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UPDATE: Murfreesboro Accident Involving a Vehicle that Collided with a Motorcycle

Sep 13, 2013 at 11:04 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Murfreesboro Police Fatal Accident Crash Team is investigating a serious injury crash in the 100 block of Thompson Ln. near Paddock Club Apartments. A vehicle and a motorc.... Read More

"True Blue" Initiative Monday Morning At 1st Baptist On East Castle

Sep 13, 2013 at 05:59 pm by Bryan Barrett

At 11:30 this coming Monday morning, Reverend James McCarroll is holding the press conference in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church at 738 East Castle Street. The loc.... Read More

Ram's Road Ramblings Through September 21st

Sep 13, 2013 at 05:48 pm by Bryan Barrett

We're starting to feel a change in seasons, and this encourages crews to focus on finishing road projects before the snows fly. City Traffic Engineer Ram Balachandran reports.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Changes Jail Mail and Contraband Policies

Sep 13, 2013 at 05:45 pm by Bryan Barrett

Eliminating contraband entering the jail via mail is the goal of a new policy under which inmates at the Rutherford County Sheriff Office Adult Detention Center will receive p.... Read More

Commission Addresses Very Public Debates Over Sprinkler Mandates, Party Primaries

Sep 13, 2013 at 05:00 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Rutherford County Commission tackled two very heavily debated public concerns at their Thursday meeting.  First up, the proposed regulation that any new homes built w.... Read More

Elderly Man Allegedly Beat By Grandson, Transported to Vanderbilt Medical Center

Sep 13, 2013 at 02:26 pm by Bryan Barrett

A 74-year old man had to be admitted to Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville after he was allegedly beat by his grandson. A Murfreesboro Police Arrest Report shows that 36-Y.... Read More

Woman Arrested After Alleged Hoax About Her Significant Other Violently Abusing her

Sep 13, 2013 at 01:42 pm by Bryan Barrett

A Murfreesboro woman was arrested after detectives say she falsely claimed her husband tried to kill her. WGNS Ron Jordan has the scoop… According to Murfreesboro Po.... Read More

NOT GOOD: Michigan Sex Offender Found Living in Home Across the Street from Central Magnet School

Sep 13, 2013 at 11:45 am by Bryan Barrett

A sex offender who allegedly absconded from his status verification in Michigan and came to Murfreesboro has been arrested. Christopher Fitrakis was wanted in Kalamazoo County.... Read More

Local Group that Works With Intellectually Disabled Residents Love What They Do (with audio)

Sep 13, 2013 at 10:55 am by Bryan Barrett

Journeys in Community Living is one of many local non profits working behind the scenes to help better Rutherford and Cannon Counties. Betty McNeely from Journeys told us the.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Say NO to Posters that Note "Safe Places " for Homosexual Students - Community Group Says "YES" (With Audio)

Sep 13, 2013 at 06:00 am by Bryan Barrett

A newly formed community group is standing up for a small group of students at one local school who were told they cannot hang GLSEN posters in classrooms because of the poste.... Read More

The Right Shot for the Economy? Another Gun Manufacturer...

Sep 13, 2013 at 06:00 am by Bryan Barrett

Another gun maker may locate just a short drive down the interstate from Barrett Firearms, the maker of the famous 50-caliber sniper rifle. WGNS has learned that Beretta Firea.... Read More

Volunteer Firefighters in Rutherford County Win Award for the Most Training Hours in the State

Sep 13, 2013 at 05:00 am by Bryan Barrett

Volunteer firefighters from Rutherford County Fire and Rescue earned a state award for the completion of the most training hours by a volunteer fire department in Tennessee ,.... Read More

Local Man Buys Car from Florida Company - Car Never Shows Up, BBB Says Business Not Accredited

Sep 13, 2013 at 04:30 am by Bryan Barrett

A Murfreesboro man says he was ripped off when he tried to buy a wrecked Toyota Camry from a salvage company in Florida. The victim says he paid GSA Auctions over $10,000 for.... Read More

DUI Number Three is What One Man Faces

Sep 13, 2013 at 02:15 am by Bryan Barrett

DUI Number three is the charge that a 52-year old Murfreesboro man faces after being pulled over for a light violation this week. When Police walked to the window of the suspe.... Read More

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