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Central Magnet ranked No. 1 in Tenn., 37th in nation

Apr 25, 2017 at 02:19 pm by Bryan Barrett

Students graduating next month from Central Magnet School will be able to say they are alumni from the top school in Tennessee, based on new rankings released by U.S. News &am.... Read More

Domestic Victims Meet Tuesday at "Just Love Coffee"

Apr 25, 2017 at 01:15 pm by Bryan Barrett

Survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence will conclude the academic year by expressing themselves through their original poems, storytelling and music. The Lavinia Pr.... Read More

Stewarts Creek 2nd in State in Governor's School Attendees

Apr 25, 2017 at 10:00 am by Bryan Barrett

The Tennessee Governor's School for the Arts (GSFTA) is a four-week residency summer program for high school students gifted in music, visual art, theatre, dance, and filmmaki.... Read More

Obscenities and more land one in jail at local motel

Apr 25, 2017 at 08:51 am by Bryan Barrett

A man allegedly yelling obscenities was arrested by Murfreesboro Police at the Knights Inn on South Church Street this past weekend (4/23/17). A clerk at the local motel told.... Read More

Shelbyville man headed to Prison after plea deal for trying to Solicit Sex from a Minor

Apr 25, 2017 at 08:36 am by Bryan Barrett

A 44-year-old Shelbyville man was arrested early last year for two counts of attempted child rape and two counts of solicitation of a minor. William "Gregg" Maupin pled guilty.... Read More

Petals and Pearls a positive event for local students in Murfreesboro

Apr 25, 2017 at 08:26 am by Bryan Barrett

Petals and Pearls recently took place in Murfreesboro. The event is a mother/daughter gathering for Murfreesboro City School students in grades third through sixth to open con.... Read More

Uncle Dave Macon Days this July in Murfreesboro

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

At Cannonsburgh Village (Murfreesboro, Tennessee) on Friday, July 7th, Uncle Dave Macon Days Music and Arts Festival officially begins and continues through Saturday evening,.... Read More

Annual School Spelling Bee a Success!

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

The annual Read To Succeed "Read To Bee" Spelling Bee sponsored by Jennings and Rebecca Jones Foundation was held Friday evening, April 21st, at Patterson Park. Fifteen 6th gr.... Read More

Warren County School Teacher accused of Buying Drugs on School Property

Apr 25, 2017 at 06:30 am by Bryan Barrett

An elementary school teacher in Warren County has been arrested for buying drugs on school property. An investigation by the Warren County Sheriff's Department led to an under.... Read More

IRS and Employment Scams in Murfreesboro

Apr 24, 2017 at 02:34 pm by Bryan Barrett

Scammers continue to work to take the money of unsuspecting local residents. The popular IRS scam and unemployment scam have been reported in Murfreesboro. A 62-year old White.... Read More

Georgia Man Charged with Misuse of 911 in 'Boro

Apr 24, 2017 at 02:06 pm by Bryan Barrett

A Chickamauga, Georgia, man is in the local lockup after being charged with misuse of 911 and filing a false report in Murfreesboro. Twenty-six year old Desmond Clements was c.... Read More

81 Year Old Mentally Challenged Woman Sexually Assaulted

Apr 24, 2017 at 01:45 pm by Bryan Barrett

Detectives with Murfreesboro Police and the state Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities are investigating the sexual assault of an 81-year old Murfreesboro.... Read More

Nearly 14,000 Lbs of Food Raised for Food Bank

Apr 24, 2017 at 01:30 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Ingram Content Group Employee food drive yielded 13,755 pounds of goods from its La Vergne-area properties that will go to the Rutherford County Emergency Food Bank. This.... Read More

11-Year Anniversary in the Murder of 2 Year Old Analyce Grace

Apr 24, 2017 at 01:20 pm by Bryan Barrett

April 24th is the 11th year anniversary of the disappearance of two-year old Analyce Guerra from Smyrna. She disappeared from her family's home during the early morning hours.... Read More

Child Advocacy Center Presents Hometown Heroes Awards

Apr 24, 2017 at 12:45 pm by Bryan Barrett

The final event of Child Abuse Prevention Month was the Hometown Heroes Walk for Children on Friday, April 21, 2017. Child Advocacy Center director Sharon De Boer presented aw.... Read More

Rutherford Books from Birth Participating in The Big Payback

Apr 24, 2017 at 11:16 am by Bryan Barrett

Rutherford Books from Birth is participating in The Big Payback, a 24-hour, online giving event created to help Middle Tennessee nonprofits raise funds vital to continuing t.... Read More

Tennessee Business Barometer: Optimism grows, but still hiring concerns

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

The Tennessee Business Barometer Index has bested its record high just set the previous quarter, according to the latest online survey of business leaders by MTSU's Jones Coll.... Read More

Jordan Ethics Complaint Dismissed

Apr 24, 2017 at 10:02 am by Bryan Barrett

The Rutherford County Ethics Committee dismissed a complaint against County Commissioner Will Jordan (JUR-den) after finding no evidence of unethical behavior involving his vo.... Read More

One More Vote on Gas Tax Tuesday

Apr 24, 2017 at 09:34 am by Bryan Barrett

The Tennessee House of Representatives is expected to vote in favor of an amended version of Governor Haslam's gas tax proposal. NewsRadio WGNS' Bryan Barrett has more... The.... Read More

Wear Denim Wednesday and Support Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Apr 24, 2017 at 09:01 am by Bryan Barrett

Wednesday is Denim Day. Kim Reynolds with Domestic Violence / Sexual Assault Services, tells NewsRadio WGNS, Denim Day is set aside to bring awareness to Sexual Assault Awaren.... Read More