The Daily News Journal

The Daily News Journal, often called DNJ, is a newspaper that caters to Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and the surrounding areas in Rutherford County. Based in Murfreesboro, it is the main local newspaper, competing with The Murfreesboro Post and a few other local publications. However, it does not compete with The Tennessean from Nashville, since both newspapers are owned by Gannett Company.

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Riverdale vs. Oakland baseball: Our best photographs

1 day ago | dnj.com | Helen Comer

Helen ComerRiverdale's Noah George (3) slides safely into home during a baseball game against Oakland at Riverdale, on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. HELEN COMER/The Daily News JournalOakland's pitcher Patrick Freeman (18) pitches against Riverdale during a baseball game at Riverdale, on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
Ta'Mia Scott, former MTSU women's basketball, Clarksville area standout, transfers to Alabama

2 days ago | dnj.com | Cecil Joyce

Former MTSU guard Ta'Mia Scott, a Clarksville native, has transferred to Alabama. Scott, a first-team All-Conference USA selection, led MTSU in scoring (16.7 ppg) and was second in rebounding (6.6) and assists (1.6). MTSU finished 26-8, losing in the WBIT after reaching the NCAA Tournament the previous two seasons. Alabama went 24-9, reaching the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
VOTE: Who was the Murfreesboro area TSSAA girls athlete of the week for April 14-19?

3 days ago | dnj.com | Cecil Joyce

Who was the Murfreesboro area TSSAA girls athlete of the week for April 14-19? You can vote below. Nominees are Blackman's Sophia Sullivan, Eagleville's Brinli Bain, La Vergne's Trinity Ryan, MTCS' Kodi Hewitt, Oakland's Chloe Aaron, Riverdale's Payton Hurst, Siegel's Kirsten Cochran, Smyrna's Adaeze Nwogbo and Stewarts Creek's Bella King and Kloe Quigle. The poll will close at 2 p.m. Thursday.
VOTE: Who was the Murfreesboro area TSSAA boys athlete of the week for April 14-19?

3 days ago | dnj.com | Cecil Joyce

Who was the Murfreesboro area TSSAA boys athlete of the week for April 14-19? You can vote below. Nominees are Blackman's Andrew Monson and Isaac Boles, Cannon County's Jon Andrew Bryson, Eagleville's Marshall Spann, Oakland's Patrick Freeman and Ja'kobe Kizer, PCA's Sean Birkofer, Riverdale's Liam Goodhart and DJ Taylor, Rockvale's Ty Newton and Rafael Albuquerque, Siegel's Tristan Thornton, Smyrna's Joel Garcia and Stewarts Creek's Preston Stewart. The poll will close at 2 p.m. Thursday.
Connor Fennell, Tim Corbin, RJ Austin

5 days ago | dnj.com | Mark Zaleski

Mark ZaleskiVanderbilt pitcher Connor Fennell (39) throws to Georgia's Slate Alford during the first inning of an NCAA college baseball game at Hawkins Field Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. Mark Zaleski / The TennesseanVanderbilt's Brodie Johnston (9) fouls a pitch off his left foot against Georgia during the first inning of an NCAA college baseball game at Hawkins Field Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.
Cannon County vs. White County baseball: Our best photographs

5 days ago | dnj.com | Helen Comer

Helen ComerCannon County's Jon Hare (34) hugs Cannon County's head baseball coach Colin Jones after making it to third base during the baseball game against White County at City Park in Woodbury on Thursday, April 18, 2025. HELEN COMER/The Daily News JournalCannon County's Logan Fritts (1) congratulates Cannon County's Jon Hare (34) for scoring a run against White County during the baseball game at City Park in Woodbury on Thursday, April 18, 2025.
Oakland vs Blackman District 8-4A baseball: Our best photographs

6 days ago | dnj.com | Helen Comer

Helen ComerOakland's left fielder Patrick Freeman (18) celebrates his home run against Blackman with Oakland's Chris Montealegre (20) and the rest of the team during the baseball game at Oakland on Thursday, April 17, 2025. HELEN COMER/The Daily News JournalBlackman's pitcher Andy Beveridge (14) pitches the ball against Oakland during the baseball game at Oakland on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
Stewarts Creek vs. Lebanon baseball: Our best photographs

1 week ago | dnj.com | Helen Comer

Helen ComerStewarts Creek's shortstop Ayden Jackson (22) rounds second base to third base during the baseball game against Lebanon at Stewarts Creek on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. HELEN COMER/The Daily News JournalStewarts Creek's right fielder Jeff Moran (4) hits the ball during the baseball game against Lebanon at Stewarts Creek on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
Burger King franchisee with 57 locations in Florida and Georgia files for bankruptcy

1 week ago | dnj.com | Mike Snider

A Burger King franchisee with more than four dozen restaurants across Florida and Georgia has filed for bankruptcy. Consolidated Burger Holdings of Destin, Florida, which operates 57 Burger King locations, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on April 14 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Florida, according to court documents.
LSU football roster tracker: Who's in, out during 2025 spring transfer portal window

1 week ago | dnj.com | Cory Diaz

BATON ROUGE – The NCAA spring transfer portal window officially opens Wednesday. LSU football will officially close its spring practice Thursday morning, one day after the portal opens. The transfer portal closes April 25, giving college football players 10 days to enter their name in and find a new home.