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Murfreesboro is All About Kid Safety and Car Seat Installation
Twenty additional personnel from Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department became Child Safety Seat Technicians Wednesday after completing a three day course at the Tennessee Fire and Codes Academy in Deason, Tennessee. READ MORE »

Suspect Accused of Hit and Run Pulled Out of His Car by Murfreesboro Police
Police observed the suspect vehicle within 1,000 feet of the accident and attempted to pull the culprit over. READ MORE »

Traffic Signal On Thompson Ln. @ Sulphur Springs Closer!
The traffic signal and turn lanes on Thompson Lane and Sulphur Springs Road are closer to completion and should be working as summer approaches. READ MORE »

You Can Tell It's Memorial Day: Gas Prices JUMPED!
It the Memorial Day weekend, and many local discounters are offering regular gas for $3.29 per gallon. It was $3.15 earlier in the week. READ MORE »

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 »

Web Exclusive: Summer Sun Increases Risk of Deadly Skin Cancer
Many local residents are visiting tanning salons, laying out by the pool, and planning trips to sunnier locations for the spring and summer. READ MORE »
Dr. Mark Kestner of Kestner Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center

People Helping People: Free Food and Clothing to Those in Need in Rutherford County
“Feed My Sheep Ministries” event will be the fourth Saturday of each month at the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church located at 111 Lytle Street. READ MORE »

Local Teacher Wins Award, Says She Has Never Worked a Day in Her Life!
“When you love teaching children, you never work a day in your life. My award is not so much a result of an extraordinary teacher, but rather an extraordinary belief in my students..." READ MORE »

TENNESSEE SAYS: Beware of Your Swimming Pool, Lake, Spa, Public Pool, Creek... (Video)
Recreational Water Illnesses, or RWIs, are caused by germs in the water that are spread to people by swallowing, breathing in vapors of, or having contact with contaminated water in swimming pools... READ MORE »

Spring Fling Baseball/Softball Day 2 Recap

An over nine-hour, four game marathon by the WGNS Primetime Sports team started and ended at Siegel for baseball yesterday (Wednesday), with baseball at Smyrna and softball at StarPlex in between.

MPD Releases New Update on Demos' Robbery and WGNS Talks to Peter Demos about the Robbery (Hear the Interview)

WGNS had a chance to discuss the recent Demos' robbery with Peter Demos on Wednesday. His reaction, may suprise you. Demos was very forgiving of the suspects. Listen to the interview here. READ MORE »
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2 Marijuana Plants Taken from Murfreesboro Apartment, But No Arrests Made
An out of hand party in Murfreesboro caught the eye of Murfreesboro Police and even a State Trooper. READ MORE »

Rutherford County is Prepared for Babies!
“We are excited to offer this enhanced level of care to our community,” said Mark Sims, chief executive officer at TriStar StoneCrest in Smyrna, Tenn. READ MORE »

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Collecting Supplies for Oklahoma Tornado Victims
Rutherford Countians who wish to donate supplies to the victims of the Oklahoma tornadoes may bring items by Friday afternoon to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office at 940 New Salem Highway for delivery this weekend. READ MORE »

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 »
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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 »

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 »
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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Murfreesboro to Receive New Locally Made Sculpture, But WHERE Will It Go? Hmmm...
Reception plans include comments from Mayor Bragg, the unveiling and presentation of the sculpture to the Parks and Recreation Department... READ MORE »

State Rep. Joe Carr Firing Ahead in Run for Congress

In just 6 weeks, Carr’s exploratory committee raised over $205,000 (nearly double the amount raised by incumbent Rep. Scott Desjarlais during the most recent filing period)

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.

SHELBYVILLE: Driver of Car in Pursuit Dies After Wrecking

Shelbyville officers say a man was speeding and nearly ran over one of them before colliding with another vehicle. READ MORE »
1 opinion posted

Suspect Accused of Sending Graphic Text Photos Arrested
He had allegedly sent texts of himself to unsuspecting women, some of who are realtors that he reportedly got their cell phone numbers from real-estate ads. READ MORE »

"Ring of Fire" opens in Woodbury Friday Just as Arts Center Director Resigns...
From the iconic songbook of Johnny Cash comes this unique musical about love and faith, struggle and success with "Ring of Fire" opening this Friday at the Arts Center of Cannon County at 1424 John Bragg Highway in neighboring Woodbury. READ MORE »

Bicyclist Riding 4,000-Miles For WOUNDED WARRIOR FUND
WGNS caught-up with a bicyclist traveling through Murfreesboro on an almost 4-thousand mile journey. READ MORE »

UPDATE: Donate to Victims in Oklahoma - Local Resident Agrees to Pick Donated Items Up at Your Home
In Murfreesboro, one local woman is willing to come to your home to collect items that will be sent to Oklahoma... READ MORE »

Former Mayor Reeves Told Rotary Progress Can Benefit All
Former Murfreesboro Mayor Richard Reeves spoke to the Rotary Club at their Tuesday luncheon. He shared how progress can benefit everyone. READ MORE »

A Ford F-150 Rolls Away and Into a Brand New SUV in Murfreesboro
The truck slipped out of gear and rolled across St. Clair Street, through the F & M Bank parking lot on Memorial and... READ MORE »

Just Prior, During and After Murfreesboro Storm Tuesday, Emergency Workers Had Increase in Calls
Apparently, a woman became trapped in an elevator when the power went out in downtown Murfreesboro. READ MORE »

Study Says: Chidren Who Eat Dinner as a Family Less Likely to be Addicted to Drugs and Alcohol
As one might imagine, drugs play a vital role in luring some children away from their homes, especially as children turn into teenagers. READ MORE »

Do You Know the Symptoms of a STROKE?
There are an estimated 795,000 strokes in our country each year, yet 1 in 4 Americans could not name a single stroke risk factor. READ MORE »

MTSU Centennial Campaign Closer to Fundraising Goal of $80,000,000
Middle Tennessee State University is inching closer and closer to their goal of raising $80-million in their Centennial Campaign. READ MORE »

Ronnie Barrett Receives MTSU Award
Murfreesboro's Ronnie Barrett has is this year's recipient of the prestigious Joe M. Rodgers Spirit of America Award from Middle Tennessee State University. READ MORE »

Whoooo-Hoooo, It is Boating Season in Rutherford County!
The 2013 boating season is upon us as we near Memorial Day weekend. Many of you will be headed to beautiful Percy Priest Lake... READ MORE »

Well, It Is Not a Big Cut in the Grocery Tax, But it is a Cut!
The bill reduces the current tax from 5.25 percent to 5 percent. WGNS repeats... that is a (point) .25 percent decrease! READ MORE »

Be a Part of the Volunteer Tutor Program with Read To Succeed!
Volunteer Tutor Training will take place on May 25 & June 1 from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at the Lon Nuell Literacy Center in First Baptist Church, located at 200 East Main Street. READ MORE »

Thieves are Currently After Your Medicine Cabinet - Did You Know That?
Rutherford County Sheriff Robert Arnold tells WGNS that thieves are after what may be in your medicine cabinet. READ MORE »

Smyrna Softball in Spring Fling for First Time

The Smyrna Lady Bulldog softball team is in unchartered waters as they defeated Soddy Daisy 4-1 last (Monday) night to advance to the Blue Cross Spring Fling.

Don't let it slip by: Thursday is World Turtle Day!
WGNS constantly strives to keep you informed, and so that you don't miss this one: Thursday is "WORLD TURTLE DAY"! READ MORE »

George Plaster's Music City Sports Festival: Celebrity Guest & Events Unveiled

With the inaugural Music City Sports Festival just two weeks away, the roster of celebrity guests keeps growing—with national champions, Hall of Famers, head coaches, super agents, and local legends all on board to launch a new chapter in Nashville sports history. Hosted by Sports Night host George Plaster, Willy Daunic and Darren McFarland and radio veteran Chris Kulick and presented by Delta Dental of Tennessee, the Music City Sports Festival is a celebration of sports history and the influence of sports on our culture, our economy, and our identity here in Middle Tennessee.

The Housing Numbers are not Looking That Positive for Tennessee and Rutherford County
The first quarter report from the Tennessee Housing Market indicates that home sells are literally up and down in Rutherford County and the state of Tennessee. READ MORE »

Web Exclusive: Vitamin B 3 (Niacin) Can Help Control Cholesterol
Cholesterol drugs account for some of the greatest profit sources ever developed by the pharmacological industry. Billions of dollars are brought in each year by one class of drugs – the ones called statins. READ MORE »
Dr. Mark Kestner of Kestner Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center

UPDATE: More to the Story Involving a Shooting in Smyrna - Here is the Latest...

We are told that the individual shot was Tazarius Leach, age 21, of LaVergne. READ MORE »
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Murfreesboro Fire Dept. Promotes Driver to Captain/Shift Training Officer
Effective Tuesday, May 21, MFRD will have a new Captain/Shift Training Officer. Driver Mike Keith has been promoted to the position. READ MORE »

Seat-belt Checkpoint and DUI Checkpoint Planned for This Week
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is planning another safety checkpoint… READ MORE »

Main Street Saturday Market will Open Soon on Local Square
The market will open on Saturday’s in June and run through October. READ MORE »

Gas UP elsewhere, but down a penny in 'Boro!
As gas prices inched up a penny this week across the southeastern US, we're fortunate locally to see many discounters here in the 'Boro drop by a penny. READ MORE »

Smyrna Area Incident Ends with TBI Child Endangerment ALERT
30-year-old Michael Swaney reportedly assaulted the childs mother with a switch blade knife and then took his 8-year old son Gabriel. READ MORE »

Help Solve the Problem of Your Chronic Pain!
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) may be prescribed for chronic intractable pain of the trunk and/or limbs, including unilateral or bilateral pain associated with failed back surgery syndrome, intractable low back pain and leg pain. READ MORE »

Red Light Camera's in Murfreesboro - Some are Against the Idea All Together!

WGNS’ Scott Walker had a sit down talk with two men in Murfreesboro who are against the red light cameras that some Rutherford County residents have grown tired of… This is what they said. READ MORE »
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Bizarre: Couple May have Tricked Residents from Rutherford and Coffee Counties in Dentistry
The couple was operating Amazing Smiles in Columbia, TN and they also operated a business by the same name at 1956 N. Jackson St in Tullahoma. READ MORE »

Suspect in Wilson County Fatality Arrested in Murfreesboro
The victim who was killed in the accident this past February was Megan Carter. READ MORE »

Deportation Could Occur if Two Local Men are Found Guilty of Traffic Related Infractions
An Antioch man arrested for driving on a suspended license and a Murfreesboro man charged with DUI are looking at the possibility of being deported after being arrested on Sunday in Rutherford County. READ MORE »

New MTSU Mass Communication dean Paulson helped stage new Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
The incoming dean of MTSU’s College of Mass Communication, Ken Paulson, played a key role in the development of the new Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame that was unveiled Sunday. READ MORE »

Local Visionary and Leader George Huddleston, Sr. Dies - Services Tuesday
A visionary community leader, Geoge Huddleston, Sr., passed away Friday (5/17/2013). Visitation will be at First United Methodist Church from 4:00 to 7:00 o'clock Monday evening, and again 9:00 o'clock Tuesday morning at the 265 W. Thompson Lane sanctuary until the services there at 11:00 o'clock. Woodfin Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. READ MORE »

'Boro Road Construction To Memorial Weekend
Improved weather conditions result in increased road construction. City Traffic Engineer Ram Balachandran warns of potential trouble spots between today and the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. READ MORE »

Couple Arrested on Meth and Child Neglect Charges Sunday
The charges that Edward Tarpley faces are more significant than Elizabeth. According to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, Edward faces “child abuse, aggravated neglect charges” as well as the promotion of meth charges. READ MORE »

More and More Homeless Arrested on Public Intoxication Charges this Past Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Is the homeless population increasing as the weather continues to warm? WGNS asked Murfreesboro City Councilman Eddie Smotherman this past April that question… READ MORE »

7th Annual Rubber Duck Derby a Hit at New SportsCom Location! PICTURES!
The 7^th Annual Rubber Duck Derby rolled into the Murfreesboro SportsCom on Saturday, with nearly 5,000 ducks adopted this year to benefit the Child Advocacy Centers of Rutherford and Cannon Counties... READ MORE »

Kroger Apparently Believes You Must Have Money to Leave Store With Merchandise
Going Krogering without cash… A man and a woman were issued citations on Thursday after filling up a shopping cart with over $300 in merchandise and simply walking out of the store without paying for it. READ MORE »

Five men in their twenties who were in Murfreesboro are facing a serious list of charges for illegal drug sales. READ MORE »
Rafferty Cleary - 1 opinion posted

What's Going On? Man Classified as Violent Sex Offender Re-arrested in Rutherford County?
He is currently listed on the T.B.I Sexual Offender Registry and classified as a violent offender. READ MORE »

Man in Whte Van Looking for Children Getting off County School Bus in Walter Hill Area
The boy reported the man asked him to get in his van but the boy refused and ran home, said Detective Sgt. Dan Goodwin. READ MORE »

FREE Wi-Fi in and Around Murfreesboro Square
Did you know that there is now FREE Wi-Fi all around the Murfreesboro square? READ MORE »

NEW Master of Science in Management Program at MTSU
The Tennessee Board of Regents recently gave final approval for the Master of Science in Management program through the Jennings A. Jones College of Business. READ MORE »

How Long Did You Wait in Line at the Driver's Testing Center?
The line is increasing and not just because of driver's licenses... In March 2013 alone, the Department accepted 16,951 handgun carry permit applications at driver services centers, compared to the 8,166 accepted in March 2012. READ MORE »

FREE DAY: Every Tourist Related Event is FREE in Rutherford County on Saturday
Mark your calendars now to spend Saturday, May 18th in Rutherford County for the 15th Annual “Free Day in May” event.

