Volunteer To Help Local Red Cross At Nov. 21st MTSU Game!
October 31, 2009
Please join the Heart of Tennessee Chapter for Hometown Hero Day on Saturday, November 21st at MTSU. The American Red Cross, along with other emergency response agencies will be recognized for their service to the public in the aftermath of the April 10th tornadoes during half-time.
The American Red Cross will have a display set up at the stadium to promote volunteering with our agency.
Schedule of Events:
Noon Red Cross Display Opens
12- 2pm Pregame Picnic- Tent located near tennis courts on Greenland Drive. Complimentary food, drink and ticket provided.
2pm Gates Open - Floyd Stadium
3:30 Blue Raider Football vs. Arkansas State
Half-time Presentation honoring victims & first responders
For more information: http://www.midtnredcross.org/
Halloween Football Battle In Florida: MTSU 27 – FIU 20
October 31, 2009
Above Photo: D. D. Kyles makes the touchdown that wins the game for the Blue Raiders!
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. - Quarterback Dwight Dasher (left photo) sprinted for a career-long 74-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter to provide the winning difference in a come-from-behind 27-20 Middle Tennessee victory at Florida Atlantic Saturday afternoon in Sun Belt action. The Owls had one last chance, but a fourth-down pass was ruled out-of-bounds, ending the thriller on Halloween in front of 15,568 fans at Lockhart Stadium in Fort Lauderdale.
Dasher’s career-best dash with 5:31 remaining gave the Blue Raiders a pair of players over the 100-yard barrier, as he finished with 108, trailing only the 140 accumulated by teammate D.D. Kyles, who made his second career start.
Neither offense was able to mount much on either of their opening two possessions, but Florida Atlantic scored first on a 38-yard field goal by Ross Gornall at 8:32 in the first quarter. The Blue Raider defense was able to keep the Owls from marching further down the field despite starting the drive on the FAU 44.
On the next MT drive, Dasher fumbled a pass attempt and Florida Atlantic defensive tackle Josh Savidge scooped up the loose ball and returned it 28 yards down to the 12-yard line. However, a celebration penalty pushed the start of the drive back 15 yards. A short time later, on a fourth down play from the two-yard line, Rusty Smith located a wide-open Avery Holley for the game’s first touchdown at 3:30 of the first quarter and a 10-0 Owl lead.
The Blue Raiders’ capitalized on a blocked punt by SaCoby Carter for their first score, with only 43 seconds remaining in the first quarter. Sherman Neal grabbed the loose ball behind punter Mickey Groody and returned it 29 yards to bring Middle Tennessee (5-3, 3-1 Sun Belt) within three, 10-7.
Left Photo: Marcus Udell blocks a field goal attempt by the Owls.
The next punt did not fare much better for the Owls. The snap went high, forcing Groody to roll to his left, and Neal was in the backfield to record the tackle. It gave the Blue Raiders the ball on the Owl 37. The drive was halted after three plays, but a 46-yard field goal into the wind by Alan Gendreau at 12:15 of the second quarter knotted the scoring at 10-10.
Florida Atlantic took its next drive right down the field to reclaim the lead with 8:53 remaining in the half. Smith capped the drive by connecting on an 18-yard strike to Cortez Gent in the back left corner for the touchdown, giving FAU a 17-10 advantage.
The margin nearly grew to 10 on the next Owl possession, but as Gornall lined up for a 34-yard field goal, Marcus Udell broke through the line and blocked the kick to keep the Blue Raiders within seven with under three minutes left in the half.
Left Photo: MTSU blocks one of the Owl’s punt attempts.
On Middle Tennessee’s second play after the turnover on downs, Kyles sprinted 43 yards down the left sideline on his only rush of the first half. The Blue Raiders were not able to advance any further.
Udell then intercepted Smith with 31 seconds to go, giving MT one last shot at a score before the intermission. The pickoff was Smith’s first in 187 attempts. Gendreau drained a 23-yard field goal as time expired to pull Middle Tennessee within four, 17-13, at the break.
The Blue Raider ground attack was the focus of the second half’s opening possession. The Florida Atlantic (2-5, 2-2 Sun Belt) defense held firm after a pair of Kyles carries brought Middle Tennessee into Owl territory. The defense forced Gendreau to line up for a 47-yard field goal and the kick went wide left, snapping his streak of 12 straight to start the season.
Left Photo: Head Football Coach Rick Stockstill is “up” with this victory. Tune to WGNS Monday night (11/2/09) at 7:00PM for Coach Stockstill’s call-in show live at the DoubleTree’s Fanatics Sports Bar.
Once again, neither team could manage much of an offensive threat as the clock ticked in the third quarter. Jeremy Kellem was able to get a hand on a Groody punt halfway through the period to raise the blocked kick total to three, the highest by a Middle Tennessee team since the Blue Raiders matched the effort in 2002 against North Texas.
As the fourth quarter started, a 42-yard field goal from Gornell went through the uprights to increase the lead back to seven, 20-13, with 14:55 left. Middle Tennessee wasted no time in evening the score at 20, covering 80 yards in 1:02, as Kyles capped the drive by finding pay dirt from eight yards out to become the first Blue Raider running back to pass the century mark since Phillip Tanner against North Texas last fall.
