News

Almost Got The "AX"!

Oct 02, 2012 at 02:33 pm by bryan

MFRD Pro Team Lowe pictured with their second place plaque. (L to R): Kevin Leonard, Matt Young, Josh Parsons, and Brian Lowe. The little village of Deason, about halfway bet.... Read More

State Educators Tour Garden

Oct 02, 2012 at 10:01 am by bryan

Inmates learn skills and responsibilities while cultivating and harvesting the Garden of Hope at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center, the jail commander said recently.... Read More

Rutherford County 3rd In Nation For Employment Growth!

Oct 02, 2012 at 09:37 am by bryan

There's still more great news about the local economy. A recent report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics lists Rutherford County in the nation’s top echelon.... Read More

Children Home Alone, Father Arrested

Oct 02, 2012 at 06:16 am by bryan

Murfreesboro Police have arrested a Dickson man after they found his four children alone at home. Twenty-five year old Roger Katzenmaier was reportedly watching the kids, all.... Read More

Two Local Prep Football Teams in Top 10

Oct 02, 2012 at 06:15 am by bryan

There were no changes in the AP Top 10 6-A prep football poll this week. The Siegel Stars remain number two, behind Maryville. They also received one first-place vote. The Riv.... Read More

Local MLB Pitcher Hits Milestone

Oct 02, 2012 at 06:15 am by bryan

In sports, Murfreesboro native David Price is in elite company. The Tampa Bay Rays' pitcher who his 20th game of the season. Price played prep baseball at Blackman and college.... Read More

Several Meningitis Cases Reported in Midstate

Oct 02, 2012 at 06:14 am by bryan

The Tennessee Department of Health is now investigating several meningitis cases in Middle Tennessee. Four cases of viral meningitis have been confirmed at an elementary.... Read More

Smyrna Man Alleges Bomb in Home

Oct 02, 2012 at 06:12 am by bryan

Smyrna Police have arrested a man who allegedly made a bomb threat. Kenneth Champion of Stokes Drive in Smyrna was arrested after a short standoff with authorities Monday. Smy.... Read More

Tullahoma Man Faces Weapons Charges

Oct 02, 2012 at 06:12 am by bryan

A preliminary hearing will be held Friday for the man who was arrested last Thursday on weapons charges in Tullahoma. 37-year old Donnie Jones, who is the suspect in the murde.... Read More

Rutherford County 4-H Raising Program Funds

Oct 02, 2012 at 06:10 am by bryan

The Rutherford County 4-H Fundraiser is coming up. It will be held Thursday, October 11th from 5:30 to 8pm. A silent auction will be held from 5:30 until 6:30, with barbecue d.... Read More

EBT Delayed This Month

Oct 02, 2012 at 06:10 am by bryan

In a story reported earlier by WGNS, Tennesseans who rely on what used to be called food stamps will have to wait longer than usual for their benefits this month. The change i.... Read More

Bacon Shortage is Hogwash

Oct 02, 2012 at 06:09 am by bryan

Bacon lovers can relax. They’ll find all they want on supermarket shelves in the coming months, though their pocketbooks may take a hit. The economics of the current dro.... Read More

State Parole Office Seeing Dead People

Oct 02, 2012 at 06:09 am by bryan

A state audit of the Board of Probation and Parole found that employees were making annual arrest checks of at least 82 dead parolees. The parolees had been dead anywhere from.... Read More

Heavy Rainfall Causes Problems

Oct 02, 2012 at 06:08 am by bryan

The heavy rainfall has moved out, but not without causing it's share of problems Monday. Heavy rain caused significant street flooding in Murfreesboro, Smyrna and La Vergne. O.... Read More

Local Author Sally Shirley At Linebaugh Library Wednesday

Oct 01, 2012 at 04:50 pm by bryan

Linebaugh Public Library will be hosting local author, Sally Shirley, for a book signing of Touchpoints. It begins at 10:00 o'clock Wednesday morning, October 10th, and conclu.... Read More

Unemployment Picture Improving

Oct 01, 2012 at 04:29 pm by bryan

Employment opportunities in Rutherford County continue to improve. In fact, that's happening across the Volunteer State. Tennessee unemployment rates for August 2012, sho.... Read More

Coffee County Murder Suspect In Court, But On Other Charges!

Oct 01, 2012 at 04:09 pm by bryan

In neighboring Coffee County, the man suspected of murdering a Tullahoma nursing student made his first court appearance there on Monday. But the hearing for Donnie Frank Jone.... Read More

MTSU LIbrary Features "Medieval" and "Contemporary" Exhibits

Oct 01, 2012 at 03:47 pm by bryan

Medieval manuscripts and contemporary creations make up two fascinating new displays in MTSU’s James E. Walker Library. “The Art of the Page” features man.... Read More

Gas Prices Drop Slightly

Oct 01, 2012 at 07:37 am by bryan

Motorists will see retail gas prices drop again this week after oil prices traded below $90 a barrel for the first time in almost two months. Poor economic news, both domestic.... Read More

Assault with an Air Soft Gun

Oct 01, 2012 at 06:15 am by bryan

A 19-year old Murfreesboro man is facing charges after allegedly threatening to kill residents of a Lascassas Pike apartment complex. It happened around 1am Friday morning at.... Read More