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Adult Activity Center 35th Anniversary Celebration

Aug 15, 2011 at 12:59 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Rutherford County Adult Activity Center will celebrate their 35th anniversary coming up Thursday. Vicki Baldwin tells WGNS News they'll also have a silent auction and unve.... Read More

Man Allegedly Threatens to Behead Neighbors Dog

Aug 15, 2011 at 12:33 pm by Bryan Barrett

A homeowner near Rucker Lane has been arrested for allegedly threatening to cut the head off of a dog. The incident reportedly occurred in a neighbor’s driveway and the.... Read More

Beware of School Zones in Murfreesboro

Aug 15, 2011 at 12:17 pm by Bryan Barrett

As school begins this August, the Murfreesboro Police Department is reminding motorists to pay attention in school zones. In order to protect both children and adults around.... Read More

Dr. Karen Ward Interim Director MTSU's Nursing School

Aug 15, 2011 at 11:34 am by Bryan Barrett

Dr. Karen Ward is now at the helm of the MTSU School of Nursing, replacing Dr. Lynn Parsons, who stepped down to return to full-time instruction. Dr. Ward said, “.... Read More

Deadline this Thursday for next Chamber POWER LUNCH

Aug 15, 2011 at 11:06 am by Bryan Barrett

The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce is having another one of its popular POWER LUNCHES. At 11:30 Wednesday morning, August 24th, the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel's ballroo.... Read More

Arrested After Leaving Scene of Burglary

Aug 15, 2011 at 10:14 am by Bryan Barrett

33-Year old James Ricky Ashford, Jr. was arrested on aggravated burglary charges. Ashford was picked up after a burglary occurred on Benley Street. Ashford was spotted in his.... Read More

Man Arrested After Allegedly Eating Crack Rock

Aug 15, 2011 at 10:12 am by Bryan Barrett

A 64-year old Murfreesboro man was arrested after allegedly eating a $10 crack rock. Ezakiel Smith was pulled over on South University Street this past weekend for having a br.... Read More

County Schools Offering "PARENT ACADEMY"

Aug 15, 2011 at 06:59 am by Bryan Barrett

Out hats off to the Rutherford County School system. On Saturday morning, September 24th, a PARENT ACADEMY will be offered at three schools across the county. It will be from.... Read More

Crude Oil Price Falls, Decrease In Gasoline Demand

Aug 15, 2011 at 06:44 am by Bryan Barrett

Crude oil prices fell even further this week as consumer confidence dropped to a 30-year low signaling a decrease in fuel demand. A Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan re.... Read More

Layoffs Start Monday at Borders Books Distribution Center in LaVergne

Aug 15, 2011 at 06:34 am by Bryan Barrett

The layoffs at Borders Books Distribution Center in LaVergne have begun. The company is in the midst of a bankruptcy which means that 280-workers in LaVergne will soon be unem.... Read More

Enter 4th Annual Salvation Army Kettle Craft Fair

Aug 14, 2011 at 09:05 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Murfreesboro Salvation Army is organizing its 4th Annual Red Kettle Craft Fair for September 24th, but entry applications must be in by September 1st. Katie Peachey told W.... Read More

Historical Society Meets 7PM Monday Night

Aug 14, 2011 at 08:50 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Rutherford County Historical Society meets in the County Archives Building at 7:00 o'clock Monday night (8/15/2011). State Archaeologst Dr. Sam Smith gives a Power-Point p.... Read More

Tickets On Sale For Christmas Dinner Theatre In Woodbury

Aug 14, 2011 at 08:57 am by Bryan Barrett

The Arts Center of Cannon County has kicked-off the Christmas season by making reservations available for this year's holiday dinner theatre. "Nunsense" runs Friday and Saturd.... Read More

Annual Red Cross Barn Party Tops Successful Year

Aug 13, 2011 at 08:49 pm by Bryan Barrett

The annual Heart of Tennessee Red Barn Party helped to celebrate a banner year for the local Red Cross chapter. Womack Stables on Barfield Crescent Road rang with music from t.... Read More

Joe Brown's Iron Art On Display At Cannon County Arts Center

Aug 12, 2011 at 06:45 pm by Bryan Barrett

Currently on display in the Marly Berger Gallery at the Arts Center of Cannon County are the functional and artistic ironwork sculptures of local Artist Blacksmith Joe Brown..... Read More

Hazmat Team Clears Election Commission

Aug 12, 2011 at 06:39 pm by Bryan Barrett

Shortly after lunch on Friday (8/12/2011) a suspicious white powdery substance was discovered in an envelope that was left at the Rutherford County Election Commission. Emerge.... Read More

Potential 'Boro Traffic Problems: August 14-20, 2011

Aug 12, 2011 at 06:02 pm by Bryan Barrett

City Traffic Engineer Ram Balachandran looks into his crystal ball and forecasts areas that might challenge 'Boro motorists from August 14th through the 20th.  City C.... Read More

Cold Case Conference

Aug 12, 2011 at 04:14 pm by Bryan Barrett

When District Attorney William Whitesell spent his first day in office in 1994, retired Oakland High School teacher Lorene Mackey asked him to charge suspect Kyle Gilley with.... Read More

Trial Date Set On Fatal Shooting Of 14-Year Old

Aug 12, 2011 at 02:54 pm by Bryan Barrett

The person charged in the fatal shooting of a 14-year old at a Smyrna graduation party will face a jury of his peers in the New Year.  On Friday (8/12/2011) Rutherford Co.... Read More

Peaked County Employees Get 1.75% Pay Raise

Aug 12, 2011 at 02:33 pm by Bryan Barrett

In a mid-day session on Friday (8/12/2011), the Rutherford County Commission approved a 1.75 per cent annual pay increase for two groups of county employees. The raise was for.... Read More