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WGNS Now Signing On Daily with National Anthem

Jan 10, 2020 at 12:37 pm by Bryan Barrett

WGNS is bringing back what was a standard practice for radio and television stations.The tradition of playing the national anthem to start and end the broadcast day on station.... Read More

Local Brewery Reflects on 2019 and Releasing More Beers in 2020

Jan 10, 2020 at 11:17 am by Bryan Barrett

Mayday Brewery is releasing three new seasonal beers this month. The Epsbean Didn't Stout Himself (a vanilla stout), the second edition of the Unithorn Sour Series, the Unitho.... Read More

Teacher Job Fair in Murfreesboro this February

Jan 10, 2020 at 09:43 am by Bryan Barrett

Murfreesboro City Schools will host a teacher recruitment fair from 9:30 to 11:30 am on Saturday, February 8 at Scales Elementary School located at 2340 St. Andrews Drive in M.... Read More

Rep. Scott DesJarlais Statement on Non-Binding War Powers Resolution

Jan 10, 2020 at 09:17 am by Bryan Barrett

Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D., a member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after voting against a Democrat-led resolution that could.... Read More

LA VERGNE: Mayor Cole issues Proclamation for National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Jan 10, 2020 at 07:00 am by Bryan Barrett

(La Vergne, Tenn. - January 9, 2020) La Vergne officials are joining the thousands of cities across the country who are recognizing law enforcement agencies for the annual Nat.... Read More

Annual Special Kids Race THIS March

Jan 10, 2020 at 06:56 am by Bryan Barrett

Early bird registration for the annual Special Kids Race is quickly approaching. The early bird deadline is January 15th. On Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Murfreesboro Medical Cl.... Read More

MTEMC Board Unanimously Approved Merger

Jan 10, 2020 at 02:15 am by Bryan Barrett

(MURFREESBORO) The Middle Tennessee Electric Board of Directors unanimously approved an agreement Friday to merge the Murfreesboro Electric Department into the Middle Tenness.... Read More

Sale of MED to MTEMC Approved

Jan 09, 2020 at 08:48 pm by Bryan Barrett

(MURFREESBORO) On Thursday (1/9/2020) night Murfreesboro City Council approved the sale of Murfreesboro Electric to Middle Tennessee Electric for approximately $302-million ov.... Read More

Forcing Homeless to Leave Campsites in Murfreesboro

Jan 09, 2020 at 12:42 pm by Bryan Barrett

Evicting the homeless from encampments that are off the beaten path is something that is happening in Murfreesboro right now.One makeshift campsite that received an eviction n.... Read More

Gardening Classes Return to the Rutherford County Library System for 2020

Jan 09, 2020 at 11:44 am by Bryan Barrett

The Rutherford County Library System has new classes for local residents. They will also continue to host gardening classes. That was Linebaugh branch manager Carol Ghattas.D.... Read More

Consumers Feeling Good About TN Economy = More Spending

Jan 09, 2020 at 11:20 am by Bryan Barrett

Residents in Rutherford County and throughout the Volunteer State are surveyed four times per year in order to measure consumer confidence. The research is conducted by Dr. Ti.... Read More

Local Murder Case to Hit the Courts

Jan 09, 2020 at 11:01 am by Bryan Barrett

In 2019 a 17-year-old LaVergne High School student was gunned down in his own driveway. Justin Garcia was allegedly killed by suspect Deonte Moore, who will soon be in a Ruthe.... Read More

Home ownership dream comes true for Murfreesboro residents

Jan 09, 2020 at 10:15 am by Bryan Barrett

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- Carlos Rivero-Odermatt and Rafela Aldas always dreamed of being homeowners.The Ecuador natives, married for 43 years, had a goal of creating a better li.... Read More

Rutherford ATHENA Award Program Announces 2020 Nontraditional Scholarship

Jan 09, 2020 at 07:47 am by Bryan Barrett

The Rutherford ATHENA Award Program will award its annual nontraditional scholarship at the 2020 ATHENA Award luncheon and ceremony on Friday, April 17, 2020, at Embassy Suite.... Read More

UPDATE: Murder at Lakewood Park in Coffee County, TN

Jan 09, 2020 at 07:17 am by Bryan Barrett

Two suspects in the Beechgrove homicide of Johnny Tesar are now in the Coffee County Jail. Tyler Carter, 20, and Sasha Payton, 33, were arrested in Oklahoma on Tuesday, Dec. 3.... Read More

New Laws in Tennessee - UPDATE

Jan 09, 2020 at 06:47 am by Bryan Barrett

A host of new laws are in effect as Tennessee is in the midst of the first full week of the new year. One of the most discussed is a measure that allows applicants to obtain a.... Read More

Governor of Tennessee to pick new judge for Rutherford and Cannon Counties

Jan 09, 2020 at 06:32 am by Bryan Barrett

The Trial Court Vacancy Commission began accepting applications for the Circuit Court Judge in the 16th Judicial District, which covers Rutherford and Cannon counties, on Dece.... Read More

Free Radon Test Kits as Part of 'Radon Action Month'

Jan 09, 2020 at 06:17 am by Bryan Barrett

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is offering free radon test kits for Tennesseans to test their homes in January. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has proclaime.... Read More

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