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Another Story about Fraudulent Lottery Ticket Sales and Thefts in Murfreesboro

Sep 12, 2013 at 09:00 pm by Bryan Barrett

For the second time in as little as one month, another gas station has stumbled upon lottery ticket sales fraud. The Pilot Truck Stop on South Church Street in Murfreesboro is.... Read More

Middle TN Assoc. of Realtors Gives Check to the American Diabetes Assoc.

Sep 12, 2013 at 08:00 pm by Bryan Barrett

REALTOR Bill Carey coordinated a new fundraiser in 1976 to benefit the American Diabetes Association, among other local needs and requests. His new idea was to sponsor a one-d.... Read More

Heart Walk is This Saturday in Murfreesboro!

Sep 12, 2013 at 06:35 pm by Bryan Barrett

WKRN News 2 personalities Bob Mueller, Samantha Fisher, and John Dwyer will emcee THIS Saturday’s Rutherford Heart Walk at Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesbo.... Read More

RutherfordCABLE Center Announces Executive Leadership (CEL) Academy

Sep 12, 2013 at 01:30 pm by Bryan Barrett

Kathy Jones, RutherfordCABLE President, announced the inaugural class of the RutherfordCABLE Center for executive Leadership (CEL) Academy, a brand new leadership development.... Read More

Introducing the 2013 Celebrity Spellers at the Annual Read To Succeed Spelling Bee (with audio)

Sep 12, 2013 at 12:54 pm by Bryan Barrett

Read To Succeed has officially announced their list of Spellers in the November 12th Celebrity Spelling Bee in Murfreesboro. Executive Director of Read To Succeed Lisa Mitchel.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff K9 Receives Blood Transfusion - Helpful Donor Now Up for Adoption!

Sep 12, 2013 at 08:32 am by Bryan Barrett

Buddy, a dog waiting to be adopted, is a hero after he donated blood and probably saved the life of Ely, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s K-9, said veterinarian Dr. Sara Co.... Read More

UPDATE: Bed Bugs Confirmed at Rutherford County Operated School

Sep 12, 2013 at 06:00 am by Bryan Barrett

Bedbugs seem to be a bigger problem today when compared to past issues. The problem has been present at not only local hotels and apartments, but also within our school system.... Read More

County Commissioner Gary Farley will have Competition in Next Election

Sep 12, 2013 at 05:45 am by Bryan Barrett

Political items continue to come to the attention of WGNS. We have learned of a new candidate in the Rutherford County Commission. Phil Griffin has announced he will seek the.... Read More

Handgun Permits are UP in Tennessee: Do You have Your Permit Yet?

Sep 12, 2013 at 05:15 am by Bryan Barrett

The number of requests for handgun carry permits has doubled in the state of Tennessee since last year. In 2012, Tennessee issued 114,000 handgun carry permits for the year..... Read More

UPDATE: Special Kids Friendraiser Banquet Announces How Much Was Raised at Sept. 5 Event

Sep 12, 2013 at 04:45 am by Bryan Barrett

Local nonprofit organization Special Kids announces the Annual Friendraiser Banquet: 15 Year Anniversary Celebration, presented by Demos’ Restaurant and Murfreesboro Med.... Read More

Teen Falls for Scam Dealing with Fake Government Grant in Murfreesboro

Sep 12, 2013 at 04:30 am by Bryan Barrett

The ole’ government grant scam is still making news. The most recent scheme involved a Murfreesboro victim who told police he received a phone call by someone claiming t.... Read More

A local Man Allegedly Stole $1.53 Worth of Fishing Weights from a Murfreesboro Store, Could He Spend Close to a Year In Jail for the Alleged Theft?

Sep 12, 2013 at 04:30 am by Bryan Barrett

We typically don’t report a lot of shoplifting stories unless they are fairly sizeable. But, we thought we would report on this one, just to make you aware of the proble.... Read More

The “Funnest 5k on the Planet” - Wash Me Pink?

Sep 12, 2013 at 02:30 am by Bryan Barrett

The “Funnest 5k on the Planet” plans for thousands on September 22nd. Wash Me Pink, the funnest color run to hit the market, will debut in Murfreesboro on Septemb.... Read More

Murfreesboro’s Water and Sewer Department and MTSU Talk Storm Water

Sep 12, 2013 at 01:30 am by Bryan Barrett

MTSU and the City of Murfreesboro’s Water and Sewer Department are inviting the public to attend an upcoming meeting on how MTSU campus stormwater is being handled. The.... Read More

UPDATE: What Wines Will Be Offered at Wine Around the Square?

Sep 12, 2013 at 01:15 am by Bryan Barrett

Thanks to Charlie Patel, owner of Stones River Total Beverages, the wine lineup for the second annual Wine Around the Square (WATS) promises to exceed the wonderful wine offer.... Read More

NOTICE: Oil Based Paint to be Collected in Murfreesboro on Sept. 28

Sep 12, 2013 at 01:15 am by Bryan Barrett

Oil-based paint will be collected and properly disposed of on Saturday, September 28, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at 1140 Haley Road, Murfreesboro, 37130. This col.... Read More

Group Protesting the President Meets on Medical Center Parkway Wednesday Afternoon

Sep 11, 2013 at 06:24 pm by Bryan Barrett

Protestors who are against President Obama visited Murfreesboro on the evening of 9/11. The protestors showed up with signs that read "Impeach Obama" while standing on Medical.... Read More

Lightning Forced Sheriff Arnold to cancel 9/11 Remembrance Ceremonies

Sep 11, 2013 at 06:15 pm by Bryan Barrett

Too Much Lightning...Concerned For Citizens Storms with lightning forced Sheriff Robert Arnold to cancel the 9/11 Remembrance ceremonies Wednesday evening at the Rutherford C.... Read More

Road Rage Incident Involving Gun Reported in Area of Medical Center Parkway

Sep 11, 2013 at 02:45 pm by Bryan Barrett

Murfreesboro Detectives have been notified about a possible road rage incident that occurred in the area of I-24 and Medical Center Parkway Tuesday morning. The 43-Year old vi.... Read More

HEART WALK 8:25 This Saturday Morning

Sep 11, 2013 at 02:38 pm by Bryan Barrett

Who’s your reason to Heart Walk? The American Heart Association is inviting you to tell the world by joining the Heart Walk Wall on Facebook. Just go to the&.... Read More