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Unknown man claiming to be with local utility telling customers their bill is past due and PAY UP

Apr 02, 2013 at 02:11 pm by bryan

Middle Tennessee Electric officials are warning members about a scam where a Hispanic-speaking male, who identifies himself as a Middle Tennessee Electric employee, is contact.... Read More

Andy Herzer's "First Shot" Gives At-

Apr 02, 2013 at 01:51 pm by bryan

When it seems that much of the news is negative, it's uplifting to get positive news of today's youth from Coach Andy Herzer, founder of the local First Shot program. He told.... Read More

It's Time To Get Pets Vaccinated Against Rabies!

Apr 02, 2013 at 12:00 pm by bryan

Monday-Saturday (April 1-6, 2013) It's time to get your pet vaccinated against rabies. Several veterinarians here in Rutherford County are participating April 1st through the.... Read More

New stores, new roads and store expansions expected on S. Church St. in Murfreesboro

Apr 01, 2013 at 09:39 pm by bryan

Big changes are coming to the south side of Murfreesboro. The extension of the Joe B. Jackson Parkway is on the drawing board for the immediate future and plans of a Walmart a.... Read More

Man drives into apartment parking lot doing 50mph... Man surprisingly crashes?

Apr 01, 2013 at 04:28 pm by bryan

50 Miles per hour to enter an apartment complex could prove to be a little excessive when the case goes before a judge in a Rutherford County Courtroom. On Sunday afternoon, a.... Read More

UPDATE: Arrest made in Saturday robbery at Mapco in Murfreesboro

Apr 01, 2013 at 04:06 pm by bryan

A robbery that occurred at the South Church Street Mapco Gas Station near I-24 on Saturday appears to have been solved. The clerk who was working at the time of the holdup tol.... Read More

UPDATE: In nearby Bedford Co., prank leads to child porn related charges

Apr 01, 2013 at 03:41 pm by bryan

April Fool’s jokes are definitely not funny for everyone… especially if they lead to possession of child pornography charges. One such incident occured just a few.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Police release photo of possible suspect in Murfreesboro Electric Dept. Scam

Apr 01, 2013 at 03:00 pm by bryan

The Murfreesboro Police Department has released a photo of the suspect involved in the Electric Department scam. In March, the suspect made his way into a home after telling a.... Read More

Man and woman in LaVergne charged with trying to bribe an officer of the law

Apr 01, 2013 at 02:45 pm by bryan

If the police call you, it is not a good idea to ask them how much it would cost to “not turn in an accident report.” According to LaVergne Public Information Off.... Read More

Woman charged with DUI after wreck, says she smoked cracked 1 to 3 days prior to accident

Apr 01, 2013 at 12:59 pm by bryan

A 53-year old woman was accused of fleeing the scene of an accident Saturday evening. Kim Lynette Brinkley allegedly struck a truck hauling a trailer on Northfield Blvd. The m.... Read More

Nearly a full soda bottle worth of cocaine seized by Murfreesboro Police

Apr 01, 2013 at 12:31 pm by bryan

17 Ounces of powder cocaine was logged into evidence by Murfreesboro Police during an investigation this past week. Think about that for a second, the average soft drink that.... Read More

Fun Facts for April Fool's Day!

Apr 01, 2013 at 11:00 am by bryan

Fun Facts About April Fool’s Day 40% of Americans say they will be playing a joke on April Fool’s Day.  26% of those surveyed think “changing the clock.... Read More

MTSU offers Diabetes Workshops in Smyrna

Apr 01, 2013 at 10:40 am by bryan

Starting this Friday afternoon, MTSU is sponsoring a series of workshops at the Smyrna Library from 1:30 to 4:00 o'clock every Friday through May 10th. These six “Yes I.... Read More

MF&R Recognized For "Safety" In 2012

Apr 01, 2013 at 10:32 am by bryan

Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue recognized for its "outstanding safety performance" in 2012. City Safety Director Mary States noted that statistics from the United States Bureau.... Read More

Gas Prices Down Again--$3.29 at some discounters!

Apr 01, 2013 at 10:02 am by bryan

After the national average for a gallon regular gasoline rose 50 cents from January 1, to peak at $3.79 on February 27, prices fell consistently throughout March. Here in the.... Read More

Clay Riggs Recovery Continues

Apr 01, 2013 at 06:25 am by bryan

Riverdale student and baseball pitcher Clay Riggs continues to improve in a Nashville hospital. The 16-year old is now off a ventilator as he continues to recover from a rare.... Read More

Wine in Grocery Bill Update

Apr 01, 2013 at 06:24 am by bryan

A deal on wine in supermarkets is still working its way through the state Senate, but the House has been silent since a narrow committee vote killed the bill two weeks ago. Wh.... Read More

$73 Million Overpaid in Unemployment

Apr 01, 2013 at 06:23 am by bryan

A new audit says the state overpaid more than $73 million in unemployment benefits. Tennessee’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development has only been able to recov.... Read More

Handgun Carry Permit Records Discussed in Nashvillle

Apr 01, 2013 at 06:21 am by bryan

An effort to seal Tennessee’s handgun carry permit records from public scrutiny would create an exception for political operatives and lobbying groups to still obtain th.... Read More

Epi-Pens in All Schools Could Become the Law

Apr 01, 2013 at 06:19 am by bryan

State lawmakers in House and Senate committees will hear this week legislation that would require epinephrine or epi-pens to be in all public and private schools. It's used to.... Read More