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UPDATE: Rover Birthday Celebration Date Changed

May 10, 2017 at 01:23 pm by Bryan Barrett

Murfreesboro's public transportation system celebrates a decade of service. The city had planned a celebration on Friday, but due to expected rainy weather, has decided to cha.... Read More

Illegal Gambling Investigation Nets Two Arrests in Smyrna

May 10, 2017 at 01:17 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Smyrna Police Department and the Rutherford County EMS SORT team arrest two men after a lengthy investigation into illegal gambling. Sgt. Bobby Gibson tells NewsRadio WGNS.... Read More

Smyrna Police Searching for Accused Stalker

May 10, 2017 at 01:04 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Smyrna Police Department says they're trying to find a man accused of stalking. Detective Robert Monroe tells NewsRadio WGNS 27-year old Phillip Quinten Meeks is about fiv.... Read More

State Lawmakers Race Toward Finish Line

May 10, 2017 at 07:59 am by Bryan Barrett

State lawmakers raced toward the finish line - wrapping up this year's session and adjourning for the year. Because of differences on several bills like gun rights, free commu.... Read More

Tuesday Night Crash On Thompson Lane

May 09, 2017 at 07:32 pm by Bryan Barrett

A two-vehicle crash Tuesday evening in the 6:00 o'clock hour on Thompson Lane slowed the traffic on the roadway even more. It involved a Toyota Camry and a Chevy SUV. The Ruth.... Read More

Hotel Bill for State Lawmakers Pulled

May 09, 2017 at 04:02 pm by Bryan Barrett

A bill which would have allowed state lawmakers who live within 50 miles of Nashville to be reimbursed for occasional hotel stays in the capitol city was pulled and will not b.... Read More

Nourish Food Bank Presents Its Inaugural Wine Tasting & Silent Auction

May 09, 2017 at 03:52 pm by Bryan Barrett

Nourish Food Bank will present the Inaugural Wine Tasting and Silent Auction, taking place at Flemming Rustic Barn, 4338 Rock Springs Road in Smyrna on May 20th, and featuring.... Read More

18th Annual Special Kids Golf Classic Raises Over $52,000

May 09, 2017 at 03:48 pm by Bryan Barrett

Over $52,000 was raised for local nonprofit Special Kids in the organization's 18th Annual Golf Classic presented by Nissan North America on Thursday and Friday, May 4 and 5,.... Read More

Decoration Day at Stones River National Battlefield

May 09, 2017 at 03:45 pm by Bryan Barrett

$element(bwcore,article_slideshow,39347,,,620,350)$ The second annual 'Decoration Day' at the Stones River National Battlefield was a huge success. It was held last Saturday (.... Read More

Two More Cases of Gunfire at Local Apartments Near University

May 09, 2017 at 03:35 pm by Bryan Barrett

Murfreesboro Police have at least two more cases of shots fired into apartments near the university to investigate. The first occurred Monday morning at College Pointe Apartme.... Read More

Battlefield Visitors Center Will Have Consistent Hours 7 Days Per Week

May 09, 2017 at 02:58 pm by Bryan Barrett

Beginning Monday, May 22nd, the Stones River National Battlefield visitor center will have consistent hours seven days a week. It will open to the public at 9 a.m. and close a.... Read More

Fire Destroys Maintenance Truck At Northfield Elementary

May 09, 2017 at 02:20 pm by Bryan Barrett

Shortly after 1:00 o'clock Tuesday (5/9/2017) afternoon, a Murfreesboro City School's maintenance truck caught on fire in the front lawn of Northfield Elementary School. Black.... Read More

How Rutherford County Cities Fair in "Safe Cities Report"

May 09, 2017 at 10:02 am by Bryan Barrett

The National Council for Home Safety and Security ranks the top 50 safest cities across Tennessee. They use FBI crime data and use their own internal data and research to rank.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Why I Wrote 'Nathan Bedford Forrest's Redemption'

May 09, 2017 at 09:27 am by Bryan Barrett

Nathan Bedford Forrest recently made the news again, but it is never for a good reason. Rep. Mike Sparks of Smyrna introduced a House Resolution (HR 97) to honor me, and short.... Read More

Free Rabies Clinic for Senior Citizens

May 09, 2017 at 08:45 am by Bryan Barrett

St. Clair Street Senior Center and Beesley Foundation are partnering to bring senior citizens FREE Rabies vaccines and other vaccines. It will be on Friday, June 16th, at St..... Read More

Shot Fired into University Ridge Apartment

May 09, 2017 at 08:25 am by Bryan Barrett

More gunfire at a Murfreesboro apartment complex. This time, Lucas McKinney says someone fired a bullet through his roommate's window, through the shower and coming to rest ju.... Read More

UPDATE: AMBER Alert: Memphis Man Arrested & 5-Month Old Home

May 09, 2017 at 08:10 am by Bryan Barrett

An AMBER Alert has been canceled after a missing 5-month-old from Memphis was found. Her non-custodial father has been arrested in the case. Officials with the Tennessee Burea.... Read More

Forrest Hall Vandalized

May 09, 2017 at 07:08 am by Bryan Barrett

MTSU's Forrest Hall was vandalized with spray paint. MTSU police say the Forrest Hall Army ROTC building was vandalized last Friday morning. Someone covered up the name of th.... Read More

Andrew Maraniss at 1st Presbyterian 6PM tonight

May 09, 2017 at 06:22 am by Bryan Barrett

Andrew Maraniss, author of the New York Times bestselling book Strong Inside will be at Murfreesboro's First Presbyterian Church at 6:00 o'clock tonight (Tuesday, 5/9/2017). T.... Read More

Softball and Baseball Monday Recap

May 09, 2017 at 05:37 am by Bryan Barrett

The District 7AAA Softball Tournament was full of surprises Monday. La Vergne, which didn't win a district game during the regular season, defeated Siegel 4-2 to end the seaso.... Read More