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MTSU Spring Commencement

May 02, 2013 at 05:46 pm by bryan

An estimated 2,625 students are expected to receive their degrees from MTSU on Saturday, May 11, during the university’s spring 2013 commencement ceremonies. And for the.... Read More

Carr to Run for U.S. Congress

May 02, 2013 at 05:00 pm by bryan

State Representative Joe Carr has thrown his hat into the ring and will run for U-S Congress in the 4th District. He made the announcement Thursday at a noon press conference..... Read More

Letter Carriers’ Annual Food Drive Set for May 11 throughout Nation

May 02, 2013 at 01:00 pm by bryan

The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its 21st annual food drive to combat hunger on Saturday, May 11. Letter carriers will collect nonperishable foo.... Read More

Deja Vu: Weekend Weather Moves MF&R Child Safety Seat Inspection

May 02, 2013 at 11:28 am by bryan

I've been there before. Yes, deja vu is alive and well in Murfreesboro weather as forecasts rain on Saturday have forced a schedule change. Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue's Chil.... Read More

Larry Scott Reynolds' Murder Appeal Denied

May 02, 2013 at 07:15 am by bryan

An appeal filed by Larry Scott Reynolds, who was convicted by a jury of premeditated first degree murder, had his request turned down and will remain behind bars serving a lif.... Read More

Search Continues for Gold Valley Drive Murder Suspect

May 02, 2013 at 06:15 am by bryan

The search continues for a suspect in the murder of a 30-year old woman on Gold Valley Drive last Sunday. Murfreesboro Police Chief Glenn Chrisman tells WGNS News... Chief Ch.... Read More

Planes, One Headed to Nashville, Clip Each Other in NJ

May 02, 2013 at 06:12 am by bryan

A plane bound for Nashville International Airport was clipped by a Scandinavian Airlines plane while they both prepared for takeoff at New Jersey's Newark International. There.... Read More

JazzFest This Weekend

May 02, 2013 at 05:30 am by bryan

Downtown Murfreesboro will become the jazz capitol of Tennessee this weekend. The annual Main Street JazzFest is this Friday and Saturday on the historic square. Kathleen Herz.... Read More

Busy Month for M'boro Building Permits

May 02, 2013 at 05:00 am by bryan

April was a busy month for the Murfreesboro Building and Codes Department, issuing permits for over 240 homes and dwellings. It includes permits for a new apartment complex on.... Read More

Soggy Weekend Ahead?

May 02, 2013 at 05:00 am by bryan

National Weather Service forecasters say we should gear up for another soggy weekend. Models indicate another slow moving rain system will set up over Middle Tennessee this we.... Read More

Recording Breaking BBB Shred Event

May 02, 2013 at 05:00 am by bryan

The BBB of Middle Tennessee held its annual Spring Shred Event recently. Terrie Page, Central Tennessee BBB Branch Manager, says the Murfreesboro event, held at Lowe's on Old.... Read More

Fundraising Breakfast for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

May 02, 2013 at 05:00 am by bryan

The Murfreesboro NAACP branch will hold a special fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Their fundraiser will be THIS SATURDAY, May 4th (8am – 11:30a.... Read More

Special Note from TN Dept. of Health: Be Careful with Yard Work

May 02, 2013 at 05:00 am by bryan

Farmers and recreational gardeners will use a variety of tools, equipment and chemicals in the coming weeks to encourage that perfect crop, field or lawn. The Tennessee Depart.... Read More

Celebrate Riverdale's State & National Basketball Championships

May 02, 2013 at 05:00 am by bryan

You are invited to celebrate the Riverdale Lady Warrior's state and national championship in basketball next week. A celebration will be held inside Johnny Parsley Memorial Gy.... Read More

Nissan Releases April Sales Figures

May 02, 2013 at 05:00 am by bryan

Nissan North America released April U.S. sales. José Muñoz, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Nissan Americas, says sales for the month were up over.... Read More

Another Distinction for MTMC

May 01, 2013 at 09:49 pm by bryan

Middle Tennessee Medical Center is one of three in Tennessee and among only 18 in seven states to win recognition from the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) o.... Read More

See the HOT New Fire Education Truck at Jazz Fest in Murfreesboro

May 01, 2013 at 09:03 pm by bryan

While you’re listening to the smooth tunes at Jazzfest this Saturday, make sure to check out Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department’s new Fire Prevention Truck..... Read More

No Bomb Threat at Smyrna Motlow College Campus

May 01, 2013 at 08:50 pm by bryan

A bomb threat on Wednesday at Motlow State Community College in Fayetteville, Tennessee did not cause problems for students in Smyrna in any way. The students in Fayetteville.... Read More

Traffic Stop Yields Stolen Gun & Drugs

May 01, 2013 at 12:45 pm by bryan

A routine traffic stop on Middle Tennessee Boulevard turned up a stolen weapon and drugs. Murfreesboro Police made the stop just before 8 Tuesday night at the intersection of.... Read More

MTSU Engineering Technology’s Open House

May 01, 2013 at 12:32 pm by bryan

The MTSU Department of Engineering Technology will hold its annual open house from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday in the Tom H. Jackson Building on campus. Student projects that will be.... Read More