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Vacuum Cleaners Being STOLEN from Local Hardware Store

Jan 08, 2013 at 01:58 pm by bryan

Vacuum cleaner thefts are on the rise… Yes, you heard us correctly, vacuum cleaner thefts. Three white males entered the Lowes store on Old Fort Parkway on Monday and w.... Read More

$1.2-Million Needed To Fund Additional SRO's

Jan 08, 2013 at 11:28 am by bryan

As a result of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy in Connecticut, the Public Safety Committee of the Rutherford County Commission has asked Sheriff Robert Arnold to let.... Read More

County Commission Suggest the Need for More School Resource Officers

Jan 08, 2013 at 10:42 am by bryan

Rutherford County Sheriff Robert Arnold held a press conference on Tuesday to discuss the hiring of new deputies to oversee our local schools. The Rutherford County Commission.... Read More

It's Not Too Late for a Flu Shot!

Jan 08, 2013 at 06:55 am by bryan

Flu season is picking up steam, and it could get even worse as people return to Middle Tennessee from vacation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 2.... Read More

TN Education Assoc. Not For Teachers with Guns in Schools

Jan 08, 2013 at 06:30 am by bryan

The president of the Tennessee Education Association says she expects her board to take an official position against proposals that would allow teachers to carry guns. The Ten.... Read More

CORRECTION: Highway Patrol to Conduct Drivers License Checkpoint on FRIDAY

Jan 08, 2013 at 06:24 am by bryan

The Highway Patrol plans a drivers license checkpoint directly after lunch on Firday in Smyrna…

Sheriff's Department to Add Deputies to Local Schools for Safety

Jan 07, 2013 at 06:54 pm by bryan

UPDATE: Rutherford County Sheriff Robert Arnold held a press conference on Tuesday to discuss the hiring of new deputies to oversee our local schools. The Rutherford County C.... Read More

Andrea Loughry Picked by Chamber of Commerce to be 2012 Business Legend of the Year

Jan 07, 2013 at 04:08 pm by bryan

The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce has named Andrea Loughry as the 2012 Business Legend of the Year, and will honor her at the Chamber’s annual Business at its Be.... Read More

28-Year Old Faces 5th DUI Charge in Murfreesboro

Jan 07, 2013 at 12:04 pm by bryan

A 28-year old man who lives in Murfreesboro and works as a bartender has been arrested for the fifth time on a DUI charge. Police responded to an accident in the area of North.... Read More

Dr. Susan Andrews Being Honored By City School's Foundation

Jan 07, 2013 at 12:03 pm by bryan

Murfreesboro City School Foundation's 6th Annual Excellence in Education Celebration will be at 7:00 o'clock Friday night, February 8, 2013, at the Stones River Country Club..... Read More

MTSU Offers Chinese Language Classes

Jan 07, 2013 at 09:25 am by bryan

A new series of classes is added to this year’s offering of Chinese language programs from the Confucius Institute at MTSU. For the first time, the institute will provi.... Read More

MTSU Tornado Siren Test

Jan 07, 2013 at 08:52 am by bryan

MTSU plans to test its tornado sirens on campus this Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. This is only a brief test of the system, and no safety actions will be required. 

Gas Prices UP Again!

Jan 07, 2013 at 06:55 am by bryan

The national average for regular retail gasoline on January 1, held the record for the highest average in history. The national average on New Year’s day was $3.29, 1 ce.... Read More

Teachers with Guns Bill

Jan 07, 2013 at 06:18 am by bryan

As state lawmakers head back to the State Capitol this week, one hot topic that will certainly receive attention is that of school safety. In fact, State Representative Eric W.... Read More

"Gem" on Northfield Closing

Jan 07, 2013 at 06:17 am by bryan

Gem in the Box Jewelry Shoppe will be closing its doors next month. Owner, and City Councilman Eddie Smotherman, said on Facebook that the metals market, economy, crime in the.... Read More

MT Basketball Coaches Shows Return

Jan 07, 2013 at 06:16 am by bryan

The Middle Tennessee basketball coaches shows, featuring women's coach Rick Insell and men's coach Kermit Davis, returns to WGNS tonight (Monday) from Sam's All-American Sport.... Read More

"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