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Readyville woman arrested for alleged shoplifting and drugs

Jan 14, 2016 at 01:40 pm by Bryan Barrett

A 35-year old Readyville woman has been arrested after allegedly stealing shaving razors, hairbands and deodorant from the Walmart store on South Rutherford Boulevard. A loss.... Read More

Meet the Author: Dawn Jones Book Signing at Linebaugh

Jan 14, 2016 at 09:54 am by Bryan Barrett

Rutherford County author Dawn Jones (D.F.Jones) will sign copies of her book "Ruby's Choice" at the Linebaugh Library. Ruby's Choice will be available for $10 cash only. It wi.... Read More

Decrease in Traffic Fatalities in Tennessee

Jan 14, 2016 at 07:53 am by Bryan Barrett

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security said in a news release that the number of traffic fatalities in 2015 is the third lowest annual figure in Tennessee si.... Read More

A great play in Murfreesboro: Into the Woods

Jan 14, 2016 at 06:30 am by Bryan Barrett

A modern twist on several beloved Grimm's fairy tales comes to stage at The Center for the Arts starting Friday (Jan. 15) and continuing weekends through Jan. 31. Into the Woo.... Read More

Man on the Street: Sex Trafficking

Jan 13, 2016 at 10:16 pm by Bryan Barrett

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month. There were 40 cases confirmed in Tennessee in 2015. NewsRadio WGNS Man on the Street Dalton Barrett spoke to Rutherford Countian.... Read More

Two arrested for allegedly burglarizing local businesses

Jan 13, 2016 at 04:54 pm by Bryan Barrett

Two Rutherford County Sheriff's deputies followed their instincts during traffic stops that led to three suspects charged with burglarizing two businesses during the past four.... Read More

Murder suspect Justin Odom in Murfreesboro scheduled for 2016 court date

Jan 13, 2016 at 02:59 pm by Bryan Barrett

Murder and attempted murder charges will be heard in court in March of 2016 after a Murfreesboro man was indicted by the Rutherford County Grand Jury. 24 year old Justin Odom.... Read More

Fake check written at a check cashing business

Jan 13, 2016 at 02:07 pm by Bryan Barrett

A man who is believed to live on Bridge Avenue in Murfreesboro is accused of cashing a fake payroll check at Cash Express Loans on NW Broad Street. The check was written by a.... Read More

Murfreesboro car accident leads to the arrest of a wanted fugitive from Ohio

Jan 13, 2016 at 01:36 pm by Bryan Barrett

Authorities arrested a Fugitive from Justice in Murfreesboro while working the scene of a crash. Police showed up in reference to an injury accident on Old Fort Parkway in fro.... Read More

TN Department of Health Appoints Forensic Experts to Lead Medical Examiner's Office

Jan 13, 2016 at 01:01 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Tennessee Department of Health announces the appointment of two accomplished medical doctors and forensic pathologists, each with deep and complementary experience at the.... Read More

Riverdale's Hayes & Blackman's Wilson Chosen as MVP's of the Week

Jan 13, 2016 at 12:33 pm by Bryan Barrett

This year, during the district prep basketball games, DIRECTV by EnterSource, NewsRadio WGNS and the Murfreesboro Post will be awarding a player of the week in girls and boys.... Read More

Woman arrested for allegedly arranging for prostitutes to visit her man friend

Jan 13, 2016 at 10:24 am by Bryan Barrett

A 46 year old Sycamore Circle woman has been charged with the promotion of prostitution in Murfreesboro. Vonda Elaine Brown was arrested at her home on Tuesday when officers w.... Read More

In nearby McMinnville, two have been arrested and charged with Criminal Homicide

Jan 13, 2016 at 09:48 am by Bryan Barrett

Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have charged two men in an ongoing homicide investigation in nearby McMinnville. At the request of 31st District Atto.... Read More

Murfreesboro man convicted for the sexual abuse of a 4-year old child wants to get out of prison

Jan 13, 2016 at 09:34 am by Bryan Barrett

We have more news on an 80 year old man originally charged with the sexual battery of a little girl who was under the age of 6 when the crime unfolded. Convict Ellis Hardin ap.... Read More

Man who sexually assaulted 6 year old in Murfreesboro to remain locked up

Jan 13, 2016 at 09:03 am by Bryan Barrett

A man by the name of Freeman Ray Harrison, Jr. who was convicted in a Rutherford County Courtroom of two counts of aggravated sexual battery and one count of reckless endanger.... Read More

MTSU Preparing students for a media career in a changing enviroment

Jan 13, 2016 at 08:47 am by Bryan Barrett

To prepare its students for successful careers in an ever-changing media landscape, MTSU's College of Media and Entertainment will launch this month (January) a "teaching hosp.... Read More

Former NFL quarterback and Murfreesboro resident featured on local kids show

Jan 13, 2016 at 08:38 am by Bryan Barrett

The January 2016 episode of "Adventures in Murphry's Burrow"can be viewed above. Former NFL quarterback and Murfreesboro resident Kelly Holcomb is the featured guest in the.... Read More

The founder of the Hannah Project spoke to Murfreesboro residents on Tuesday to educate about sex trafficking

Jan 13, 2016 at 08:32 am by Bryan Barrett

Former prosecutor and Nashville police officer Antoinette Welch, founder of The Hannah Project, a one-day court-ordered prostitution intervention program, spoke in Murfreesbor.... Read More

Tennessee county residents have high student loan debt rates

Jan 13, 2016 at 08:30 am by Bryan Barrett

About 63 percent of Tennessee ZIP Codes have high rates of student loan delinquency, according to a report from the Center for American Progress. The organization mapped debt.... Read More

Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast in Murfreesboro Saturday

Jan 13, 2016 at 07:34 am by Bryan Barrett

The annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast at MTSU will be this Saturday. The Murfreesboro Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is sp.... Read More