bell on Frontpage's television program, The Glazov Gang , which we will air in our Monday, Feb.

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Related Topix: Blog News, Terrorism, Murfreesboro, TN

Thu Feb 09, 2012

WSMV-TV 4 News

At least six injured in Eagleville wreck

Authorities in Rutherford County are responding to a multiple-vehicle wreck in Eagleville that has reportedly injured several people Thursday evening.

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Related Topix: Eagleville, TN

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