(SMYRNA, TN) The 17-year old Smyrna High volleyball champion continues to heal after having both legs amputated as a result of a speeding car pushing a vehicle into her. There will be a benefit for Janae Edmondson at 6:00 o'clock this Wednesday (4/5/2023) evening in the gym at Smyrna High School.
Smyrna Mayor Mary Esther Reed stated, “Janae is facing a long road to recovery and we want to sustain her through her journey. I encourage our community to attend the benefit and continue to supp .
(SMYRNA, TN) Smyrna Fire-Rescue as well as Police were busy with a personal injury crash in the 600 block of Rock Springs Road around lunchtime on Wednesday (3/29/2023).
Reports from city officials said that a vehicle struck a light pole and a series of other incidents followed. One of those additional incidents included two cars being heavily damaged that were at a Rock Springs Road home. An investigation into the crash is in progress.
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Murfreesboro, TN - David Herrod just got home from work Wednesday evening when he noticed smoke coming from a home on Double Springs Road in Murfreesboro… It was around 5:30 in the evening and Herrod realized the smoke was coming from the inside of a house… Herrod’s wife called 9-1-1 (Listen to the full news story above this article, below the top picture).
Inside the home was wheelchair bound resident Larry Adams.
Herrod, who was the first person on the scene, jump .
A powerful storm system pushed through Tennessee and the South Friday (3-24-23) leaving behind damage. While Rutherford County was spared the worst of the storm damage, there was some in Smyrna.
A light pole on the visitor side at Robert L. Raikes Football Stadium at Smyrna High School was knocked down during the high winds. Several cars at the adjacent apartment complex were heavily damaged. Thankfully, there were no injuries.
Other areas across the county saw some limbs down but no majo .
Rutherford County, TN - At a time when inflation is at a record high, is it appropriate for Tennessee county officers to receive raises up to $10,000 at the expense of the taxpayers?
This is the question that State Rep. Mike Sparks (R-Smyrna) wants answered. Since so many in his district have expressed their frustration by the record high inflation thus causing the high cost of living. Being fiscally responsible and belt tightening is more important now than ever.
On March 8, Sparks attempted .