News

Affordable housing as Murfreesboro grows and more discussed

Jul 07, 2017 at 09:13 am by Bryan Barrett

The Murfreesboro City Council will gather in a workshop session Thursday, July 13, at 4 p.m., in Council Chambers at City Hall, 111 West Vine St., to review a needs assessment.... Read More

NEWSMAKERS: Linebaugh Library Director Rita Shacklett

Jul 07, 2017 at 05:34 am by Bryan Barrett

Linebaugh Library Director Rita Shacklett talks about the summer reading program and more on this edition of Man on the Street Newsmakers, presented by First National Bank of.... Read More

Kids frolicked in the water at Barfield Park

Jul 06, 2017 at 09:08 pm by Bryan Barrett

Splash Out at Barfield Park took place on Thursday (July 6, 2017). The Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue Department was on hand to hose down the children. Perhaps we should add, th.... Read More

Cripple Creek Cloggers Headed To Croatia

Jul 06, 2017 at 08:07 pm by Bryan Barrett

Tennessee's Cripple Creek Cloggers, headquartered in Murfreesboro, will represent the U.S. in the International Folk Festival in Zagreb, Croatia during July 17th through the 2.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Police and Fire Departments Cyber Attacked

Jul 06, 2017 at 06:12 pm by Bryan Barrett

Both the Murfreesboro Police Department and Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue have been cyber-attacked with a computer malware called "WannaCry." The MPD told WGNS that they are in.... Read More

Woman who killed MTSU Lady Raider Basketball Player filed another appeal for relief

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

In 2012, it took a jury only a few hours to reach a verdict in the Tina Stewart murder trial. Stewart was the MTSU Lady Raider basketball player who was killed by her roommate.... Read More

Greenway Trail in Murfreesboro is growing to Barfield Park

Jul 06, 2017 at 03:11 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Greenway Trail is slowly growing. Melinda Tate with the Murfreesboro Parks and Rec. Department said that we will have to wait just a little longer for the trail to connect.... Read More

New Rutherford County court building is nearing completion

Jul 06, 2017 at 02:44 pm by Bryan Barrett

The brand new Rutherford County Judicial Building will soon be where daily court cases are held. County Mayor Ernest Burgess told WGNS... The new building is 215,000 square f.... Read More

41 Guns stolen from unlocked vehicles in the City Limits of Murfreesboro

Jul 06, 2017 at 01:55 pm by Bryan Barrett

Do you lock your car doors when you park in your own driveway? If you don't, you should. While burglaries have been a recent issue outside the city limits of Murfreesboro, it.... Read More

Rutherford County Rescue Workers help in search of child in the Duck River

Jul 06, 2017 at 01:36 pm by Bryan Barrett

Authorities as of late Wednesday afternoon were continuing to search for a 9-year-old boy believed to have drowned in Duck River in Shelbyville late Tuesday afternoon. Search.... Read More

Protect home, car from burglars stealing firearms, valuables

Jul 06, 2017 at 11:43 am by Bryan Barrett

About $55,000 worth of firearms were stolen from cars, many unlocked, and homes in unincorporated areas this year, a Rutherford County Sheriff's Office detective supervisor sa.... Read More

Hammonds returns as MT Basketball Director of Operations

Jul 06, 2017 at 09:38 am by Bryan Barrett

Former Middle Tennessee basketball standout and graduate assistant Kerry Hammonds II has returned to the Blue Raider basketball program, joining Head Coach Kermit Davis' staff.... Read More

28 Pounds of Weed Seized in Nashville Traffic Stop

Jul 06, 2017 at 09:16 am by Bryan Barrett

In nearby Nashville, 28 pounds of marijuana was seized during a traffic stop. A vehicle stop Monday afternoon on Boscobel Street for a driver not wearing his seatbelt, resulte.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police capture armed robbery suspects

Jul 06, 2017 at 08:48 am by Bryan Barrett

Three suspects from an armed robbery and stolen car are in custody in Murfreesboro with the help of Murfreesboro Police Dept K9 Juice. After an armed robbery at an ATM, Direc.... Read More

Uncle Dave Macon Days is THIS Friday and Saturday in Murfreesboro

Jul 06, 2017 at 08:34 am by Bryan Barrett

The annual Uncle Dave Macon Days Music and Arts Festival will take place in Murfreesboro on Friday and Saturday (July 7th and 8th). This year marks the 40th anniversary for th.... Read More

MFRD Now Has Advanced Life Support Capabilities

Jul 05, 2017 at 04:40 pm by Bryan Barrett

You could call this a "soft opening". On Friday, June 30th, Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue Department began responding to medical calls with Advanced Life Support capabilities..... Read More

Where did you get your Tennessee drivers license? Did you bribe someone?

Jul 05, 2017 at 03:47 pm by Bryan Barrett

Four local men were sentenced late last month (June 26, 2017) on federal bribery charges stemming from the fraudulent issuance of Tennessee driver license permits, announced J.... Read More

December 16th murder suspect to be in court Friday

Jul 05, 2017 at 02:22 pm by Bryan Barrett

A suspect in a Murfreesboro murder will soon head to court for a discussion hearing. The murder dates back to December 16, 2016. The fatal shooting took place at 284 Indian Pa.... Read More

Sherry Carpenter named interim HR director

Jul 05, 2017 at 01:50 pm by Bryan Barrett

by Sam Stockardwith the Murfreesboro Post Murfreesboro is dipping into the retirement ranks to oversee its Human Resources Department until it can find a replacement for forme.... Read More

Here is your chance to take a selfie with the Oscar Meyer Weiner

Jul 05, 2017 at 12:45 pm by Bryan Barrett

A special guest will be visiting Murfreesboro next week... The famous Oscar Meyer Weiner! Dijon Dom will be driving the Wienermobile around the country with his partner, Chedd.... Read More