Udell garnered his second interception of the game on the next FAU drive, intercepting Smith at the Owl 48 yardline. Middle Tennessee threatened to take the lead on its next possession, but a bad snap on the field goal try kept the score deadlocked with just over 10 minutes remaining.
Danny Carmichael led the Blue Raider defense with a career-high 15 tackles, while Cam Robinson added a career-best 14 stops. Kevin Brown and Kellem each registered 10 tackles for Middle Tennessee.
Left photo: This Owl didn’t stand a chance when he was hit on both sides by Blue Raiders Gary Tucker and Emmanuel Perez.
The Blue Raiders will return to the friendly confines of Floyd Stadium for their next three games. The homestand begins at 3:30 p.m. next week against FIU. And like the Florida victory, you can follow all of the games on your local BLUE RAIDER CONNECTION…the WGNS Good Neighbor network of stations (FM 100.5; FM 101.9; AM 1450; over-the-air TV 11; worldwide at www.WGNSradio.com).
MIDDLE TENNESSEE POSTGAME NOTES:
KYLES GETS 100: Sophomore D.D. Kyles, who made his second career start today, registered the first 100-yard rushing game of his career and the first by a Blue Raider since Phillip Tanner had 159 yards against North Texas last year. Kyles rushed 13 times for a career-best 140 yards and a touchdown with 97 of his yards coming in the second half. It went down as just the sixth 100-yard rushing game under Rick Stockstill and two of those have come against FAU.
DASHER TOPS 100 TOO: QB Dwight Dasher recorded his second career 100-yard rushing game against FAU. The junior rushed 14 times for 108 yards, including the go-ahead fourth quarter touchdown. Dasher’s 74-yard TD run was the longest of his career and the longest by a Blue Raider since Phillip Tanner went 79 yards in 2007 against Louisville for a score. REPLAY: SaCoby Carter raced in to block an FAU punt in the first quarter that walk-on Sherman Neal picked up and sprinted 29 yards to the endzone for a touchdown. In the Blue Raiders’ last visit to FAU, Jeremy Kellem blocked a punt that was returned for a score by Michael Cannon. The block was the first of Carter’s career and the 29th for the Blue Raiders in the FBS era. The team added its 30th later in the quarter.
Left Photo: MTSU’s defense was “hot” in the Sunshine State.
GENDREAU STREAK ENDS: Sophomore Alan Gendreau extended his consecutive made field goal streak to 12 in a row before seeing it come to an end with a missed 46 yarder in the second half. After a failed MT drive in the first quarter, Gendreau lined up from 46 yards out against the wind. The Apopka, Fla., native split the uprights on a kick that would have easily been good from 50 yards. Gendreau, who later added a 23 yarder at the end of the half, is now 22-for-27 for his career. The 22 field goals ties Archie Arrington for seventh place on the all-time list.
BLOCK PARTY: Middle Tennessee blocked two punts (SaCoby Carter and Jeremy Kellem) and a field goal (Marcus Udell) against FAU for its first multiple block game since 2002. That year the Blue Raiders blocked three kicks against North Texas. The three blocks today give the Blue Raiders 11 blocked kicks under Rick Stockstill and five for the season. Overall in 124 FBS games, the Blue Raiders have blocked 12 FGs, 11 punts and 8 PATs. The five blocked kicks this season is the most since the Blue Raiders had five in 2002.
UDELL COMES UP BIG: Senior Marcus Udell turned in one of the best games of his career against FAU. Udell blocked an FAU field goal in the second quarter for his first career block, then on the next FAU possession, he intercepted a Rusty Smith pass to break Smith’s streak of 187 attempts without a pick. Udell later added an interception in the fourth quarter to give him a team-best four for the year.
GEE PASSES LYONS: Senior Desmond Gee recorded 123 all-purpose yards against FAU to move up further on the all-time list at Middle Tennessee (left photo). Gee passed Vince Hall for seventh and Brigham Lyons for sixth as he ran his career total to 3,903 yards. He needs only 13 more yards to catch Mike Moore for fifth place.
QUICK HITTERS: Jeremy Kellem’s blocked punt was the third of his career and the second against FAU … Middle Tennessee had two players rush for over 100 yards in a game for the first time since ReShard Lee and Dwone Hicks accomplished the feat against New Mexico State in 2002 … Senior Mark Thompson played in his 45th career game today against FAU and the Blue Raider FBS record is 47 set by Trevor Jenkins … Middle Tennessee last played on Halloween in 1998 when it defeated Southeast Missouri on the road … D.D. Kyles had a career long run of 43 yards in the second quarter, his only carry of the first half … Jamal Lewis started the second half at left guard and Harold Turner started the second half at receiver … MT had not won in the state of Florida since 2005 until this afternoon … MT only had 73 yards of total offense in the first half before accumulating 259 in the second half
Volleyball: Blue Raiders slay Trojans 3-0
October 31, 2009
Middle Tennessee took a 3-0 (25-11, 25-22, 25-21) over Troy on Saturday night to round out the weekend.