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Suspect Accused of Tax Evasion to Be in Rutherford County Courtroom at End of Month
Court indictments show that a 39 year old Nashville man who recently owned a business in Smyrna has been indicted on ten counts of tax evasion charges in Rutherford County. READ MORE »

Guns in Schools on GO!
Gov. Bill Haslam has signed a bill that allows school districts to let people with police training be armed in schools. READ MORE »

Rover Stops, Police Building to Receive Upgrades
Improvements to the Rover system could be coming soon; the Assistant Transportation Director took bids for the purchase and installation of passenger waiting shelters along various routes, while the 3rd floor of the Main Police Building is set to become an enhanced interrogation facility... READ MORE »

Riverdale Basketball Honored By Rutherford County Commission
Local athletics were celebrated at the May 16th meeting of the Rutherford County Commission, as county commissioner and WGNS’ own Jeff Jordan issued a resolution of recognition for the 2012/2013 Riverdale Lady Warriors Basketball team, who were ranked as national champions by ESPN and MaxPreps... READ MORE »

Number of Dog Bite Incidents in Tennessee is DOWN
In 2011, 3,750 claims were reported totaling $109 million. In 2012, those numbers dropped to 3,670 claims totaling $108 million. READ MORE »

Rubber Duck Derby is This Saturday in Murfreesboro
"2013 DUCK DERBY" to benefit the Child Advocacy Center, a nonprofit agency that serves victims of child abuse, child sexual abuse, and drug-endangered children, along with their non-offending family members. READ MORE »

UPDATE: Accusations of Misconduct During Holloway High School ACT Test Administration
UPDATED: An open letter sent from several anonymous members of the Holloway High School faculty claims that the proctor of recent ACT testing violated test regulations by using a smartphone during the administration, and that other administrators responded with non-action on the matter... READ MORE »

United Way to 'Stuff the Bus' with Literacy Kits for Students
The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties is set to collect items for literacy kits beginning June 21, 2013, through July 25, 2013. The items will be sorted and literacy kits will be assembled on July 26, 2013, at Embassy Suites in Murfreesboro. READ MORE »

Work on new MTSU roundabout closes some campus roads for summer

A new roundabout project scheduled to begin this week on the north side of the MTSU campus will require partial closure of some campus roads.

High School Graduations; Central's First Class in 41-Years

For the first time 41 years, Central will graduate a group of seniors. In all, 76 students will walk across the stage Sunday as the first graduates of Central Magnet School.

Pinnacle Financial Partners Helps Special Kids in Murfreesboro
Pinnacle Financial Partners recently invested $5,000 in Special Kids and named the local organization one of their top non-profit partners for 2013. READ MORE »

ALCOHOL ABUSERS: You May Have a Mental Illness
According to a report published by the Journal of the American Medical Association, 37% of alcohol abusers and 53% of drug abusers also have at least one serious mental illness. READ MORE »

Rollover Accident in Smyrna Thursday Morning

What looked like a very serious one vehicle accident occurred on Milesdale Lane at McNairy Lane in Smyrna on Thursday morning around 9. READ MORE »
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TN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: 9% of Children Have Asthma!?!
In Tennessee, approximately six percent of adults and nine percent of children have asthma. READ MORE »

Uncle Dave Macon Days JUST AROUND THE CORNER
Ricky Skaggs and his wife Sharon White will perform this year! Skaggs will be on the stage at 7:00, Saturday night, July 13th. READ MORE »

Nissan North America to build a van for Chevrolet
Nissan North America has announced it will begin making its new compact cargo van for General Motors. The new NV200 will be sold as the Chevrolet City Express, available beginning in fall of 2014. READ MORE »

WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKET TO WORK ON FRIDAY!
May 18-24 is National Safe Boating Week! To kick things off, this Friday has been designated as "Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day". READ MORE »

Did You Attend This Past Tuesday's Business After Hours?
Cannon County Businesses that participated in the event included, the Blue Porch Cafe, Short Mountain Distillery, Higgins Moonlite Drive In and Flea Market, Cannon County Senior Center, Arts Center, First National Bank, Readyville Mill and more. READ MORE »

Graphic Text Messages Continue
In Murfreesboro, a victim told police she received a graphic text message from what looked like a male shortly after allowing a stranger to use her phone. READ MORE »

Another New Grant for Smyrna Airport Approved
Except for routine expenditures, grant applications are reviewed by the Tennessee Aeronautics Commission (TAC), which is a five member board charged with policy planning and with regulating changes in the state Airport System Plan. READ MORE »

It Was Held Thursday: Police Memorial Day 2013
Officers honored in Rutherford County included: William H. James (1942), Herbert McClanahan (1946), Samuel Enoch Vaughn (1953), Lewis Hendon (1957), Joseph Tomlinson (1999), Kay Rogers (2005), Byron Motley (2006), Matt Lovejoy (2007), Andy Wall (2011). READ MORE »

Region Championship Softball & Baseball Roundup

Rutherford County softball and baseball teams went two-and-two in region championship games. County rivals Smyrna and Riverdale met in the championship game, heard on WGNS State Farm Prep Sports last (Wednesday) night.

MTMC Health Screening June 8th at Minerva Drive Church of Christ
As part of Saint Thomas Health’s commitment to serve the poor and vulnerable in Middle Tennessee, the five-hospital health system will host a free medical screening event in Rutherford County from 10:00AM to 1:30PM on Saturday, June 8th, at the Minerva Drive Church of Christ located at 1115 Minerva Drive. READ MORE »

Discovery Center's "Secret Garden Party" June 7th!
With a nod to the sensational show “Downton Abbey”, supporters of the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring will host their annual Secret Garden Party on Friday, June 7th, at 7:00 at the home of Elizabeth and Brad Allen, located at 2261 Oakleigh Drive in Murfreesboro. READ MORE »

Rutherford County Property Assessor Makes Year End Statement (Budgeted Year End)
"I am happy to announce we will be returning an estimated $354,000 dollars in unused budgeted funds from this current budget back into the County’s General Fund." READ MORE »

QUESTION: Would You Consent to a Search of Your Residence IF You Possibly Had Marijuana Growing Inside? Two Murfreesboro Folks Did...
With the permission of the tenants, the officers made their way inside where they wrote in a report that they found 8 large marijuana plants. READ MORE »

Ahhh, Sweet Justice: CraigsList Ad Leads a Rutherford County Sheriff's Detective Directly to a THIEF!
Thanks to a CraigsList ad posted just a day after a thief stole two zero turn radius riding mowers from Murfreesboro Kubota... READ MORE »

Code Red at Rutherford County School - Incident Investigated, School Given All Clear Wednesday Morning
A Code Red alert involving a county school bus at Browns Chapel Elementary School had some parents, teachers and students briefly worried on Wednesday morning around 8:00. READ MORE »

Woman (Pictured) Accused of Cashing Fraudulent Checks
he culprit is apparently bold enough to cash the checks at banks in Murfreesboro, Spring Hill and Lebanon. READ MORE »

What Happened During the 2012-2013 Murfreesboro City School Year? TONS OF THINGS!
The Murfreesboro City Council approved land for the new school that will be on the west side of town. READ MORE »

What is the LEAST ACTIVE City in the South?
Well, the good news FIRST… Murfreesboro is not on the list. READ MORE »

Motorist Beware: Thompson Ln. @ Sulphur Springs Wednesday and Thursday
Motorists are warned that delays will be seen Wednesday and Thursday on Thompson Lane at Sulphur Spring Road for storm drain construction. READ MORE »

FUN: Tickets Available for Red Cross MASH BASH NOW! This Saturday...
Tickets are still on sale for the 4^th Annual Red Cross Mash Bash event which is being held at the Jack Daniels Distillery in Lynchburg, TN on Saturday, May 18^th from 6-10 p.m. READ MORE »

WEIRD? State Asking - Do you have hepatitis C? Hmmm...
Do you know if you are more likely to have it than someone else? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now has a free, five-minute online assessment that can tell you if you are at risk. READ MORE »

Sports Host George Plaster Talks To Rotary
Well known local sport talk host George Plaster spoke to the Murfreesboro Rotary Club on Tuesday. He shared how the new Nashville Convention Center would bring much revenue to this area. READ MORE »

Man Allegedly Strikes Pedestrian and Reportedly Flees the Scene on South Church St.
A 35-year old man who told police he was a lawyer was apprehended after allegedly hitting a pedestrian while in his vehicle. READ MORE »

Professional Educators of Tennessee Causing a STINK in Rutherford County OR Helping a Cause in Rutherford County? You Decide.
Therefore we cannot understand why ALL educators should be compelled into a complaint or possible lawsuit against the citizens of Rutherford County or the Rutherford County Board of Education. READ MORE »

HONORED UPDATE: Eleven Senior Cadets Commissioned as Second Lieutenants
UPDATE From Friday: “Today you will embark on a new journey of your own,” he said. “You have chosen the most honored profession that any person can choose and that is service to your country.” READ MORE »

RutherfordCABLE Has People Laughing at Each Other - While Learning to Work Together
“It was enlightening to laugh at myself and see that as individuals from different generations we are not right or wrong, just different..." READ MORE »

You Should Buy a Flag for The Healing Field in Murfreesboro
The Murfreesboro Noon Exchange Club will present the fifth annual Healing Field – Flags of Remembrance, on Memorial Day weekend, May 25-27, 2013. READ MORE »

RIDE OF SILENCE: Wednesday Night Bike Ride will Honor 20-Year Old Man Killed by Motorist in February
Timothy Martin was only 20-years old when he was run over by a motorist on South Rutherford Blvd. in Murfreesboro... READ MORE »

Man Charged with DUI Number 6 After Allegedly Peeling Out
Apparently he caught the eye of police after he was accused of laying some rubber down and spinning his tires. READ MORE »

COULD HAPPEN: Lower Blood Alcohol Limit from .08 to .05
The good news is that it will likely result in MORE convictions for our state which does indeed equal more revenue. READ MORE »

Concord Baptist Asso. Director of Missions Passes
The Director of Missions with the local Concord Baptist Association passed away. David Pittman lost his battle with cancer at the age of 65. He leaves behind his wife, Janice and daughters Katie Womack, Becky Reynolds and Audrey Owens along with several grandchildren. READ MORE »

Healing Field Coming Up

The Murfreesboro Noon Exchange Club will present the fifth annual Healing Field – Flags of Remembrance, on Memorial Day weekend. Exchange member Lee Colvin says there will be over 800 American flags displayed in a military style layout and each flag can be sponsored for $30 in memory or in honor of a hero.

250+ People Celebrate Success of Read To Succeed One Book!
Over 250 readers, young and old, gathered at Linebaugh Library Friday night to celebrate Read To Succeed’s 2012 One Book reading choice “The Fault in Our Stars” by John Green. READ MORE »

QUESTION? Should the Linebaugh Library Add Satellite Locations?
The Linebaugh Library in Murfreesboro may need to grow in order to meet the expanding needs of our community. READ MORE »

A New NICU Unit for Smyrna Area Announced
The Center for Disease Control reports that one out of every nine babies are born premature in the United States. READ MORE »

Woman With Children in the Car Cited with 3rd DUI in Murfreesboro
The actual police report written by a Murfreesboro officer stated, “I made contact with the female who was asleep in the vehicle with her head on the steering wheel and the vehicle was running. READ MORE »

COOL: SEE Model Railroads on Display in Murfreesboro
The Tennessee Valley Model Railroaders in Murfreesboro will hold a very cool open house that everyone will enjoy. READ MORE »

Atmos Energy Undertaking Massive Project of Replacing 20,000 Feet of Pipe
Now through October, the company that supplies gas to Rutherford County residents is replacing over 20-thousand feet of pipe. READ MORE »

Bill Rice Christian Academy, part of the Bill Rice Ranch Aims to Expand
The Bill Rice Ranch is a revival ministry centered on the preaching of God’s Word. Begun in 1953 to reach the Deaf, the ministry has grown now to reach thousands of hearing and Deaf people each year from around the world.” READ MORE »

UPDATE (see video): Drowning on Center Hill Lake 3-Days After Percy Pries Lake Drowning
Center Hill Lake in nearby DeKalb County is a popular fishing and swimming destination for residents of Rutherford County on a daily basis… that is why we are updating our listeners on a drowning that took place at the lake on Monday. READ MORE »

Region Semifinal Roundup: Baseball & Softball

Elimination Monday left some winners happy and losers taking inventory after ending their season in baseball and softball. Riverdale baseball hosted Columbia for the third straight year in the region semifinals.

