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IKEA Nashville Could Open Summer, 2020

May 25, 2017 at 08:15 am by Bryan Barrett

Swedish based IKEA, the world's leading home furnishings retailer, announced on Thursday (5/25/2017) that it plans on constructing a 341,000 square foot facility that will be.... Read More

MTSU online master's degree in HR ranked among most affordable in U.S.

May 25, 2017 at 08:13 am by Bryan Barrett

MTSU has been ranked by OnlineU among the Top 25 universities nationally for offering great value with its online master's degrees in human resources. MTSU was ranked No. 20 f.... Read More

Bradley Academy Museum and Cultural Center showcases "Education and Empowerment"

May 25, 2017 at 08:10 am by Bryan Barrett

Bradley Academy Museum and Cultural Center will celebrate an interactive history exhibit recently completed by MTSU graduate students. The new exhibit, "Education and Empower.... Read More

Murfreesboro Soccer Club's 2004 Boys Elite Select Soccer Team Wins Division III

May 25, 2017 at 08:07 am by Bryan Barrett

A Murfreesboro select soccer team fielded by Murfreesboro Soccer Club (MSC) battled six teams statewide to claim the Tennessee State Soccer Association State Championship in D.... Read More

Representatives Dawn White and Mike Sparks recognize Dan Whittle

May 25, 2017 at 08:00 am by Bryan Barrett

State Rep. Dawn White (R- 37) and State Rep. Mike Sparks (R-49) surprised local history devotee Dan Whittle Wednesday morning at Murfreesboro's Sylvan Park Restaurant during t.... Read More

Spring Fling Baseball Day 2 Recap

May 24, 2017 at 08:31 pm by Bryan Barrett

Wednesday saw one local team eliminated in Spring Fling baseball and another battle for an extra inning win to stay alive. STEWARTS CREEK 4, HOUSTON 1 (12-INNINGS) Tied at 1-1.... Read More

88-Year Old Man FOUND!

May 24, 2017 at 07:44 pm by Bryan Barrett

Murfreesboro Police issued a SILVER ALERT on 88-year old Robert Keeler Sisco. GOOD NEWS: He was located in Warren County (McMinnville area) around 10PM Wednesday night and has.... Read More

Local Legislator Passes Bill to Protect Rights of Handgun Carry Permit Holders

May 24, 2017 at 05:23 pm by Bryan Barrett

Legislation sponsored by State Representative Dawn White (R-Murfreesboro) that will help to guarantee the Second Amendment rights of carry permit holders in public parks was.... Read More

Murfreesboro's 3rd Murder In 19-Days

May 24, 2017 at 04:25 pm by Bryan Barrett

While other media report that this is Murfreesboro third murder in 2017, WGNS feels the real fact is "this is the city's third murder in 19 days". While city officials were t.... Read More

Lori McKellar Joins Pinnacle Financial Partners

May 24, 2017 at 04:20 pm by Bryan Barrett

Lori McKellar has joined Pinnacle Financial Partners and Pinnacle Asset Management as a registered investment advisor representative offering fee-based investment management.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Deputy Prevents Suicide

May 24, 2017 at 04:19 pm by Bryan Barrett

Convincing a suicidal man not take his own life earned a Rutherford County Sheriff's Deputy the Life Savers' Award. Patrol Deputy Jason Brown received the Life Savers' Award f.... Read More

Name Of Tuesday's Murder Victim Released

May 24, 2017 at 04:08 pm by Bryan Barrett

Murfreesboro police say the 20-year old man shot to death on Tuesday (5/23/2017) has been identified as Jaylin Juan Pritchard from Memphis. He is the third person killed over.... Read More

Read To Succeed Honors Volunteers and Supporters

May 24, 2017 at 04:02 pm by Bryan Barrett

Thursday, May 18, 2017, Read To Succeed honored some of its most outstanding volunteers and supporters. The event took place at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Murfreesboro and.... Read More

Blue Angel Jet Featured In Capt. Jeff Kuss USMC Memorial Arrives In Smyrna Thursday

May 24, 2017 at 03:48 pm by Bryan Barrett

A Blue Angel F/A-18C Hornet similar to the jet flown by United States Marine Corps Captain Jeff Kuss and on loan from the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida.... Read More

Tennessee Traffic Fatalities down by only 5 this year compared to 2016

May 24, 2017 at 03:38 pm by Bryan Barrett

Traffic fatalities in Tennessee are down by only five people as we head into the extended Memorial Day weekend. During this period in 2016, there were 376 fatal accidents in t.... Read More

MTSU center lands $30K March of Dimes grant for dental training program

May 24, 2017 at 03:15 pm by Bryan Barrett

MTSU's Center for Health and Human Services has received $30,000 from the March of Dimes Tennessee Chapter Community Grants Program to provide training to area dental provider.... Read More

Greenhouse Ministries Receives $20,814.23 from Publix

May 24, 2017 at 03:09 pm by Bryan Barrett

Greenhouse Ministries accepted a check for $20,814.23 from Publix Super Market Charities on May 2 at Greenhouse Ministries offices in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Greenhouse Minis.... Read More

Wednesday Spring Fling Weather Update

May 24, 2017 at 09:36 am by Bryan Barrett

As of 9:30am this (Wednesday) morning, all baseball game sites are scheduled to start on time. That means Blackman, Stewarts Creek and Central Magnet games will be played at a.... Read More

Millennials spend quite differently when it comes to home renovations

May 24, 2017 at 08:53 am by Bryan Barrett

50% of millennial homeowners are reluctant to approach banks for a loan. Millennials are age 16 to 36. Birth years for a Millennial range from about 1981-2001, just as the bir.... Read More

Rutherford County delegation recognizes the African American Heritage Society for preserving local history

May 24, 2017 at 08:36 am by Bryan Barrett

Rep. Mike Sparks (R-Smyrna) led the Rutherford county delegation to the Tennessee General Assembly in recognizing the African American Heritage Society of Rutherford County fo.... Read More