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Blue Hydrangea Tea Party

Sep 04, 2013 at 06:15 pm by bryan

The Blue Hydrangea Tea Party is an event where communities across the nation come together to raise money and awareness for Ovarian Cancer while celebrating the courage of the.... Read More

Sexual Battery Victim Told Police She Was Walking Home from Kohl's near St. Andrews Drive

Sep 04, 2013 at 05:30 pm by bryan

In an area frequented by families and children, a man inappropriately touched a woman and then fled the scene. The female victim was walking back to her apartment from the Koh.... Read More

New Bill Requires Carbon Monoxide Detectors in Leased RV's in Tennessee

Sep 04, 2013 at 05:15 pm by bryan

September 18th is carbon monoxide awareness day in Tennessee.  Carbon monoxide is a silent killer.  It’s an invisible and odorless gas created from fuels like.... Read More

State Street Resident Says That Crime is Out of Control on Her Street in Murfreesboro - Police Say They're On It!

Sep 04, 2013 at 02:01 pm by bryan

An unnamed resident of Murfreesboro who lives on State Street told WGNS that gangs are a big problem in her neighborhood. She said that people hang out in the streets at all h.... Read More

MTSU Vs. North Carolina This Saturday (Hear What the Coach Said)

Sep 04, 2013 at 02:00 pm by bryan

MTSU takes on North Carolina in the Carolina’s this Saturday morning at 11:30. Coach Stockstill stated at a recent press conference… The Blue Raider Pre-Game s.... Read More

MPD Officer & Wife Arrested by TBI - Officer to be Decomissioned

Sep 04, 2013 at 01:30 pm by bryan

At first Officer Andrew Messick was only decommissioned, we have now learned that it has been recommended by the Chief of Police that he be terminated. Murfreesboro Police Of.... Read More

State Senator Jim Tracy Said America Should Not Use Military Force Against Syria as Suggested by President Obama

Sep 04, 2013 at 10:47 am by bryan

Republican 4th district candidate Jim Tracy stated Wednesday that President Obama’s lack of a strategic plan for military force in Syria should result in a no.... Read More

Man Flees the Scene on a Bike After Perfume Heist at Target Store

Sep 04, 2013 at 06:15 am by bryan

Someone likes to smell good… real good. For the second time in as little as 35-days, another large theft of perfume has been reported in the ‘Boro. This time a th.... Read More

Disabled Vet Says He Was Forced to Sign Paper by Man Impersonating Sheriff's Deputy

Sep 04, 2013 at 05:00 am by bryan

Evidently someone is impersonating a Sheriff’s Deputy in Rutherford County, according to a local disabled veteran. The victim was awoken by a knock on his apartment doo.... Read More

Homeless Man Allegedly Pulls Out Gun After Reported Shoplifting Incident

Sep 04, 2013 at 04:00 am by bryan

Workers at Walmart on Old Fort Parkway had their hands full this past Saturday when an alleged shoplifter reportedly pulled out a handgun when he was approached by two loss pr.... Read More

UPDATE: Possible Arrest Made in Shooting on East Main Street

Sep 04, 2013 at 03:30 am by bryan

We have another new update on the reported shooting that occurred this past Friday night in Murfreesboro near the MTSU campus on East Main Street. WGNS has confirmed that 26-y.... Read More

Got a Phone Book You Don't Need? RECYCLE IT, Please.

Sep 04, 2013 at 02:00 am by bryan

Recycle Rutherford and the Rutherford County Solid Waste Department are encouraging Rutherford County students to recycle in the annual telephone book collection. In.... Read More

Thieves Write Over $10,000 With Stolen Checks from Murfreesboro

Sep 04, 2013 at 01:45 am by bryan

Unknown persons have been using stolen checks that belong to an elderly woman in Murfreesboro in recent days. The checks total over $10,000 so far. The police report that was.... Read More

Family of Smyrna Teen Who Drown Need Help with Funeral Expenses

Sep 03, 2013 at 09:05 pm by bryan

The family of Smyrna High senior Matthew Grissom, who drowned Labor Day at Walter Hill Dam, needs help paying for funeral expenses. C.J. Jatala (juh-TAL-ah), the brother of Ma.... Read More

Two Women Arrested Together on Violation of Probation Charges During Traffic Stop

Sep 03, 2013 at 09:00 pm by bryan

You have probably heard the saying, “birds of a feather flock together.” A Greek philosopher by the name of Democritus coined the phrase that is still quite releva.... Read More

Read To Succeed Reader Training September 5th - A Good Way to Further Help Others

Sep 03, 2013 at 07:15 pm by bryan

Make story-time even more dynamic with Read To Succeed’s Reader Training on September 5. Teachers, volunteers, parents, childcare providers, and community members who ju.... Read More

Man Faces Drug Related Charges After Minor Labor Day Weekend Accident in the 'Boro

Sep 03, 2013 at 02:26 pm by bryan

A 22-year old Murfreesboro man will face possession of a schedule six drug charges and manufacturing charges as well in court this December after being arrested over the exten.... Read More

Chase Donnell Memorial Highway Ceremony Wednesday

Sep 03, 2013 at 01:00 pm by bryan

Several years ago, a student at Walter Hill Elementary School used his Make-A-Wish Foundation wish to update the school's gym with a sound system, new paint and other improvem.... Read More

Commissioner Speaks Out on Keeping Party Out of Races

Sep 03, 2013 at 12:54 pm by bryan

The Rutherford County Commission's Steering, Legislative and Governmental Committee will meet Wednesday to discuss keeping commission elections bipartisan. Commissioner Jeff J.... Read More

Suicide Prevention Month

Sep 03, 2013 at 12:50 pm by bryan

September is National Suicide Prevention Month and mental health experts say taking the steps to possibly save someone's life doesn't require any special skills or training. W.... Read More