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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

Murfreesboro Symphony Helps Build This City

Jan 31, 2017 at 05:16 pm by Bryan Barrett

Murfreesboro Symphony Orchestra President Jane McNulty told the Murfreesboro Rotary Club that as the local organization celebrates thirty-five years, it continues to need fina.... Read More

Free Day at Discovery Center on Sunday

Jan 31, 2017 at 04:54 pm by Bryan Barrett

Treat your family to a free day at the Discovery Center on Sunday (2/5/17). The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring is a hands-on, environmental, cultural and educational muse.... Read More

Job fair in La Vergne

Jan 31, 2017 at 04:18 pm by Bryan Barrett

The city of La Vergne and Nashville Career Advancement Center have partnered to offer job seekers an opportunity to meet with employers looking to hire. A job and resource fa.... Read More

Third Time TennCare Fraud Charge For Cannon Woman

Jan 31, 2017 at 02:28 pm by Bryan Barrett

A Cannon County woman is charged for the third time with doctor shopping for prescription drugs, using the state's healthcare insurance program for payment. The Office of Insp.... Read More

Crisis Support available now by TEXT in Tennessee

Jan 31, 2017 at 02:12 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network (TSPN) and Crisis Text Line, a free, 24/7 text-messaging support line for people in crisis, recently announced the launch of a partner.... Read More

Teen walks into his bedroom to find unknown man

Jan 31, 2017 at 02:04 pm by Bryan Barrett

An 18-year-old who lives on Corner Court off of Sulphur Springs Road in Murfreesboro came home to a frightening sight. When he entered his bedroom, he found that a man was sta.... Read More