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Sexual Phone Harassment

May 13, 2013 at 04:14 pm by bryan

WGNS previously reported Manchester Police were working numerous cases involving the sending of inappropriate text and/or picture messages. Now, Murfreesboro Police are invest.... Read More

Ag-Gag Bill Vetoed

May 13, 2013 at 11:28 am by bryan

Governor Bill Haslam has vetoed the so-called "Ag Gag" bill. He says he's spent a great deal of time considering the legislation and getting input from both sides. But after c.... Read More

Gas: Relatively Stable, nationally and in 'Boro!

May 13, 2013 at 06:53 am by bryan

Retail gas prices remained relatively stable last week in both the nation and here in the 'Boro. However, the price of a barrel of oil prices yo-yoed. Here in the 'Boro, the l.... Read More

Help Local Kids Go to Camp

May 13, 2013 at 06:26 am by bryan

Hiking in the woods, making crafts, singing songs by a campfire — some of our fondest childhood memories come from summer camp. For the most needy Rutherford County chil.... Read More

Confusion About Homeowners Insurance

May 13, 2013 at 06:25 am by bryan

A new report today finds many Americans are confused by homeowner's insurance.  Richard Davies has the results... VERBATIM: Most people buy home insurance coverage to gi.... Read More

Frosty May Morning

May 13, 2013 at 05:00 am by bryan

A chilly weekend left behind some very widespread frost last (Monday) night in a few locations. The cold temperatures last night broke an old record low temperature, which was.... Read More

County Lawmakers Tackle the Budget

May 13, 2013 at 05:00 am by bryan

County lawmakers will take up the budget for the next fiscal year this week. First, the Rutherford County Board of Education will take up the budget tomorrow (Tuesday) at 5pm.... Read More

Can You Hear Me Now? GET YOUR HEARING CHECKED!

May 13, 2013 at 05:00 am by bryan

May is Better Hearing Month – it’s a perfect time for people to get their hearing checked. Hearing loss is the third most common physical condition after arthritis.... Read More

Suspect of Rape of a Child Under the Age of 13 Case to Appear in Court Friday

May 12, 2013 at 10:47 pm by bryan

A man indicted this past March on four counts of “rape of a child” will file a plea before the courts on Friday (5/17/13) in Rutherford County. Cesar Carmona was a.... Read More

Man Drowned in Percy Priest Lake Over the Weekend

May 12, 2013 at 10:03 pm by bryan

Authorities spent both Saturday evening and Sunday searching for a man’s body who drowned in the chilly waters of the Percy Priest Lake on Saturday. The 55-year old vict.... Read More

Odd Request: Police Want to Know if You Have Received a Phone Call from This 931-Area Code Number

May 12, 2013 at 09:53 pm by bryan

Talk about an unusual case… Manchester Police are working on a case that could include victims in Rutherford County as well, although that has not been confirmed at thi.... Read More

Have a Handgun Permit? You are of the Minority in Rutherford County!

May 12, 2013 at 09:25 pm by bryan

Like handguns? Well, apparently 5.5 percent of the residents in Rutherford County like handguns. According to Gene Kennedy with LegallyArmed.com, as of May 7th of this year, 1.... Read More

Congratulations to 2,640 New Blue Raider Alumni!

May 12, 2013 at 08:29 am by bryan

More than 2,640 MTSU students joined their family, friends, professors and other supporters in Murphy Center today to celebrate one of their greatest and most challenging acco.... Read More

Ram's Road Warnings Through May 18th!

May 12, 2013 at 08:22 am by bryan

As the warm season progresses, so do construction projects. Murfreesboro Traffic Engineer Ram Balachandran reports on potential problem areas for motorists now through May 18t.... Read More

St. Thomas Heart Now In Smyrna!

May 12, 2013 at 08:18 am by bryan

Saint Thomas Heart at Middle Tennessee Medical Center is proud to announce the opening of its new patient cardiology office in Smyrna at 741 Presidents Place, Suite 230. Cardi.... Read More

"Carry The Load" Relay in La Vergne this coming Friday

May 12, 2013 at 08:13 am by bryan

The city of La Vergne will welcome the national CARRY THE LOAD Relay this coming Friday (5/17/13). This is an initiative to unite Americans in a walk to honor those who have f.... Read More

Murfreesboro Summer Theater Camps

May 12, 2013 at 08:01 am by bryan

The Center for the Arts is offering summer theater camps in June and July for students who will be entering first through twelfth grades, plus a mini-camp for pre-schoolers ag.... Read More

One of MTSU’s FIRST Honorary Doctoral Degrees Awarded Saturday Morning

May 11, 2013 at 11:49 am by bryan

TALKING LOCAL, THINKING GLOBAL — Former Congressman Bart Gordon, right, talks with his former Chief of Staff Kent Syler, left, now an MTSU professor of political science.... Read More

The Read To Succeed Volunteer Luncheon was a Great Success! See the Pictures...

May 11, 2013 at 11:38 am by bryan

The annual Read To Succeed Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon was held at Kingwood Church of Christ on Wednesday, May 8.  Those honored truly epitomized the word volunteer.&.... Read More

Sobriety Checkpoint Set For Friday Night Along Lebanon Highway

May 10, 2013 at 02:13 pm by bryan

Law enforcement officers will check motorists for drinking and driving during a sobriety checkpoint from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2013 on U.S. Highway 231 North (Leba.... Read More