The Blue Raiders have now extended their win streak to 10-matches and have won their last five matches 3-0.
Junior Izabela Kozon led the team with 11 kills and was the only Blue Raider with double-digit kills. Kozon had a .345 attack percentage on the night and added four digs on defense.
As a team, Middle Tennessee had 35 kills for a .287 hitting percentage.
The Blue Raiders also had eight blocks on the night with senior Janay Yancey, junior Alyssa Wistrick and sophomore Stacy Oladinni each had three block assists.
At the break, Kozon led the Blue Raiders with seven kills for a .353 hitting percentage. As a team, Middle Tennessee had 22 kills for a .226 hitting percentage while the Trojans had a .030 attack percentage with 19 kills.
The Blue Raiders will be back in action next weekend when it plays host to Florida Atlantic and Florida International. The matches will round out a four-match home stand and will be the last home matches of the season.
Both matches are set for 7 p.m. with Senior Night festivities taking place before the Florida Atlantic match on Friday, Nov. 6. On Saturday, Middle Tennessee will play FIU in a battle for the Sun Belt East Division title and fans are encouraged to attend after the Blue Raiders’ football game with FIU.
MTSU Men take cross country title, women place second
October 31, 2009
MONROE, La. - The slippery and wet conditions of Selman field in Monroe, La. were not enough to keep the Middle Tennessee men’s cross country team from taking their first ever Sun Belt Conference title in the program’s history.
Led by the efforts of individual runner-up Festus Chemaoi (left photo) and fifth place William Songock, all Blue Raider scorers placed in the top 11. Chemaoi completed the 8,000 meter course in 26:42.14 with Songock coming in 27:32.13. The Blue Raiders finished with 36 team points to defeat second place South Alabama with 43 points.
"I’m really proud of what they did. It was a good solid team performance. All five knew they were going to have to go out and do their jobs and they did. Festus and William had to neutralize South Alabama’s top guys and then the three, four and five guys needed to beat the rest of South’s guys," said head coach Dean Hayes.
Hayes received his first ever men’s cross country Sun Belt Conference Coach of the Year award.
Newcomer Chris Mason ran an inspired race at his first conference meet. The SUNY Delhi transfer finished eighth overall to earn his first All-Sun Belt award at Middle Tennessee. What was perhaps more impressive was Mason ran most of the race shoeless upon losing both in the first mile.
Mason commented,"It almost felt like an advantage going without shoes. It was tough to get traction with all the water on the course. I was able to dig in more with my toes and run stronger without the shoes."
Senior Isaac Biwott earned the second all-conference cross country award of his career upon taking ninth at the meet in a time of 27:42.24. Biwott first garnered the award in 2007 at the championships in Bowling Green, Ky. David Emery rounded out the Middle Tennessee scorers placing 11th in a time of 28:00.88. Philip Benavides and Josh Wheeler also participated.
2009 marked the first time in school history the men’s cross country team had four runners earn all-conference honors.
Chemaoi commented on the performance of his team, "I am so proud of my team. We worked hard all season and it is great to see it pay off. Chris is the toughest runner on our team and came through even though losing his shoes early in the race.
The Blue Raider women took second place for the second year in a row. The team raced a tough race against a formidable opponent in Western Kentucky. The Hilltoppers beat the Raiders 53 to 65.
Zamzam Sangau was the top MT finisher placing third in 19:49.09 in the women’s 5K. Marla Bailey earned her first All-Sun Belt cross country award as the junior placed fourth in 19:58.33. Bailey finished 11th at the Sun Belt Championships last season in Bowling Green,Ky.
Bailey said, "I loved the course today. Cross country is my favorite season, so earning this honor is important to me. I have progressed each year which not everyone does."
Jackie Serem earned her first all-conference award placing seventh in 20:30.52. Samantha Hunt led the pack of Blue Raider freshman finishing 24th in 22:30.52 with Stephanie Smith coming in 27th in 22:14.98 as the last team scorer. Alissa Ruggle, Kayla Bryan and Amber Kassuba rounded out the women’s roster with respective finishes of 42nd, 45th, and 47th.
Hayes said, "The top three really ran well. Marla ran a great race, and Jackie has done a super job of improving in less than a year. Both teams ran a great race in really tough conditions."
The Blue Raiders will be off for the next two weeks before returning to action at the NCAA South Regional in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Saturday Night Hauntings On Historic East Main
October 31, 2009
Some of the historic homes along Murfreesboro’s elegant East Main Street reported well over a thousand trick or treaters at their home Saturday night (10/31/09). One said, “This was down a little from our peak three years ago when 1,600 came to our home.” (photo below: That’s Bonnie and Clyde walking through the fog, then a gang of spooks talk with the ghouls at another East Main abode.)
The home owners went all out with decorations. Some with animated objects, fog machines, elaborate lights and much more. (photo below) Now how’s that for a decorated home? Wow, isn’t that Michael Jackson. If Elvis is in Eagleville, the King of Pop should be in the ‘Boro. And then the stereotypical “nerd” with a sign that says “kick me” and toilet tissue stuck to his shoes.
