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Bradyville Pike to get facelift
Thursday’s meeting of the Murfreesboro City Council included changes to the city employee pension plan, improvements to Bradyville Pike, a greenway extension, a public hearing for a new liquor store, and a little comic relief.
JONATHAN FAGAN, editor@murfreesboropost.com

County Commission approves jail renovations
The Rutherford County Commission unanimously approved Thursday to fund more than $1.9 million in jail improvements and equipment upgrades, following several heated debates and committee hearings.
MARIE KEMPH, mkemph@murfreesboropost.com

Prevention helps end abuse
One in four girls and one in seven boys are sexually abused by age 13, and about 90 percent of the abusers are known to the child, according to a detective with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office.
LISA MARCHESONI, Special to the Post

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RuCo approves $52 million in spending
After an onslaught of complaints from La Vergne residents Thursday, the Rutherford County Commission decided to re-examine the proposed zoning map for the new School Board and Road Board districts.
APRIL CAMP, editor@murfreesboropost.com

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Shaw buzzes into new top spot at nonprofit
Former Read To Succeed director to head Jennings & Rebecca Jones Foundation
JONATHAN FAGAN, editor@murfreesboropost.com

 Living Here

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Eagle selected for All-American Band
Brittany Parker as its newest choice
JONATHAN FAGAN, editor@murfreesboropost.com

Master Gardeners class applications available
Rutherford County Master Gardeners are now accepting applications for next year's training class, which will be held from 9 a.m. until noon Tuesday mornings from Jan. 10 through April 10, 2012.
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 Columnists

INSIDE MTSU: Arts soar to new level
GINA LOGUE, MTSU News & Media Relations

 Business

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Greenery fades, Pa Bunk’s begins
Healthy food choices for local residents
MELINDA HUDGINS, mhudgins@murfreesboropost.com

Man’s winery dream comes true in Smyrna
For years, Larry Davis dreamt of opening a vineyard and winery – a romantic place for first dates. After an approval from Rutherford County Commissioners last week, Davis is making his dream a reality.
MELINDA HUDGINS, Post Columnist

 Sports

FAIR: One coach reveals softer side of sports
MURPHY FAIR, Post Sports

JORDAN: Central Magnet on its way
JEFF JORDAN, Post Sports

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Warriors headed to Maryville
After beating Oak Ridge in quarterfinals
MARK MIZE, Special to The Post

DR. KESTNER: Surprising history of Thanksgiving tradition
DR. MARK KESTNER, Post Columnist

 Bizarre in the 'Boro

Bizarre in the 'Boro
A man threatened to assault a clerk Nov. 11 at a Shell Gas Station after being told he could not use the restroom because the store had already closed for the night.

 Larry Woody

WOODY: Time to get your gobble on, my fellow Americans
LARRY WOODY, Post Columnist

 Meat & Potatoes

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VINSON: In light of series, what about white population?
MIKE VINSON, Post Columnist - 7 opinions posted

BRAGG: Family makes home an inviting refuge
JEANNE BRAGG, Post Columnist

 Real Estate

LASSETER: Bring outside in for Christmas decorating
JEANINE LASSETER, Post Columnist

 Whittle This

WHITTLE: Illinois third graders want to know about Tennessee
DAN WHITTLE, Post Columnist

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