Tattoo Supplies Stolen
A thief trashed a Wenlon Drive home and got away with nearly nine-hundred dollars worth of tattoo supplies. The victims reported to Murfreesboro Police they returned home from taking their mother to dinner around 5:30 to find they home in disarray. READ MORE »

$13K in Riding Mowers Stolen, but RECOVERED
Two zero-turn riding mowers were believed to have been stolen from Murfreesboro Kubota. Murfreesboro Police report the manager called them after discovering a 2012 Hustler Fast Trak 54-inch zero turn mower could not be found at the business. READ MORE »

Sexual Phone Harassment

WGNS previously reported Manchester Police were working numerous cases involving the sending of inappropriate text and/or picture messages. Now, Murfreesboro Police are investigating their own.

Ag-Gag Bill Vetoed
Governor Haslam has vetoes the so-called "Ag Gag" bill. He says he's spent a great deal of time considering the legislation and getting input from both sides. But after consideration, the governor says he's vetoing the legislation. READ MORE »

Gas: Relatively Stable, nationally and in 'Boro!
Retail gas prices remained relatively stable last week in both the nation and here in the 'Boro. However, the price of a barrel of oil prices yo-yoed. Here in the 'Boro, the lowest discounted price of regular gas was up 6-cents when compare to last week. READ MORE »

Help Local Kids Go to Camp

Hiking in the woods, making crafts, singing songs by a campfire — some of our fondest childhood memories come from summer camp.

Confusion About Homeowners Insurance
A new report today finds many Americans are confused by homeowner's insurance. Most people buy home insurance coverage to give them piece of mind. READ MORE »

Can You Hear Me Now? GET YOUR HEARING CHECKED!
May is Better Hearing Month – it’s a perfect time for people to get their hearing checked. Hearing loss is the third most common physical condition after arthritis and heart disease, but a lot of people who suffer from hearing loss don’t get the help they need to live their lives fully. READ MORE »

County Lawmakers Tackle the Budget
County lawmakers will take up the budget for the next fiscal year this week. First, the Rutherford County Board of Education will take up the budget tomorrow (Tuesday) at 5pm at their offices on Southpark Boulevard. READ MORE »

Frosty May Morning
A chilly weekend left behind some very widespread frost last (Monday) night in a few locations. The cold temperatures last night broke an old record low temperature, which was previously 41-degrees. The overnight low in Murfreesboro was 39-degrees. This will be a short lived cool spell, with temperatures rebounding to near 80 by Wednesday. READ MORE »

Suspect of Rape of a Child Under the Age of 13 Case to Appear in Court Friday
A man indicted this past March on four counts of “rape of a child” will file a plea before the courts on Friday (5/17/13) in Rutherford County. READ MORE »

Suspect in Riverview Subdivision "Aggravated Kidnapping" Case Headed to Rutherford County Courts Wednesday
Two days has been set aside in Circuit Court for a Rutherford County trial involving a 24-year old man accused of an alleged home invasion that reportedly took place in 2012. READ MORE »

Man Drowned in Percy Priest Lake Over the Weekend
Authorities spent both Saturday evening and Sunday searching for a man’s body who drowned in Percy Priest Lake on Saturday. READ MORE »

Odd Request: Police Want to Know if You Have Received a Phone Call from This 931-Area Code Number
If you have received inappropriate text and/or picture messages from a phone number of (931) 434-8489 please save the messages and contact the Manchester Police Department at 931-728-2099. READ MORE »

Have a Handgun Permit? You are of the Minority in Rutherford County!
The number of persons with a handgun carry permit is fairly low, considering Rutherford County has a population of about 300,000 residents. READ MORE »

Congratulations to 2,640 New Blue Raider Alumni!
More than 2,640 MTSU students joined their family, friends, professors and other supporters in Murphy Center today to celebrate one of their greatest and most challenging accomplishments: earning a university degree. READ MORE »

Ram's Road Warnings Through May 18th!
As the warm season progresses, so do construction projects. Murfreesboro Traffic Engineer Ram Balachandran reports on potential problem areas for motorists now through May 18th. The list is growing! READ MORE »

St. Thomas Heart Now In Smyrna!
Saint Thomas Heart at Middle Tennessee Medical Center is proud to announce the opening of its new patient cardiology office in Smyrna at 741 Presidents Place, Suite 230. Cardiologist Edward Rhim will be at this new location. READ MORE »

"Carry The Load" Relay in La Vergne this coming Friday
The Carry The Load Relay will stay in La Vergne this comig Friday. The group is honoring fallen American soldiers, first responders and citizens who have made the supreme sacrifice and now need others to "carry the load". READ MORE »

Murfreesboro Summer Theater Camps
The Center for the Arts is offering summer theater camps in June and July for students who will be entering first through twelfth grades, plus a mini-camp for pre-schoolers age 4-6. READ MORE »

One of MTSU’s FIRST Honorary Doctoral Degrees Awarded Saturday Morning
So, the big QUESTION - - Who received one of MTSU's FIRST Honorary Doctoral Degrees on Saturday morning? Hmmm... who could it be? READ MORE »

The Read To Succeed Volunteer Luncheon was a Great Success! See the Pictures...
See the pictures from the May 2013 Volunteer Luncheon... READ MORE »

United Way's Red, White, and Blues Coming Up

The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties will host its fourth annual Red, White, and Blues event on June 29, at the home of Larry and Susan Quesenberry..

Owning a Pet May Help with Cardiovascular Problems
Having a pet might lower your risk of heart disease, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement. READ MORE »

How Will Tennessee Recruit and Maintain Good Educators? Hmmm...
The Tennessee Department of Education announced a new package of financial incentives to help recruit and retain the most effective teachers to work in the state’s lowest performing schools. READ MORE »

Awesome Gift to MTSU - Over $2,000,000 (See Video at End of Story)
A $2.5 million bequest from the estate of economist James M. Buchanan to the Middle Tennessee State University Honors College was announced today (May 9) in special ceremonies outside the Paul W. Martin Sr. Honors Building. READ MORE »

Rutherford County Farmers Market Held Grand Opening This Past Friday
The first Rutherford County Farmers Market of the season took place on Friday. WGNS’ Bart Walker spoke to one farmer about his homemade honey... READ MORE »

UPDATE: Fatal Accident from Last Week
A crash at the intersection of Double Springs Road and the John Bragg Highway killed 77-year old Thomas J. Arnold and seriously injured 48-year old Michael L. Anderson, both of Murfreesboro. READ MORE »

SAY WHAT? O.J. Simpson to Ask for a New Trial for What Charges?
O.J. Simpson will ask for a new trial beginning Monday, 5/13/13. The former football star was given a 33-year sentence for kidnapping and robbery during a 2008 incident in Las Vegas. READ MORE »

Chief Chrisman Says Red Light Cameras Are All About Safety, Not About Revenue
Chief of Police Glenn Chrisman lept to the defense of red light enforcement systems at Thursday's city council meeting, after the cameras have come under recent heavy scrutiny... READ MORE »

FATAL ACCIDENT in Murfreesboro on Thursday Afternoon
Names of those involved in the Thursday wreck have been released... READ MORE »

NEW TN SCHOOL REQUIREMENT FOR FIRST GRADE STUDENTS: Reason Abstractly and Quantitatively
Former public school teacher Dr. Cindy Jones who speaks out on both the negatives and positives of public education was recently on the air with Truman Jones on WGNS and she told listeners about some of the new requirements for students. Wait until you hear this... READ MORE »

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Woman Charged With Felony Murder in Daughter's Death
A Murfreesboro woman by the name of LaKeenta Henry was indicted by a Rutherford County Grand Jury for the death of her one year old daughter, Ke-Zaria. READ MORE »

Suspect Accused of Abusing Special Needs Child in Murfreesboro
Drake, who is a waiter at a local restaurant, is accused of abusing and injuring a 5-year old special needs child. The case was not only investigated by Murfreesboro Police, but also the Department of Children Services. READ MORE »

Amazing MTSU Athletes, Great Students! One Even in 2012 Olympics...
Akwu, a senior from Egume, Nigeria, represented his home country of Nigeria in the 2012 Olympics in London by competing in the 200-meter dash. READ MORE »

Host a Foreign Exchange Student in Your Home
WGNS was told by Melanie Foge with CCI that some of the high schools in Rutherford County still have openings for students. READ MORE »

Local Couple to Host Red, White, and Blues Event for United Way at Their Home
The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties will host its fourth annual Red, White, and Blues event on June 29, 2013, at the home of Larry and Susan Quesenberry. READ MORE »

Murfreesboro Doctor Helps with First of Its Kind Procedure to Reduce Pain (Hear Interview)
Imagine solving your pain problems that you have been living with… does that sound exciting? READ MORE »

TBI: Is Crime in Tennessee Schools UP or DOWN? Find Out Here!
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation today released its annual study dedicated to crime in Tennessee’s schools. Produced by TBI’s Crime Statistics Unit, the study spans a three-year period between 2010 and 2012 and is based on crime data submitted by Tennessee law enforcement agencies to the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS). READ MORE »

Design the Best Mascot and Create the Best Slogan for Tire World and WIN!!!
WIN A FREE SET OF TIRES if you have the BEST slogan and mascot design for Tire World! READ MORE »

Invitational Crafts Artist at Uncle Dave Macon Days This Year
Uncle Dave Macon Days has a big announcement to make this year… READ MORE »

Having a STROKE? There's an App for That!?!
May is American Stroke Month. Stroke is the No. 4 killer of Americans, taking the lives of 1 in 18 each year, including 3200 Tennesseans. READ MORE »

One of Two Suspects in Neglect Case to Represent Himself in Murfreesboro
Looking back to what landed the two in a situation that usually requires the use of an attorney… Murfreesboro Police met with a Department of Children Services Investigator at the home of Silk and Thomson on Katelyn Court... READ MORE »

CONGRATS! Riverdale DECA Does Fantastic in California Competition
Students from Riverdale won a state competition in Tennessee which earned them the trip to California two weeks ago. READ MORE »

ARRESTED: Gold Valley Murder Suspect
The man suspected of killing a 30-year old woman on Gold Valley Drive last month has been arrested. Kenny Hughes taken into custody by local deputies without incident in Sharkey County, Mississippi. READ MORE »

MurfreesboroCAPE.org Say's TN Code Suggests Non Payment of Red Light Camera Citations Won't Go on Credit Report

David and Meredith tell us that Tennessee Code cannot do anything about people who refuse to pay the so called fine if they are caught by a camera running a red light. READ MORE »
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TENNESSEE DEPT. OF HEALTH: One in Three TN Residents Over 65 Has Had ALL of Their Teeth Removed
“While one in five Americans 65 years and older has had all natural teeth extracted, in Tennessee our rate is one in three...” READ MORE »

Children from Bedford County REMAIN MISSING!
More than seven months after a tragic fire claimed the lives of a Bedford County couple, their two young grandchildren who were believed to be in the home at the time of the fire, but were not, remain missing. READ MORE »

Stolen Vehicle Reports Increase in Past 5-Days in Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro Police are on a role with the recovery of stolen vehicles lately. READ MORE »

What? Middle Tennessee Golden Glove Champ Lives in LaVergne...
His Mom just wanted to get him out of the house that summer for some exercise. But Ryan Waldrop – who was 13 years old in 2009 – discovered his love for boxing through Club Knockout. READ MORE »

11 Cadets to be Commissioned as U.S. Army Second Lieutenants on Friday at MTSU
MTSU alumnus and U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Terry A. Ethridge will serve as guest speaker. He is director of the joint staff for the Tennessee National Guard. READ MORE »

Domestic Violence Fight Over a Kitten Ends With One Arrest and Children Thinking Mom was Kidnapped
The suspect, who we will not identify because children were involved in this case, was charged with domestic assault, vandalism and two counts of violation of probation. READ MORE »

UPDATED AUDIO: Local Woman Talks About Aneurysm Despite Her Exercising Daily and Eating Healthy
General Manager of the DoubleTree Hotel in Murfreesboro Sandra Miller, knows all too well about the dangers of high blood pressure. READ MORE »

Sheriff of Rutherford County and Local Judge say YES, There is an Upswing to Local Crime
The Sheriff of Rutherford County says that a rise is occurring. Why, you may ask? Sheriff Robbert Arnold told WGNS… READ MORE »

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Woman Attacked in Robbery, Hit Over Head With Gun in Murfreesboro
The GPS device on the cellphone led police to a nearby gas station at the corner of West Clark Boulevard and Memorial... READ MORE »

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Police Investigating $30,000 Girl Scout Theft
Apparently the theft has been going on since February of 2012, according to the information WGNS received on Tuesday (5/7/13) READ MORE »

TWRA Wants to Hear from You on the Subject of Hunting
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency wants to hear from people with concerns about the state’s hunting regulations. READ MORE »

Do Your Children Live With an Alcoholic?
One in four children grows up in a home where someone drinks too much, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)... READ MORE »

Need to Get Rid of Books, But They Are Too Good to Trash?
Do you have books that you are unsure on what to do with, but would like to find them a new home? Here is your chance... READ MORE »

