News

UED busy with tree removal and sprucing up Downtown Square

Jan 15, 2016 at 09:27 am by Bryan Barrett

The City Urban Environmental Department (UED) is responsible for managing Murfreesboro's urban forests and educating citizens about the importance of trees and landscape mai.... Read More

RuCo Subs Get Pay Raise

Jan 14, 2016 at 09:30 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Rutherford County School Board approved a measure to increase pay for most substitute teachers by five-dollars. The raise will begin February 1st. School board member Jeff.... Read More

City Council Discusses Opportunities for West Side Park

Jan 14, 2016 at 09:29 pm by Bryan Barrett

Murfreesboro City Council met for a special meeting discussing options for building a park on the west side of the city. County Mayor Burgess' 522-acre farm is among the 19 pa.... Read More

Roy Waldron students performing at Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta

Jan 14, 2016 at 09:21 pm by Bryan Barrett

Thirty-eight students from Roy Waldron Elementary School are in Atlanta after an invitation to perform at the Junior Theater Festival. This year marks the fifth appearance by.... Read More

RCSO Promotions

Jan 14, 2016 at 09:19 pm by Bryan Barrett

Three Sheriff's Office employees were promoted and a fourth employee was transferred to lead another division. Sheriff Robert Arnold says Warrants Maj. Guy Goff was transferre.... Read More

Commission Votes in Favor of Nullifying Affordable Health Care and Same Sex Marriage

Jan 14, 2016 at 08:56 pm by Bryan Barrett

A full house showed up for the Rutherford County Commission meeting opposing a resolution that encourages state lawmakers to nullify any U.S. Supreme Court decision not suppor.... Read More

Pitching Camp for Young Baseball Players this Weekend

Jan 14, 2016 at 08:20 pm by Bryan Barrett

Encompass Sports Performance and MT Elite Baseball Academy's "Pitchers Performance Enhancement Camp" takes place this weekend. It will be Saturday and Sunday at MT Elite Baseb.... Read More

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