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Chamber Continues Record Number of Ribbon Cuttings

Nov 22, 2011 at 05:15 am by bryan

The Ascent The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce continues to welcome new businesses to the Heart of Tennessee at a record breaking rate. Their volunteer Diplomats were o.... Read More

Corker Calls Failure of Deficit Reduction Committee a “National Disgrace”

Nov 22, 2011 at 04:54 am by bryan

U.S. Senator Bob Corker calls the failure of the Deficit Reduction Committee to reach an agreement "a national disgrace". The Tennessee Republican issued a written statement..... Read More

All Eagleville Police Officers Quit

Nov 21, 2011 at 05:16 pm by bryan

What do you do if your entire police department quits? Officials in Eagleville are facing that dilemma now. That municipalities' Police Chief George Barrett reportedly abruptl.... Read More

Community Leader Sonny Reynolds Dies

Nov 21, 2011 at 02:18 pm by bryan

Community leader Sonny Reynolds passed away Sunday morning (11/20/2011) at the VA Hospital in Nashville after a long fight with cancer. Lieutenant Colonel Reynolds had a caree.... Read More

Tuesday is "NATIVE AMERICAN DAY" at MTSU

Nov 21, 2011 at 01:46 pm by bryan

MTSU’s Intercultural and Diversity Affairs Center will co-sponsor “Native American Cultural Day” from 4:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, in Cantrell Hall in MT.... Read More

Donate to Red Cross This Holiday Season

Nov 21, 2011 at 01:28 pm by bryan

The holiday season is just around the corner and this year the American Red Cross is urging people to give something that means something by donating to the Red Cros.... Read More

Sunday Holiday Farmer's Market Huge Success

Nov 21, 2011 at 11:27 am by bryan

The Rutherford County Agricultural Extension Service has found a winner with its Holiday Farmer's Market. This event is on Sunday afternoons from 2:00 until 5:00 and continues.... Read More

Thankful That Gas Prices Continue To Fall

Nov 21, 2011 at 11:09 am by bryan

Oil prices surpassed $101 a barrel last week, but quickly fell back below $100 after the value of the euro dropped and European leaders acknowledged the resolution of the debt.... Read More

Man Accused of Exposing Self at Walmart Store

Nov 21, 2011 at 10:17 am by bryan

Exposing himself to female shoppers at Walmart is what one out of town man has been accused of. The incident(s) were caught on a surveillance video feed in the store. Police s.... Read More

MTSU Places FIRST in ROTC Competition

Nov 21, 2011 at 10:00 am by bryan

MTSU ROTC Cadets recently won first place in the Regional Bold Warrior competition. Captain Aaron Billingsly told WGNS… The last time MTSU ROTC Cadets won at the Bol.... Read More

Marijuana Plants Recovered by Police

Nov 21, 2011 at 09:51 am by bryan

Three marijuana plants, six bags of marijuana, a hand gun, glass pipes and marijuana seeds were seized as evidence from a Murfreesboro home on Sunday. The drugs allegedly belo.... Read More

Meth Lab Dismantled

Nov 21, 2011 at 09:35 am by bryan

The Tennessee Methamphetamine Task Force made a visit to Murfreesboro on Saturday. Murfreesboro Police say they dismantled an active meth lab that was found in a home at 410 D.... Read More

Burglar Caught Red Handed at Rose's

Nov 21, 2011 at 08:29 am by bryan

A man who broke into the Rose's Department Store on Mercury Boulevard was caught by police around 3, Monday morning. Police caught the man red-handed as he was loading flat sc.... Read More

Turkey Smoker Catches Fire

Nov 21, 2011 at 06:07 am by bryan

You can blame it on the turkey smoker. A fire at a home on Riverview Drive this past Friday morning was caused by a smoker that was cooking a turkey. The fire destroyed a gara.... Read More

Benefit for Holly Lane

Nov 20, 2011 at 11:30 pm by bryan

Friends and family are spearheading a benefit for the bus driver seriously hurt in a crash. Holly Lane was driving the bus carrying Oakland band members October 1st, when her.... Read More

MTSU Honors Veterans

Nov 19, 2011 at 04:07 pm by bryan

Saturday’s Salute to Veterans celebration at Middle Tennessee State University began with a fitting memorial service on the Veteran’s Plaza outside the Tom Jackson.... Read More

Christmas musical December 2-18 at Center for the Arts

Nov 19, 2011 at 09:43 am by bryan

The Murfreesboro Center for the Arts at 110 West College Street presents the Christmas musical Nuncrackers. It is directed by Jeff Stateler and Tim Smith and runs Decembe.... Read More

Gas Leak in La Vergne

Nov 18, 2011 at 04:21 pm by bryan

Six businesses were evacuated in La Vergne Friday afternoon after a gas leak on Murfreesboro Road. The leak happened at the Webb-Pickard Insurance Company on Murfreesboro Road.... Read More

LaVergne Area That Had Water Restrictions Last Month, Soon To Double Water Capacity!

Nov 18, 2011 at 01:57 pm by bryan

A major water transmission main is being installed along Mason Roadin LaVergne, closing the road for approximately 45 days, according to contractor LoJac Enterprises, Inc. Thi.... Read More

Fundraiser at Toot's for Shop with a Deputy Program

Nov 18, 2011 at 01:55 pm by bryan

Fortunate Rutherford County residents may share their blessings by eating at Toot’s restaurant Tuesday and making a donation to the Shop with a Cop drive..... Read More