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Man facing Sexual Exploitation of a Minor charges commits suicide in Dollar General parking lot

May 18, 2017 at 02:41 pm by Bryan Barrett

44-Year-old William Hale reportedly committed suicide Wednesday (5/17/17) afternoon in a Dollar General parking lot in Murfreesboro on Thompson Lane. Hale was recently indicte.... Read More

Suspect facing sexual assault related charges in Murfreesboro

May 18, 2017 at 02:01 pm by Bryan Barrett

28 Year old Alvin Higgs who was arrested last September will be in court on Monday (5/22/17) in Rutherford County. Higgs is facing Sexual Battery by an Authority Figure, Solic.... Read More

Murphy Center digital billboard, 3 tennis courts make way for Middle Tenn. Blvd. project

May 18, 2017 at 01:00 pm by Bryan Barrett

Ongoing construction on the Middle Tennessee Boulevard widening project has necessitated the removal of a highly visible campus mainstay in front of Murphy Center. The electro.... Read More

UPDATE: Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony

May 18, 2017 at 11:02 am by Bryan Barrett

Almost like waving a wand over the downtown area, the sounds of a bustling city seemed to fade into the background with the tolling of a bell precisely at 9:00 o'clock Thursda.... Read More

Defending the Importance of a Liberal Arts Degree at MTSU

May 18, 2017 at 10:16 am by Bryan Barrett

MTSU will be focusing some of their attention on explaining the importance of a Liberal Arts Degree to the public in upcoming months. Dr. Karen Petersen, Interim Dean to the C.... Read More

Grand Opening for the first dedicated hospice facility in Rutherford County

May 18, 2017 at 10:02 am by Bryan Barrett

Nonprofit Alive Hospice will hold a Grand Opening for The Residence at Alive Hospice - Murfreesboro NEXT THURSDAY, May 25 at 5:30 p.m. The afternoon will include.... Read More

Sixth annual drive benefiting Cannon County, Murfreesboro City and Rutherford County Schools

May 18, 2017 at 09:40 am by Bryan Barrett

The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties is set to collect items for Back to School kits for kids kindergarten through fifth grade beginning June 13, 2017, through Jul.... Read More

Job training for inmates at the local jail in Rutherford County

May 18, 2017 at 09:31 am by Bryan Barrett

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Captain Chris Fly told WGNS that some positive new changes are underway at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center in Murfreesboro. One.... Read More

Over 2,000 Bills and Resolutions considered by Tennessee Lawmakers

May 18, 2017 at 09:20 am by Bryan Barrett

While much of the energy and attention of this year's legislative session was focused on Gov. Bill Haslam's gas tax proposal, there were more than 2,000 other bills and resolu.... Read More

More black bears in Middle Tennessee

May 18, 2017 at 09:18 am by Bryan Barrett

You might remember that last year a bear was spotted in DeKalb, Coffee and Grundy counties. With the fires in Gatlinburg last year, we could see even more bears this year. Th.... Read More

Seat belt checkpoint set for Rockvale Friday

May 18, 2017 at 08:07 am by Bryan Barrett

A seat belt checkpoint will take place after nightfall in Rockvale on Friday night (5/19/17)...

Region Championship Roundup

May 17, 2017 at 09:58 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Blackman Blaze, behind Jacob Jones' complete game shutout, defeated Stewarts Creek 6-0 to claim the Region 4-AAA Championship. Jones gave up only three hits, struck out th.... Read More

Residents Want Answers NOW On Shootings!

May 17, 2017 at 04:24 pm by Bryan Barrett

Residents want answers now about the large number of shootings, with two being homicides, that have occurred in residential areas around MTSU in recent weeks. It's part of inc.... Read More

2nd Annual Salvation Army Beyond the Bells Luncheon a Big Success

May 17, 2017 at 02:27 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Salvation Army held their second annual "Beyond the Bells" luncheon at Embassy Suites. The event was used to bring awareness to the mission of the local Salvation Army and.... Read More

Murfreesboro Budget proposes 24 new positions; 19th consecutive year without property tax hike

May 17, 2017 at 01:52 pm by Bryan Barrett

City Manager Rob Lyons, in accordance with the City Charter, has submitted the City's Proposed $157.2 million Fiscal Year 2017-18 (FY 18) Budget for review by the City Council.... Read More

Theft of Panties at a Murfreesboro Home

May 17, 2017 at 09:30 am by Bryan Barrett

More Victoria's Secret items have been stolen, but this time the theft was not from the store... It was from a home in the Savannah Ridge subdivision in Murfreesboro. The vict.... Read More

Murfreesboro Awarded 2016 Assistance to Firefighters Grant

May 17, 2017 at 08:44 am by Bryan Barrett

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department was recently awarded the 2016 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) for Operations and Safety in the amount of $433,655. The funds will co.... Read More

Local case of Solicitation Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

May 17, 2017 at 08:30 am by Bryan Barrett

A local resident by the name of William Ladd will face the courts on Friday (5/19/17) in Rutherford County. Ladd has been charged with one count of Aggravated Sexual Battery a.... Read More

UPDATE: Woman who struck and killed a Nashville nurse riding a scooter to be sentenced in June

May 17, 2017 at 08:12 am by Bryan Barrett

Courtney Barrett who entered a plea of destroying evidence and leaving the scene of an accident involving death will be sentenced in June. Barrett is the woman accused of stri.... Read More

Rutherford Co. Welcomed New Arson Dog on Tuesday

May 17, 2017 at 07:15 am by Bryan Barrett

Rutherford County Fire Rescue is adding a new investigator. What's different about this new staff member is that he's got four legs and a wet nose. K9 Mikey and his handler, J.... Read More