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Old Fort-Memorial Bridge Over Broad May Get Started 1st Quarter

Nov 14, 2013 at 06:00 am by bryan

The bridge over NW Broad Street in Murfreesboro is getting close to becoming a reality. The Tennessee Department of Transportation rejected the earlier bids, but is accepting.... Read More

MURDER UPDATE: Blackman Man Sentenced to LIFE in Prison Requested a New Trial - Courts Say NO

Nov 14, 2013 at 06:00 am by bryan

A Blackman man convicted for the first degree murder of his wife has asked for a new trial, according to the Court of Criminal Appeals in Nashville. The courts denied the case.... Read More

Suicide Attempts are Up in Murfreesboro in Past Two Days

Nov 14, 2013 at 05:45 am by bryan

At least four attempted suicides were reported in Murfreesboro over the past two days. Suicide rates typically increase as we near Thanksgiving and Christmas however, four att.... Read More

Don't Drink and Drive - THP Out in Full Force with Sobriety Checkpoint in Near Future

Nov 14, 2013 at 05:30 am by bryan

The day after Thanksgiving will be a big day for State Troopers in Rutherford County... Again... the Sobriety Checkpoint is on Friday, the day after Thanksgiving in Murfree.... Read More

Mayor Bragg designates November as Alive Hospice Month in Murfreesboro

Nov 14, 2013 at 05:30 am by bryan

November marks the beginning of the holiday season, but it also has another significance: It’s Alive Hospice Month in Murfreesboro. Mayor Tommy Bragg has issued a procla.... Read More

HOW? $13,000 in Food Allegedly Stolen from a Murfreesboro Fast Food Eatery

Nov 14, 2013 at 04:30 am by bryan

  Some $13,000 in food has been stolen from a fast food restaurant. WGNS has found that the theft was reported at the Burger King on Middle Tennessee Boulevard. The 52-y.... Read More

Man Allegedly Hits Another Vehicle and later Flees Scene, According to Police in Murfreesboro

Nov 14, 2013 at 04:30 am by bryan

A man who told police he was a teacher at “Old Fort Park” has been arrested and charged with DUI and leaving the scene of an accident, according to an arrest repor.... Read More

TN Right To Life Says They Appreciate Approval of Resolution Showing Support of Amendment 1

Nov 14, 2013 at 04:00 am by bryan

From the TN Right to Life Organization: Tennessee Right to Life expressed deep appreciation to delegates of the Tennessee Baptist Convention who overwhelmingly approved a reso.... Read More

Murfreesboro Electric Speaking Out About Recent Electric Department Scams (with audio)

Nov 14, 2013 at 04:00 am by bryan

  The scams continue in Murfreesboro. Unknown persons are calling on local businesses and telling them they owe money for a past due electric bill. Amy Byers, spokespers.... Read More

Troubling: Responding to Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse

Nov 14, 2013 at 02:15 am by bryan

"Our Kids" is proud to participate in the 19 days of activism with other important community partners who are also responsible for responding to allegations of child sexual ab.... Read More

SOON: 2014 GED Testing to be More Expensive and Tougher Too??

Nov 14, 2013 at 02:15 am by bryan

Time is running out for nearly one million Tennesseans to take a test that can help them get a better job and go to college. The GED examination is changing January 1, 20.... Read More

Counterfeit Money Still a Headache for Local Businesses

Nov 14, 2013 at 01:30 am by bryan

The fake money continues to roll into Rutherford County. Most recently, Murfreesboro Police confiscated a fake $100 after responding to a home on Lismore Drive. When authoriti.... Read More

State Says You Can Easily Compare Schools Online Now

Nov 14, 2013 at 01:15 am by bryan

The 2013 state Report Card—posted Wednesday on the Tennessee Department of Education website—offers increased functionality for users to view detailed breakdo.... Read More

FaceBook May Play a Role In Request for a New Trial in a Murfreesboro Murder Case

Nov 13, 2013 at 07:45 pm by bryan

Shanterrica Madden, the woman imprisoned for killing MTSU basketball player Tina Stewart, has asked for a mistrial. The basis of the request revolves around FaceBook. Madden&.... Read More

UPDATE: "Accidental" Fire in Murfreesboro at BP Gas Station

Nov 13, 2013 at 01:15 pm by bryan

Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department’s Engine 3, Districts 1 and 8, and Rescue 2 responded to a fire at 1607 Middle Tennessee Boulevard (University BP) just before.... Read More

BIG NEWS: $38-Million Investment in Rutherford County with Cosmetics Headquarter Office to be Located in Murfreesboro

Nov 13, 2013 at 01:07 pm by bryan

Tennessee Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty along with Schwan Cosmetics USA officials announced Wednesday the company will consolidate its U.S. oper.... Read More

"Former" Tennessee Titans to Play Football in Murfreesboro on Saturday? What For?

Nov 13, 2013 at 10:57 am by bryan

Former Tennessee Titans players like Chris Sanders will be in Murfreesboro on Saturday to play football and help raise money for the Shop with a Cop program. Murfreesboro Poli.... Read More

RTS 2013 Winner: Mitchell-Neilson's Principal Robin Newell

Nov 13, 2013 at 08:00 am by bryan

Another chapter in Read To Succeed's "Celebrity Bee" is history with Mitchell-Neilson Schools Principal Robin Newell emerging the victor. Minh-Triet Tucker, who served in Reag.... Read More

Special Event Remembering the 150th Anniversary of the American Civil War - Focusing on Murfreesboro

Nov 13, 2013 at 06:27 am by bryan

The Rutherford County Historical Society will hold an annual banquet and wine tasting party in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War on Saturday night.... Read More

State Farm Releases Report on Driving for the Thanksgiving and Christmas Periods

Nov 13, 2013 at 05:45 am by bryan

The holiday travel season is upon us, and the local State Farm headquarter office in Murfreesboro released its annual research report on distracted driving, with troubling fin.... Read More