A LoJack System Helps Murfreesboro Police Locate Stolen Truck
Officers used the LoJack system to track the vehicle down to an address on Houston Drive. READ MORE »

A Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences is Headed to MTSU
The Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences awarded to the late James M. Buchanan in 1986 is heading to Middle Tennessee State University. READ MORE »

CAR FIRE at the End of the School Day in front of Scales Elementary
There was a car fire at the entrance of Scales Elementary School on Tuesday afternoon. READ MORE »

Possibly the Second Rape Within the Past Three Weeks Now Under Investigation
Instead of breaking up what may have been a sexual assault, the roommate simply left the room, according to the report on file at the MPD. READ MORE »

Murfreesboro Police Need Your Help Locating a RAPE SUSPECT - See Photos
The victim in this case reported the rape at an address on January Street, although it is has not been released if that is the location of the actual attack. READ MORE »

And The Award Goes To: A Murfreesboro Police Motorcyclist Officer!
Officer Clayton Williams placed 5th in the Expert Division II (full frame and fairing) and 8th place overall. READ MORE »

TBI: Endangered Child Alert - Have You Seen Them?
The three may be in a gold 4-door 1999 Buick Park Avenue. The vehicle may be displaying a Tennessee temporary tag of H2283Y, but it does not match the vehicle. READ MORE »

A LITTLE TOO 1984? Big Brother is Watching Your Drug Purchase in Tennessee RIGHT NOW
"NPLEx LE allows on-demand, real-time access to pharmacy logs from across the country via a Web site accessible from any PC with Internet connectivity." READ MORE »

UPDATE: Al-Jazeera to Open News Studio in Middle Tennessee
Al-Jazeera published on their Google app, “Al Jazeera's global footprint continues to grow and now broadcasts to more than 220 million households on six continents in more than 100 countries.” READ MORE »

Pizza Delivery Man Robbed at Shotgun Point

Detectives were notified, but have yet to make an arrest. The description of the offense was labeled as an aggravated robbery and theft. READ MORE »
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Man Vs. Bike on Sidewalk Collision in Murfreesboro
Now the question you may be asking yourself, “Isn’t it illegal to ride a bike on a sidewalk in Murfreesboro?” In most cases no, but in this case the answer would likely be “YES.” READ MORE »

CONFUSING: Is it A Charge of DUI Number 3, Even Though Suspect May Have Previously Been Charged With 3-DUI's?
The official charge is DUI number 3, but when it hits the courtroom it may be looked upon by the judge as a 4th DUI. READ MORE »

Strong Medicine: Will Homeless in Murfreesboro Have to Pull Their Boot Straps Up to Get Help?
It will now be up to the homeless subject to take responsibility and own his problem and seek the proper help that he may be in need of. WGNS has found that help is indeed available. READ MORE »

Oops, Witnesses Say Car That Caused Wreck Was Never Seen at Accident Scene...
A 22-year old woman in Murfreesboro was arrested and charged with filing a false report after allegedly being involved in an accident this past weekend and blaming the wreck on a car that may have never existed. READ MORE »

State of Tennessee Gives Warning: High Blood Pressure, BEWARE!
Because the medical condition often has no signs or symptoms as it damages vital organs, it is sometimes known as the “silent killer.” READ MORE »

Sales Tax on Internet Sales in Tennessee? Read This...

“This bill allows states to require out-of-state sellers to do the same thing that in-state sellers already are required to do, and that many online sellers already do, and that is to collect sales tax when they make a sale.” READ MORE »
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Do Not Panic on Wednesday When You Hear This Sound On or Near the MTSU Campus
Note: This is a test, this is only a test. READ MORE »

73-Year Old Company in Murfreesboro Hires New CFO!
“In this new position for the company, I will be overseeing all financial data gathering, analysis and reporting for Roscoe Brown’s multiple lines of business, including HVAC, plumbing and insulation for both commercial and residential facilities. READ MORE »

Great Interview with Local WW II Veteran (Listen via Podcast)

On Saturday, May 5, 2013, The Rutherford Home Show had a fantastic interview with a local WWII Veteran. WGNS is pleased to be able to offer you the podcast of this popular program (below).

MTSU EXL Scholars program gets top regional award
The Experiential Learning Scholars program at Middle Tennessee State University was honored recently with a top award for higher education credit programs. READ MORE »

Golf for a cause: Bill Carey Scramble June 5th at Indian Hills!
Play golf and help the American Diabetes Association as well as student scholarships. The 36th Annual Bill Carey Golf Scramble will be June 5th at Indian Hills. READ MORE »

Smyrna Drama Camp Filling Quickly
The Springhouse Worship and Arts Center in Smyrna reports that its summer drama camps are filling quickly. In fact, camp three is full. The final day to register is Wednesday, May 15th. READ MORE »

Gas Prices Fluctuate...Barrel of Oil Passes $95
Gas prices started to fluctuate last week after the cost for a barrel of oil jumped above $90 and has held steady in that price range. Here in the 'Boro some discounters are offering regular gas for $3.09 per gallon. READ MORE »

UPDATE: Deadly Wreck on SR 840, Sunday

A Murfreesboro woman died Sunday in a crash on state route 840. 36-year old Cathy McAllister died after she lost control of her van, it went into the median, flipped twice and landed on its top. READ MORE »
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Influx of Homeless Arrests Made in Recent Weeks in Murfreesboro
Many of the homeless persons in our community seem to have a past criminal history and many of the homeless population appears to be under probation at this time, based on the arrest records we have seen. READ MORE »

"Little Evil" (alias) facing multiple charges in Rutherford County Courtroom
A Murfreesboro man who has the alias of “Little Evil” is facing a large number of charges this month in court.

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For Now, the State Says it is a Voluntary Program for Businesses... THAT COULD CHANGE!
Participation in the program is voluntary currently, but the state could make it mandatory in the future as part of its comprehensive plan to address the issues uncovered in the comptroller’s audit. READ MORE »

Wreck on I-24, Saturday
Heavy rain on Saturday brought several traffic problems to the area. The major accident was late Saturday morning at mile marker 119 on Interstate 24 eastbound in Coffee County. READ MORE »

COOL IDEA: Former 'Boro Resident Releases WWII Culinary History
Just for Fun! Tanks, airplanes and submarines are the normal stuff of World War Two books. Now there’s a book about the subject that veterans of all wars love to hate… chow! READ MORE »

Charlie Daniels Scholarship Started At MTSU
Music industry majors at Middle Tennessee State University now have a chance for financial assistance that pays homage to country music legend Charlie Daniels. READ MORE »

2013 TN Radio Hall of Fame Class Inducted in Murfreesboro
Some of the Volunteer State's best known names in radio were inducted into the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame at the Embassy Suites Hotel here in Murfreesboro Saturday night. READ MORE »

Canning Classes May, June and July
Love the flavors of summer fruits? Learn how you can enjoy the fresh taste all year long by making jams, jellies, preserves, marmalades, conserves and butters READ MORE »

Youth Leadership Rutherford Graduation
Thirty-five Rutherford County high school juniors and seniors were awarded certificates of completion of Youth Leadership Rutherford (YLR) at a recent awards dinner at the DoubleTree Hotel. READ MORE »

Road Warriors Beware: Trouble Spots though May 11th
Springtime is the righttime for construction projects. That's seen in the suden escalation of potential traffic challenges now through May 11th, according to City Traffic Engineer Ram Balachandran. READ MORE »

Campus Life 5K Open to All of Rutherford County Walkers and Runners
The course is a certified and professionally timed, family friendly, 5K Run/Walk. READ MORE »

17th Annual Jazz Fest Cancelled Saturday Because of Rain.
Saturday's solid rain forced cancellation of the 17th Annual JazzFest on the historic Murfreesboro square. READ MORE »

Loaded Handgun Found on S. Rutherford Blvd.
A Murfreesboro Police investigation is underway to determine who left a loaded handgun between two apartment complexes on South Rutherford Boulevard. READ MORE »

Men’s Christian Conference...A USA First...10,000 Expected

What began in South Africa and is now moving across other continents with hundreds of thousands of men gathering as mighty men of God is coming here. The Mighty Men Conference is underway at Middle Tennessee State University.

Jury Convicts Smyrna Man on Felony Drug Charges

A Smyrna man was convicted on felony drug charges on May 2 following a two day jury trial in the Rutherford County Circuit Court. Roy A. Smith, 55, was found guilty of two misdemeanor charges of possession and two felonies that included Possession of Schedule 3 Narcotics for Resale and Maintaining a Dwelling for the Purpose of Selling Narcotics.

Correction: Read to Succeed's "One Read" Wrap-Up is 5/10/13
Readers of John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars will have the chance to make a short visit to Amsterdam as part of “An Evening Under the Stars” hosted by One Book of Rutherford County and Linebaugh Library is from 6:00 to 8:00 on 5/10/13. READ MORE »

300 Compete as John Pittard Hosts Elementary Science Olympiad Saturday

Mix together 14 elementary school teams, 300 students and more than 90 pizzas. Add a pinch of science, a dash of technology and math, and large doses of excitement and fun.

53 mile Race Across Rutherford County on Saturday

Runners from across Middle Tennessee are showing strong support for the 2nd Annual Relay Rutherford happening this weekend on Saturday. The event is sponsored by StoneCrest Medical Center and benefits JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) and their fight to find a cure for type 1 diabetes.

MTSU Professor Named A Corporate Vice Chair
An MTSU professor has been elected vice chair of the Association for Corporate Growth. Doug Tatum, holder of the Wright Travel Chair of Entrepreneurship and an associate professor in the Department of Business Communication and Entrepreneurship READ MORE »

Property Assessor's Office Was Open 9AM-Noon This PAST Saturday
Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell reminds the public that his office is open one Saturday each month (that was the case this past Saturday). READ MORE »

Drug Take Back / Gun Buy Back Postponed
The Murfreesboro Police Drug Take Back and Gun Buy Back, schedule for this weekend, has been postponed again due to the soggy forecast. READ MORE »

Broad and Memorial "Tree Transplant"
Urban Environmental Department Director Cynthia Holloway confirmed that a $4,950 project to dig and transplant nine Specimen ‘Natchez’ Crape Myrtle trees from the corner of Broad and Memorial is now in progress. READ MORE »

Woman Charged with Cocaine Use While Pregnant

A former Wenlon Drive woman faces charges of aggravated assault and reckless endangerment, accused of using cocaine while pregnant. Murfreesboro Police Detective Tommy Roberts charged 26-year old Alisha Rodriguez, who also goes by the name Alisha Perez, this week. READ MORE »
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Clay Riggs is Home!

Nine weeks after being admitted into Vanderbilt Children's Hospital with collapsed lungs, a complication from knee surgery, a 16-year old Riverdale baseball player is home. Clay Riggs left the hospital Thursday.

Jennings & Rebecca Jones Foundation Adds Board Members
The Jennings & Rebecca Jones Foundation is pleased to announce additions of two members to their Board of Directors. READ MORE »

Trucker Arrested After Fuel Spill in La Vergne

Approximately 50 gallons of diesel fuel was spilled in La Vergne on Friday morning after a truck hit a storm culvert and ruptured its fuel tank. The Boyd Trucking driver, 33-year old Ames Larrysharn, was arrested and charged with leaving the scene of the accident.

Spring Begins Road Construction Season
Work on a couple of large city road projects are underway or soon will be slowing traffic. An extension of Joe B. Jackson Parkway, from the I-24 interchange to South Church Street, started last Monday. READ MORE »

Bonnarro Releases Schedule
Bonnaroo has released its tenative schedule for events in nearby Manchester, slated for next month. The schedule is posted on their website. READ MORE »

Amazon Adding Jobs
Amazon announced it's hiring for hundreds of new positions at its site in Murfreesboro. The hourly positions will pick, pack and ship customer orders. READ MORE »

Murfreesboro Storytellers Program for May 2013

City TV has announced the May edition of Murfreesboro Storytellers. It will feature the Murfreesboro Symphony and its contribution to the quality of life in our City and County, according to Alan Bozeman, Communications Director.

City Hall Art Committee Announces New Exhibit (See Pictures)
The City Hall Art Committee announces the Murfreesboro Art League’s 7th annual fine arts exhibit at the Rotunda of Murfreesboro’s City Hall, May 21-June 21, 2013. READ MORE »

Writers' Camp - A Positive Experience for Young Persons! Sign Up Now!
Young people across the Midstate with a flair for writing — and a love for reading — are invited to MTSU’s annual Youth Writers’ Camps June 10-20 on the university’s Murfreesboro campus. READ MORE »

Murfreesboro Nurse Faces DUI & Other Charges
A Murfreesboro nurse facing D-U-I charges adds to the list of charges after spitting on officers. It happened in the early morning hours yesterday (Wednesday) at the Taco Bell on Memorial, near Northfield. READ MORE »

Missing Child Found Safely
Scary moments for the family of a nine-year old girl. Alexis Skerrett disappeared from Colony House Apartments on Huntington Drive Thursday evening. She was found at 9pm and reunited with her family. READ MORE »

Toot's Helps Special Olympics 5-8PM Tuesday, May 7th!
Support Special Olympians by dining on wings and rings from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 at Toot’s restaurant on Northwest Broad Street. READ MORE »

MTSU Spring Commencement
An estimated 2,625 students are expected to receive their degrees from MTSU on Saturday, May 11, during the university’s spring 2013 commencement ceremonies. READ MORE »

Carr to Run for U.S. Congress
State Representative Joe Carr has thrown his hat into the ring and will run for U-S Congress in the 4th District. He made the announcement Thursday at a noon press conference. READ MORE »

Letter Carriers’ Annual Food Drive Set for May 11 throughout Nation

The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its 21st annual food drive to combat hunger on Saturday, May 11. Letter carriers will collect nonperishable food donations on that day as they deliver mail along their postal routes.

