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Friday: SPRING FLING SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
2:45pm (from StarPlex #1)
Smyrna softball vs. Dickson Co./Clarksville winner
*if necessary game will be at 6:30pm

Class AAA Softball Bracket (Smyrna)

Recent Headlines

Four Local Residents Receive 7th Degree Blackbelt READ MORE »

Daughter to Host Fundraising Dinner in Honor of Deceased Father on Saturday READ MORE »

Murfreesboro is All About Kid Safety and Car Seat Installation READ MORE »

Suspect Accused of Hit and Run Pulled Out of His Car by Murfreesboro Police READ MORE »

Traffic Signal On Thompson Ln. @ Sulphur Springs Closer! READ MORE »

You Can Tell It's Memorial Day: Gas Prices JUMPED! READ MORE »

Murfreesboro Man Accused of Assaulting Rutherford County Judge for Past Court Proceeding READ MORE »

Web Exclusive: Summer Sun Increases Risk of Deadly Skin Cancer READ MORE »
Dr. Mark Kestner of Kestner Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center

People Helping People: Free Food and Clothing to Those in Need in Rutherford County READ MORE »

Local Teacher Wins Award, Says She Has Never Worked a Day in Her Life! READ MORE »

Murfreesboro to Receive New Locally Made Sculpture, But WHERE Will It Go? Hmmm... READ MORE »

TENNESSEE SAYS: Beware of Your Swimming Pool, Lake, Spa, Public Pool, Creek... (Video) READ MORE »

Spring Fling Baseball/Softball Day 2 Recap READ MORE »

2 Marijuana Plants Taken from Murfreesboro Apartment, But No Arrests Made READ MORE »

Rutherford County is Prepared for Babies! READ MORE »

News

Murfreesboro Man Charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
A Murfreesboro man has been arrested on a single felony charge of sexual exploitation of a minor. READ MORE »
Posted: Friday, May 24, 2013 6:30 am

NHK Seating in Murfreesboro in the Process of Hiring
You may recall when the company was in the process of building in 2011, they announced plans to have over 220 workers once they got into the full swing of production. READ MORE »
Posted: Friday, May 24, 2013 6:23 am

The American Diabetes Association to Benefit from Local Golf Tournament
In 1976, Bill Carey coordinated a new fundraiser to benefit the charity of his choice, the American Diabetes Association, among other local needs and requests. READ MORE »
Posted: Friday, May 24, 2013 5:00 am

Former DNJ Reporter Takes on New Challenge at Stones River Mall in Murfreesboro
“We are excited to add Melinda to our team here at Stones River Mall,” says Jeff Liposky, mall manager. READ MORE »
Posted: Friday, May 24, 2013 2:45 am

UPDATE: Situation at Christiana Middle School on Thursday, Odd Unrelated Situation at a Smithville School as Well
Parents of students at Christiana Middle School are receiving a letter today in regards to the threat of an assault... READ MORE »
Posted: Friday, May 24, 2013 2:30 am

City Conducts Preliminary Review of Budget, City Employees to Receive Pay Increase
Murfreesboro is once more leading the way in pay raises for city employees, coming in second to only Hendersonville in the mid-state for wage increases in the new 2013-2014 budget... READ MORE »
Posted: Thursday, May 23, 2013 10:46 pm

Spring Fling Re-Cap: Smyrna in Softball Title Game

It's been 33-years since Smyrna has played for a state softball championship. Behind strong pitching from junior MaKenzie Prince, the Lady Bulldogs take down Dickson County 1-nothing.

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Posted: Thursday, May 23, 2013 10:08 pm

Congressman DesJarlais Fined by Board of Medical Examiners for Sex with Patients... $500?
U-S Congressman Scott DesJarlais, a licensed physician, has been reprimanded and fined by the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners for having sex with patients before he was elected to Congress. READ MORE »
Posted: Thursday, May 23, 2013 9:34 pm - 1 opinion posted

MPD Releases New Update on Demos' Robbery - 17 Year Old Arrested
Suspect #4; a male juvenile (Age 17) was arrested by the Memphis Police Department sometime this morning. READ MORE »
Posted: Thursday, May 23, 2013 7:45 pm - 1 opinion posted

Sobriety Checkpoints in Both LaVergne AND Murfreesboro This Weekend
Sobriety Checkpoints will be conducted during the evening hours on some of La Vergne’s most heavily traveled streets. READ MORE »
Posted: Thursday, May 23, 2013 1:50 pm

Prep Sports

Spring Fling Re-Cap: Smyrna in Softball Title Game

It's been 33-years since Smyrna has played for a state softball championship. Behind strong pitching from junior MaKenzie Prince, the Lady Bulldogs take down Dickson County 1-nothing.

