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Operation: Rutherford Recycles will be hosting the Tennis Balls for PAWS

Feb 02, 2017 at 08:30 am by Bryan Barrett

Operation: Rutherford Recycles will be hosting a "recycling" booth to collect flat or lightly used tennis balls for PAWS of Rutherford County. It will not only benefit PAWS, b.... Read More

Senator Lamar Alexander meets with Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch

Feb 02, 2017 at 07:30 am by Bryan Barrett

U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) released the following statement today after meeting with Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch: "It was a pleasure meeting today wit.... Read More

Surgery is needed, by Scott Walker (SmallTownBigWorld.com)

Feb 02, 2017 at 06:15 am by Bryan Barrett

by Scott WalkerSmallTownBigWorld.com He told me that he became homeless shortly after his divorce several years ago. However, his most recent battle started when he twisted hi.... Read More

ACLU of Tennessee Files Demand for Documents on Implementation of Trump's Muslim Ban

Feb 02, 2017 at 06:15 am by Bryan Barrett

BELOW is a press release from the ACLU: The American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee filed a Freedom of Information Act request Thursday (2/2/17) with its local U.S. Custo.... Read More

Vol & Former Blackman Player Arrested in Knoxville

Feb 01, 2017 at 11:07 pm by Bryan Barrett

Tennessee Vols football receiver and former Blackman High School quarterback Jauan Jennings was arrested for drug possession. He was arrested in Knoxville after being pulled o.... Read More

Two Opposing Rallies On Historic Square

Feb 01, 2017 at 09:52 pm by Bryan Barrett

Wednesday (2/1/2017) was the "Statewide Day of Action" in Tennessee and there were two opposing rallies on the historic Murfreesboro square at the same time. One was the "We A.... Read More

Heroin overdose in Murfreesboro reported Tuesday night

Feb 01, 2017 at 05:49 pm by Bryan Barrett

A 19-year old woman overdosed on heroin in Murfreesboro. The overdose was reported on Westgate Boulevard. Evidently, the boyfriend of the woman called paramedics when he disco.... Read More

Vandalism and Theft reported by landlord in Murfreesboro

Feb 01, 2017 at 05:41 pm by Bryan Barrett

A theft and vandalism report was filed by a landlord who oversees a Murfreesboro home on Camborne Circle. The property manager advised that the theft and damage to ceilings, w.... Read More

Over $1,100 in merchandise stolen from TJ Maxx

Feb 01, 2017 at 05:32 pm by Bryan Barrett

Over $1,100 in merchandise was stolen from the TJ Maxx store on Old Fort Parkway next to Target. The theft was reported on Tuesday (1/31/17). Evidently, it is believed that th.... Read More

Shelbyville Police Searching for Suspect

Feb 01, 2017 at 05:23 pm by Bryan Barrett

Officials with the Shelbyville Police Department are asking for the public's help in finding a man that led officers on a high speed chase. The suspect, Josh N. Brown of Shelb.... Read More

Warren County Student Shot and Killed

Feb 01, 2017 at 05:21 pm by Bryan Barrett

Early Tuesday morning, a 17 year old juvenile was shot and killed after allegedly pulling a knife and cutting a person. The Southern Standard reports that the juvenile was ki.... Read More

22 Year old breaks into his parents house, allegedly because of drugs

Feb 01, 2017 at 05:17 pm by Bryan Barrett

The addiction of drugs can cause major problems in families. One of those problems unfolded several days ago in Murfreesboro. The parents of a 22 year old called the police af.... Read More

Tennessee Business Barometer Index hits new high as Trump presidency begins

Feb 01, 2017 at 05:05 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Tennessee Business Barometer Index hit a record high following the election of President Donald Trump, according to the latest online survey by MTSU's Jones College of Bus.... Read More

Volunteer to be a van driver for the VA

Feb 01, 2017 at 04:57 pm by Bryan Barrett

The VA Medical Center in Nashville is in need of individuals willing to give back to our Nation's Heroes - by volunteering as Van Drivers. Van Drivers provide a valuable serv.... Read More

Amy Jackson Named Rutherford Foundation Coordinator

Feb 01, 2017 at 03:27 pm by Bryan Barrett

Amy Jackson, active community volunteer and current President of the Junior League of Murfreesboro, has joined the Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation as Foundation Coordinator.... Read More

TDEC Announces $2 Million in Grants to Help Reduce Landfill Waste

Feb 01, 2017 at 10:40 am by Bryan Barrett

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) announced $2,071,417 in recycling equipment, recycling rebates and used oil grants for FY 2017 projects to help.... Read More

Transportation Coalition of Tennessee Forms Advisory Council

Feb 01, 2017 at 09:46 am by Bryan Barrett

Passage of comprehensive transportation infrastructure funding reform in 2017 is critical, the leader of a statewide coalition said today. "We have more than $10.5 billion in.... Read More

MFRD and MPD to Participate in Guns N Hoses Basketball Game to Benefit Relay for Life

Feb 01, 2017 at 06:29 am by Bryan Barrett

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department and Murfreesboro Police Department will be suiting up soon to play a friendly game of basketball for a good cause this Saturday. The depart.... Read More

Woman sold for sex by her own mother in Middle Tennessee - On road to recovery

Jan 31, 2017 at 06:12 pm by Bryan Barrett

Imagine being prostituted by your own mother at age 6. That is what one Murfreesboro woman went through who later became addicted to crack cocaine. WGNS' Scott Walker spoke to.... Read More

Murfreesboro woman arrested for fake heroin

Jan 31, 2017 at 05:20 pm by Bryan Barrett

A Murfreesboro woman was arrested for having fake heroin. Evidently, the woman was in a vehicle that was pulled over for having expired tags this past week and in the car was.... Read More