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UPDATE: Mosque Vandals Still Sought

Jul 14, 2017 at 03:39 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Rutherford County Sheriff's Department investigation into vandalism at the Islamic Center of Murfreesboro continues. Detective Dan Goodwin tells NewsRadio WGNS their I-T s.... Read More

UPDATE: MPD Motorcycle Officer Injured in Crash on Memorial

Jul 14, 2017 at 10:08 am by Bryan Barrett

We have an update on the Murfreesboro Police motorcycle officer, hurt in a crash on Memorial Boulevard near Sports*Com. Officer Matthew Stern was taken to Vanderbilt Universi.... Read More

Driver Safety Program at the Smyrna Senior Center

Jul 14, 2017 at 08:30 am by Bryan Barrett

Smyrna class for driving safety: AARP and the Smyrna Senior Center are sponsoring a two day AARP Smart Driver Program on July 25th and 26th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Since the.... Read More

Verizon confirms Personal Data of 6 Million Customers Leaked

Jul 13, 2017 at 06:07 pm by Bryan Barrett

Verizon confirmed on Wednesday (7/12/17) the personal data of 6 million customers has leaked online. The security issue, uncovered by research from cybersecurity firm UpGuard,.... Read More

Modern Day Slavery highlighted and discussed in Washington by Tennessee Senator

Jul 13, 2017 at 06:03 pm by Bryan Barrett

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and a leader in efforts to end modern slavery at home and abroad, delivered.... Read More

LaVergne Fire Dept. gets a new Sutphen Rescue Pumper

Jul 13, 2017 at 03:52 pm by Bryan Barrett

LaVergne Mayor Dennis Waldron helped to introduce a new fire truck. The new truck is a reserve pump fire truck. The truck is at Fire Station 3 on 301 Bill Stewart Blvd. The.... Read More

Assessed value of property in Rutherford County passes $7 Billion

Jul 13, 2017 at 03:42 pm by Bryan Barrett

For the first time in history the total assessed value of property in Rutherford County passes $7 Billion dollars. Growth in the county has been evident and substantial over.... Read More

United Way Announces New Board Officers, Members

Jul 13, 2017 at 02:34 pm by Bryan Barrett

The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties has announced its 2017-18 board officers and members. Andy Womack, State Farm Agent, will serve as the 2017-18 Board Chair. Bo.... Read More

Sen. Tracy announces ThreeStar Competitive Grants awarded to District 14

Jul 13, 2017 at 02:30 pm by Bryan Barrett

State Sen. Jim Tracy (R-Shelbyville) announced today that four counties in District 14 have been awarded ThreeStar Competitive Grants from the Tennessee Department of Economic.... Read More

JOBS: 300 Positions need to be filled

Jul 13, 2017 at 02:01 pm by Bryan Barrett

Looking for a new job, next Tuesday maybe your day! The Goodwill Career Solutions center at 2955 S. Church St. in Murfreesboro will host a job fair from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tues.... Read More

Have you seen this man?

Jul 13, 2017 at 01:20 pm by Bryan Barrett

Investigators with the Coffee County Sheriff's Department are currently searching for James Lucas "Luke" Sain of 3072 Hickerson Road in Manchester. Sain has warrants for viola.... Read More

Rutherford County man shoots himself in parking lot of Murfreesboro hospital

Jul 13, 2017 at 01:14 pm by Bryan Barrett

A man evidently shot himself in the parking lot of Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro on Tuesday morning. When police arrived, the man was already in a room and.... Read More

The front lawn tire rut vandal

Jul 13, 2017 at 12:16 pm by Bryan Barrett

A resident on Alamo Drive in Murfreesboro called the police after someone in a truck ran through her yard causing ruts in the front lawn. The victim told officers that she was.... Read More

Man accused of playing a role in the murder of his son in Rutherford County to appear before parole board

Jul 13, 2017 at 10:29 am by Bryan Barrett

Rachel Summers will be 81 years old when she is eligible for parole in year 2057. Summers is the mother accused of killing her son in their Christiana home in January of 2004..... Read More

16 Year old Devin Bond is Still Missing

Jul 13, 2017 at 09:26 am by Bryan Barrett

The mother of 16 year old Devin Bond last saw her son before she went to bed on March 30, 2017. After that, she has not seen or heard from him. WGNS' Scott Walker asked Heath.... Read More

NEWSMAKERS: Rutherford County Mayoral Candidate Bill Ketron

Jul 13, 2017 at 05:34 am by Bryan Barrett

Bill Ketron talks about his decision to run for Rutherford County Mayor on this edition of Man on the Street Newsmakers, presented by First National Bank of Murfreesboro:

MADD: Drunk Drivers' Rights Win Over Rights of Community

Jul 12, 2017 at 10:21 pm by Bryan Barrett

People accused of drunk driving in Tennessee no longer face additional charges if they refuse a blood alcohol test. Tennessee lawmakers say they were forced to pass a new drun.... Read More

The life and legacy of MTSU Alumnus Jim Ridley

Jul 12, 2017 at 10:01 pm by Bryan Barrett

MTSU's College of Media and Entertainment and White Avenue Studio will celebrate the late Nashville Scene editor and MTSU alumnus Jim Ridley's life and legacy this Friday, Jul.... Read More

Public Meeting on Brinkley Road Improvement Project from Manson Pike to Franklin Road July 18

Jul 12, 2017 at 09:36 pm by Bryan Barrett

MAP IS BELOW The City of Murfreesboro will conduct a public informational meeting at Blackman Community Club, Tuesday, July 18, 2017, from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., to provide an oppor.... Read More

SUV overturns on I-24 in Smyrna

Jul 12, 2017 at 05:23 pm by Bryan Barrett

A vehicle overturned on I-24 Wednesday afternoon. The accident occurred near the Sam Ridley Parkway exit around 4:45 PM in the lane headed towards Nashville. The SUV was uprig.... Read More