Central Christian Church (photo below) attracted a large crowd by giving away glow-sticks. And you know, the East Main Street trick or treating is another example of why Murfreesboro is so unique. It was like a living Norman Rockwell drawing of a relaxed Americana of generations past.
Costumed moms and dads strolled with their children down this historic roadway. The same street that James K. Polk walked when he was a student at Bradley Academy. Even Davey Crockett walked East Main on the way to legislative meetings when Murfreesboro was the state capitol.
The peacefulness was in keeping with history, since many Christian religions call this is All Hallowed Eve, the evening before All Saints Day. Many Christian religions use this day as preparation for a holy day of remembrance of those who have been named Saints by the Church. The very next day is All Souls Day, when the souls of deceased family and friends are remembered in prayer.
The staff at Puleo’s Grille had a pumpkin carving contest among its employees. Workers in other businesses wore costumes to work. Note: Please e-mail WGNS photos of your company’s Halloween activities: news@WGNSradio.com
Prentice Alsup Heating & Air Coaches Corner Podcasts for Saturday, October 31st, 2009
October 31, 2009
Riverdale coach Ron Aydelott
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Smyrna coach Matt Williams
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Blackman coach Philip Shadowens
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LaVergne coach Will Hester
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Eagleville coach Steve Carson
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Siegel coach David Watson
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Middle Tennessee Christian School coach David Peden
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Classical Music Boring? Hmmmmmmmmmm….
October 31, 2009
Robber Ask For Job Application
October 31, 2009
A robber in Haverstraw, New York is looking for an honest dollar for an honest day’s work. The man held up a Taco Bell Monday afternoon and then asked for a job application. He walked into the eatery with a gun and ordered the cashier to give him money before heading to the manager’s office, where he requested the application. The manager refused to give him one and told the robber to leave, which he did. Authorities say the suspect, who for some unknown reason did not get away with any cash, never pointed his gun at the manager.
October 30, 2009
6A Football Playoff Bracket
(Blackman, Riverdale & Oakland)
1A Football Playoff Bracket
(Middle Tn. Christian & Eagleville)
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…with score updates on Coffee County at Riverdale, McGavock at Blackman and Monterey at Eagleville.
AUDIO: Blackman at Riverdale Football Sir Pizza Game Highlights
October 30, 2009
Bryan Barrett and Jon Dinkins had the play-by-play of Blackman’s 14-13 overtime win at Riverdale for the District 7AAA title…
MTSU’s DeFatta announced as candidate for Ray Guy award
October 30, 2009
Augusta, GA - The Augusta Sports Council announced today the candidates for the 2009 Ray Guy Award, which identifies the nation’s top collegiate punter, and Middle Tennessee’s David DeFatta is among the 42 players who made the list. The 42 will be narrowed to ten semi-finalists that will be named on November 13.
DeFatta, a senior, owns a 38.1 yard average this season but has placed 15 of his 54 punts inside the opponent’s 20-yard line and has five punts of 50 or more yards. For his career, DeFatta has placed 56 of his 189 punts inside the opponent’s 20 which equals out to 30 percent.
Following the semi-finalists announcement, a national body of Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) sports information directors, coaches, media representatives, and previous Ray Guy Award winners will vote for the top three finalists, and ultimately the winner. The winner will be announced live during the Home Depot ESPNU College Football Awards Show airing on ESPN December 10.
2009 Ray Guy Award Candidates List
Delbert Alvarado Senior South Florida
Bryan Anger Sophomore California
Ben Armer Sophomore Western Michigan
Jeremy Boone Senior Penn State
Brent Bowden Senior VA Tech
Mike Brandtner Senior Iowa State
Drew Butler Sophomore Georgia
Peter Caldwell Junior Utah State
Desi Cullen Senior Connecticut
David DeFatta Senior Middle Tennessee
Kyle Delahooke Junior Navy
Matt DiLallo Senior Colorado
Matt Dodge Senior East Carolina
Ryan Donahue Junior Iowa
Clinton Durst Senior Auburn
Derek Epperson Junior Baylor
P.J. Fitzgerald Senior Alabama
Reid Forrest Junior Washington State
Will Goggans Sophomore Troy
Mickey Groody Sophomore Florida Atlantic
Trevor Hankins Junior Arizona State
Jake Harry Missouri Senior
Johnny Hekker Sophomore Oregon State
Alex Henery Junior Nebraska
Chas Henry Junior Florida
Kevin Jones Junior Duke
Scott Kozlowski Senior West Virginia
Spencer Lanning Junior South Carolina
Jeff Locke Freshman UCLA
Rob Long Junior Syracuse
Kyle Martens Sophomore Rice
Zoltan Mesko Senior Michigan
Brad Nortman Sophomore Wisconsin
Matt Reagan Senior Memphis
Alonso Rojas Junior Kansas
Quinn Sharp Freshman Oklahoma State
Brian Stahovich Sophomore San Diego State
Michael Such Junior Tulsa
Chris Summers Senior Purdue
Matt Szymanski Junior SMU
Ross Thevenot Senior Tulane
Kyle Watson Senior UNLV
Blue Raiders ranked in preseason AP poll for first time
October 30, 2009
Middle Tennessee women’s basketball earned 143 votes for the No. 24 position in the preseason Associated Press poll released Friday, marking the first time in school history the Blue Raiders have been placed in the preseason poll.
