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Sycamore Circle Man Tries to Evade Officers; Faces Charges

Jun 14, 2017 at 02:04 pm by Bryan Barrett

A 41-year old Sycamore Circle man was finally taken into custody by two Murfreesboro Police detectives after a short chase. Terrill Smith was pulled over by Narcotics Detectiv.... Read More

Lewisburg Man Arrested on Rape Charge

Jun 14, 2017 at 09:39 am by Bryan Barrett

A 44-year old Lewisburg man has been arrested by Murfreesboro Police, charged with rape. The Murfeesboro Police Special Victims Unit was called to St. Thomas Rutherford Hospit.... Read More

MTSU selected as model for online 'how-to' course on effective advising setup

Jun 14, 2017 at 07:33 am by Bryan Barrett

MTSU's drive toward greater student success is now part of a national online course to guide other institutions toward more efficient advising. The Association of Public and L.... Read More

Young Local Predators Fan Passes Away

Jun 14, 2017 at 06:48 am by Bryan Barrett

The little boy who was visited by two of the Nashville Predators during their playoff run has passed away. Trip Phinney, of Murfreesboro, battled against cancer all his life..... Read More

Civil Service Reform at VA Likely

Jun 14, 2017 at 06:06 am by Bryan Barrett

U.S. Representative Scott DesJarlais, M.D., voted for the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017 to improve employee accountabi.... Read More

MTSU adds acclaimed media alumni trio to growing 'Wall of Fame'

Jun 14, 2017 at 06:06 am by Bryan Barrett

A trio of acclaimed alumni are now part of the Wall of Fame in MTSU's College of Media and Entertainment: filmmaker Christin Baker, music producer-engineer F. Reid Shippen and.... Read More

UPDATE: Man Accused of Stabbing Wife Arrested

Jun 13, 2017 at 02:37 pm by Bryan Barrett

Authorities have made an arrest in the weekend stabbing of a 32-year old Windwalker Court woman. Jeremy Kelly, age 34, was arrested in Aurora, Illinois, Tuesday afternoon at 1.... Read More

Harding Place Man Charged with Third DUI

Jun 13, 2017 at 02:14 pm by Bryan Barrett

A 31-year old Nashville man is charged with DUI and driving on a revoked license for the third time. Murfreesboro Police Officer Matthew Rice reports assisting another officer.... Read More

Accidental Shooting on Todd Court

Jun 13, 2017 at 02:07 pm by Bryan Barrett

A 74-year old Todd Court man was accidentally shot. Murfreesboro Police Officer Travis Henderson reports being called to the man's home just before midnight Tuesday. They had.... Read More

Homeless Man Beaten and Robbed

Jun 13, 2017 at 01:57 pm by Bryan Barrett

Murfreesboro Police are investigating a reported beating and robbery of a local homeless man. The 25-year old victim told Officer Dominik Riley he was invited to a party at th.... Read More

Duson Blvd. Man Charged with Rape

Jun 13, 2017 at 01:51 pm by Bryan Barrett

A 42-year old Duson Boulevard man has been charged with rape. Scott Derrick Johnson was arrested Monday by Murfreesboro Police detectives. This after a 32-year old North Acade.... Read More

Area Football Players Commit to Colleges

Jun 13, 2017 at 01:26 pm by Bryan Barrett

Another local football standout makes his college choice. Riverdale's Dre Litaker committed Tuesday to the University of Tennessee, which was released on Twitter. He's previou.... Read More

Thank You for Successful Good Neighbor Blood Drive

Jun 13, 2017 at 01:13 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Good Neighbor Blood Drive, sponsored by NewsRadio WGNS was a big success. Station Manager Bryan Barrett... For every blood donor, as many as three lives can be saved. We'.... Read More

Local Native Talks about Space Shuttle Experience

Jun 13, 2017 at 12:32 pm by Bryan Barrett

Bonnie DeHoff Fakes has led an interesting life. The Murfreesboro native and operator of the family business DeHoff Christian Bookstore, recalls a special time in her life whe.... Read More

Local Salvation Army Officers Promoted to Majors

Jun 13, 2017 at 11:24 am by Bryan Barrett

Joe and Melissa Irvin have been in Murfreesboro for a year, serving as leaders for the local Salvation Army. As of June 9th, they've been promoted to the rank of major. Major.... Read More

Why "Move Over Law" Is Important

Jun 13, 2017 at 09:03 am by Bryan Barrett

Why is the "Move Over Law" so important? The main reason -- it's the law. You can be ticketed for violating the "Move Over Law." But the reason for enforcement keeps our law e.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools Busy This Summer

Jun 13, 2017 at 08:57 am by Bryan Barrett

Murfreesboro City Schools' Extended School Program has announced programs planned for summer 2017 including science, art and technology camps. These programs enable students t.... Read More

Targeting Contraband at Tennessee Lockups

Jun 13, 2017 at 08:40 am by Bryan Barrett

To help keep contraband from being smuggled into state correction facilities, the Tennessee Department of Correction asked the Federal Communications Commission to lift its ba.... Read More

Local Dentist Promotes National Smile Month

Jun 13, 2017 at 08:33 am by Bryan Barrett

You're never fully dressed without a smile. That's why Dr. Elizabeth Jackson at Murfreesboro Family Dentistry is celebrating National Smile Month. Poor oral health can affect.... Read More

Things Are Looking Up for TN Children, According to Report

Jun 13, 2017 at 08:27 am by Bryan Barrett

Tennessee is doing something right when it comes to its children. The state is seeing improvements for children in education, health and economic well-being according to the A.... Read More