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Wednesday: SPRING FLING
9:45am
Riverdale baseball vs. Kingsport Dobyns-Bennett (at Siegel)
Score updates on Riverdale softball vs. Dickson Co. (10am at StarPlex #1)

Approximately 12:30pm
Central Magnet baseball vs. Pigeon Forge (at Smyrna)
Score updates on Smyrna softball vs. Clarksville (approx. 12:30p at McKnight)

Either 4pm or Approximately 6pm
Riverdale softball vs. TBA

If Riverdale baseball wins or Central baseball loses, possible game at 6pm

Thursday: SPRING FLING
Smyrna softball vs. TBA & hopefully other games!

Class AAA Baseball (Riverdale)
Class AA Baseball Bracket (Central Magnet)
Class AAA Softball Bracket (Riverdale/Smyrna)

Recent Headlines

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

State Rep. Joe Carr Firing Ahead in Run for Congress READ MORE »

Spring Fling, Day 1, Recap READ MORE »

SHELBYVILLE: Driver of Car in Pursuit Dies After Wrecking

Suspect Accused of Sending Graphic Text Photos Arrested READ MORE »

"Ring of Fire" opens in Woodbury Friday Just as Arts Center Director Resigns... READ MORE »

Bicyclist Riding 4,000-Miles For WOUNDED WARRIOR FUND READ MORE »

UPDATE: Donate to Victims in Oklahoma - Local Resident Agrees to Pick Donated Items Up at Your Home READ MORE »

Former Mayor Reeves Told Rotary Progress Can Benefit All READ MORE »

A Ford F-150 Rolls Away and Into a Brand New SUV in Murfreesboro READ MORE »

Just Prior, During and After Murfreesboro Storm Tuesday, Emergency Workers Had Increase in Calls READ MORE »

Study Says: Chidren Who Eat Dinner as a Family Less Likely to be Addicted to Drugs and Alcohol READ MORE »

Do You Know the Symptoms of a STROKE? READ MORE »

MTSU Centennial Campaign Closer to Fundraising Goal of $80,000,000 READ MORE »

Ronnie Barrett Receives MTSU Award READ MORE »

News

Murfreesboro Man Accused of Assaulting Rutherford County Judge for Past Court Proceeding
The Judge told authorities that he recognized the subject from his courtroom, but could not remember his name. READ MORE »
Posted: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 6:30 pm

The Golden Oldie Scheme of the Closed Account / Fraudulent Deposit Trick
The checks, all six of them, were reportedly written on closed accounts. READ MORE »
Posted: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 3:01 pm

Masked Man in Bank, But No Robbery?
It is not known if he was about to rob the bank or just scoping the place out while wearing his robbery outfit. READ MORE »
Posted: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 2:54 pm

Murfreesboro Resident Has Pilot's License Stolen in Armed Robbery
The armed robber cocked his weapon, but did not point it at the victim as he was stepping away. READ MORE »
Posted: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 2:30 pm

Rutherford County Property Assessor Says Records for 2013 are OPEN
“Property owners or their Agent (per TCA 67-5-1407) who wish to appeal and seek adjustments in the appraisal or classification of their property may appear before the Rutherford County Board of Equalization, which begins its hearing June 3, 2013.” READ MORE »
Posted: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 2:07 pm

TN Emergency Management Agency Re-accredited
“Re-accreditation is a significant milestone for the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency,” said TEMA Director Jim Bassham. READ MORE »
Posted: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 1:55 pm

Man Allegedly Tells Murfreesboro Police Someone is Breaking Into His Home - Situation Deemed Not True
So what is the best way to get out of receiving a speeding ticket? One local resident evidently tried the old, “my house is getting broke into” line. READ MORE »
Posted: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 1:31 pm

Rutherford County Deputy Fired and Accused of Giving Inmates Marijuana
A Rutherford County Detention Center Deputy has been fired. The deputy was accused of bringing in contraband to inmates. READ MORE »
Posted: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 12:30 pm

Exclusive: WGNS Interviewed Peter Demos about the Robbery That Took Place Monday Morning, Hear What He Said...
After the suspects were arrested, one of the two suspects filed a police report himself... from the local jail after being booked. READ MORE »
Posted: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 12:30 pm - 1 opinion posted

Make Sure You Thank our Emergency Workers for A Job Well Done!
It is Emergency Medical Services week and that means it is a time to recognize and say thank you to our local dispatchers and emergency workers. READ MORE »
Posted: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 6:30 am

Prep Sports

Spring Fling, Day 1, Recap

A slow start doomed Riverdale baseball in their Spring Fling debut. As heard on WGNS State Farm sports, down 8-1, a three run seventh inning wasn't enough as they fell to Collierville 8-4. The Warriors are faced with elimination this (Wednesday) morning at Siegel as they face Kingsport Dobyns-Bennett at 10am.

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Posted: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 11:19 pm

The Little Sluggers of the Smyrna Bulldogs WIN Victory in 7U Game
The little league Smyrna Bulldogs team did great this past season in baseball. The junior sluggers won 11-8 against... READ MORE »
Posted: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 7:26 pm

MTSU SPORTS ( Last updated Wednesday, May 22, 2013 4:22 pm CDT)

Blue Raiders capture fifth straight All-Sports trophy Program won prestigious award 9 times in 13 years Posted Tuesday, May 21, 2013 7:20 pm CDT

Stephens, Thomas earn All-Sun Belt Team accolades Duo named to all-conference second team Posted Tuesday, May 21, 2013 7:03 pm CDT

ATLANTA BRAVES NEWS ( Last updated Wednesday, May 22, 2013 5:10 pm CDT)

'Suffer' shirts fit Braves to a tee The grind of a 162-game season is sure to wear on a baseball team. The Braves, known for not wearing their emotions on their sleeves, have found a solution. Posted Wednesday, May 22, 2013 11:45 am CDT

Braves getting used to late-inning heroics Just before rookie Evan Gattis sent a game-tying homer off into the left-field stands with two outs in the ninth inning on Tuesday night, Freddie Freeman got a taste of the excited anticipation many Braves fans have become very familiar with over the first quarter of the 2013 season. Posted Wednesday, May 22, 2013 11:45 am CDT

Swap and Shop

Wednesday Swap'n Shop READ MORE »
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - Posted: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 8:18 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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