Deja Vu: Weekend Weather Moves MF&R Child Safety Seat Inspection
I've been there before. Yes, deja vu is alive and well in Murfreesboro weather as forecasts rain on Saturday have forced a schedule change. Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue's Child Safety Seat inspection has been moved to June 1st. READ MORE »

Larry Scott Reynolds' Murder Appeal Denied
An appeal filed by Larry Scott Reynolds, who was convicted by a jury of premeditated first degree murder, had his request turned down and will remain behind bars serving a lifetime sentence. READ MORE »

Search Continues for Gold Valley Drive Murder Suspect

The search continues for a suspect in the murder of a 30-year old woman on Gold Valley Drive last Sunday. Murfreesboro Police Chief Glenn Chrisman shares the latest information with WGNS News.

Planes, One Headed to Nashville, Clip Each Other in NJ
A plane bound for Nashville International Airport was clipped by a Scandinavian Airlines plane while they both prepared for takeoff at New Jersey's Newark International. READ MORE »

JazzFest This Weekend

Downtown Murfreesboro will become the jazz capitol of Tennessee this weekend. The annual Main Street JazzFest is this Friday and Saturday on the historic square.

Recording Breaking BBB Shred Event

The BBB of Middle Tennessee held its annual Spring Shred Event recently. Terrie Page, Central Tennessee BBB Branch Manager, says the Murfreesboro event, held at Lowe's on Old Fort Parkway, was a record-breaker.

Nissan Releases April Sales Figures

Nissan North America released April U.S. sales. José Muñoz, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Nissan Americas, says sales for the month were up over 23-percent when compared to last year at the same time.

Soggy Weekend Ahead?
National Weather Service forecasters say we should gear up for another soggy weekend. Models indicate another slow moving rain system will set up over Middle Tennessee this weekend, with heavy rainfall possible. READ MORE »

Busy Month for M'boro Building Permits
April was a busy month for the Murfreesboro Building and Codes Department, issuing permits for over 240 homes and dwellings. READ MORE »

Celebrate Riverdale's State & National Basketball Championships
You are invited to celebrate the Riverdale Lady Warrior's state and national championship in basketball next week. A celebration will be held inside Johnny Parsley Memorial Gymnasium at Riverdale Thursday, May 9th, beginning at 6pm. READ MORE »

Special Note from TN Dept. of Health: Be Careful with Yard Work
Farmers and recreational gardeners will use a variety of tools, equipment and chemicals in the coming weeks to encourage that perfect crop, field or lawn. READ MORE »

Fundraising Breakfast for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
A Pancake Breakfast will be held this Saturday to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Their fundraiser will be THIS SATURDAY, May 4th (8am – 11:30am). READ MORE »

Another Distinction for MTMC
Middle Tennessee Medical Center is one of three in Tennessee and among only 18 in seven states to win recognition from the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) of the American Hospital Association. READ MORE »

See the HOT New Fire Education Truck at Jazz Fest in Murfreesboro
The new educational Murfreesboro Fire pickup truck will be at several local events in the near future. READ MORE »

No Bomb Threat at Smyrna Motlow College Campus
Threat of a bomb cancels classes at nearby Motlow campus... READ MORE »

Traffic Stop Yields Stolen Gun & Drugs
A routine traffic stop on Middle Tennessee Boulevard turned up a stolen weapon and drugs. Murfreesboro Police made the stop just before 8 Tuesday night at the intersection of Middle Tennessee and Ewing Boulevard. READ MORE »

MTSU Engineering Technology’s Open House

The MTSU Department of Engineering Technology will hold its annual open house from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday in the Tom H. Jackson Building on campus.

Buchanan Community Concert Thursday
The Buchanan Community Alliance will benefit from a concert to be held tomorrow (Thursday). Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, with Mickey Harris and special guests, will perform at the community concert. READ MORE »

MTSU / Columbia State to Ink Deal
MTSU President Sidney McPhee and Columbia State Community College President Janet Smith will sign an agreement tomorrow (Thursday) to help transfer students there earn their bachlor's degree in early childhood education at MTSU. READ MORE »

Motors Stolen from Construction Site
It took a lot of muscle to pull off this theft. Murfreesboro Police report two hydrolic travel motors were stolen from a construction site on Colyn Avenue. READ MORE »

TBI Increases Reward for Franklin Co. Murder Suspect

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation increased the reward for the remaining at large fugitive wanted for the murder of a Franklin County man in March 2013. Information leading to the arrest of David Gordon Jenkins now stands at $2,500.

Roadwork Could Snarl Traffic

Expect lane reductions on North Thompson Lane today (Wednesday) and a road closure on North Highland tomorrow (Thursday).

Goodbye to a Good Neighbor: Mona Herring
Rutherford County said goodbye to a big promotor. Mona Herring's last day as vice-president of the Convention and Visitors Bureau was Tuesday. READ MORE »

Annual 4-H Horse Show will be on May 18th
The annual Rutherford County 4-H Horse Show will be held at the Lane Agri-Park, 315 John Rice Blvd., in Murfreesboro on May 18th at 10:00am. READ MORE »

UPDATE: Husband and Wife Accused in Murfreesboro Murder Hit Courts Up for Post Conviction Relief in Rutherford County
Candace Bush was married to Orrand in the 1980’s when she and Gary Bush allegedly conspired to kill Orrand. READ MORE »

LaVergne Man Facing Child Abuse Charges for Child Under the Age of Six
A LaVergne man was charged with the abuse of a child who is under the age of six. READ MORE »

City of Murfreesboro Hurt BIG TIME Because of Property Tax Problems and Re-Adjustments
Murfreesboro typically sees $60,000 to $100,000 in property tax rebates annually however, those numbers changed drastically in 2013. READ MORE »

The Spare Tires and Wheels Were Stolen Off the New Vehicles
An unknown person (or persons) helped themselves to the spare wheels and tires on the backs of four brand spanking new Jeep Wrangler’s. READ MORE »

SIGN IN WHEN YOU ENTER A MURFREESBORO SCHOOL: Ain't Nobody Got Time for That

Police arrived and met with the parent who allegedly told the administrator at Hobgood that she did not have time for the sign in process. READ MORE »
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"March of Dimes for Babies Walk" This Sunday At MTMC
Community Director Meredith Hendrickson spoke at the Murfreesboro Rotary Club on Tuesday, and told how this coming Sunday's March of Dimes for Babies Walk at Middle Tennessee Medical Center is forecast to raise $170,000 for research to reduce premature births. READ MORE »

NICE GOING: Dr. Ricketts of MTSU Received Special Award on Tuesday
Dr. Cliff Ricketts’ five decades of alternative fuels research and exemplary classroom teaching have been acknowledged in a special way by MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee. READ MORE »

Special Kids WINS $25,000 GRANT!!!! A Big Thank You to State Farm Insurance!
Local nonprofit Special Kids announced Tuesday that the organization won a $25,000 grant through the State Farm Neighborhood Assist Facebook campaign for the second consecutive year. READ MORE »

HOW COOL: 2 Local Residents Honored at the Home of John Rich from Country Music Group Big and Rich
Ms. J.R. and Teresa Fitzgerald led a horse ride that involved 44-horses as part of their fundraiser on April 6th READ MORE »

Best in the Nation: Air Traffic Controller of the Year in Smyrna, TN
“This award exemplifies his professionalism, outstanding record of safety and courtesy to the pilots and students. He is very deserving of this honor”, stated John Black, Executive Director of Smyrna Airport. READ MORE »

SO FAR THIS YEAR: 245 Deaths on TN Roads
According to the latest figures from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 245 drivers and passengers have died from car crashes so far this year. At this time last year, 295 people had died. READ MORE »

Mosquito Madness in TENNESSEE - BEWARE
The Tennessee Department of Health is urging people to protect themselves from viruses transmitted by mosquitoes. Last year Tennessee experienced 33 human cases of West Nile virus, including one in December. READ MORE »

UPDATE: All Victims' Names Released in Gold Valley Drive Suicide & Murder Investigation
We are learning more about the Saturday suicide and Sunday murder in the 25-hundred block of Gold Valley Drive. READ MORE »

It is Time to Register Your Children for Kindergarten
Children turning five years old before August 31 are eligible for kindergarten in Tennessee. READ MORE »

ALERT: Stolen Police Segway Has Yet to be Located in Murfreesboro

Honestly, it would be too tempting for a teen to not to take the Segway for a ride down the Greenway trail. READ MORE »
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MTSU' Moonbuggy "Best In U.S"!

The Middle Tennessee State University Moonbuggy team’s best-ever finish in the international Great Moonbuggy Race had an added distinction. READ MORE »
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Eagleville Grad Receives Ford of Murfreesboro FFA Scholarship
Heather Lafever, a 2013 Eagleville High School FFA graduate, has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship by Ford of Murfreesboro and Ford Motor Company. She plans to study at Trevecca Nazarene University. Heather's parents are Jeffery and Donna LaFever of Murfreesboro. READ MORE »

SAY WHAT? Indecent Exposure Suspect in Murfreesboro ALLEGEDLY Driving a Ferrari?
Because police did not witness the indecent exposure take place, the victim will have to file a warrant for the subject’s arrest. That warrant has yet to be filed. READ MORE »

Bradley Academy Presents "The Little Mermaid"
Bradley Academy Musical Theatre and Murfreesboro City Schools invite the public to attend the musical production of The Little Mermaid at The Center for the Arts. Performances will be held on Thursday through Saturday, May 9 - 11 and again on Friday and Saturday, May 17 - 18 at 7 p.m. READ MORE »

MTMC Presents Mother-Daughter Free Breast Cancer Awareness Brunch
Middle Tennessee Medical Center invites mothers and daughters to a free educational brunch to learn about breast cancer. It will be from 10:00 until noon on Tuesday morning, May 18th in suite 101 of the Seton Building on the hospital's campus. READ MORE »

GROSS: Syringes Allegedly Found on Back of Hotel Toilet? Multiple Charges Filed...
Officers report that at first, Janey M. Murry refused to tell them the truth about who she really was. It didn’t take long for police to rightfully ID the suspect after finding her social security card in her purse. READ MORE »

MTSU Police to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint May 5th

The MTSU Police Department will be conducting sobriety roadside safety checkpoints during the early morning hours of May 5th on Alumni Drive at Homecoming Circle on the MTSU campus.

Parents of Local Football Player Suing TSU over Son's Death
The parents of the late former Smyrna High School and Tennessee State football player Wayne Jones are suing the Nashville university for five-million dollars. READ MORE »

Central Students Earn Honors from Architect Construction Engineering group

Three Central Magnet students received scholarships after their presentation at the Architect Construction Engineering (ACE) Mentor Program scholarship banquet Sunday at Rocketown in Nashville.

Time to Face DUI Charge Number Four in Rutherford County Courtroom
A Bell Buckle man will face his 4th DUI in a Rutherford County courtroom on Tuesday. Robert Fathera will appear before the Honorable Judge Bragg to face the charge. READ MORE »

Oil prices up, gas prices inch down!

Although gas prices fell again last week, oil prices quickly jumped after government reports showed U.S. jobless claims rose less than forecast. Some local discounters are offering $3.10 per gallon regular gas. READ MORE »
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La Vergne Crime Rate at Lowest Level in Decade

The official release of the “Crime in Tennessee 2012” Report by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirmed what Police Chief Mike Walker suspected. The city of La Vergne in 2012 experienced its lowest crime rate in at least a decade.

TBI Arrests Dekalb County Man for Theft
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation arrested a Dekalb County man on a theft charge for stealing computers from his employer after he was indicted by the Davidson County grand jury last month. READ MORE »

MTSU Team in Moonbuggy Race
MTSU's moonbuggy team received third place in the collegiate division at the 20th NASA Great Moonbuggy Race in Huntsville, Alabama, over the weekend. READ MORE »

UW 5K Registration Deadline Nearing
The deadline to enter the 2013 Run United 5K, hosted by The Avenue Murfreesboro to benefit United Way, is Wednesday. Registration is 35-dollars per person. READ MORE »

Deputy County Mayor Starts Today

You may recall in August of 2012, the Rutherford County Commission approved an idea set forth by Rutherford County Mayor Ernest Burgess to hire a Deputy Mayor. Now, that idea has come to fruition.

Former Prep & MTSU Players Have Chance in NFL

It was an exciting weekend for former local prep football players and former Blue Raiders. Three former Middle Tennessee football players signed undrafted free agent contracts with NFL teams.

North Thompson Lane Road Work Continues

We've gotten lots of questions here at the radio station about the road work on North Thompson Lane. The work, which started last week, has snarled traffic there, at times.

