Opponents of the Murfreesboro mosque say it's not about religion. Their Muslim neighbors aren't buying it.
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:00:41 -0700
The Fire Next Time by Stephen George Right now the lot on Murfreesboro's Bradyville Pike is just an open field, partly plowed and orange-brown with fresh earth. There are houses around, subdivisions… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Anti-Muslim backlash raises fears in US
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 06:53:39 -0700
A spate of anti-Muslim attacks is arousing fears that a vitriolic debate over Islam in America is spinning out of control as the United States marks the ninth anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
Laptop stolen as owner lured away from vehicle
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 06:33:22 -0700
Two men were charged with stealing a laptop computer from a vehicle after officers pieced together the case during a theft investigation and traffic stop Tuesday night and early Wednesday. Jeffery...
Outdoors calendar: Sept. 9
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:32:00 -0700
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MPD files: Atty. took officer for blood test
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:12:13 -0700
A former Rutherford County Sheriff's detective told Murfreesboro Police investigators in an interview that he "did not throw a bottle" at the scene of a July 2008 crash that resulted in the death of an 11-year-old girl.
State briefs: Sept. 9
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:00:00 -0700
SEVIERVILLE - Authorities have charged a 38-year-old Sevierville man with twice burglarizing the restaurant where he formerly worked.
US probes anti-Muslim incidents
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:28:11 -0700
The plan by a Florida-based church to burn the holy Quran comes as the US Justice Department launches an investigation into an array of hate crimes against Muslims.
DOJ Investigating Cabbie Attack As Hate Crime
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:11:55 -0700
Michael Enright The Justice Department is investigating whether to charge Michael Enright, the film student accused of stabbing a cab driver in a racially-motivated attack last month, with a federal hate crime. Enright has already been indicted on charges of second-degree attempted murder and first-degree assault as hate crimes under NY state law for stabbing cab driver Ahmed Sharif. Enright ...
Dickson Co. wins meets in Hampshire
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:06:52 -0700
HAMPSHIRE — The Dickson County girls and boys won first place in the high school division of the Hampshire Mid-Week cross country meet Tuesday. A total of 19 high schools and 10 middle schools were represented.
Eric Holder Tells Religious Leaders Burning Korans Is 'Dangerous'
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:23:19 -0700
Attorney General Eric Holder said in a private meeting with religious leaders Tuesday that a Florida pastor's plan to burn Korans was "idiotic and dangerous." Eric Holder - Attorney general - United States - Florida - Pastor
Feds Probing Several Anti-Muslim Incidents
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:28:00 -0700
Stabbing of Muslim Cabbie in NYC among at least 5 Incidents across 4 States Investigated by Justice Department
Feds spread probe of Islam site arson
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:12:03 -0700
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department is investigating a handful of apparently anti-Muslim incidents in four states, including the burning of construction equipment at the site of a future mosque just outside Murfreesboro.
U.S. Muslims brace for 9/11 anniversary backlash
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:17:16 -0700
American Muslims are boosting security at mosques, seeking help from leaders of other faiths and airing ads underscoring their loyalty to the United States — all ahead of a Sept. 11 anniversary they fear could bring more trouble for their communities.
FBI and DOJ probe spate of anti-Muslim attacks in US
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:22:16 -0700
The FBI and US Justice Department are investigating a handful of apparently anti-Muslim incidents in four states, including the stabbing of a Muslim cab driver in New York City. Related Stories UK urged to expel 'coup plotters' Church warned not to burn Korans on September 11 Gunmen kill 18 in shoe factory French fury over plan to raise age of retirement UN chief meets Rwandan President
Five Anti-Muslim Acts Under DOJ Investigation
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:30:02 -0700
Potential Hate Crimes, Including the Stabbing of NYC Cab Driver and a Fire in Texas, Occurred in July and August
US probing anti-Muslim acts
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:13:33 -0700
WASHINGTON - THE US Justice Department is investigating a handful of apparently anti-Muslim incidents in four states, including the stabbing of a Muslim cab driver in New York City. FBI agents and civil rights division investigators also are looking into vandalism and other incidents at mosques or mosque construction sites in Arlington, Texas; Murfreesboro, Tennessee; Madera, California; and ...
DOJ investigating at least 5 anti-Muslim acts
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:09:25 -0700
The Justice Department is investigating a handful of apparently anti-Muslim incidents in four states, including the stabbing of a Muslim cab driver in New York City.
US investigating at least 5 anti-Muslim acts
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:55:00 -0700
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Justice Department is investigating a handful of apparently anti-Muslim incidents in four states, including the stabbing of a Muslim cab driver in New York City.
Authorities Say Tennessee Mosque Fire Was Arson
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 06:04:51 -0700
Federal investigators said Friday that a suspicious fire that damaged construction equipment at the site of a future mosque in the southern state of Tennessee was arson and offered a $20,000 ...
Tennessee mosque site fire ruled arson
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:57:05 -0700
MURFREESBORO, Tenn., Sept. 3 (UPI) -- Federal investigators said Friday they had concluded the burning of construction equipment at the site of a planned mosque in Tennessee was arson. Tennessee - Construction - Arson - United States - Mosque
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