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Matthew Stafford Safe and Back Home!

Jun 21, 2017 at 08:18 pm by Bryan Barrett

The 16-year old Murfreesboro youth who was reported missing on last week, is now "safe and sound" at home. Earlier stories indicated that Matthew Stafford walked away from his.... Read More

"Cindy" to Bring Heavy Rain & Storms to Midstate

Jun 21, 2017 at 10:21 am by Bryan Barrett

The remnants of Tropical Storm Cindy are expected to produce significant rainfall amounts across Middle Tennessee beginning Thursday and lasting through Saturday. Total rainfa.... Read More

More Counterfeit Cash in Murfreesboro

Jun 21, 2017 at 10:17 am by Bryan Barrett

More counterfeit cash in Murfreesboro... This time, police responded to Mapco gas station on South Church Street near the I-24 interchange for a call of a fake $50 bill. The s.... Read More

Grand opening of new hotel in Smyrna on Thursday

Jun 21, 2017 at 09:48 am by Bryan Barrett

Uptown Suites, a new brand of extended stay properties, is officially launching its Smyrna location. The public is invited to attend the free Grand Upening on Thursday, June 2.... Read More

Stolen handgun found in backyard of Barfield area home

Jun 21, 2017 at 08:53 am by Bryan Barrett

A Smith & Wesson handgun was found in the yard of a home on NYU Place in Murfreesboro. Evidently, a landscaper was working on a home in the area near Barfield Park when he.... Read More

Jun 21, 2017 at 08:30 am by Bryan Barrett

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MTSU adjunct/state archaeologist will reveal historic tattoo practices in June 24 public talk

Jun 21, 2017 at 08:27 am by Bryan Barrett

MTSU adjunct professor and state prehistoric archaeologist Aaron Deter-Wolf will discuss his research on ancient tattoo practices Saturday, June 24, as the special guest of th.... Read More

Scammers using FAKE numbers on caller ID to be punished in TN

Jun 21, 2017 at 08:23 am by Bryan Barrett

Scammers who use a fake caller ID now face harsher punishment thanks to a new Tennessee law. The new legislation hopes to crack down on a practice known as caller ID spoofing,.... Read More

Governor signed all the 524 measures sent his way this session

Jun 21, 2017 at 08:19 am by Bryan Barrett

Close the book on this year's legislative session in Tennessee: Gov. Bill Haslam has no more bills or resolutions awaiting his consideration. The governor signed all the 524 m.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools graduate commissioned into U.S. Air Force

Jun 21, 2017 at 08:01 am by Bryan Barrett

Positive News of the Day: Kayla Sides Watson, a 2012 graduate of Blackman High School and a 2016 graduate of East Tennessee State University, was commissioned into the U.S. Ai.... Read More

Vehicle registration fees going UP in July for local residents

Jun 20, 2017 at 08:59 pm by Bryan Barrett

The State of Tennessee is increasing vehicle registration fees, as confirmed by Rutherford County Clerk Lisa Duke Crowell. The increased fees across the state will become effe.... Read More

Canine Influenza Detected In Tennessee

Jun 20, 2017 at 08:47 pm by Bryan Barrett

The state veterinarian is advising dog owners to monitor their pets due to reports of canine influenza in Tennessee. The UT College of Veterinary Medicine recently confirmed d.... Read More

Murfreesboro earns Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

Jun 20, 2017 at 08:45 pm by Bryan Barrett

For the nineteenth consecutive year the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has awarded the City of Murfreesboro with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence.... Read More

Blackman chemistry teacher named state finalist for Presidential excellence award

Jun 20, 2017 at 07:00 pm by Bryan Barrett

Blackman High School chemistry teacher Kimberly Baumann has been selected as a state-level finalist for the 2016-17 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Scien.... Read More

Annual Doughboy Challenge is This Weekend (6/24/17)

Jun 20, 2017 at 02:59 pm by Bryan Barrett

The annual Doughboy Challenge 5K will be held this Saturday, June 24th. Tia Glaze with General Mills told WGNS... Again, you can register now at DoughboyChallenge.com

Habitat for Humanity Home Dedication this Thursday

Jun 20, 2017 at 02:57 pm by Bryan Barrett

This Thursday, June 22nd, Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity will dedicate home #143 in Rutherford County. This home was built with the Ortiz & Ruiz Family and is.... Read More

Main Street's Summer activities in Murfreesboro

Jun 20, 2017 at 02:52 pm by Bryan Barrett

For Main Street Murfreesboro, the community's nonprofit that protects and promotes downtown, summer is prime time for fun in the sun. "Summer is by far our busiest time of the.... Read More

Murfreesboro man accused of writing thousands of dollars worth of bad checks

Jun 20, 2017 at 02:18 pm by Bryan Barrett

A Halls Hill Pike man has been accused of writing bad checks to multiple businesses in Murfreesboro and beyond. One tire shop confirmed with WGNS that the man wrote checks to.... Read More

Repossessed car stolen, possibly by upset owner in Murfreesboro

Jun 20, 2017 at 01:49 pm by Bryan Barrett

If you have your vehicle repossessed, it does not mean that you can go pick it up from the financial institution once they close at the end of the day. Apparently, a Murfreesb.... Read More

Name of man struck and killed by train in Murfreesboro released

Jun 20, 2017 at 01:25 pm by Bryan Barrett

Murfreesboro Police have released the name of the man struck and killed by a CSX train this past Friday evening. Evidently, Richard A. Herman was riding his bicycle when struc.... Read More