Register Storm Shelters

Rutherford County is no stranger to severe weather. Since the 2009 Good Friday tornadoes, storm shelters have become more common here.

Warren County, TN Schools Threat Suspect Pleads GUILTY, Sentencing Date in Near Future
Elliott, who prosecutors said was trying to see what reaction his posts would provoke, pleaded guilty Friday at Newcastle Crown Court. He will be sentenced at a later date. READ MORE »

Weekend Flooding, Cleanup Continues

A soggy weekend led to flooding over parts of Rutherford County and leaves behind plenty of cleanup for this week. Those areas prone to flooding certainly saw it. High water signs were out in many locations.

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Nissan Increasing Pay

Nissan Motor Co. will raise pay for its employees in Mississippi and Tennessee. The company has told its employees it will increase their wages starting in October at its Canton, Miss., and Smyrna, Tenn., assembly plants, as well as its Decherd, Tenn., engine plant.

Job Losses at Nearby AEDC

Two weeks after announcing that the sequester that will force ATA to cut 128 jobs at AEDC, base officials in nearby Coffee County announced the impact of the reduction in federal funding will be worse than previously expected.

Women Veterans Event at MTSU

More than one in 10 military veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan is a woman. And more than 57 percent of Iraq and Afghanistan women veterans have received Veterans Affairs health care (almost 43 percent have not).

Ram Says "Springtime Work Brings Traffic Delays"
Enjoying those 70 and 80 degree temps, and so are the road crews...watch out for traffic jams.

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After Several Days, Authorities Growing More Concerned about Status of 2 Missing Beechgrove Area Teens
Katlyn Marie Rogers, of Beechgrove, and Selena “Brooke” Haynes, of Bedford County, were last seen in the early morning of April 9.

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Man Struck by Passing Car on Walk Home from Pub in the Mighty Murfreesboro
Talk about a real trooper, the man told police, “he got to his feet and continued walking home.”

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JUST PLAIN MEAN: Unknown Persons Steal 19-Year Old's Wheelchair
The report stated, “Upon returning to his residence approximately 30-minutes later, he noticed his wheelchair was missing.”

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UPDATE: More News on Teacher Accused of Sexual Misconduct Incident
The teacher is accused of trying to solicit the girl for sex and sending her sexually explicit messages and photos.

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Free Gun Safety Kits and Health Screenings at Event to be Held at Embassy Suites
The Community Services Unit will offer its Child ID program, demonstrate car seat safety with a state-of-the-art training vehicle, and give away free gun safety kits as part of Project Child Safe®.

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Do You Have Sustainability? Do You Recycle?
Sustainability—making use of resources without depleting or permanently damaging the source—is key to preserving our environment.

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City School Bus Stuck In Ditch While Turning Around
Reports of a city school bus in a ditch on Twin Oaks Drive on Friday afternoon sounded worse than it was.

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AND THE AWARD GOES TO... The Most "Shake and Bake" Meth Lab Bottles Ever in Rutherford County
Eighty-two bottles used to manufacture illegal methamphetamine broke a record for the most “shake and bake” bottles seized in Tennessee when found Monday night at a Rockvale residence by Rutherford County Sheriff’s narcotics detectives.

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Former Sunday Talk Show Host on WGNS Dies
A former co-host of a Sunday program on WGNS has passed away.

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Pinwheels Twirl on South Church to bring awareness to Child Abuse
A sea of over 700 blue pinwheels will twirl in the front lawn of the Rutherford County Juvenile Justice System for the next week as a part of Child Abuse Awareness month.

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THANK YOU Telecommunicators!
The 2013 Telecommunicator of the Year Awards were presented Friday morning at a special breakfast in the ballroom at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center.

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Remembering 7-Year Old James Lee Harper who was Murdered in Christiana in 2006
In April of 2007, the family of James gathered at his grave site to hold a final goodbye ceremony for the young man. That was exactly 6-years ago today.

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Arrest Made in Coffee County Murder
Coffee County Sheriff Steve Graves stated that Mr. Jones was placed at the murder scene on two different occasions due to his GPS monitoring ankle bracelet.

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Accusations of Ignoring Environmental Regulations Made Against County Officials
Several citizens professed that something smelled a little fishy out at the county landfill at the April meeting of the Rutherford County Commission, where claims were made that the county has been ignoring environmental regulations...

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Murfreesboro City Schools Band Teacher ARRESTED on Solicitation Charges
Murfreesboro Police Detectives assisted the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office Thursday morning in apprehending a Murfreesboro City Schools band teacher.

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Stolen ATV Recovered in Murfreesboro... CHECK
On April 8th, Murfreesboro Police were contacted by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office in reference to the stolen ATV.

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The Great Watch Heist in Murfreesboro (Okay, maybe not that great)
It would appear that two men were in need of some watches. The duo entered the Belk department store on Medical Center Parkway and one of the two men grabbed six watches and ran for the doors.

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The Healing Fields will be May 25-27
The Murfreesboro Noon Exchange Club is pleased to announce it will present the fifth annual Healing Field - Flags of Remembrance over Memorial Day weekend, May 25-27, 2013.

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BONUS: Tickets for United We Style Event Still Available
The 2013 United We Style Fashion Show will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at The Gateway Village located at 820 North Thompson Lane in Murfreesboro. General Admission begins at 6:30 PM and the fashion show will begin at 7:00 PM.

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Amendment to Expand Background Checks Says proposal would infringe on Second Amendment rights
“I’ll examine each amendment to determine whether it strengthens or infringes upon our Second Amendment rights.” – Lamar Alexander

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Sexual Assault Awareness Event - Please Participate to Help
Rock climbing and a Zumbathon will help raise funds for sexual assault victims in the Sexual Assault Awareness Event Saturday at the DePaul Building parking lot behind Middle Tennessee Medical Center...

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3 Turkish Instruments and Musicians Needed June 9th - 16th for FolkFest
The International FokFest will bring unique music and dance to Murfreesboro from June 9th through the 16th, but Founder Steve Cates says they need three unique musical instruments and persons who know how to play them for the Turkish group.

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APTA Spring Markings 2-4PM This Sunday
The Murfreesboro Chapter of the Association for the Preservation of Tennessee Antiquities (APTA) will have their spring markings at two locations on N. Church Street from 2:00 to 4:00 this coming Sunday afternoonn (4/14/2013).

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Ricky Skaggs is the Uncle Dave Macon Bluegrass Legend
Uncle Dave coordinator Gloria Christy told WGNS the two were in Murfreesboro on Wednesday for the announcement and that Skaggs wife Sharon even danced at the event…

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UPDATE: Hydraulic Fluid Spill Creates Problems Thursday Morning
Murfreesboro motorists driving into town along Northwest Broad Street saw traffic funneled down to one lane while crews cleaned-up hydraulic fluid this (Thursday) morning.

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MTSU Plant Sale Open Today through April 26
The MTSU School of Agribusiness and Agriscience annual plant sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. the next three Thursdays and Fridays (April 11-12, April 18-19 and April 25-26). It will be in the Horticulture Center on Lightning Way, across from the backside of the Tennessee Livestock Center.

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Telecommunicators Being Honored
Local telecommunicators, the link between the public and emergency responders, are being honored Friday morning during a breakfast at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center.

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Smyrna PD has identified two suspects in K-mart assault and attempted theft
Smyrna Police Chief Kevin Arnold told WGNS in an email, "We have identified the subjects."

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NOT HAPPENING: Saturday Mail Delivery to Continue
As a result, the board says it believe that Congress “has left it with no choice but to delay implementation” of the 5-day-a-week plan.

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MTSU Student under investigation for sexual related crime accusations
Peter J. Cothran, 26, an MTSU student, is accused of engaging in aggressive physical contact with a 23-year-old South Nashville woman who agreed to go out with him after meeting through the Internet.

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More and more problems reported at Regal Inn in Murfreesboro - Over and Over Again
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has documented on their website that 14 convicted sex offenders are currently living at 2025 South Church Street, which is the address of the Regal Inn. No other single address in Murfreesboro has as many sex offenders as the address of 2025 S. Church St.

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Out of state customer upset with local Corvette shop

It looks as if one customer was not happy with the local Corvette service center, his complaint was seemingly a fluke. All seems to be of the utmost quality and on the up and up.

Burglary report didn't add up, according to what a Murfreesboro police officer wrote
Several days ago Officer Brown of the Murfreesboro Police Department showed up at a home on Oak Hill Drive to file a report on a possible burglary and vandalism case.

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Once, Twice, Three times a lady... Wait, wrong story - - Man charged for 18th time for driving on revoked license
We know what you’re thinking… being caught 10 times for driving on a revoked license is a bit extreme? Well, not quite.

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Riverdale Girls Basketball NATIONAL CHAMPS

The Riverdale Lady Warriors basketball team has been recognized by the Tour of Champions as the No. 1 high school girls basketball team in the country.

State Senator Tracy Honored By Tennessee's Sheriffs

State Senator Jim Tracy (R-Shelbyville) has been recognized for his work in the State Senate by the Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association, receiving their annual Outstanding Legislative Initiative Award.

FOR SALE: The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

“There is today no federal taxpayer subsidy for TVA, period. There is by law no federal taxpayer liability for TVA debt. And after deducting its debt, selling TVA would probably cost taxpayers money.” – Lamar Alexander

UPDATE: Tuesday Night Smyrna Stand-off

At approximately 7:23 Tuesday evening (4/9/2013) the Smyrna Police Department received a 911 call from the wife of Michael Cowger from their home at 300 Ella Street.

WGNS May have a bunch of out of shape announcers, BUT WE ARE EXCITED THE MIDDLE HALF IS BACK!
The 13.1-mile race is scheduled to start at 7:00 a.m. with a wheelchair start at 6:55 a.m. Because the course runs by the geographic center of Tennessee, begins and ends at Middle Tennessee State University and is presented by Middle Tennessee Medical Center, it has been tagged “The Middle Half”.
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Special Olympics Meet Rescheduled

Due to the inclement weather forecast for Thursday, a decision has been made to reschedule the Special Olympics Track and Field Meet for Monday, April 15th.

TWRA now has an app
This mobile web application has been optimized just for folks using smaller screens who would like the convenience of buying licenses and boat renewals from mobile devices.

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Murder of Coffee County man possibly tied to white supremacist group

The body of Corey Matthews was found in a field next to Jackson Cemetery in Cowan on March 24. Investigators said it was a specific and targeted crime related to Matthew’s affiliation with a white supremacist organization.

7-Hour stand off in Smyrna ends Wednesday morning

At the end of a 7 hour standoff in Smyrna, a man on Ella Street finally turned himself in. WGNS’ Ron Jordan has more…

Stewarts Creek and Rock Springs Middle School Students Compete in FCCLA State STAR Event

Only two Rutherford County middle schools earned the opportunity to advance to the state level; Stewarts Creek and Rock Springs Middle School are competing in the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Students Taking Action and Recognition (STAR) Events this Tuesday through Thursday (April 9-11, 2013) at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel.

MTMC's Annual Bariatric Celebration April 11th
Middle Tennessee Medical Center’s (MTMC) Bariatric Services has its annual bariatric celebration April 11th from 6-8 pm in the McDonald Conference Room at the hospital, 1700 Medical Center Parkway.

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Historical Society Meets At Old Ransom School On April 18th
If you love history, you'll want to attend the 6:30 Thursday evening, April 18th, meeting of the Rutherford County Historical Society. It will be at the renovated Ranson School building at 717 North Academy Street and will honor Alice Newsome Ray and Ernie Johns.

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Another DUI Checkpoint to occur in Rutherford County in near future
Deputies will conduct the checkpoint from 10 p.m. Friday to 1 a.m. Saturday on state Route 99 ( New Salem Highway ) in front of Rockvale Elementary School , said Patrol Capt. Egon Grissom.

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Simple tracking app allows police to retrieve stolen phone
A man and a woman visiting Murfreesboro told police they left their hotel room to hit the town, leaving behind an iPhone. The couple returned later that evening only to discover the phone was missing.

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K9 Meet Mr. White. Mr. White meet "police" K9
When the police officer and probation officer arrived at the address they introduced their partner to Mr. White… a K9.

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Suspect charged with kidnapping after allegedly running from police and later crashing
Murfreesboro Police and deputies from the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office chased the vehicle all the way to Cannon County. The chase ended when Marable crashed.

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Two semi-trucks collide on I-24 Monday morning - picture included
A Wisconsin truck driver was treated at United Regional Medical Center after his big rig collided with another one on Interstate 24 in Coffee County Monday morning.

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Legislation Re: Serial Child Sex Abusers
On Tuesday afternoon the Tennessee Senate Judiciary Committee and House Criminal Justice Committee will debate bills that would allow Tennessee’s district attorneys to prosecute serial child sexual abusers with a single trial even if the abuses occurred in multiple judicial districts.

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Airplane Crash Emergency Response Drill This Week
More than 20 Firefighters from Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department will participate in an Emergency Response to Aircraft/Airfield Incident course at Smyrna and Murfreesboro Airports this week.