“It is definitely exciting to be ranked in the preseason top 25,” head coach Rick Insell said. “It says a lot about our program and our players. Now comes the time that we have to go out and take care of business.”
Middle Tennessee, coming off a 28-6 campaign a year ago, has also received preseason accolades from various magazines. Slam has listed the Blue Raiders at the highest position, placing them at No. 8.
While it never reached the Top 25 by the organization in 2008-09, the Associated Press in its final poll ranked MT No. 26 last season. The highest the AP has ever listed the Blue Raiders was at No. 16 late in the 2006-07 campaign before they finished at No. 17 in the final standings.
Four Middle Tennessee opponents also earned preseason honors from the Associated Press. Tennessee (No. 7), LSU (No. 8), Xavier (No. 11) and Louisville (No. 23) garnered rankings.
The Blue Raiders open their exhibition slate with a 7 p.m. Monday contest against Carson-Newman inside the Murphy Center. Middle Tennessee begins regular-season action at 2 p.m. Nov. 15 at home against UCF.
Preseason AP Poll:
1. Connecticut (40), 1000
2. Stanford, 951
3. Ohio State, 862
4. Notre Dame, 799
5. North Carolina, 798
6. Duke, 772
7. Baylor, 744
8. Tennessee, 676
9. LSU, 600
10. Michigan State, 521
11. Xavier, 492
12. Texas, 487
13. Oklahoma, 444
14. Virginia, 394
15. Florida State, 385
16. Arizona State, 317
17. DePaul, 301
18. California, 294
19. Georgia Tech, 262
20. Kansas, 241
21. Georgia, 201
22. Vanderbilt, 165
23. Louisville, 156
24. Middle Tennessee, 143
25. Rutgers, 138
Kozon knocks down 15 as MT slams Jags
October 30, 2009
Middle Tennessee defeated South Alabama 3-0 (25-19, 25-15, 25-18) extending its win streak to nine matches.
The Blue Raiders improved to 18-7 overall and 11-1 in Sun Belt matches while the Jags fell to 11-15 and 2-11 in league play.
Middle Tennessee ended the night with 41 total kills for a .318 attack percentage while holding South Alabama to a .026 hitting percentage with 22 kills.
“I think we started out the match on fire and then got very cold. It was nice to see in game three we put it all together and had a really good match,” head coach Matt Peck said.
Junior Izabela Kozon was the only Blue Raider with double-digit kills as she knocked down 15 for a .414 hitting percentage.
“I thought Iza finished having an outstanding match and the last couple of matches she has put up some very good numbers for us,” Peck said.
Senior Leslie Clark guided the offense with 31 assists and also added five kills and four block assists.
Defensively, senior Janay Yancey posted a team high five block assists while junior Alyssa Wistrick added three as the team had nine total blocks.
Middle Tennessee had 26 kills for a .233 hitting percentage after two sets while holding South Alabama to just 11 kills for a -0.78 hitting percentage. Kozon led the team at the break with nine kills and a .300 hitting percentage.
Middle Tennessee will be back in action on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. when it faces Troy in Alumni Memorial Gym on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University.
High School Football Scores for October 30, 2009
October 30, 2009
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Blackman 14
at
Riverdale 13
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Siegel 7
at
LaVergne 6
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Smyrna 0
at
Oakland 14
Final
MTCS 17
at
Eagleville 10
Final
Save a Tree, Read an E-book
October 30, 2009
With increasing concern for the environment and a desire to save money, reading e-books instead of their bound and print counterparts is becoming a hot trend. While many people still use traditional books to read, there are a lot of people who prefer the digital format for various reasons. Read more
Set Your Clocks BACK 1-Hour on Saturday at Midnight
October 30, 2009
Don’t forget that Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday morning. Before going to bed Saturday night, set your clocks back one hour.
Be Careful Who You Choose to Show Your Home To!
October 30, 2009
A 26-year old man who lives in a home near Mitchell Neilson Elementary School reported to police earlier this week that he was talking to a friend at a gas station about renting a room out in his home. One of three men who overheard the conversation approached the future landlord and suggested that he may be interested in seeing the house. Without further discussion, the local resident gladly told the three men that they can look at his house to see if they would fit the bill. The next day, the resident called police to say that someone had kicked in his back door and stole his flat screen TV and his computer. Ironically, the man told police that he recalled one of the three unknown men who he showed the house to showed interest in his flat screen TV when they walked through the house.
Needless to say, the Murfreesboro man in need of a roommate will probably not show his house to random people he doesn’t know in the future.
LA VERGNE: Police Investigate Shaken Child Accusation
October 30, 2009
In LaVergne, authorities are investigating a boyfriend who was watching his girlfriend’s baby when the child was injured. Ricky Palmer was babysitting the child because his girlfriend was at a job training seminar. When the mother returned home, the baby was injured and had to be taken to the emergency room.
