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Gas Prices Down Again--$3.29 at some discounters!

Apr 01, 2013 at 10:02 am by bryan

After the national average for a gallon regular gasoline rose 50 cents from January 1, to peak at $3.79 on February 27, prices fell consistently throughout March. Here in the.... Read More

Clay Riggs Recovery Continues

Apr 01, 2013 at 06:25 am by bryan

Riverdale student and baseball pitcher Clay Riggs continues to improve in a Nashville hospital. The 16-year old is now off a ventilator as he continues to recover from a rare.... Read More

Wine in Grocery Bill Update

Apr 01, 2013 at 06:24 am by bryan

A deal on wine in supermarkets is still working its way through the state Senate, but the House has been silent since a narrow committee vote killed the bill two weeks ago. Wh.... Read More

$73 Million Overpaid in Unemployment

Apr 01, 2013 at 06:23 am by bryan

A new audit says the state overpaid more than $73 million in unemployment benefits. Tennessee’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development has only been able to recov.... Read More

Handgun Carry Permit Records Discussed in Nashvillle

Apr 01, 2013 at 06:21 am by bryan

An effort to seal Tennessee’s handgun carry permit records from public scrutiny would create an exception for political operatives and lobbying groups to still obtain th.... Read More

Epi-Pens in All Schools Could Become the Law

Apr 01, 2013 at 06:19 am by bryan

State lawmakers in House and Senate committees will hear this week legislation that would require epinephrine or epi-pens to be in all public and private schools. It's used to.... Read More

Fines for Not Using Seat Belts Could Go Up

Apr 01, 2013 at 06:18 am by bryan

Legislation that would increase the fine for not wearing a seat belt is scheduled to be heard by lawmakers this week. Versions of the bill were to be heard in the Senate Finan.... Read More

Doctors Tracking Painkillers

Apr 01, 2013 at 06:16 am by bryan

Doctors in the state who prescribe pain killers are now required to check the patient's prescription history. The law, signed last year, goes into effect today (Monday). It's.... Read More

Only 11 residents or workers from Murfreesboro running Boston Marathon

Mar 31, 2013 at 10:45 pm by bryan

(Murfreesboro) A small number of Rutherford County area residents are running in the Boston Marathon on April 15th, 2013. We recently spoke to one of 11 runners who reside or.... Read More

NEW THIS MONTH: Doctors required to double check prescription database before prescribing

Mar 31, 2013 at 10:30 pm by bryan

It is a new month and with that brings a brand new law for doctors to follow. As of April 1, 2013 (MONDAY), doctors will be required to look up their patients in the state&rsq.... Read More

Act Like a Fool, Get Free Pizza!

Mar 31, 2013 at 08:58 pm by bryan

It’s no joke; pizza chain Papa Murphy's is dishing out free pizzas to the first 4,000 people who come to a Papa Murphy’s pizza shop in the greater Nashville area a.... Read More

M'boro in the spotlight: Discovery Channel Canada ‘discovers’ MTSU’s Ricketts

Mar 31, 2013 at 07:26 pm by bryan

MTSU professor and alternative fuels researcher Dr. Cliff Ricketts discovered how to drive 2,600 miles without using any gasoline. And then the Discovery Channel Canada disco.... Read More

"Battle of Stones River" lecture 7PM Monday at MTSU

Mar 30, 2013 at 11:23 am by bryan

Coinciding with the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Stones River in Murfreesboro, award-winning author and historian Dr. Amanda Foreman will be the keynote speaker for the.... Read More

Wednesday is "National Walking Day"

Mar 30, 2013 at 11:13 am by bryan

Mark your calendars for the American Heart Association’s annual event to help us be more physically active! This coming Wednesday, April 3rd, is NATIONAL WALKING DAY! WG.... Read More

"Mama Won't Fly" takes off April 12th in Woodbury

Mar 30, 2013 at 11:02 am by bryan

An outrageously hilarious race against the clock begins April 12th at the Arts Center of Cannon County. Their production of "Mama Won't Fly" opens Friday and Saturday nights a.... Read More

First Journalism Hall of Fame to be inducted April 26th at MTSU

Mar 30, 2013 at 10:50 am by bryan

A stable of six of outstanding journalists will comprise the first induction class into the new Tennessee Journalism Hall of Fame on April 26 at Middle Tennessee State Univers.... Read More

City School's Job Fair April 13th

Mar 30, 2013 at 10:35 am by bryan

Want a job with the city schools? Perhaps you work with the Murfreesboro City Schools and want to change your position. They are having a job fair from 9:00 o'clock to noon on.... Read More

Need At Least One Meal Per Day

Mar 30, 2013 at 10:21 am by bryan

Students Need At Least One Meal Daily This is the season of a fresh new beginning, and many college students living at the poverty level need at least one meal daily. The MTS.... Read More

Springtime, Road Projects, Traffic Jams through April 6th

Mar 30, 2013 at 09:58 am by bryan

Springtime and road projects are starting to increase. This brings challenges to motorists. City Traffic Engineer Ram Balachandran shows potential trouble areas through April.... Read More

Help the Exchange Club Family Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect

Mar 29, 2013 at 10:16 pm by bryan

The Exchange Club Celebrity Waiters dinner is just around the corner. The event takes place on Thursday, April 4, 2013, at Stone’s River Country Club in Murfreesboro. Ex.... Read More