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MORE Pond Problems? Gateway Trail Behind MMC, Closed This Week
The City of Murfreesboro announced the closure of the Gateway Trail south of the Gateway Reception Center between Murfreesboro Medical Center and the Gateway Reception Center. The trail is anticipated to remain closed the rest of the week. All other greenway trails are open to the public.

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3-Rape cases reported in past 4-days in Murfreesboro
WGNS is not releasing the police department incident report numbers in order to protect the identity of the victims in these recent cases. Once an arrest is made, we will release the name or names of the suspects charged.

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Woman strikes gas pump, woman flees the scene (see picture)
While police do not have a name to the suspect, she was said to be a daily customer. Charges are likely to be filed in the near future, possibly for leaving the scene of an accident.

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Bad ending... Woman accused of cutting up ex-boyfriends clothing and bed
A 52-year old man called Murfreesboro police after suspecting that his ex-girlfriend entered his Blackman area home and cut up his entire wardrobe.

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Murfreesboro woman claims to have been assaulted after taxi ride by unknown male
“I was able to observe her face to be swollen and bleeding from the nose and mouth.”

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WAIT - - WHAT? Human remains found in front of a home on Warrior Drive
Human remains located on Warrior Drive in front of a house. The odd discovery occurred around 1:00, Saturday morning.

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Man accused of shoplifting faces deeper charges in Murfreesboro
A 24-year old man was arrested after police showed up at the address in question near the Fred’s store on Middle Tennessee Blvd.

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How many times is too many? 5th time to be charged with driving on a revoked license
For the 5th time a Murfreesboro man has been pulled over and charged with driving on a revoked license.

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FREE Health Screenings at upcoming health fair in Murfreesboro
A fast approaching health care event planned by the Stones River Independent Physicians Association in Murfreesboro will be held on April 20th, Saturday.

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Assistant Murfreesboro Fire Chief will retire after 33-years of service
During an interview with the City of Murfreesboro TV Channel, Honeycutt stated that real estate in the 70's was not for him...

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Good Times! Kids Fishing Day at Fate Sanders Marina!
Two events geared towards children will allow kids the experience of fishing within the coming months. The events will be in June and July.

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147 Million Orphans - Special event Friday at Believer's Chapel
Profit’s from the Friday event will benefit the local “Last Call 4 Grace” and the “Love +1 Medical Center in Haiti.”

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Gas Price Fall To $3.19 In 'Boro
Retail gas prices continue to follow the downward trend seen in March as bearish economic news does not support speculation of increased fuel demand. As a result, many discounters in the 'Boro are offering regular gas for $3.19 per gallon.

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Victims say they never received their headstones? What?
Consumers from CA, NV, AZ, TX, TN, and WV have complained to BBB stating they paid advanced fees ranging up to, and sometimes over, $1000.00 for monuments or headstones.

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Trial date set for man who allegedly threatend to kill everyone at Shelbyville School with AK-47 set
Watts is accused of threatening to return to the school with an AK-47 and kill everyone and himself. A pre-trial hearing has been set for June 6.

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TN Radio Hall of Fame Gala May 4th in 'Boro!
The Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame will officially induct its second class of broadcast honorees here in Murfreesboro on Saturday night, May 4th, with a gala event at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center.

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April 17th Is Bookmobile Day
On Wednesday, April 17, libraries across the country will celebrate National Bookmobile Day, a time to remind the public about the integral and vital role that bookmobiles provide America’s libraries every day.

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Chaz Bono Delivers Gay-Lesbian Talk Tuesday At MTSU
Chaz Bono, a lesbian and gay rights advocate, author and musician who grew up on TV and changed his adult life in the public eye as well, is the keynote speaker for Lambda's SpringOut! 2013 celebration at MTSU this Tuesday, April 9th.

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Murfreesboro turns out to be an excellent destination for thieves from all over the country to SHOP TILL' YA' DROP!
Police say a woman caught on video at the Toys R’ Us store in Murfreesboro is a suspect in an ID theft in Wicomico County, Maryland.

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Joey Allison joinst 1st National Bank of McMinnville
Joey Allison has joined First National Bank of McMinnville, Murfreesboro as vice president and manager of branch loan staff.

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Chamber Welcomes New Amish Furniture Store
The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce continues the record pace of welcoming new businesses. Thursday afternoon Kelly Beam coordinated a ribbon cutting at a new Amish furniture store off the Old Fort Parkway.

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MTMC earns AABB accreditation for transfusion services
Accreditation follows an intensive on-site assessment by specially trained assessors and establishes that the level of technical and administrative performance within the facility meets or exceeds the standards set by AABB (formerly the American Association of Blood Banks). WGNS' Rafferty Cleary reports...

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Session April 16th on 3D Printing!
Mind2Marketplace, the local entrepreneur group that matches investors with inventors, is offering a program on 3D printing from 5:30 to 8:30 Tuesday evening, April 16th, at Murfreesboro's Clarion Inn & Suites just off I-24 (Exit 78) . This technology is being applied to everything from rapid prototyping of designs to printing organs from stem cells.

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Traffic Tie-Ups Through April 13th, "We've Only Just Begun".
Are you ready to rumble? Spring is in the air, and that brings on a growing number of construction projects, that produce traffic challenges. City Traffic Engineer Ram Balachandran's list of hot spots througfh April 13th is growing. Beware!

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Research About What? Death, Music and Robots...
Floyd said from 30,000 to 500,000 people die annually from the disease, which is transmitted by the tsetse fly, and eight to 10 people die after receiving an arsenic-based treatment currently used.

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Read To Succeed and One Book Want Teens to Answer 1 Question about the book "Fault in Our Stars," WHY READ THIS BOOK?
It’s about cancer, and it’s about being a teenager. It’s about relationships, and self-discovery, and destiny.

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Chickens cause major traffic jam on S. Church St. - Followed by more calls of more accidents
The two north bound lanes of South Church Street had to be temporarily shut down on Friday afternoon as crews worked to clean chicken remains that were spilled on the roadway. That accident was followed by three more on the other side of town.

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Murfreesboro Thieves Opt for an Enviromentally Friendly Car as Opposed to their last Pick of a Gas Guzzling SUV
For the second time in the past 8-months, a vehicle has been stolen from Toyota of Murfreesboro. This time unknown thieves helped themselves to an environmentally friendly car.

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How Low Can you Go? Thief Steals Food from a Murfreesboro Food Bank!
Food from a community food bank in Murfreesboro was stolen this past week.

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Woman forced to her bedroom during armed holdup at apartment
The subject told the victim to stay on her bed and remain face down while he ransacked the room. At one point the victim apparently looked up, that was when she was struck in the back of the head.

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Child neglect related arrest made in Murfreesboro - Two behind bars
51-Year old Richard Silk and 25-year old Joyce Thomson of Murfreesboro were arrested in connection with what has been described as a “child neglect situation.”

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It is not too late to be in the Saturday horse ride and to participate in the Saturday auction
Teresa Fitzgerald told WGNS that a horseback ride, benefit auction and lunch will be held in Murfreesboro on Saturday (April 6). It is not too late to participate in the horse ride!

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EXCITING: New Amazon.com Fulfillment Center Officially Opening Today
It is official. The new Amazon Fulfillment Center in Murfreesboro is opening today. Local politicians and state officials will be on hand for the grand opening.

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QUESTION? What happens if you are accused of tax evasion? Ask a former Smyrna businessman...
Court indictments show that a 39 year old Nashville man who recently owned a business in Smyrna has been indicted on ten counts of tax evasion charges in Rutherford County.

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Gateway Island; LITERALLY Money Going Down the Drain?
Officials are hoping the latest round of repairs to the lake sticks, after even more leaks are found following work on the area less than one month ago...

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RCSO Catch 46-Year Old Man Involved With Teen
Detectives from the Rutherford County Sheriffs Office nabbed an armed 46-year-old man Tuesday when he attempted to enter a girl’s home in the Almaville community.

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GOOD NEWS: Reeves Sain Drug Store - Always helping the community!
This year, a portion of every $25 flu shot given by Reeves-Sain Drugstore was invested in the local community through the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties. The final investment in the community was $2,500.

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Suspect to face 6th DUI charge in Rutherford County Courtroom
60-Year old Charles Martin of Murfreesboro is facing his 6th DUI charge in court this month. According to Circuit Court arraignment documents, Martin will also face a charge for driving on a revoked license.

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Officers search for speeding Mustang running folks off the road on I-24, but culprits skip arrest
Law enforcement lined the interstate exit ramps in hopes of catching the suspects, but the Mustang apparently passed their exits before they arrived on the scene. At this point, the car has not been pulled over.

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Murfreesboro Police investigating possible rape
A rape was reported on Wednesday in Murfreesboro. The sexual in nature assault was said to have occurred at a home in the area of Cason Lane.

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New House Bill dealing with drug paraphernalia being sold in gas stations moving forward
Deciding what drug paraphernalia is and what it isn’t is pretty easy to do for the average person. However, when you put the definitions down on paper is when the subject becomes a little blurred.

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Roll over accident on Leanna Swamp Road
Authorities responded to an accident on Leanna Swamp Road near Leanna Road where a Jeep flipped over after running off the road. The incident occured on Thursday just after 3pm. Reports indicate that no one was seriously injured.

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Man found unconscious in car at Church St. gas station
The man had to be transported to Middle Tennessee Medical Center. His condition was not released and the case is under investigation.

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UPDATE: "Attempted Kidnapping" issue investigated in case and police say no kidnapping
The report showed, “Mr. Bustos had an odor of intoxicant about his person, slurred speech and was unsteady on his feet.”

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TBI Issues Statewide AMBER ALERT
The children were kidnapped from their custodial maternal grandmother in Tampa, Florida on April 3, 2013.

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26th Citizens Police Academy graduates in Murfreesboro
Chief of Police Glenn Chrisman stated: “We are excited to see the 26th CPA class graduate and we are pleased to see so many citizens take an interest in their community and specifically in the Murfreesboro Police Department.”

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Toyota of Murfreesboro has their eye on a new home in the 'Boro
The dealer is looking at building a 46,000 showroom, office and repair shop on 6-acres of land.

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Fewer people using the old and trusted land line and turning to cell phones when calling 911
The number of 911 calls placed by people using wireless phones has significantly increased in recent years. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) estimates about 70 percent of 911 calls are placed from wireless phones, and that percentage is growing.

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Marijuana, an ax and text messages - - How do these things go hand in hand?
A field sobriety test was conducted and Walton passed the tasks without a problem. Here is where the actual problem comes in for Walton...

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Child was said to be in the passenger seat when suspect was found slumped over wheel of SUV
The arresting officer wrote in a report, “I also observed a juvenile in the second seat in a car seat.” Police say Jeffery L. Hudson told them he had consumed “a couple of beers.”

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Special Kids Golf Tournament Announced!
Local nonprofit Special Kids announces its 14th Annual Special Kids Golf Classic to be held on Thursday, May 9, at Indian Hills Golf Course in Murfreesboro.

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Daytime Highway Patrol drivers license checkpoint scheduled for Friday
The Highway Patrol is back at it again. They plan another driver’s license checkpoint for this Friday…

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Meth lab allegedly found in a tour bus parked behind a Murfreesboro home
The victims’ son, 39-year old Roger Eugene Boisseau was arrested and charged with the initiation of meth, felony possession of a schedule II drug, felony possession of marijuana and vandalism.

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A winning combination? Marijuana and Meth leads to an arrest in Murfreesboro
Once in the hotel room officers say they clearly saw a bag of methamphetamine and marijuana cigarettes next to the bed.

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OUCH - Motorist accused of driving over a woman's foot and fleeing the scene
Reports indicate that someone drove over the foot of a female who was standing in the parking lot of the facility.

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UH-OH: Teen arrested allegedly admits to stealing an SUV from owner of Murfreesboro restaurant
Remember the SUV WGNS told you about that was stolen this past week from the new barbecue restaurant on West Main Street in Murfreesboro; the one that had $6,000 in the glove box… well – good news. An arrest has been made in that case.

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Head out on the highway, looking for adventure: New Harley Davidson Motorcycles for Murfreesboro Police
The motorcycles were equipped and assigned to individual officers of the Motorcycle Unit.

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Accused CraigsList rapist caught by Smyrna Police
"Our investigation revolved around a posting on Craigslist where Mr. Tarras would ask for young women to pose for pictures for possible publication." READ MORE »

TBI “Crime on Campus 2012” Report released for Tennessee
There were 7,326 offenses reported in 2012 compared with 7,639 in 2011, a 4.1% decrease overall. However, violent crime was up again for the third year in a row.

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FUN TIMES: Fundraiser for the Red Cross at the Jack Daniels Distillery
The event is a casual affair with country flair, where locals can come to kick-back and enjoy live music performed by Southern Moss, barbeque, beverages and a relaxed atmosphere while supporting a worthy cause.

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Teen to face attempted first degree murder charge in court
Apollo Cantrell was picked up by police on Twin Oak Drive this past December. Apparently he had a warrant for his arrest.

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Man will face numerous charges for allegedly making meth in Murfreesboro
Officers say they discovered that Anderson was allegedly making meth using the one pot method.

