WGNS Radio - Serving Rutherford County, TN

Cool Aid Program
COOL AID PROGRAM gets fans and air conditioners to needy individuals. On hot, hot days and nights, this ministry saves lives. If you need a fan or air conditioner, contact Dwight Ogleton at 615-818-2459 or 615-895-8555. If you would donate an air conditioner or fan, contact Dwight Ogleton (same phone numbers). If you wish to make a financial contribution to the COOL AID PROGRAM, go by FirstBank (615 Memorial Blvd.) and tell them you have a gift for COOL AID. READ MORE »

Dan Whittle photo exhibit at Arts Center of Cannon County
May 25-June 30, 2012 Dan Whittle's photo art is on display at the Arts Center of Cannon County (1424 John Bragg Highway in neighboring Woodbury). Admission is free to the Marly Berger Gallery. This well known journalist-photographer-author has creative nature photos and captures life in action through the lens of his camera. In addition to the exhibit, the public is invited to a reception honoring Mr. Whittle on Friday, May 25, 2012, from 5-7PM at the Cannon County Arts Center. For more information, phone 615-563-ARTS (2787). READ MORE »

Dance Camp
Mon-Fri (July 9-13, 2012) Summer Dance Camp at the Springhouse Worship and Arts Center (14119 Old Nashville Highway; Smyrna, TN; same as Lamplighters Theatre). Fee is $150 per student, if you register before July 2nd. ($170 after that date). On site registration is also available. Phone 615-852-8499 for more information. READ MORE »

Greenway 100 (walk 100 miles in 1-year)
any day (between now May 19, 2013) sunrise-sunset GREENWAY 100 with a walk, run, bike, hop or crawl the Greenway Get a cool T-shirt and more by walking 100-miles in one-year. This year long campaign is created to help you get fit. There is a $10 application fee. Phone 615-893-2141. READ MORE »

International FolkFest
Sun-Sun (June 10-17, 2012) INTERNATIONAL FOLKFEST as our own Cripple Creek Cloggers and founder Steve Cates welcome dance groups from around the world to Murfreesboro and the mid-state area. This year Martinique, Belgium, Austria, and the Czech Republic will be in the Heart of Tennessee. There are numerous volunteer opportunities. See the FolkFest website: http://www.mboro-international-folkfest.org 7PM Wed. (6/13) at Central Christian Church 404 E. Main St., Murfreesboro); 7PM Thu. (6/14) at Manchester Arts Center (128 E. Main. St., Manchester) admission $10; 7PM Fri. (6/14) at Patterson Center (521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro) $5 admission; Sat. (6/15) 8:30AM-1PM stage on the east side of historic Murfreesboro square, free performance, opportunity to talk with visitors and learn about their country. READ MORE »

Middle Half Marathon
Sat. (Oct. 13, 2012) 7AM 6th Annual Middle Half Marathon and Murph's Fun Run. The 13.1-mile course starts and stops at MTSU's Dean Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium and the course is around the beautiful flat and tree-lined Murfreesboro historic district. The Murfreesboro Half Marathon course has been certified as accurate in measurement according to the standards adopted by the USATF Road Running Technical Council. Remember, last years 2,500 max was reached in 11 days. NOTICE: Registration begins 8AM on June 1st (nothing before that). Go to www.themiddlehalf.com. READ MORE »

Nikki Giovanni: "Life in the Bottoms"
Tue (May 29, 2012) 5:30PM Renowned social activist and poet Nikki Giovanni will speak at New Vision Baptist Church (1750 N. Thompson Lane). "Life In The Bottoms" is the final part of MTSU's 2012 local history series. The evening begins with a barbecue dinner at 5:30PM. Then at 6:30PM oral history reports from the field school will be presented. At 7:30PM Giovanni will present her talk, “Something called progress killed my grandmother: Urban Renewal and African American Neighborhoods.” Tickets are $25 and available at the Bradley Academy Museum and Cultural Center. Phone 615-867-2633. READ MORE »

Phone "811" Before You Dig
Reminder, before you dig--phone 811. With one phone call to 811, someone will come to your property and mark all burried phone lines, cables, pipes at NO CHARGE. Please allow 2-3 business days. READ MORE »

Primary Care & Hope Clinic SPONSORSHIPS

The Primary Care & Hope Clinic serve the healthcare needs of uninsured and under-served persons in our community. During this organization's 20th annversary year, there are two upcoming major events in which sponsorships are available.
Sat. (June 16, 2012) 6PM 20th Anniversary Luau at the Stones River Country Club.
Sat. (Aug. 25, 2012) 4-8PM Taste of Stones River at the Avenue of Murfreesboro.
For more information, contact Bette McFarland (phone 615-893-3930, extension 207) or e-mail her at bette.mcfarland@hopeclnc.org

Ready Family Reunion (ENTIRE community welcome)
Sat. (Aug. 11, 2012) READY FAMILY REUNION at the Woodbury Senior Citizen Center. THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY IS INVITED. Activities will include a social on Friday night at the Cannon Inn. On Saturday there will be breakfast at the Readyville Mill, a family history exchange and the reunion that evening with live entertainment, all you can eat buffet, drawings and prizes. You and those interested (local non family residents are invited) can contact Larry Ready (10th generation from Richard Ready) at the address above or at ReadyFamily@webtv.net or phone at: 256-303-2380. READ MORE »