Palmer told police the child fell and hit its head on the floor of a car. Police say they believe the child was shaken and that caused bruising on the child’s face.
Despite allegations, Palmer has not been arrested for harming the child in any way. He was however arrested on an unrelated outstanding warrant from Smyrna. The case involving the injured child is still under investigation.
Gas Prices Going Up – Value of $$ Going Down
October 30, 2009
Gas prices are inching upward and the reason will probably come as no surprise to most listeners. Triple A says the increase in what you spend at the pump is likely because the value of the dollar is rapidly falling.
A new triple A report shows the average gallon of regular fuel is now selling for $2.54. Just one month ago, the average gallon of 87-octane was selling for $2.28.
Today, the national average is $2.69.
Hazardous Waste Collection – November 7th
October 30, 2009
You will have a CHANCE TO SAFELY DISPOSE OF DANGEROUS CHEMCIALS that may be looming in your garage or under your sink. RUTHERFORD COUNTY is encouraging residents TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION EVENT TAKING PLACE on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7th AT THE MURFREESBORO CITY PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY. The location of the waster drop off point is AT 4765 FLORENCE ROAD IN MURFREESBORO. THE EVENT IS FROM 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM. The county is advising that radioactive materials will not be accepted. Also not being collected… MEDICAL WASTE AND EXPLOSIVES.
FUN Activities TONIGHT in Murfreesboro Start at 3pm
October 30, 2009
The annual Barfield Elementary School Fall Festival is tonight. The event geared towards children, will feature inflatable’s, face painting, a hay ride, classroom mazes and more. The Fall Festival starts at 4:30 and continues until 8:00.
The Discovery Center will also be holding a family event tonight. The Great Pumpkin Festival gets underway at 4:00 and will end at 7:00.
Trick or Treating on the local square is today. The trick or treating event will start at 3:00 this afternoon. Trick or treating on the square is completely free and is sponsored by all of the local businesses.
PICTURE: The below picture is from the Barfield School Website
Senator Alexander Says Health Bill to Cost $1,000,000,000,000
October 30, 2009
U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) today made the following remarks on the floor of the Senate:
· “I have an important announcement to make on a subject which I believe will be of interest to the American people: the era of the 1,000-page bill is over. We have 2,000-page bill, a new health care bill introduced in the House of Representatives today by Speaker Pelosi.”
· “While we just know a few things about the bill, we know that the price tag is likely to be more than $1 trillion. Two thousand pages and more than $1 trillion.”
· “Our concern has been with bills we’ve seen so far is a bill that’s supposed to reduce costs actually raises the cost of premiums, cuts Medicare, and raises taxes. The new government insurance plan will cause millions to lose their employer-based insurance and become part of the government-run option.”
In the middle of his remarks, Alexander yielded to a question from the Assistant Democratic Leader, Senator Richard Durbin (D-Ill.), who asked if Alexander thinks “there should be a maximum number of pages that the bill would entail?”
Alexander responded, “I think a lot of Americans don’t like the idea of a 1,000-page bill. I think they’ll like even less a 2,000-page bill. I think what the American people want us to do is not have a comprehensive bill full of surprises but reduce the cost of health care premiums and reduce the cost of government and go step by step to meet that goal.”
Swap and Shop for Friday
October 30, 2009
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For Sale: Dell Computer, new rifle too, ammunition also available - 663-3077
Moving Sale: 1424 Bradyville Pike off Broad St. TODAY
For Sale: 14′ Jon Boat with trailer and 7.5 hp motor - $600 - call 439-8846
For Sale: Metal Diet Rite Cola Sign and a Packard Motor and Chevy Rally Wheel Hubcaps - 361-3129
RAGE: Man Shot over Dialing Wrong Number
October 30, 2009
Two men in Savannah, Georgia are more than just talk. Police arrested an unidentified 22-year-old man for shooting another man after they got into a disagreement following a call made to a wrong number. It seems the men, who don’t know each other, began exchanging angry calls and text messages after a misdialed number was called. They eventually agreed to meet in a parking lot in the wee hours of Tuesday morning, where the suspect shot the 24-year-old victim, who is in serious condition.
Prep Football: Oakland Wins, Riverdale and Blackman Play for 7-AAA Title Tonight
October 29, 2009
The Oakland Patriots improve to 8-and-2 on the year with a 14-nothing win over Smyrna in high school football play last night. It was 6-nothing until Oakland scored late in the third to put the game out of reach for the Bulldogs…
Bryan Barrett and Jon Dinkins with the call of the game last night. Oakland quarterback Christian Adams says after the week five loss in overtime to Riverdale, his coach told the team the playoffs had started…
Tonight on WGNS, the Riverdale Warriors will host Blackman for the District 7-Triple-A title. Our pregame coverage begins with Prep Football Game Night with Jonathon Shaffer at 6. The First Bank Pregame Show starts at 7 with a 7:30 kickoff.