READ MORE »
Posted: Thursday, May 23, 2013 10:08 pm

Spring Fling Baseball/Softball Day 2 Recap

An over nine-hour, four game marathon by the WGNS Primetime Sports team started and ended at Siegel for baseball yesterday (Wednesday), with baseball at Smyrna and softball at StarPlex in between.

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Posted: Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:38 am

MTSU SPORTS ( Last updated Friday, May 24, 2013 8:38 am CDT)

Two Blue Raiders advance at East Regional Rutto breaks school record, Tugumisirize runs personal best Posted Thursday, May 23, 2013 8:11 pm CDT

Blue Raiders, Tar Heels to kickoff at 11:30 AM Game to be broadcast on ACC Network, ESPN3 Posted Thursday, May 23, 2013 2:30 pm CDT

ATLANTA BRAVES NEWS ( Last updated Friday, May 24, 2013 8:38 am CDT)

Braves' workload examined with elbow issues Jonny Venters and Eric O'Flaherty became the fifth and sixth Braves pitchers to undergo Tommy John surgery over the past five seasons. Their heavy workload has been scrutinized over the past few years and they both were blessed with left-handed arms subjected to significant strain as they consistently threw 90-plus mph fastballs. Posted Thursday, May 23, 2013 4:25 pm CDT

Momentum on Medlen's side as Braves streak into Citi The red-hot Braves, winners of six straight, head to the Big Apple to open a weekend set against the rival Mets, with Kris Medlen facing Jeremy Hefner to open the series on Friday night at 7:10 ET. Posted Wednesday, May 22, 2013 5:27 pm CDT

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Swap and Shop for Friday READ MORE »
Posted: Friday, May 24, 2013 8:11 am

36th Annual Bill Carey Golf Scramble
Wed. (June 5, 2013) 11:30AM 36th ANNUAL BILL CAREY GOLF SCRAMBLE at Indian Hills Golf Club (405 Calumet Trace). It begins with lunch in the clubhouse. Play golf and help the American Diabetes Association as well as student scholarships. To register to play, call the Middle Tennessee Association of REALTORS and talk with Susan Woolsey...615-893-2242 or email Susan@mtar.org. READ MORE »

BULLETIN: New Hours at Social Security Office
The Murfreesboro Social Security Office has reduced public office hours 30-minutes each weekday. It is now open Monday through Friday from 9:00AM to 3:00PM. PLUS: the office now closes at NOON every Wednesday. Social Security employees will continue to work their regular shifts, but this change allows time for face-to-face consultations as well as processing more claims. For more information, phone 1-800-772-1213. If you are hearing impaired, use the TTY number 1-800-325-0778. Their website is www.socialsecurity.gov. READ MORE »

Discovery Center's Annual SECRET GARDEN PARTY
Fri. (June 7, 2013) ANNUAL SECRET GARDEN PARTY to benefit the Discovery Center. The party is at the home of Elizabeth and Brad Allen (2261 Oakleigh Dr.). Ladies: be sure to wear your summer hats to the party! Also, the GARDEN TOUR is 10AM-4PM the next day. Contact the Discovery Center for details: 615-890-2300. This year's gardens include: Danielle Holmes (4336 Pretoria Run, 37128), Ellie Leese (1539 Charleston Court, 37130); Dr. Randall Rickard & Dr. Susan Andrews, 910 Hazelwood Street, 37128); Dr. & Mrs. Jim Boerner (2239 Shannon Drive, 37129); and Sinking Creek Farms (2473 Battleground Drive, 37129). READ MORE »

Murfreesboro Art League Show In City Hall Rotunda

Mon-Fri (May 21-June 21, 2013) 8:00AM-4:30PM The City Hall Art Committee features the seventh annual fine arts exhibit of works by members of the Murfreesboro Art League. This is in the Rotunda of the Murfreesboro City Hall (111 W. Vine St.). An artists’ reception is scheduled Tuesday, May 21st from 4:30-6:00PM in the Rotunda. READ MORE »

Volunteer Van Drivers Needed To Carry Vets To Doctor
Volunteers are needed to drive vans that take veterans to medical appointments. Volunteers will need to go through a training and orientation program so that your volunteering experience will be more enjoyable. For more information, contact Darlene Haynes on the Murfreesboro campus: 615-225-6517. READ MORE »

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