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"Smart" Devices in Local Classrooms

Jan 07, 2013 at 06:15 am by bryan

Rutherford County students may soon join others around the state and country allowing the use of cell phones, iPads and other electronic devices in the classroom.  The pi.... Read More

Sniffle, Sneeze: Flu Hitting Hard

Jan 07, 2013 at 06:14 am by bryan

Flu season is picking up steam, and it could get even worse as people return to their normal post-holiday school and work routine. The Centers for Disease Control and Preventi.... Read More

Multi-County Meth Operation Busted

Jan 07, 2013 at 06:13 am by bryan

A DeKalb County woman was arrested after she allegedly tried to shoplift more than $500 worth of merchandise. According to Murfreesboro police reports, Kristen Nicole Gilbert.... Read More

Bradyville Couple Operating Meth Lab

Jan 07, 2013 at 06:12 am by bryan

A Bradyville couple has been arrested in connection with operating a meth lab in Murfreesboro.  Kenneth Franklin Anderson Jr. age 40 and Jacqueline Lynn Barrett age 35 we.... Read More

MTSU Planning Life Like Emergency Drill

Jan 05, 2013 at 11:46 am by bryan

MTSU’s Department of Public Safety will conduct law enforcement training exercises Jan. 7-9 on campus that will include “realistic-looking” emergency scenari.... Read More

400+ Take Polar Bear Plunge

Jan 05, 2013 at 11:19 am by bryan

At 10:00 o'clock Saturday morning (1/5/2013) around 400 braved the 38-degree temps and were a part of the Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department's 10th Annual Polar Bear.... Read More

Gateway Pond Is Dry!

Jan 05, 2013 at 11:14 am by bryan

If you're planning on a walk around the city's beautiful Gateway Pond, near the hospital, you may be in for a surprise. The exhilirating walk is there, but the water in the po.... Read More

Wedding Dress Exhibit at Oaklands Historic House Museum

Jan 05, 2013 at 11:00 am by bryan

Decades of loveliness and elegance will be on display at Oaklands Historic House Museum in the “Wedding Dresses through the Decades” exhibit January 13th through M.... Read More

"Career Coach" at La Vergne Library January 23rd!

Jan 05, 2013 at 10:51 am by bryan

The Tennessee Career Coach, a bus filled with ideas to help you get a job, will be at the La Vergne Public Library from 10:00AM to 4:00PM on Wednesday, January 23rd. The bus w.... Read More

Wanna Go Swimming? Polar Bear Plunge!

Jan 04, 2013 at 08:24 pm by bryan

  See for update: http://www.wgnsradio.com/400-take-polar-bear-plunge-cms-10463   With temps in the 20's, it's a great day for a swim in the outdoor pool at.... Read More

$50,000 Vandalism Case Reported in area of Steven's Bend Neighborhood in Rutherford County

Jan 04, 2013 at 02:38 pm by bryan

Murfreesboro Police are currently investigating a large felony vandalism case in the Steven’s Bend neighborhood near Joe B. Jackson Parkway. Unknown persons decided to u.... Read More

Entrance Sign at Oaklands Mansion Badly Damaged

Jan 04, 2013 at 02:09 pm by bryan

One of the main signs at Oaklands Mansion and Museum in Murfreesboro has been damaged. The City of Murfreesboro reported to police that the damage to the entrance sign occurre.... Read More

SUV Flips in Accident on I-24 in Murfreesboro

Jan 04, 2013 at 02:01 pm by bryan

An accident involving an SUV has just occurred on I-24 at Medical Center Parkway in Murfreesboro (1:58pm on 1/4/13). Reports indicate the vehicle flipped in the westbound lane.... Read More

Special Kids to Receive $35,000 Grant

Jan 04, 2013 at 10:21 am by bryan

Local nonprofit Special Kids recently received a grant from The Baptist Healing Trust, which awarded funds totaling almost $2.1 million to 56 local nonprofit organizations for.... Read More

State Hopes to Curb Overuse of Prescription Drugs

Jan 04, 2013 at 10:01 am by bryan

Tennessee is working to renew efforts to curb drug abuse throughout the state in 2013. According to the latest statistics, Tennessee ranks second in the nation for over-utiliz.... Read More

UPDATE: Dec. 26th Murder in Smyrna

Jan 04, 2013 at 06:27 am by bryan

A public defender has been chosen for a suspect accused of killing his girlfriend in Smyrna the day after Christmas. 42-Year old Kerry Tomlin, allegedly stabbed his live in gi.... Read More

UPDATE: Location Released of Home Invasion Reported on Wednesday Night in Murfreesboro

Jan 03, 2013 at 02:02 pm by bryan

A Murfreesboro couple called the police on Wednesday night at 11 when their home was broken into. The break-in was labeled as a home invasion because the residents were home a.... Read More

U.S. Congressman DesJarlais Sworn Into Office

Jan 03, 2013 at 01:49 pm by bryan

Fourth District U.S. Congressman Scott DesJarlais was sworn into office Thursday morning, a day after State Senator Jim Tracy announced that he sought to gain that seat in two.... Read More

Rep. Sparks Announces Special Second Amendment Event: Rally and Pistol Shoot

Jan 03, 2013 at 01:38 pm by bryan

State Representative Mike Sparks, who if fully behind the second amendment, will hold a Rally and Pistol Shoot this Saturday (1/5/13) from 12-2pm. The event will feature the a.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police and Fire Updating Communications

Jan 03, 2013 at 01:29 pm by bryan

Murfreesboro Police Chief Glenn Chrisman was on the WGNS' Action Line radio show and said that the current two-way radio system will be replaced this year. Chrisman said, "Tw.... Read More