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New Laws Sponsored by Ketron Take Effect

Jun 30, 2011 at 04:11 pm by bryan

Two new laws sponsored by Senator Bill Ketron (R-Murfreesboro), one to protect the rights of employees to vote on whether or not they want to unionize by a secret ballot, and.... Read More

Local Students Attend Washington Youth Tour

Jun 30, 2011 at 02:48 pm by bryan

(From L to R) Erika Brown of Smyrna, Rachel Smith of Franklin, Sara Regen of Smyrna, Taylor Akins of Lebanon, Tara Knox of Murfreesboro and Jesee Hill of Watertown. Back row.... Read More

S.A.V.E. the Night Fun Run 5K

Jun 30, 2011 at 02:44 pm by bryan

Sustaining a Village Everyday (S.A.V.E.), a charity created and run by six teens from Murfreesboro, will be holding their biggest fundraising event of the year on July 30th.&n.... Read More

Marshals, Deputies Catch Fugitives

Jun 30, 2011 at 02:42 pm by bryan

Teams of Rutherford County sheriff’s fugitive officers and U.S. Marshal’s targeted one suspect but ended up leaving with three during arrests Wednesday in Nashvill.... Read More

It Will Cost More to Be A Criminal

Jun 30, 2011 at 02:31 pm by bryan

It costs even more to be a criminal, a bondsman observed wryly when Rutherford County Sheriff Robert F. Arnold announced he will collect $5 for each bail bond issued. That beg.... Read More

Man Charged for 14th Time for Driving on Suspended

Jun 30, 2011 at 01:54 pm by bryan

An Antioch man has been charged for the 14th time for driving on a suspended license. 34-Year old Cory Batts was busted in Murfreesboro on Castle Street. Apparently, Batts fai.... Read More

Salvation Army Golf Tournament

Jun 30, 2011 at 01:53 pm by bryan

Area golfers can drive and putt their way to help send children to The Salvation Army summer camp. They also can "chip in" with funds for back-to-school supplies.  A f.... Read More

LaVergne to Hold Pageants

Jun 30, 2011 at 12:57 pm by bryan

For the first time in city history, La Vergne will crown some of the youth of the community as royalty. On September 9-10, several pageants are scheduled to allow residents to.... Read More

4th of July Safety Tips

Jun 30, 2011 at 08:11 am by bryan

Your Fourth of July holiday plans may include taking to the highway, setting up a small fireworks display, or firing up the grill to cook something delicious. The American Red.... Read More

Murfreesboro to CRACK DOWN on Untidy Lawns

Jun 30, 2011 at 06:28 am by bryan

Murfreesboro officials may approve a new plan to crack down on residents who fail to maintain their lawn and home properly. The codes department may soon have new authority ov.... Read More

Murfreesboro Man Sentenced for Two Murders

Jun 30, 2011 at 06:20 am by bryan

A Murfreesboro man has been found guilty of the murder of an unborn baby and the mother. The killing took place in Shelby County in 2009 and Tarence L. Nelson was convicted th.... Read More

Construction of the Mosque to Continue

Jun 30, 2011 at 06:15 am by bryan

On Monday, the debate over the construction of the new Islamic mosque was tense. The plaintiff’s attorney for those against the mosque actually compared the county&rsquo.... Read More

Old Jennings Motors Building in Woodbury May Soon Have Name Change

Jun 30, 2011 at 06:05 am by bryan

In Woodbury, the old Jennings Motors building will likely  have a new name in the near future. The Woodbury Mayor, Harold Patrick will put a resolution before the Alderme.... Read More

Local Resident Helping Others

Jun 30, 2011 at 05:54 am by bryan

Longtime Murfreesboro resident Melissa Warren today announced her four-and-a-half-year-old company providing in-home care to Rutherford Countians has changed its name and it.... Read More

TBI Most Wanted Caught in Smyrna

Jun 29, 2011 at 04:00 pm by bryan

A Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Top Ten Most Wanted suspect is captured in Smyrna. 28-year-old Orlando Steverson was arrested and charged Wednesday with one count of first.... Read More

Rockvale 4th of July Picnic

Jun 29, 2011 at 02:43 pm by bryan

The Rockvale Community 4th of July picnic is a big tradition in the community.  On Monday, there will be a men's softball tourney starting at 9am. At that time, there wil.... Read More

Suspect in Shelbyville Attempted Murder

Jun 29, 2011 at 01:47 pm by bryan

A suspect wanted for attempted murder and kidnapping in Shelbyville remains in critical condition after he apparently shot himself when state and county officers approached hi.... Read More

UPDATE: Residents of LaVergne Try to Overthrow Charter

Jun 29, 2011 at 12:48 pm by bryan

Some residents in LaVergne are actively trying to end the city charter that would unincorporate the city of 32,000 residents. If that happens, then Rutherford County would tak.... Read More

Federal Dollars No Longer Part of County Budget

Jun 29, 2011 at 12:34 pm by bryan

Rutherford County Mayor Ernest Burgess told WGNS that the federal stimulus is all gone... DOWNLOAD THE AUDIO The money that will no longer be available in the county budget wa.... Read More

Woman Arrested on Theft Charges

Jun 29, 2011 at 10:24 am by bryan

A Murfreesboro woman has been arrested on theft charges. This is just one more arrest in the rash of recent crimes in Rutherford County. This time, Toni Dawn Spain was apprehe.... Read More