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7th Annual Rubber Duck Derby a Hit at New SportsCom Location!

2013-05-18T15:23:02Z

The 7^th Annual Rubber Duck Derby rolled into the Murfreesboro SportsCom on Saturday, with nearly 5,000 ducks adopted this year to benefit the Child Advocacy Centers of Rutherford and Cannon Counties...

Kroger Apparently Believes You Must Have Money to Leave Store With Merchandise

2013-05-17T23:01:18Z

Going Krogering without cash… A man and a woman were issued citations on Thursday after filling up a shopping cart with over $300 in merchandise and simply walking out of the store without paying for it.

5-Drug Related Arrests Made at Murfreesboro Area Apartment Complex

2013-05-17T22:47:05Z

Five men in their twenties who were in Murfreesboro are facing a serious list of charges for illegal drug sales.

What's Going On? Man Classified as Violent Sex Offender Re-arrested in Rutherford County?

2013-05-17T22:09:38Z

He is currently listed on the T.B.I Sexual Offender Registry and classified as a violent offender.

Man in Whte Van Looking for Children Getting off County School Bus in Walter Hill Area

2013-05-17T15:18:53Z

The boy reported the man asked him to get in his van but the boy refused and ran home, said Detective Sgt. Dan Goodwin.

FREE Wi-Fi in and Around Murfreesboro Square

2013-05-17T10:51:32Z

Did you know that there is now FREE Wi-Fi all around the Murfreesboro square?

NEW Master of Science in Management Program at MTSU

2013-05-17T10:35:24Z

The Tennessee Board of Regents recently gave final approval for the Master of Science in Management program through the Jennings A. Jones College of Business.

How Long Did You Wait in Line at the Driver's Testing Center?

2013-05-17T06:24:25Z

The line is increasing and not just because of driver's licenses... In March 2013 alone, the Department accepted 16,951 handgun carry permit applications at driver services centers, compared to the 8,166 accepted in March 2012.

FREE DAY: Every Tourist Related Event is FREE in Rutherford County on Saturday

2013-05-17T05:00:10Z

Mark your calendars now to spend Saturday, May 18th in Rutherford County for the 15th Annual “Free Day in May” event.

Suspect Accused of Tax Evasion to Be in Rutherford County Courtroom at End of Month

2013-05-16T22:14:32Z

Court indictments show that a 39 year old Nashville man who recently owned a business in Smyrna has been indicted on ten counts of tax evasion charges in Rutherford County.

Guns in Schools on GO!

2013-05-16T22:04:44Z

Gov. Bill Haslam has signed a bill that allows school districts to let people with police training be armed in schools.

Rover Stops, Police Building to Receive Upgrades

2013-05-16T21:52:27Z

Improvements to the Rover system could be coming soon; the Assistant Transportation Director took bids for the purchase and installation of passenger waiting shelters along various routes, while the 3rd floor of the Main Police Building is set to become an enhanced interrogation facility...

Riverdale Basketball Honored By Rutherford County Commission

2013-05-16T21:46:08Z

Local athletics were celebrated at the May 16th meeting of the Rutherford County Commission, as county commissioner and WGNS’ own Jeff Jordan issued a resolution of recognition for the 2012/2013 Riverdale Lady Warriors Basketball team, who were ranked as national champions by ESPN and MaxPreps...

Number of Dog Bite Incidents in Tennessee is DOWN

2013-05-16T21:38:33Z

In 2011, 3,750 claims were reported totaling $109 million. In 2012, those numbers dropped to 3,670 claims totaling $108 million.

Rubber Duck Derby is This Saturday in Murfreesboro

2013-05-16T16:42:09Z

"2013 DUCK DERBY" to benefit the Child Advocacy Center, a nonprofit agency that serves victims of child abuse, child sexual abuse, and drug-endangered children, along with their non-offending family members.

UPDATE: Accusations of Misconduct During Holloway High School ACT Test Administration

2013-05-16T16:24:50Z

UPDATED: An open letter sent from several anonymous members of the Holloway High School faculty claims that the proctor of recent ACT testing violated test regulations by using a smartphone during the administration, and that other administrators responded with non-action on the matter...

United Way to 'Stuff the Bus' with Literacy Kits for Students

2013-05-16T13:04:33Z

The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties is set to collect items for literacy kits beginning June 21, 2013, through July 25, 2013. The items will be sorted and literacy kits will be assembled on July 26, 2013, at Embassy Suites in Murfreesboro.

Work on new MTSU roundabout closes some campus roads for summer

2013-05-16T12:57:14Z

A new roundabout project scheduled to begin this week on the north side of the MTSU campus will require partial closure of some campus roads.

High School Graduations; Central's First Class in 41-Years

2013-05-16T12:09:04Z

For the first time 41 years, Central will graduate a group of seniors. In all, 76 students will walk across the stage Sunday as the first graduates of Central Magnet School.

Pinnacle Financial Partners Helps Special Kids in Murfreesboro

2013-05-16T09:31:49Z

Pinnacle Financial Partners recently invested $5,000 in Special Kids and named the local organization one of their top non-profit partners for 2013.

ALCOHOL ABUSERS: You May Have a Mental Illness

2013-05-16T09:23:36Z

According to a report published by the Journal of the American Medical Association, 37% of alcohol abusers and 53% of drug abusers also have at least one serious mental illness.

Rollover Accident in Smyrna Thursday Morning

2013-05-16T09:16:32Z

What looked like a very serious one vehicle accident occurred on Milesdale Lane at McNairy Lane in Smyrna on Thursday morning around 9.

TN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: 9% of Children Have Asthma!?!

2013-05-16T08:45:07Z

In Tennessee, approximately six percent of adults and nine percent of children have asthma.

Uncle Dave Macon Days JUST AROUND THE CORNER

2013-05-16T08:31:39Z

Ricky Skaggs and his wife Sharon White will perform this year! Skaggs will be on the stage at 7:00, Saturday night, July 13th.

Nissan North America to build a van for Chevrolet

2013-05-16T08:10:56Z

Nissan North America has announced it will begin making its new compact cargo van for General Motors. The new NV200 will be sold as the Chevrolet City Express, available beginning in fall of 2014.