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Create One Advertisement Smyrna celebrates opening of Cedar Stone park Cedar Stone Community Park in Smyrna is one of Tennessee's all-turf facilities, parks and recreation director says Murfreesboro protesters: Remove Confederate statue Two area football players, one coach test positive for COVID-19 Most Recent Three injured in shooting at Murfreesboro home FOR SUBSCRIBERS Stewarts Creek football’s Caudill embracing challenges of new role Riverdale, Oakland reprimanded after scrimmage violates guidelines Murfreesboro attorney faces rape charges Coronavirus news for June 17: 1,851 total cases in Rutherford, 797 recovered ‘ Beyond the Badge’ aims for open conversations with police Quick Links Register To Vote TN Voter's Guide Food HS Sports Blue Raiders Murfreesboro Magazine E-Edition Crosswords Comics Contact Us Ruthies Awards Archives Small Town Women of the Century Support Local Businesses - Buy A Gift Card Coronavirus ‘ Symbols matter,’ Gov. Lee says of Forrest bust The governor delivered his strongest remarks to date on the controversial bust. Politics | 6 hours ago Coronavirus updates: Statewide cases reach 32,829 Get the latest updates on coronavirus in Tennessee. Coronavirus | 5 hours ago MTSU’s Zack Dobson will enter NCAA transfer portal Middle Tennessee State wide receiver Zack Dobson announces he will enter the NCAA Transfer Portal after two seasons. College | 11 hours ago House speaker: chambers at ‘stalemate’ on budget The Tennessee House and Senate are at odds over the state's budget. Politics | 11 hours ago Coronavirus in Tenn.: Maps, charts and data on the pandemic The coronavirus pandemic is spreading through the nation and Tennessee. Here are the latest numbers, and everything else to know about the pandemic. Health | 10 hours ago Coronavirus pandemic leads to increase in home improvement projects It's a mixed bag in the home services sector, with a softening seen later this year, but robust sales in paint and other home upgrades a bright spot. News Coronavirus in Middle Tennessee Coronavirus DACA in Tennesseee: SCOTUS rules in favor of Dreamers A split Supreme Court denied President Trump's push to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program in a 5-4 vote Thursday. Local | 10 hours ago TSSAA receives $385K in government assistance during pandemic The Tennessee high school athletics association has received $385,000 from the Paycheck Protection Plan. High-school | 13 hours ago 6 digital benefits of a DNJ subscription Be one of the first to learn about Murfreesboro breaking news with alerts, flip through a digital replica of DNJ, and more. News Support Local: How to help your favorite businesses Local Rebuilding America: How Murfreesboro and Tennessee will rebound Rebuilding America tells the stories of local and national business in the swiftest economic awakening in our country’s history. Local FOR SUBSCRIBERS Stewarts Creek football’s Caudill embracing challenges of new role Being a new football coach during the coronavirus pandemic hasn't been easy, but Stewarts Creek's Ben Caudill has embraced the challenges. HIGH SCHOOL | 15 hours ago Three injured in shooting at Murfreesboro home Three people suffered gunshot wounds at a Murfreesboro home Thursday morning. All three were taken to a hospital, two by a private vehicle and one by ambulance. Crime | 18 hours ago Tennessee weekly unemployment claims drop below 20,000 For the first time since mid-March, the number of new weekly unemployment claims in Tennessee has dropped below 20,000. Money | 16 hours ago Davis joins MTSU women’s basketball staff The MTSU women's basketball team announced the addition of Nina Davis as an assistant coach on Wednesday. Sports | 19 hours ago DACA: Supreme Court upholds Obama-era immigration program The program, created by President Barack Obama in 2012, allows nearly 650,000 immigrants to live and work in the USA without fear of deportation. Politics | 10 hours ago MTSU: No tuition, fee increases for 2020-21 MTSU President Sidey McPhee announced in May that university must help students, families deal with economic impact caused by COVID-19 Mtsu | 1 day ago ‘ Beyond the Badge’ aims for open conversations with police "If I can talk to you with a uniform and a gun by my side, I want you to know I can talk to you in just plain clothes," Murfreesboroofficer said. News | 1 day ago House passes budget with teacher bonuses; Senate negotiations next The chamber will now have to negotiate with the Senate and pass a final budget before adjourning for the year. Politics | 1 day ago Legislature approves heartbeat abortion ban The legislation wasn't expected to pass this session, and will likely be challenged. Politics | 14 sec ago Watch: Fifth annual Tennessean Sports Awards on-demand show The fifth annual Tennessean Sports Awards presented by Farm Bureau Health Plans will be held Thursday with a virtual show. High-school | 2 hours ago Tennessean Sports Awards: Meet all of the nominees Meet the nominees for the fifth annual Tennessean Sports Awards presented by Farm Bureau Health Plans. High-school | 2 hours ago A ‘Pandemic Preparation Toolkit’ The latest news on the coronavirus outbreak locally and across Tennessee. Coronavirus-watch | 6 hours ago Recent Obituaries See more obituaries Search obituaries by name Search View All Photos Stewarts Creek Football Practice 19 hours ago View All Photos Cedar Stone Community Park ceremony 1 day ago Why do some escape COVID-19 unharmed? The latest news on the coronavirus outbreak locally and across Tennessee. Coronavirus-watch | 1 day ago House GOP fails to pass memorial for Black teen The resolution had unanimously passed the Senate. Politics | 1 day ago Marketplace Cars Jobs Homes Apartments BUSINESS DIRECTORY 2020 Southern Heritage Classic canceled due to COVID-19 The Southern Heritage Classic announced the cancellation Wednesday of its annual Jackson State vs. Tennessee State football game due to COVID-19. College | 1 day ago Riverdale, Oakland reprimanded after scrimmage violates guidelines A softball scrimmage between Riverdale and Oakland Tuesday violated conditions of Rutherford County Schools guidelines for reopening for athletics. HIGH SCHOOL | 1 day ago Coronavirus news for June 17: 1,851 total cases in Rutherford, 797 recovered An update on Rutherford County area wide and statewide coronavirus cases. Local | 1 day ago Deadlines approaching for Aug. 6 elections Deadlines for both registering to vote and to apply for absentee vote by-mail are approaching. HIGH SCHOOL | 1 day ago Few Nashville Superspeedway repairs needed for Cup race Engineers from NASCAR and Dover International Speedway checked on the Nashville Superspeedway Tuesday ahead of the Cup Series race scheduled for 2021 Sports | 1 day ago Murfreesboro attorney faces rape charges Tennessee Bureau of Investigation began case in February 2019 Crime | 1 day ago FOR SUBSCRIBERS 15 defensive high school football players to watch this season A look at the 15 top returning Murfreesboro area high school football defensive players for the 2020 season. HIGH SCHOOL | 1 day ago After 30 years, Oakland great gets one of his Cotton Bowl rings back James Howse, who led Oakland to the 1984 state championship, went on to play a...