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GOOD WORK: Rover Bus Driver Takes Stranded Family Home

Apr 24, 2013 at 04:29 pm by bryan

The City of Murfreesboro is pleased to announce Rover Driver Clint Thomas of Murfreesboro’s Transportation Department as the STARS award recipient for March 2013. .... Read More

Diabetes, a Brief Personal Story and a Fundraising Event in Murfreesboro for Diabetes Research

Apr 24, 2013 at 04:00 pm by bryan

The Murfreesboro NAACP branch will hold a special fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Their fundraiser will be on Saturday, May 4th (8am – 11:30am).... Read More

WHOA! A Beach in Murfreesboro? Far Out Man!

Apr 24, 2013 at 02:43 pm by bryan

Have you ever been to the beach… IN MURFREESBORO? For most people, the answer to that would be “NO.” Thomas Laird with the Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation.... Read More

It is the Return of the Ten Commandments in Rutherford County Operated Buildings

Apr 24, 2013 at 10:42 am by bryan

In what may prove to be a daring move, Rutherford County Sheriff Robert Arnold has hung a copy of the Ten Commandments in the lobby of the Sheriff’s Office. The commandm.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Woman Facing Terrorist Related Charge After Allegedly Stating She Would Call Muslim Brother to Blow Up Murfreesboro Hospital

Apr 23, 2013 at 09:30 pm by bryan

Talk about a serious charge… A 43-year old Murfreesboro woman has officially been charged with “Commission of Act of Terrorism,” as a result of the previous.... Read More

Suspect Arrested in Bomb Threat Against Rutherford County Juvenile Courts

Apr 23, 2013 at 09:00 pm by bryan

A man accused of calling in a bomb threat in December to the Rutherford County Juvenile Court to avoid a child support hearing now faces a General Sessions Court hearing May 2.... Read More

Tennessee Dept. of Health Says, "MEASLES AND MUMPS OUTBREAKS REPORTED IN SOME STATES"

Apr 23, 2013 at 08:58 pm by bryan

Recent outbreaks of measles and mumps in several states are prompting health officials to issue reminders about the importance of Measles-Mumps-Rubella, or MMR, vaccinations.&.... Read More

WHAT? ANOTHER ONE? Alleged Bomb Threat at Imperial Inn of Murfreesboro on Monday

Apr 23, 2013 at 07:30 pm by bryan

In one of two alleged bomb threats on Monday, a worker at the Imperial Inn on NW Broad Street in Murfreesboro says that a man who was caught arguing with his ex-wife threatene.... Read More

Recycle Rutherford Speaker Promotes Construction and Demolition Recycling

Apr 23, 2013 at 07:15 pm by bryan

Tiffany Wilmot stated that construction and demolition (C&D) recycling makes good environmental and economic sense during her remarks Monday evening, April 22, at Recycle.... Read More

NOTE TO PARENTS: This Happens More Often Then You Think

Apr 23, 2013 at 06:24 pm by bryan

WGNS learned from an undisclosed source that two juveniles got into trouble for allegedly buying and/or using illegal drugs. We found that Murfreesboro Police responded to Nor.... Read More

UPDATE: Mother Arrested After 1-Year Old Allegedly Found Alone Outside in a Puddle

Apr 23, 2013 at 05:15 pm by bryan

It never proves to be a good situation when your toddlers are found outside and you are inside, especially when the children in question are only one and two years of age. Mu.... Read More

Drug Take Back Events Scheduled

Apr 23, 2013 at 03:06 pm by bryan

A campus collaboration has led to a first-time prescription drug take-back collection event at MTSU. Campus Pharmacy, Health Services and Public Safety are partnering to hold.... Read More

New Franchise Offers Good Eats, Jobs As Area Continues To Grow

Apr 23, 2013 at 02:59 pm by bryan

There’s a new franchise in town!  Middle Tennessee’s first Hungry Howie’s Pizza opened its doors at 2015B Lascassas Pike on Tuesday, with a ribbon cutti.... Read More

Local Business Continues to Grow!

Apr 23, 2013 at 02:35 pm by bryan

One of our local advertisers continues to grow in Murfreesboro… Southern Breeze Home Design Center is proud to welcome Mike Burnett to their team! Burnett will serve a.... Read More

WARNINGS CONTINUE: State of TN Says to Be Aware of Ticks

Apr 23, 2013 at 02:27 pm by bryan

After a record-setting number of Rocky Mountain spotted fever cases in the state last year, almost 700, the Tennessee Department of Health is reminding residents and visitors.... Read More

BIG NEWS: MTSU selects former USA Today Editor as Mass Communication Dean

Apr 23, 2013 at 02:23 pm by bryan

Ken Paulson, a lawyer who combined his passions for journalism, free expression and popular music to become a national advocate for the First Amendment, will be the next dean.... Read More

TN Redrawing Judicial Districts Ain't Gonna Happen!

Apr 22, 2013 at 09:49 pm by bryan

We knew the contraction of Ain't would get your attention… A proposal to redraw Tennessee’s judicial districts for the first time since 1984 has failed this.... Read More

NOT A GOOD STATISTIC: Domestic Violence Equals 51% of All Crimes Reported in TN

Apr 22, 2013 at 09:20 pm by bryan

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation today released its annual “Crime in Tennessee 2012” report which showed a 2.8% decrease in overall crimes reported in Tenness.... Read More

CYBER EVERYTHING at MTSU in May!

Apr 22, 2013 at 09:11 pm by bryan

  It is indeed a hightech world in which we live - - The 2013 Middle Tennessee Cyber Summit will be held May 7-8 at MTSU in the ballroom of the new Student Union Build.... Read More

SMART KID: 6th Grader Wins 2013 Read To Bee - See the Excitement in the Pictures!

Apr 22, 2013 at 08:53 pm by bryan

“Gunnysack” was the winning word for 2013 Read To Bee winner Amari King, a 6th grade student from Thurman Francis Arts Academy.  A large section of the theatr.... Read More