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Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Collecting Supplies for Oklahoma Tornado Victims

May 22, 2013 at 09:04 pm by bryan

Rutherford Countians who wish to donate supplies to the victims of the Oklahoma tornadoes may bring items by Friday afternoon to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office a.... Read More

The Golden Oldie Scheme of the Closed Account / Fraudulent Deposit Trick

May 22, 2013 at 03:01 pm by bryan

A felony case of passing worthless checks is being investigated right now in Rutherford County. Two LaVergne residents are accused of depositing over $14,000 worth of fraudule.... Read More

Masked Man in Bank, But No Robbery?

May 22, 2013 at 02:54 pm by bryan

Talk about an odd outfit… A man who was wearing what was described as a mask covering his face and holding a MTSU umbrella to further hide his identity was seen inside.... Read More

Murfreesboro Resident Has Pilot's License Stolen in Armed Robbery

May 22, 2013 at 02:30 pm by bryan

A man was robbed at gunpoint in the parking lot of an apartment complex on Lascassas Pike in Murfreesboro and so far an arrest has not been made. The victim said he was unload.... Read More

Rutherford County Property Assessor Says Records for 2013 are OPEN

May 22, 2013 at 02:07 pm by bryan

Property records and appraisals in Rutherford County for the 2013 year are now “open” for public inspection.  Property Assessor Rob Mitchell says his office h.... Read More

TN Emergency Management Agency Re-accredited

May 22, 2013 at 01:55 pm by bryan

The Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP), a national nonprofit that evaluates disaster response agencies, has fully re-accredited Tennessee’s emergency mana.... Read More

Man Allegedly Tells Murfreesboro Police Someone is Breaking Into His Home - Situation Deemed Not True

May 22, 2013 at 01:31 pm by bryan

So what is the best way to get out of receiving a speeding ticket? One local resident evidently tried the old, “my house is getting broke into” line. Murfreesboro.... Read More

Rutherford County Deputy Fired and Accused of Giving Inmates Marijuana

May 22, 2013 at 12:30 pm by bryan

A Rutherford County Detention Center Deputy has been fired. The deputy was accused of bringing in contraband to inmates. Keith Knowles was accused of giving marijuana, tobacco.... Read More

Make Sure You Thank our Emergency Workers for A Job Well Done!

May 22, 2013 at 06:30 am by bryan

It is Emergency Medical Services week and that means it is a time to recognize and say thank you to our local dispatchers and emergency workers. Rutherford County Emergency Me.... Read More

State Rep. Joe Carr Firing Ahead in Run for Congress

May 22, 2013 at 06:15 am by bryan

Internet Exclusive: Rep. Joe Carr announced that veteran GOP strategist Chip Saltsman has joined his team in his bid to win the GOP primary in Tennessee’s 4th Congr.... Read More

Spring Fling, Day 1, Recap

May 21, 2013 at 11:19 pm by bryan

A slow start doomed Riverdale baseball in their Spring Fling debut. As heard on WGNS State Farm sports, down 8-1, a three run seventh inning wasn't enough as they fell to Coll.... Read More

SHELBYVILLE: Driver of Car in Pursuit Dies After Wrecking

May 21, 2013 at 09:43 pm by bryan

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a high-speed chase that came to a deadly end over the weekend, and police say as far as they can tell it was all over a speeding.... Read More

Suspect Accused of Sending Graphic Text Photos Arrested

May 21, 2013 at 09:37 pm by bryan

A 31 year old Manchester man who has been accused of sending graphic texts messages to women in Coffee County and Rutherford County was arrested by Manchester Police. Robert.... Read More

"Ring of Fire" opens in Woodbury Friday Just as Arts Center Director Resigns...

May 21, 2013 at 09:15 pm by bryan

From the iconic songbook of Johnny Cash comes this unique musical about love and faith, struggle and success with "Ring of Fire" opening this Friday at the Arts Center of Cann.... Read More

Bicyclist Riding 4,000-Miles For WOUNDED WARRIOR FUND

May 21, 2013 at 05:21 pm by bryan

WGNS caught-up with a bicyclist traveling through Murfreesboro on an almost 4-thousand mile journey. Carter Dages left his home in Yorktown, Virginia on May 2nd and is riding.... Read More

UPDATE: Donate to Victims in Oklahoma - Local Resident Agrees to Pick Donated Items Up at Your Home

May 21, 2013 at 05:00 pm by bryan

More and more people in our community are coming to the aid of those hit by the tornadoes in Oklahoma. Diane Parker in Murfreesboro told us her employer, Team Worldwide, is a.... Read More

Former Mayor Reeves Told Rotary Progress Can Benefit All

May 21, 2013 at 03:19 pm by bryan

Former Murfreesboro Mayor Richard Reeves spoke to the Rotary Club at their Tuesday luncheon (5/21/2013). He shared how progress can benefit everyone. In this case he explained.... Read More

A Ford F-150 Rolls Away and Into a Brand New SUV in Murfreesboro

May 21, 2013 at 02:58 pm by bryan

A Gallatin resident was not exactly excited to see the truck he was driving roll away on Monday. Reports indicate the victim in this case was driving a Ford F-150 owned by Ame.... Read More

Just Prior, During and After Murfreesboro Storm Tuesday, Emergency Workers Had Increase in Calls

May 21, 2013 at 01:56 pm by bryan

It all happened so quickly on Tuesday afternoon. A brief storm moved in that resulted in high winds, wrecks and hail. In the downtown area, a utility line was downed which res.... Read More

Study Says: Chidren Who Eat Dinner as a Family Less Likely to be Addicted to Drugs and Alcohol

May 21, 2013 at 09:30 am by bryan

Take 25, a day that was proclaimed by President Ronald Reagan in 1983 as a day to talk to your children about the dangers of child abduction, will be held in Murfreesboro on S.... Read More