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Web Exclusive: Summer Sun Increases Risk of Deadly Skin Cancer

May 23, 2013 at 07:15 am by bryan

Many local residents are visiting tanning salons, laying out by the pool, and planning trips to sunnier locations for the spring and summer. “Got to get my tan on!&rdquo.... Read More

Local Teacher Wins Award, Says She Has Never Worked a Day in Her Life!

May 23, 2013 at 06:15 am by bryan

Murfreesboro City Schools have announced that Doris Coffey, reading interventionist, has been named the 2013 IRA/Weekly Reader Eleanor M. Johnson Award Recipient. This nationa.... Read More

Murfreesboro to Receive New Locally Made Sculpture, But WHERE Will It Go? Hmmm...

May 23, 2013 at 06:15 am by bryan

The Murfreesboro City Hall Art Committee in conjunction with Murfreesboro’s Parks and Recreation Department are hosting a public reception to unveil MTSU art Professor M.... Read More

TENNESSEE SAYS: Beware of Your Swimming Pool, Lake, Spa, Public Pool, Creek... (Video)

May 23, 2013 at 06:00 am by bryan

Memorial Day is the traditional opening day of many public pools in Tennessee and the unofficial start of swimming season. While swimming is a fun way to beat the heat and be.... Read More

Spring Fling Baseball/Softball Day 2 Recap

May 23, 2013 at 12:38 am by bryan

An over nine-hour, four game marathon by the WGNS Primetime Sports team started and ended at Siegel for baseball yesterday (Wednesday), with baseball at Smyrna and softball at.... Read More

2 Marijuana Plants Taken from Murfreesboro Apartment, But No Arrests Made

May 22, 2013 at 09:31 pm by bryan

An out of hand party in Murfreesboro caught the eye of Murfreesboro Police and even a State Trooper. According to city police the party on Monday included “intoxicated p.... Read More

Rutherford County is Prepared for Babies!

May 22, 2013 at 09:10 pm by bryan

TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center is proud to announce the opening of its new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) today.  The family-centered unit is designated a Level I.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Collecting Supplies for Oklahoma Tornado Victims

May 22, 2013 at 09:04 pm by bryan

Rutherford Countians who wish to donate supplies to the victims of the Oklahoma tornadoes may bring items by Friday afternoon to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office a.... Read More

The Golden Oldie Scheme of the Closed Account / Fraudulent Deposit Trick

May 22, 2013 at 03:01 pm by bryan

A felony case of passing worthless checks is being investigated right now in Rutherford County. Two LaVergne residents are accused of depositing over $14,000 worth of fraudule.... Read More

Masked Man in Bank, But No Robbery?

May 22, 2013 at 02:54 pm by bryan

Talk about an odd outfit… A man who was wearing what was described as a mask covering his face and holding a MTSU umbrella to further hide his identity was seen inside.... Read More

Murfreesboro Resident Has Pilot's License Stolen in Armed Robbery

May 22, 2013 at 02:30 pm by bryan

A man was robbed at gunpoint in the parking lot of an apartment complex on Lascassas Pike in Murfreesboro and so far an arrest has not been made. The victim said he was unload.... Read More

Rutherford County Property Assessor Says Records for 2013 are OPEN

May 22, 2013 at 02:07 pm by bryan

Property records and appraisals in Rutherford County for the 2013 year are now “open” for public inspection.  Property Assessor Rob Mitchell says his office h.... Read More

TN Emergency Management Agency Re-accredited

May 22, 2013 at 01:55 pm by bryan

The Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP), a national nonprofit that evaluates disaster response agencies, has fully re-accredited Tennessee’s emergency mana.... Read More

Man Allegedly Tells Murfreesboro Police Someone is Breaking Into His Home - Situation Deemed Not True

May 22, 2013 at 01:31 pm by bryan

So what is the best way to get out of receiving a speeding ticket? One local resident evidently tried the old, “my house is getting broke into” line. Murfreesboro.... Read More

Rutherford County Deputy Fired and Accused of Giving Inmates Marijuana

May 22, 2013 at 12:30 pm by bryan

A Rutherford County Detention Center Deputy has been fired. The deputy was accused of bringing in contraband to inmates. Keith Knowles was accused of giving marijuana, tobacco.... Read More

Make Sure You Thank our Emergency Workers for A Job Well Done!

May 22, 2013 at 06:30 am by bryan

It is Emergency Medical Services week and that means it is a time to recognize and say thank you to our local dispatchers and emergency workers. Rutherford County Emergency Me.... Read More

State Rep. Joe Carr Firing Ahead in Run for Congress

May 22, 2013 at 06:15 am by bryan

Internet Exclusive: Rep. Joe Carr announced that veteran GOP strategist Chip Saltsman has joined his team in his bid to win the GOP primary in Tennessee’s 4th Congr.... Read More

Spring Fling, Day 1, Recap

May 21, 2013 at 11:19 pm by bryan

A slow start doomed Riverdale baseball in their Spring Fling debut. As heard on WGNS State Farm sports, down 8-1, a three run seventh inning wasn't enough as they fell to Coll.... Read More

SHELBYVILLE: Driver of Car in Pursuit Dies After Wrecking

May 21, 2013 at 09:43 pm by bryan

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a high-speed chase that came to a deadly end over the weekend, and police say as far as they can tell it was all over a speeding.... Read More

Suspect Accused of Sending Graphic Text Photos Arrested

May 21, 2013 at 09:37 pm by bryan

A 31 year old Manchester man who has been accused of sending graphic texts messages to women in Coffee County and Rutherford County was arrested by Manchester Police. Robert.... Read More