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United Way Promotes FamilyWize Prescription Card

Mar 18, 2013 at 06:21 am by bryan

United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties and the FamilyWize Community Service Partnership have teamed up to make prescriptions more affordable for those without insurance.... Read More

Property Title Scam

Mar 18, 2013 at 06:20 am by bryan

Nearly 30 home sales in Tennessee have been disrupted by letters making bogus claims on property titles. Tennessee’s Secretary of State Tre Hargett says it’s not c.... Read More

4-H 4K Registration Underway

Mar 18, 2013 at 06:19 am by bryan

Registration is now open for the inaugural “4-H 4K” race. This event will take place on Saturday, April 20. All proceeds will benefit the Rutherford County 4-H End.... Read More

Oil Based Paint Collection This Saturday

Mar 18, 2013 at 06:17 am by bryan

Oil-based paint only will be collected and properly disposed of this Saturday (March 23rd) from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at 1140 Haley Road. This collection is for ho.... Read More

City and County Meetings This Week

Mar 18, 2013 at 06:16 am by bryan

It's that time of the year. Budget time for local governments. The Rutherford County school board will meet this week to discuss the upcoming year this (Monday) evening at 5:3.... Read More

MTMC Chapel Named To Honor Dr. Liz Rhea

Mar 17, 2013 at 05:17 pm by bryan

The Middle Tennessee Medical Center (MTMC) Foundation has named the chapel in the hospital to honor of longtime supporter Dr. Liz Rhea. Now the Ira Elizabeth Hay Rhea, MD cha.... Read More

UT Ag Conference for Women Here April 13th

Mar 17, 2013 at 05:13 pm by bryan

Women in agriculture and the vital roles they play will be the topic of the “Homefront to Heartland” Conference on Saturday, April 13th, here in Murfreesboro. When.... Read More

Dump truck plummets 60 to 80 feet at Murfreesboro rock quarry...driver dies

Mar 16, 2013 at 11:39 pm by bryan

The driver of a dump truck is dead after an accident that sent the victim and the truck down a sixty to eighty foot drop. The incident occured at a rock quarry in Murfreesboro.... Read More

Another Fantastic Backstage Bash!

Mar 16, 2013 at 09:47 pm by bryan

Chalk-up another successful Backstage Bash for the Murfreesboro Center for the Arts. Temps were in the 70s, making it a perfect evening. (Above) At one point a chorus line.... Read More

Spring Arrives Wednesday, Along With Road Construction

Mar 16, 2013 at 10:40 am by bryan

This coming Wednesday ushers-in spring time, and along with that an increase in road projects. City Traffic Engineer Ram Balachandran warns motorists of potential local challe.... Read More

Women's History Month

Mar 16, 2013 at 10:31 am by bryan

Donna Dean, executive consultant to the Association for Women in Science and career consultant to the American Chemical Society, will deliver the 2013 Woman in Science Invited.... Read More

"Wings and Rings" March 26th at Toot's South

Mar 16, 2013 at 09:23 am by bryan

Celebrate birthdays with a serenade by school resource officers and hear SRO Dick Peach croon Elvis songs during the Special Olympics’ Wings and Rings benefit from 5:00.... Read More

Free prescription card distributed by United Way helps locals saver over $700-grand

Mar 16, 2013 at 05:00 am by bryan

More affordable prescription drugs in Middle Tennessee are on the way.  WGNS' Robert Rickman has the story...       VERBATIM: United Way of Rutherford.... Read More

APPROVED Guns in Parking Lots (Guns in Trunks) bill

Mar 15, 2013 at 03:45 pm by bryan

The guns in parking lots bill has been signed by the governor and is now approved. As passed, this bill allows a person with a valid handgun carry permit to transport and.... Read More

Don't let the green beer lead to a DUI this weekend

Mar 15, 2013 at 02:40 pm by bryan

A lot of cities are stepping up police enforcement this weekend to combat DUI offenders. Of course, it is St. Patrick’s weekend and a lot of people seem to overindulge w.... Read More

Lot's of people participating in Bald in the Boro TONIGHT (3/15/13)

Mar 15, 2013 at 01:30 pm by bryan

One of many Bald in the Boro stories: A little six year old in Murfreesboro is changing lives, all because of his diagnosis with cancer (scroll down for more pictures). WGNS.... Read More

Annual Willie McGowan Banquet March 22nd

Mar 15, 2013 at 12:09 pm by bryan

Once again the Annual Willie McGowan Banquet is set to honor community leaders who are making a difference in the African American Community. The members of the Board of Dire.... Read More

Sequestration Would Affect Smyrna Airport

Mar 15, 2013 at 09:00 am by bryan

As the busiest general aviation airport in Tennessee, the Smyrna Airport is a critical facility for Rutherford County and the region. Unfortunately, the Smyrna Air Traffic Con.... Read More

Saxony Ct. Home Fire Re-Ignited Overnight

Mar 15, 2013 at 07:43 am by bryan

Fire Re-Ignited The home that caught fire Thursday afternoon at 1715 Saxony Court re-ignited overnight. Units from Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue (MF&R) returned to the sce.... Read More

Early Friday morning arrest starts with car chase in Smyrna and ends in Murfreesboro

Mar 15, 2013 at 06:29 am by bryan

A high speed chase lasted only a couple of minutes and police nabbed their suspect. On Friday morning, police in Smyrna got a call involving a Mustang that was following a dri.... Read More