AUDIO: Smyrna at Oakland Football Sir Pizza Game Highlights
October 29, 2009
Bryan Barrett and Jon Dinkins had the play-by-play as Oakland blanked Smyrna 14-0…
Donnie Johnson spoke to the Tri-Star Home Mortgage Player of the Game, Oakland quarterback Christian Adams after the win…
La Vergne’s Trail of Treats still on despite calls for rain
October 29, 2009
La Vergne’s annual Trail of Treats is still scheduled for Saturday, despite the forecast for rain, said Marketing and Program Coordinator Angie Mayes.
“Trail of Treats is a rain or shine event,” she said. “We have told the vendors to expect approximately 2,000 children at the event, so we wanted to get the word out that we’re still going to have the event.”
The only time it would be canceled is because of thunderstorms.
High School Football
October 29, 2009
In a game heard on WGNS, the Oakland Patriots improved to 8-2 on the year with a 14-nothing win over Smyrna. MTCS also beat Eagleville on the road 17-10. TONIGHT ON WGNS, Blackman is at Riverdale for the 7-AAA title game. Coverage begins at 6pm with a 7:30 kickoff.
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MTSU at Florida Atlantic Saturday (2pm pregame, 3pm kickoff)
Two Men Wanted by Authorities Arrested
October 29, 2009
Two out of state persons who were wanted by authorities were taken into custody over the past day by Murfreesboro Police. Reports confirm that one of the two men apprehended was wanted in Alabama for property theft. 28-year old Quincy R. Tisdale was arrested after police showed up at his job site.
The second person who was taken into custody on Wednesday, was wanted for deserting the military. 23-year old Kenneth R. Shultz was placed in cuffs while at the Ascend Credit Union on Franklin Road. Shultz is being held without a bond for Military personnel.
NOTE: The picture to the left is Quincy R. Tisdale. A photo of Shultz was not available.
Trick or Treat With Lady Raiders Saturday 5-7PM
October 29, 2009
The Middle Tennessee women’s basketball team is getting into the Halloween spirit by gathering together at head coach Rick Insell’s house Saturday night to pass out candy.
The Blue Raiders will welcome trick-or-treaters to the residence at 106 White Cloud Trail in the Indian Hills subdivision from 5-7 p.m. Saturday.
Come join the defending Sun Belt Champions as they celebrate the holiday season!
Man Gets Probation for Explicit Photo Mailing
October 29, 2009
The former owner of a local tow truck company ended up getting two years of probation for an incident involving the mailing of explicit photos. 57-Year old David Simmons of Murfreesboro, pleaded guilty to mailing out explicit photos of his ex-girlfriend on Christmas cards to family members and friends of the two. The incident occurred this past Christmas and the photos were sexually explicit and allegedly taken and sent out without the ex-girlfriends consent. Simmons was however arrested this past May.
SECOND ROUND of SWINE FLU SHOTS NEARING
October 29, 2009
The Rutherford County Health Department, located at 100 West Burton Street in Murfreesboro will offer H1N1 injectable vaccine Monday, November 2nd and Tuesday November 3rd. No appointment is necessary to receive the vaccine. The H1N1 flu vaccine will be provided at no charge.The state says they want to focus on certain groups or catagories of people for this second round of injections:
• Pregnant women
• Children ages 6 months to 4 years old
• Household contacts and caregivers for children younger than 6 months of age
• Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel
No shortage of 2009 H1N1 vaccine is expected. However, limited quantities and types of the vaccine come in with each shipment. The Tennessee Department of Health expects to receive enough H1N1 vaccine in coming weeks so anyone who wants to receive it, can do so.
Woman Huffing Duster Can in front of Walmart
October 29, 2009
A woman armed with a spray can of compressed gas used for dusting was apparently yelling at random people outside of the Walmart store on Rutherford Blvd. Evidently, Murfreesboro officers witnessed 30-Year old Brandy Gayle Cooper inhaling or huffing the contents of the can when they approached her. The Milton woman was apprehended and charged with public intoxication and resisting arrest after a brief struggle.
Wine in Grocery Stores or No Wine?
October 29, 2009
This year, laws could be changed in Tennessee to allow for wine to be sold in grocery stores. Currently, only beer and wine coolers can be purchased in grocery stores in Tennessee. Wine can only be purchased in actual liquor stores. 33-Other states allow for wine to be sold in grocery stores. Grocery store owners say they believe if wine were sold in their retail outlets, they would earn millions of dollars in additional revenue. Liquor store owners claim they will loose millions in revenue.A joint committee is trying to figure out what to do.
Man Threatens to Kill With Corkscrew
October 29, 2009
He’s screwed. Police in Corvallis, Oregon arrested a 56-year-old man earlier this week after he threatened to kill another man with a corkscrew while in a public bathroom. A witness says the suspect was carrying a corkscrew when he kicked down a bathroom door and threatened to kill the target of his rage. It’s unclear why he was so upset. No one was hurt in the incident. The man was charged with menacing, unlawful use of a weapon and disorderly conduct.
Former Tennis Great Andre Agassi Tells All
October 29, 2009
Former tennis superstar ANDRE AGASSI says about his memoir, Open: An Autobiography, that, quote, “Whatever revelations exist, you’ll get to see them in full glory.”
