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Local Tractor Supply Stores helping out area schools and 4-H

Apr 27, 2017 at 01:48 pm by Bryan Barrett

Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retail store chain in the United States, will partner with National 4-H Council for a nationwide in-store fundraiser to sen.... Read More

Warning about Fentanyl issued for State of Tennessee

Apr 27, 2017 at 01:27 pm by Bryan Barrett

Fentanyl, an exceptionally powerful drug used legally to treat extreme pain, has found its way to the illegal drug market, and it is killing people. According to three departm.... Read More

Fake IRS Calls in Rutherford County

Apr 27, 2017 at 01:07 pm by Bryan Barrett

Beware of calls from the IRS. WGNS' own Bryan Barrett received a call Thursday from the IRS. The voicemail message, from a number from Chicago Heights, Illinois, said the Inte.... Read More

Murfreesboro man charged with Attempted Homicide

Apr 27, 2017 at 12:58 pm by Bryan Barrett

An attempted murder unfolded in Murfreesboro at 6:36 Wednesday evening. Police officers responded to 1011 Riviera St. in reference to a shots fired call. The complainant stat.... Read More

Home shot, two arrests made

Apr 27, 2017 at 12:50 pm by Bryan Barrett

At 9:56 Wednesday night, Murfreesboro officers heard numerous shots fired in quick succession around Greenland Dr. and Harrison Ave. As Officers responded, reports came in th.... Read More

School placed on lock down after suspect flee from police in Murfreesboro

Apr 27, 2017 at 12:34 pm by Bryan Barrett

Barfield Elementary School had to be placed on a Code Yellow lock down Thursday after four home burglary suspects fled the long arm of the law. Needless to say, the break-in e.... Read More

Man shot five times in Murfreesboro apartment parking lot

Apr 27, 2017 at 12:02 pm by Bryan Barrett

Around 7:30 Wednesday night (4/26/17), a shots fired call was reported at Student Quarters Apartments on Greenland Drive. Once on the scene, it was realized that a man named C.... Read More

Fatal motorcycle accident blamed on speed

Apr 27, 2017 at 08:54 am by Bryan Barrett

A LaVergne man died after wrecking his motorcycle on I-24 this past Tuesday night. The motorcyclist killed on I-24 west near Blue Hole Road in Davidson County was identified a.... Read More

One woman show displays her struggles with Autism in Murfreesboro

Apr 27, 2017 at 08:40 am by Bryan Barrett

Catherine Burford, an MTSU drama student and who is autistic, performed her one woman show "The Fool" at Murfreesboro Parks and Rec.'s Bradley Academy Historical and Cultural.... Read More

Security Guard at Apartment Complex Assaulted

Apr 26, 2017 at 02:33 pm by Bryan Barrett

A security guard at an apartment complex on South Rutherford Boulevard in Murfreesboro was assaulted this past Monday. According to a police report, the guard witnessed a man.... Read More

Commuter rail lines between Murfreesboro and Nashville still an idea in the air

Apr 26, 2017 at 02:00 pm by Bryan Barrett

While Davidson County is looking into a $6-billion transportation plan, Rutherford County may benefit from that too. While little has been released, talks of a commuter rail l.... Read More

UPDATE: Gun found outside apartment that caught fire in Murfreesboro previous night of blaze

Apr 26, 2017 at 01:33 pm by Bryan Barrett

We have more news on a recent fire at an apartment complex behind Kohl's Department Store in Murfreesboro. The fire in building "K" at Carrington Park Apartments displaced sev.... Read More

Two women believed to be drugged while at local nightclub

Apr 26, 2017 at 10:51 am by Bryan Barrett

Murfreesboro Police were called to investigate a case where two females were said to have overdosed. Evidently, the two women were at Whiskey Dix Nightclub on West Main Street.... Read More

AK-47 Stolen out of car in Murfreesboro

Apr 26, 2017 at 10:36 am by Bryan Barrett

A vehicle parked at The Southern Apartments on Wenlon Drive in Murfreesboro was broken into. However, what was stolen out of the car was not a radio, change or even a computer.... Read More

Anne C. Davis selected as the third President of the Christy-Houston Foundation

Apr 26, 2017 at 10:23 am by Bryan Barrett

Anne C. Davis has been selected as the third President of the Christy-Houston Foundation based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She will assume her new duties on May 15, 2017. Dav.... Read More

Company Expanding in Smyrna, TN

Apr 26, 2017 at 10:13 am by Bryan Barrett

Steel Technologies LLC (Steel Technologies) announced an 80,000 sq. ft. expansion to its new greenfield facility in Smyrna, TN. The expansion will house coil-fed laser blankin.... Read More

Seatbelt Checkpoint onThursday in Eagleville

Apr 26, 2017 at 09:30 am by Bryan Barrett

Drivers will be checked for wearing seat belts during a Seatbelt Checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 27 at the 700 block of South Main Street in Eagleville. Sheri.... Read More

Riverdale Girls State & National Basketball Champions Honored in State Senate

Apr 26, 2017 at 09:00 am by Bryan Barrett

State Senators paused from conducting business of the 2017 legislative session of Monday (April 24th) to congratulate members of the Riverdale High School basketball team for.... Read More

Shooting at Student Quarters Apartments

Apr 25, 2017 at 07:04 pm by Bryan Barrett

Murfreesboro Police are looking for two suspects wanted in a Tuesday (4/25/2017) afternoon shooting at the Student Quarters Apartments, 920 Greenland Drive. At least one perso.... Read More

Legislation to Aid Child Support Collection Passes State House

Apr 25, 2017 at 07:03 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Tennessee House of Representatives passed legislation last week sponsored by State Representative Dawn White (R-Murfreesboro) to aid in the collection of overdue child sup.... Read More