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MTSU propels long-distance learner’s pursuit of degree - Memphis man becomes first aerospace online master’s recipient

Dec 17, 2013 at 04:00 am by bryan

Approaching his mid-60s and well into his second career after retiring as an airline pilot, Memphis’ Ed Owen decided to tackle another challenge in life — an advan.... Read More

Six Out of Ten Smokers Quit Smoking Multiple Times

Dec 17, 2013 at 02:45 am by bryan

Quitting smoking is a popular New Year's resolution each year, but how many people actually quit? Six out of 10 smokers require multiple quit attempts to stop smoking, accordi.... Read More

Shop with a Cop in Murfreesboro Went Well!

Dec 16, 2013 at 09:45 pm by bryan

Several Murfreesboro Police Department Officers spent Saturday morning shopping with some very special young people. Twenty Murfreesboro City Schools students were identified.... Read More

Robbery Reported in Hotel Room on South Church Street

Dec 16, 2013 at 09:00 pm by bryan

A man staying at a South Church Street hotel called the police after he claims to have been robbed in a hotel room. The victim stated, “He was asleep in his hotel room w.... Read More

Monday Night Double T-Bone 3-Vehicle Crash at Avenue of Murfreesboro

Dec 16, 2013 at 08:28 pm by bryan

Shortly before 7:00 o'clock Monday night (12/16/2013), there was a double T-bone three vehicle crash at the main entrance to the Avenue of Murfreesboro. The two cars enteri.... Read More

The Promise of $3,000 Lured One Man Into Paying Thief $300 in Murfreesboro

Dec 16, 2013 at 07:00 pm by bryan

A 21-year old Murfreesboro man was deceived on FaceBook and promised $3,000 in return for him sending the culprit $300. The victim told police he was contacted via FaceBook by.... Read More

Uh-Oh - Former Bedford County Sheriff's Dept. Captain Arrested for Allegedly Taking Money from Sex Offenders

Dec 16, 2013 at 06:00 pm by bryan

Trouble in nearby Bedford County... The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation arrested a former captain of the Bedford County Sheriff’s Department for taking money collected.... Read More

Bullets Narrowly Miss Occupants of Home in Murfreesboro

Dec 16, 2013 at 05:58 pm by bryan

A special watch has been placed on a home by Murfreesboro Police after unknown persons opened fire on the house. Reports indicate the three occupants of the home were narrowly.... Read More

Friday Night Sobriety Checkpoint In Rockvale

Dec 16, 2013 at 05:11 pm by bryan

Preventing fatalities and crashes will be the goal of officers at a sobriety checkpoint Friday night from 10:00 to midnight near Rockvale Elementary School on state Route 99&n.... Read More

Dangerous Cyber-bullying in Rutherford County Schools Degrades Female Students

Dec 16, 2013 at 01:37 pm by bryan

Officials with Rutherford County Schools have been alerted to a potentially dangerous cyberbullying trend that involves youths posting photos of female students and then invit.... Read More

UPDATE: Bridge Over Broad to Take Three Years to Complete

Dec 16, 2013 at 01:17 pm by bryan

The bridge over Broad Street is in the news again… The bridge will connect Old Fort Parkway to Memorial Boulevard allowing motorist on Broad Street to simply pass under.... Read More

Woman Talked Into Paying $1,226 for Loan Processing - Ripped Off in Process

Dec 16, 2013 at 12:49 pm by bryan

Applying for a loan online may be a good thing for some, but for others the end result can equal fraud. A local woman called the police department after she was told by a fict.... Read More

Shooting Death Reported in Area of Jefferson Pike on Sunday Night - Likely Self Inflicted

Dec 16, 2013 at 10:44 am by bryan

A shooting was reported around 9:00 Sunday night in Rutherford County. The incident occurred at an address on East Fork Road off of Jefferson Pike. WGNS Spoke to Lisa Marcheso.... Read More

UPDATE: Shooting Death being Investigated on Interstate 24 in Smyrna Area

Dec 16, 2013 at 10:32 am by bryan

Leads from callers about the fatal shooting of a Smyrna man Sunday are being followed by Rutherford County Sheriff’s detectives. The body of Jackie Graham Warpoole Jr.,.... Read More

Gas $2.94/gallon in 'Boro!

Dec 16, 2013 at 09:39 am by bryan

Gasoline consumption dropped for the fifth week in a row, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), and so did the prices. Many discounters in the 'Boro have s.... Read More

Hippie Hill for the Homeless and Homeless Travelers Wins Approval by Board of Zoning - Two Members Disagree

Dec 16, 2013 at 06:00 am by bryan

Hippie Hill, which sits on a 40-acre tract of land in Rutherford County near the Cannon County line, has been rezoned as a Hostel property by the Board of Zoning Appeals. A Ho.... Read More

Arrest Made in Krystal Parking Lot in Murfreesboro After Subject Found Passed Out in Dodge SUV

Dec 16, 2013 at 05:30 am by bryan

A Bradyville man found passed out in his car in Murfreesboro was arrested this past week and faces multiple charges.  According to Murfreesboro Police reports, police wer.... Read More

Safety Drills in Rutherford County Schools is a Priority

Dec 16, 2013 at 04:00 am by bryan

Conducting individual drills in each of the 46 Rutherford County Schools is essential to maintain safety for students, faculty and staff, said Lt. Brad Harrison of the Sheriff.... Read More

MTSU, Alabama A&M sign pact for scientific research

Dec 16, 2013 at 02:00 am by bryan

The presidents of MTSU and Alabama A&M University signed a memorandum of understanding Friday (Dec. 13) that encourages greater collaboration on faculty and student scient.... Read More

"You'd Better Watch Out" for traffic jams through Dec. 21st.

Dec 15, 2013 at 04:09 pm by bryan

Tis the season to be watchful, and Traffic Engineer Ram Balachandran warns of locations where potential traffic challenges may exist in Murfreesboro now through December 21st..... Read More