And how.In the book, which hits stores November 9th, the eight-time Grand Slam singles tennis champ reveals among other things:
–He used crystal meth extensively during 1997, claiming, quote, “I never felt so alive, so hopeful, and I never felt such energy. That was also the same year Agassi’s career came to a crashing halt and he was reduced to playing in tennis’ minor league.
–When he tested positive for drugs, Agassi lied to the Association of Tennis Professionals tour that he accidentally drank from a soda cup spiked with meth belonging to an assistant named “Slim.”
–Even while achieving great heights in the sport, Agassi says that his overbearing father made him hate tennis, quote, “with a dark and secret passion.”
–As a nine-year-old, he used to hustle adults on the tennis court, including beating ex-football Hall of Famer JIM BROWN to win a $500 bet for his father.
Despite his precipitous fall from grace, Agassi regained the number-one ranking in the world before retiring from the pro tour. He was once married to actress BROOKE SHIELDS and was romantically linked to BARBRA STREISAND before marrying former tennis great STEFFI GRAF, with whom he has two children.
Agassi was reportedly paid $5 million to pen his autobiography. Meanwhile, the World Anti-Doping Agency wants the ATP to come up with an explanation about Agassi’s failed drug test.
Swap and Shop for Thursday
October 29, 2009
6pm HAY RIDE Saturday Night - on Leeanna Rd. at Center of Hope ChurchFor Sale - cell phones 524-8936
For Sale: 1990 Dodge Caravan and want JUNK - 563-9844
YARD SALE: Friday and Saturday - On 2004 Tulip Hill Drive -
7 to 12 noon both days off Manchester Hwy.
For Sale: GE Smooth Top Stove and a GE Dishwasher 890-0864
WANTED: Old Pocket Knives, razors and selling a 4′ display
case - 512-3412
WANTED: Medium Size Dog House 890-6250
For Sale: .223 Armourlite Rifle, and a SAWzaw 663-3077
For Sale: Motion of Christmas Angel for $15 and a Santa
Claus for $15 - 556-3467
For Sale: Water Fountain - Water Cooler type - for $50 -
893-4393
For Sale: Sunday Titan’s Game Tickets 893-6726
Wanted: Bunk Bed Mattress 648-0476
For Sale: 1975 Corvette Project Car and WANT JUNK - 893-1114
WANTED: White Men’s Tuxedo - call 896-2495
For Sale: Concrete Mixer 893-5448
WANTED: Exterior Doors and selling furniture (piano, love
seat and more) 439-0778
For Sale: ½ Carat Diamond Engagement Ring 308-1082
For Sale: 1993 Ford Truck for $1150 and selling a tool box
for a truck too for $75 - 556-3093
For Sale: Bedroom Suite with nightstand and all - Oak Dining
Room Table - 848-1867
For Sale: Game Hens 971-1869
For Sale: Washing Machine for $35 and a dog house for $35 -
663-1083
For Sale: Old Man Tree Stand - $140- 504-9522
NEED: Baby Furniture - 848-4624
Riverdale Soccer
October 29, 2009
The Lady Warriors swept Columbia off their feet on Wednesday night with a 6 to 2 victory.RHS 6 Columbia 2 SOCCER
Sheriff Nabs Burglary and Robbery Suspects…Dustin Britt and Casey Smith
October 28, 2009
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Rutherford County Sheriff’s Detectives Chris Owens and Scott Tillman nabbed two burglary and robbery suspects. In fact, Detective Owens said, “Evidence links Dustin Lee Britt and Casey Anthony Smith to several aggravated burglaries and burglaries around the county.”
Left Photo: Detectives search the Nissan Pathfinder in which the suspects were driving.
23-year old Casey Anthony Smith was charged with two felony charges: one was for aggravated burglary and the other for aggravated assault. He lives in the Stonewood Apartments on East Clark Boulevard. 21-year old Dustin Lee Britt of 910 Hunt Street was also arrested. He was charged with one felony charge of bail jumping. Other charges include: violation of probation, failure to appear, and breaking bond regulations. Detective Sergeant Dan Goodwin notes, “Only Smith has been charged with a burglary so far. Britt was arrested on outstanding warrants and is a person of interest in many break-ins.” He asks that anyone who has seen these two men or this vehicle in their neighborhood, to contact Detectives Owens (615-904-3045) or Tillman (615-904-3041) at the Rutherford County Sheriffs Office.
(L-R) Casey Anthony Smith, and Dustin Lee Britt
Boner says "Green Belt" guidelines must be met to get tax deductions
October 28, 2009
When Rutherford County Property Assessor Bill Boner ran for office, he vowed to be fair and treat everyone equally. When it comes to tax reductions offered through Tennessee’s “green belt” law, Boner vows to not bend any rules. He told WGNS News . . .
BFI’s Middle Point Landfill in Walter Hill had “green belt” protection in the past. The property assessor commented . . .
WGNS asked Boner how soon the county will realize additional property tax revenue from BFI with the change in their status . . .
Assessor Boner vowed, “My goal is to treat everyone equal and go by the letter of the law. We’re making certain all property that is classified as Green Belt meets the criteria of this state law.”
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