Red and Black Reunion
Fri. (May 25, 2012) 7PM "Red and Black Ball" with the Jimmy Church Band at the Embassy Suites. Alumni and friends of historic Bradley Academy come home to share memories and preserve local history with the weekend of "Red and Black" reunion activities. One of those includes a luncheon presentation on Saturday (May 26) of the musical "The Color Purple" at the Murfreesboro Center for the Arts. READ MORE »

Southern Girls of Rock'n Roll Camp
Mon-Sat (July 23-28, 2012) 8:30AM-5:30PM 10th Anniversary of YEAH's Southern Girls of Rock'n Roll Camp. This is a summer day camp for girls ages 10-17. It is held at MTSU's Wright Music Building. Camp tuition is $300 (scholarships are available along with monthly payment plans). For information or to register, go to their website: www.sgrrc.com READ MORE »

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News

Watson Resigns as MTCS President
After 20-years, the president of Middle Tennessee Christian School is leaving. READ MORE »
Posted: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 9:41 pm

City Cafe Doors Closed by State
The 112-year-old City Cafe was forced to shut its doors Wednesday... READ MORE »
Posted: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 6:21 pm

2012-13 City Budget proposal set: Council deliberations continue
After two review sessions last week, Murfreesboro City Council is ready to move to the public hearing phase of considering its 2012-2013 budget proposal. READ MORE »
Posted: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 12:59 pm

Bridge Named After Chris Bratcher
A bridge on Bridge Avenue in Murfreesboro has been named after former Vice Mayor Chris Bratcher. Bratcher served on the city council... READ MORE »
Posted: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 12:48 pm

Raider Robotics team competes in NASA Lunabotics Mining event this week
The seven-member MTSU Raider Robotics team is competing this week against 38 U.S. and 20 international undergraduate and graduate... READ MORE »
Posted: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 12:39 pm

DUI Checkpoint This Weekend
The Tennessee Highway Patrol will conduct a DUI checkpoint this weekend... READ MORE »
Posted: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 12:27 pm

Small Fire at Daycare
Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department responded to a call for a stove fire at Wee Care Daycare located at 510 S Hancock Street early Wednesday morning. READ MORE »
Posted: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 12:11 pm

Nikki Giovanni to lecture on African-American neighborhoods at MTSU
Social activist and poet Nikki Giovanni will help conclude the MTSU Public History Program’s 2012 field school, “Life in the Bottoms"... READ MORE »
Posted: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 10:06 am

Local Rolling Thunder to DC for Memorial Day!
On the upcoming Memorial Day weekend a large contingent of local Rolling Thunder veterans are making the trek to our nation's capitol for the 25th annual Ride for Freedom. READ MORE »
Posted: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 9:39 am

Legislation cuts in half fees for Worker’s Compensation Exemption Registry
Legislation that decreases by 50 percent the registration and renewal fees associated with the Worker’s Compensation... READ MORE »
Posted: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 8:35 am

Prep Sports

Little Caesar's/Primetime Sports Middle School All Sports Trophy Winners

For the seventh year, WGNS Primetime Sports and Little Caesar's Pizza have teamed up to award the Middle School All Sports Trophy. This year's competition was the closest ever, with two schools tying for the overall trophy and the girls trophy decided by one point.

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Posted: Friday, May 18, 2012 9:17 am

Riverdale at Tullahoma Video Highlights
Video highlights from partner station WHMT of the Riverdale win at Tullahoma... READ MORE »
Posted: Thursday, May 17, 2012 4:20 pm

MTSU SPORTS ( Last updated Thursday, May 24, 2012 7:36 am CDT)

Blue Raiders fall to Arkansas State in SBC tournament opener BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - The No. 7 seed Middle Tennessee baseball team suffered a 12-1 loss to the second-seeded Arkansas State Red Wolves in the Blue Raiders’ opening game of the Sun Belt Championship on Wednesday afternoon at the Bowling Green Ballpark. MT will have an off-day Thursday before resuming tournament play against No. 3 seed FIU on Friday at 11 a.m. Posted Wednesday, May 23, 2012 7:28 pm CDT

Track & Field heads to NCAA Regionals JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Middle Tennessee track and field teams will send a select number of athletes to compete in the NCAA Regionals which begin Thursday in Jacksonville, Fla. Posted Wednesday, May 23, 2012 3:12 pm CDT

ATLANTA BRAVES NEWS ( Last updated Thursday, May 24, 2012 8:06 am CDT)

Hanson solid in walk-off loss to Reds Hanson solid in walk-off loss to Reds Posted Wednesday, May 23, 2012 10:55 pm CDT

Delgado gets start in rematch vs. Reds' Bailey Delgado gets start in rematch vs. Reds' Bailey Posted Wednesday, May 23, 2012 10:40 pm CDT

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