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23 Pounds of Prescription Drugs Taken In at MTSU Drug Take Back Program

Oct 25, 2013 at 08:45 pm by bryan

The second MTSU Prescription Drug Take-Back Day proved almost as successful as the first one.  This, according to event organizers.  Robert Rickman has more... As p.... Read More

"Help" Project Help with the Donation of Hypo Allergenic Baby Wipes

Oct 25, 2013 at 07:15 pm by bryan

Project Help is asking for the publics assistance. Project Help is an inclusive preschool for young children and has been part of both MTSU and the Rutherford County community.... Read More

American Girl Doll HEIST: 45 American Girl Dolls Allegedly STOLEN in Murfreesboro

Oct 25, 2013 at 04:47 pm by bryan

American Girl Dolls are extremely popular this year and are expected to be a hot Christmas item. The only drawback for some is that the dolls are very pricey.  Robert Ric.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Man Charged in Rape of 14-Year Old - Living in Apartment and Not on Lease

Oct 25, 2013 at 04:30 pm by bryan

We have MORE news on the recent arrest of a 19-year old charged with the RAPE of a 14-year old child in Murfreesboro. We have since learned the suspect may also face drug rela.... Read More

Local Attorney Announces His Intention to Run For Chancery Court Judge

Oct 25, 2013 at 02:12 pm by bryan

Murfreesboro attorney Howard Wilson announced today that he will seek the Republican Party’s nomination for Chancery Court Judge in Tennessee's 16th judicial distri.... Read More

129 Soccer Teams from Tennessee, Georgia and Kentucky in Murfreesboro This Weekend

Oct 25, 2013 at 01:55 pm by bryan

The Murfreesboro Soccer Club’s Bash in the Boro tournament will be one of the largest soccer tournaments in the South this fall, with more than 200 games played over Fri.... Read More

United Way Letter of Intent Applications DUE SOON

Oct 25, 2013 at 01:00 pm by bryan

The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties letter of intent applications are due October 31, 2013.  The letter of intent application process is available for local.... Read More

It Is Official: THE LAST POLICEMAN

Oct 25, 2013 at 11:54 am by bryan

If you're only going to read one book this year, Read To Succeed’s One Book of Rutherford County program suggests Ben H. Winter’s The Last Policeman.  Wr.... Read More

Christiana Volunteer Fire Department NEEDS YOUR HELP - Come Hungry for This One

Oct 25, 2013 at 10:23 am by bryan

The Christiana Volunteer Fire Department is holding a BBQ Dinner on Saturday night at Christiana Middle School. The dinner will be from 4 to 8. The money raised helps to fund.... Read More

Woman Falls 20-Feet at MTSU Blackout Game on Thursday Night - Taken to Hospital

Oct 25, 2013 at 06:28 am by bryan

A woman was injured in a 20-foot fall on Thursday night at the MTSU Floyd Stadium during the Blackout Game. Evidently the female fell about 20-feet from the stands. The accide.... Read More

State Representative Tells WGNS He is Worried About the Union Forming in Smyrna at Nissan

Oct 25, 2013 at 06:15 am by bryan

State Representative Mike Sparks tells WGNS he is concerned that the Union may be coming to Smyrna, Tennessee at the Nissan plant. Representative Sparks who lives in Smyrna, s.... Read More

HOLD YOUR HORSES: Sheriff's Office Says Another $120 Grand in Stolen STUFF Recovered

Oct 25, 2013 at 06:00 am by bryan

Rutherford County detectives recovered an additional $120,000 worth of stolen lawnmowers Thursday in Centralia, Ill., believed linked to a large theft ring dismantled Wednesda.... Read More

Owner of Business Falls for "We Will Cut Your Electricity Off" Scam in Murfreesboro

Oct 25, 2013 at 05:00 am by bryan

The owner of a local restaurant called the police after he fell for a recent scam this week. The victim evidently received a phone call at his business that suggested he neede.... Read More

Do You Smurf? New Anti-Smurfing Campaign Put Together by the State of Tennessee Approved

Oct 25, 2013 at 05:00 am by bryan

A new educational campaign to increase awareness of a practice known as “smurfing” has been launched in Tennessee. “Smurfing” is the criminal practice.... Read More

Woman Allegedly Driving on the Wrong Side of the Road on Old Fort Parkway Arrested in Murfreesboro

Oct 25, 2013 at 04:45 am by bryan

Police pulled over a car being operated by a 27-year old woman who was said to be driving in the wrong lane of traffic on Old Fort Parkway Thursday morning. After the female s.... Read More

School Bullying Report in Public Schools a Large Problem - Special Report on Subject Required by State

Oct 25, 2013 at 03:30 am by bryan

A new report on the number of bullying cases in Tennessee’s public schools was released by the state’s Department of Education today showing there were 7,555 cases.... Read More

MTSU, Murfreesboro Police and St. Thomas All Participating in Prescription Drug Take Back - Guns Also Taken with City Police

Oct 25, 2013 at 01:45 am by bryan

In addition to the Murfreesboro Police Department handing out Kroger gift cards in exchange for guns and taking prescription drugs no longer being used on Saturday, MTSU will.... Read More

More Trick or Treating Opportunities!

Oct 25, 2013 at 01:00 am by bryan

Children dressed in costumes are invited to trick or treat from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Halloween night Oct. 31 at the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office. Emergency workers wi.... Read More

Local Firefighters Receive Awards at Murfreesboro Exchange Club Luncheon

Oct 25, 2013 at 01:00 am by bryan

Five local heroes were honored at the Annual Murfreesboro Noon Exchange Club Crime and Fire Prevention Awards Luncheon at Stones River Country Club Thursday at noon. Murfrees.... Read More

"ObamaCare" and More Explained at Conference / Health Fair in Murfreesboro on Saturday

Oct 25, 2013 at 01:00 am by bryan

One of the biggest health fairs in Rutherford County's history is happening this weekend. The Rutherford's Best Doctor's Health Fair is this Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m..... Read More