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Candidate Ryan Harring Comments on Joe Car Winning 48th District

Aug 03, 2012 at 12:25 pm by Bryan Barrett

After a hard fought campaign by Ryan Harring, Rep. Joe Carr (R-48) has won  the primary and will run unopposed in the Nov. 6 general election.   “This race.... Read More

8-New Police Officers in LaVergne

Aug 03, 2012 at 12:24 pm by Bryan Barrett

Eight recruits will be officially sworn in as the newest members of the LaVergne Police Department on Friday, August 3 at 2:00 p.m. The ceremony will take place after seven of.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue Gets New Boat

Aug 03, 2012 at 12:22 pm by Bryan Barrett

State Farm Vice President of Operations Jeff Shay presented a $14,500 "BIG" check to Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Chief Cumbey Gaines on July 31. T.... Read More

MTSU Summer Graduation Nearing

Aug 03, 2012 at 12:16 pm by Bryan Barrett

Almost 1,000 degree candidates are expected to graduate during MTSU’s summer 2012 commencement ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 11, according to a report from the university&r.... Read More

UPDATE: Two Children Found Dead Outside of Car in Smyrna

Aug 03, 2012 at 06:11 am by Bryan Barrett

The mother of the two children who were found dead in Smyrna on Thursday afternoon has been charged with two counts of especially aggravated child abuse. Charged in the d.... Read More

Over 50% of TN Teens Not Vaccinated Against Meningitis

Aug 03, 2012 at 06:05 am by Bryan Barrett

The Tennessee Association of School Nurses says more than half of Tennessee teens aren’t vaccinated against meningitis. With the new school year beginning, the group urg.... Read More

GOING ON NOW: Sales Tax Holiday in TN

Aug 03, 2012 at 06:04 am by Bryan Barrett

The seventh annual Tennessee “Sales Tax Holiday” began today (Aug. 3, 2012) and will end Sunday (Aug. 5, 2012) 11:59 p.m. During the holiday, clothing with a purch.... Read More

U.S. Congressman DesJarlais Wins Republican Primary

Aug 02, 2012 at 10:22 pm by Bryan Barrett

Fourth District Congressman Dr. Scott DesJarlais, whose district now includes Rutherford County, released the following statement after winning the Tennessee Republican primar.... Read More

County and City Races

Aug 02, 2012 at 10:21 pm by Bryan Barrett

 There will be a new Rutherford County Property Assessor. Democrat Rob Mitchell defeated incumbant Republican Bill Boner. (Left photo: Rob Mitchell on the WGNS Electrion.... Read More

State House & Senate Races

Aug 02, 2012 at 10:17 pm by Bryan Barrett

State Senator Jim Tracy defended his seat in a landslide over challenger Matt Randolph and says the focus now turns to jobs. Richard Garvin also conceded to Dawn White, who.... Read More

Vote 2012 August 2nd Recap

Aug 02, 2012 at 10:00 pm by Bryan Barrett

There will be a new Rutherford County Property Assessor, Road Superintendent and school board members after Thursday's election. Democrat Rob Mitchell beat Republican incumben.... Read More

Tracy, Brooks, Dejarlais, White Victorious

Aug 02, 2012 at 09:00 pm by Bryan Barrett

Congratulations to Senator Jim Tracy, who defended his seat in a landslide over Matt Randolph, and says the focus now turns to jobs.  Richard Garvin also conceded to Dawn.... Read More

STRONG Early Voter Turnout in Elections

Aug 02, 2012 at 08:21 pm by Bryan Barrett

Rutherford County Election Administrator Nicole Lester reports that early voting was very strong in this election, nearly double that of the same election 4 years ago. Almot.... Read More

Second Armed Robbery of Food Delivery Person

Aug 02, 2012 at 12:41 pm by Bryan Barrett

For the second time in a week a food delivery person has been robbed on Scottland Drive in Murfreesboro. On Tuesday, an employee of China Spring Chinese Restaurant was robbed.... Read More

Murfreesboro's bicentennial focuses on "Our Stories" in August

Aug 02, 2012 at 10:28 am by Bryan Barrett

Murfreesboro continues it bicentennial celebration and activities for August focus on the stories of our city. Here is an outline of those programs. Mapping the Growth of Mur.... Read More

Heart Walk set for October 28th

Aug 02, 2012 at 10:19 am by Bryan Barrett

Are you a heart disease or stroke survivor – or are you close to one? The American Heart Association invites you to support them with a walking team in this year's Ruthe.... Read More

Boner to Face the Law on Friday for Allegedly Vandalizing Opponents Sign

Aug 02, 2012 at 08:10 am by Bryan Barrett

Rutherford County Property Assessor Bill Boner will turn himself in on one vandalism charge this Friday. Boner is accused of vandalizing a Rob Mitchell for Property Assessor s.... Read More

Airport Runway Extension Approved

Aug 02, 2012 at 06:19 am by Bryan Barrett

The Murfreesboro Airport received a needed nod from the Rutherford County Planning Commission. The commission has approved a runway extension of 5,000 feet at the airport. Off.... Read More

Overturned Truck Memorial/Thompson

Aug 01, 2012 at 04:39 pm by Bryan Barrett

An overturned truck at the intersection of Memorial Boulevard and Thompson Lane caused quite a traffic mess during Wednesday rush hour. A truck hauling sheet metal lost its lo.... Read More

Sheriff's Office Continues Investigation of Teacher

Aug 01, 2012 at 04:23 pm by Bryan Barrett

Tennessee’s Board of Education is seeking to revoke the license of a teacher under investigation by the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office for allegations of assau.... Read More