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Injury with Rear-End Crash Tuesday Night
A two-vehicle rear-end crash with injury occured around 7:00 o'clock Tuesday evening (4/2/2013) on Memorial Boulevard near Clark Boulevard.

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Murfreesboro Fire Department one of the lowest workers comp rates
Using statistics from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, it was determined that MFRD had 6 percent less injuries than the average for Fire Protection entities in the State of Tennessee and 9.5 percent less than the average for Fire Protection entities nationwide.

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BANG: Learn how to shoot the famous Barrett .50 rifle made in Murfreesboro
Ronnie Barrett was recently on WGNS where he told the audience that shooting his .50 caliber rifle was about as tame as shooting a 12 gauge shotgun.

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Victim robbed of his dinner from Taco Bell and his EMPTY wallet on S. Church St.
Two of the subjects pushed the victim to the ground and repeatedly hit him in the head...

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Note from Tennessee: This is Minority Health Awareness Month
This annual observance is designed to raise awareness about health issues that affect racial and ethnic minority populations.

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The job of a juvenile court judge is both rewarding and emotional in Rutherford County
In a recent interview, Juvenile Court Judge Donna Scott Davenport told WGNS that being a judge is rewarding, but at the same time… emotional.

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Proposed bill would keep foster children in the same school, despite what district they move to
There is a bill before state legislators right now that would keep foster children in their current school when they move to a new home, even though that new home may be in a different district.

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Spring Bash in the ‘Boro to host 1,800 soccer players - Murfreesboro TOP ten in U.S. for Soccer!
Soccer has already brought national recognition to Rutherford County and Murfreesboro. National website Livability.com ranked Murfreesboro one of the top 10 soccer cities in the U.S. along with Chapel Hill, N.C. and Scottsdale, AZ.

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Female veterans to be honored April 15
The Department of Veteran Affairs Tennessee Valley Healthcare System is partnering with Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) to honor women Veterans through a viewing of the documentary “Service: When Women Come Marching Home” and provide information on VA benefits, including those available for healthcare and education to eligible women Veterans.

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Andy Herzer's "First Shot" Gives At-Risk Youth A Shot!
When it seems that much of the news is negative, it's uplifting to get positive word about today's youth from Coach Andy Herzer, founder of the local First Shot program. He told the Murfreesboro Rotary Club that First Shot's Spring Break Basketball Camp was mentoring 70 at-risk local youth.

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Unknown man claiming to be with local utility telling customers their bill is past due and PAY UP
Middle Tennessee Electric officials are warning members about a scam where a Hispanic-speaking male, who identifies himself as a Middle Tennessee Electric employee, is contacting members and attempting to collect bill payments, claiming the account is past due.

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It's Time To Get Pets Vaccinated Against Rabies!
It's time to get your pet vaccinated against rabies. Several veterinarians here in Rutherford County are participating April 1st through the 6th, Monday through Saturday. The fee is $10, and that's cash only--no checks!

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New stores, new roads and store expansions expected on S. Church St. in Murfreesboro
A Price Less IGA Grocery Store will soon open and the Kroger Store across from Indian Hills Golf Course will likely expand to include merchandise similar to what Walmart offers. A Goodwill store is also in the forecast for the south side.

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UPDATE: Cab Driver Injured
WGNS has more information on the story we first brought you about a Murfreesboro cab driver who was stabbed in the neck. Murfreesboro Police were called to East Northfield Boulevard a little before 2:00 o'clock this (Monday) morning after receiving word a man had been stabbed in a taxi cab.

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Man drives into apartment parking lot doing 50mph... Man surprisingly crashes?
50 Miles per hour to enter an apartment complex could prove to be a little excessive when the case goes before a judge in a Rutherford County Courtroom.

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UPDATE: Arrest made in Saturday robbery at Mapco in Murfreesboro
The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office spotted the van on I-24 and gave chase. As the van neared Bell Road it wrecked and deputies quickly moved in to make an arrest.

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UPDATE: In nearby Bedford Co., prank leads to child porn related charges
A friend playing a practical joke led police to a child porn "bust" and the arrest of a local sheriff’s office employee.

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UPDATE: Murfreesboro Police release photo of possible suspect in Murfreesboro Electric Dept. Scam
The Murfreesboro Police Department has released a photo of the suspect involved in the Electric Department scam where the subject made his way into an elderly victims home after claiming to be with the electric department.

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Man and woman in LaVergne charged with trying to bribe an officer of the law
If the police call you, it is not a good idea to ask them how much it would cost to “not turn in an accident report.”

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Woman charged with DUI after wreck, says she smoked cracked 1 to 3 days prior to accident
The official arrest report shows that Brinkley admitted to the accident and told officers she had smoked crack one to three days prior.

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Nearly a full soda bottle worth of cocaine seized by Murfreesboro Police
17 Ounces of powder cocaine was logged into evidence by Murfreesboro Police during an investigation this past week.

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Fun Facts for April Fool's Day!
April Fool’s Day began in the 1500s when France changed its calendar so the New Year would begin in January (to match the Roman calendar) instead of at the start of spring. However, many people in rural areas didn’t get the message and they continued to celebrate the New Year in the spring – they soon became known as “April Fools"

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MTSU offers Diabetes Workshops in Smyrna
Starting this Friday afternoon, MTSU is sponsoring a series of workshops at the Smyrna Library from 1:30 to 4:00 o'clock every Friday through May 10th.

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MF&R Recognized For "Safety" In 2012
Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue recognized for its "outstanding safety performance" in 2012.

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Gas Prices Down Again--$3.29 at some discounters!
After the national average for a gallon regular gasoline rose 50 cents from January 1, to peak at $3.79 on February 27, prices fell consistently throughout March. Here in the 'Boro over the past week, many discounters have dropped over a nickel to $3.29 per gallon for regular gas.

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Clay Riggs Recovery Continues
Riverdale student and baseball pitcher Clay Riggs continues to improve in a Nashville hospital. The 16-year old is now off a ventilator as he continues to recover from a rare problem that caused him to have trouble breathing following knee surgery.

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Wine in Grocery Bill Update
A deal on wine in supermarkets is still working its way through the state Senate, but the House has been silent since a narrow committee vote killed the bill two weeks ago.

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$73 Million Overpaid in Unemployment
A new audit says the state overpaid more than $73 million in unemployment benefits. Tennessee’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development has only been able to recover about 20 percent of the total.

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Handgun Carry Permit Records Discussed in Nashvillle
An effort to seal Tennessee’s handgun carry permit records from public scrutiny would create an exception for political operatives and lobbying groups to still obtain the entire set of names and addresses.

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Epi-Pens in All Schools Could Become the Law
State lawmakers in House and Senate committees will hear this week legislation that would require epinephrine or epi-pens to be in all public and private schools.

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Fines for Not Using Seat Belts Could Go Up
Legislation that would increase the fine for not wearing a seat belt is scheduled to be heard by lawmakers this week. Versions of the bill were to be heard in the Senate Finance Committee and the House Transportation Committee on last week.

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Only 11 residents or workers from Murfreesboro running Boston Marathon
The days are numbered. We are only a few short weeks away from the Boston Marathon and you better believe those from Murfreesboro are training.

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NEW THIS MONTH: Doctors required to double check prescription database before prescribing
It is the start of a new month, April 1, 2013, doctors will now be required to look up their patients in the state’s Controlled Substance Monitoring Database before beginning a new treatment with an opioid or benzodiazepine and at least yearly thereafter if treatment continues.

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Act Like a Fool, Get Free Pizza!
It’s no joke; pizza chain Papa Murphy's is dishing out free pizzas to the first 4,000 people who come to a Papa Murphy’s pizza shop in the greater Nashville area and “act like a fool” this April Fool's Day...

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M'boro in the spotlight: Discovery Channel Canada ‘discovers’ MTSU’s Ricketts
Freelance video journalists Anthony May and Greg Simmons, who normally work primarily for Great American Country and Country Music Television, respectively, were dispatched March 29 to Mt. Juliet (where Ricketts lives) and to MTSU...

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"Battle of Stones River" lecture 7PM Monday at MTSU
Coinciding with the 150 anniversary of the Battle of Stones River in Murfreesboro, award-winning author and historian Dr. Amanda Foreman will be the keynote speaker for the seventh annual MTSU Scholars Week at 7:00 o'clock Monday night, April 1st, in the Student Union Building.

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Wednesday is "National Walking Day"
Mark your calendars for the American Heart Association’s annual event to help us be more physically active! This coming Wednesday, April 3rd, is NATIONAL WALKING DAY!

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"Mama Won't Fly" takes off April 12th in Woodbury
An outrageously hilarious race against the clock begins April 12th at the Arts Center of Cannon County. Their production of "Mama Won't Fly" opens Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30PM and Sunday afternoons at 2:00PM through April 27th. The theatre is located at 1427 John Bragg Highway in neighboring Woodbury.

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First Journalism Hall of Fame to be inducted April 26th at MTSU
A stable of six of outstanding journalists will comprise the first induction class into the new Tennessee Journalism Hall of Fame on April 26 at Middle Tennessee State University’s Murphy Center Arena.

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City School's Job Fair April 13th
Want a job with the city schools? Perhaps you work with the Murfreesboro City Schools and want to change your position.

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Need At Least One Meal Per Day
This is the season of a fresh new beginning, and college many students living at the poverty level need at least one meal daily. The MTSU Student Food Pantry is in critical need of supplies to ensure that every student receives that minimal amount.

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Springtime, Road Projects, Traffic Jams through April 6th
Springtime and road projects are starting to increase. This brings challenges to motorists. City Traffic Engineer Ram Balachandran shows potential trouble areas through April 6th.

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Help the Exchange Club Family Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect
The waiters include Sheriff Robert Arnold; Miss Tennessee USA – Brenna Mader; Miss Tennessee Teen USA – Emily Suttle; Members of the Rutherford County Legislative Delegatio...

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Man visit's Old Fort Parkway Kroger Store - Man steals lots of brewhaha
A total of 7 cases of beer were stolen from the Kroger store on Old fort Parkway at Cason Lane.

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How do they have drug paraphernalia for sale in the gas station?
We have all seen the marijuana and crack pipes for sale in local gas stations before and many residents are asking the question, “Why is it legal for markets to sell what is blatantly drug paraphernalia?

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Hello Murfreesboro Police - Welcome to my meth lab!
The suspect not only told police about his alleged meth lab, he also introduced himself as “Richard Harper."

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Demos Opening New Upscale, Casual Eatery Near "The Avenue"
The Demos family of restaurants are expanding with their first up-scale casualy eatery, Peter D's, to be constructed near The Avenue.

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UPDATE: Police arrest suspect in tobacco store robbery
The report states, “the black male grew upset and pulled him over the counter to the ground.”

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THANK YOU, Vietnam Veterans!
Friday, March 29, 2013, marks the 40th anniversary of United States combat troops' withdrawal from Vietnam. WGNS takes this opportunity to say THANK YOU to those who gave so much for America.

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UPDATE: Oakland Middle School placed on lockdown, Thursday
Oakland Middle School had to be placed on lockdown Thursday. With the story, here is Kerry Boylan...

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Siegel Middle Students Make a Young Man's Wish Come True
Siegel Middle School students and faculty surprised a local four-year old battling cancer. The students raised money thorughout the school year and on Thursday, surprised a young man named Brandon with a grant that will send him to Disneyland.

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No Bomb in Smyrna
The bomb squad was called out to a Smyrna home this (Friday) morning after reports of an explosive device. There was no bomb found and the area was cleared around Cheatham Drive and Old Nashville Highway.

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Sad study released by state shows 28+ child deaths in Rutherford Co. annually
A newly released report by the State of Tennessee uncovers some sobering statistics about children. During the year of the study, 28 child deaths were reported in Rutherford County.

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BUSTED: Police have arrested a man accused of shooting a victim 9 times in theft

Officers have apprehended 20 year old John Leach III for reportedly shooting Robertson a total of nine times in in an effort to steal his money. READ MORE »
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SUV Catches fire in car lot - no suspects to be found
An official incident report filed by police at the car lot says that the manager stated, "the last time he saw the vehicle, it was not on fire."

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Smart Thinking - - Woman used her personal ID to cash a fraudulent check
If you are planning to steal a check or for that matter, just forge your own check – it is not a good idea to use your driver’s license to cash the check. READ MORE »

3 Elderly U.S. Veterans in Murfreesboro took to the air in a 1953 DeHavilland Beaver
MTSU aerospace professor and pilot Terry Dorris and professor Tony Johnston met the residents at the Murfreesboro Airport for the flights on the MTSU Aerospace’s single-engine 1953 DeHavilland Beaver. READ MORE »

DUDE, Where's my boat?
A little detective work led officers to an address on North Maple Street where the boat was successfully located. READ MORE »

Murfreesboro Schools looking for qualified applicants
The career fair is open to teachers, education assistants, and other support staff including bus drivers, food and nutrition staff, and staff for the city Extended School Program. READ MORE »

BOOM! Rutherford Co. one of the fastest growing counties in the nation
While national employment, measured by the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) program, is up 1.6 percent, Rutherford County demonstrated an impressive 6.8 percent increase, making it second in the nation for percentage increase in employment. READ MORE »

Is it Christmas? Local business gives M'boro Fire Dept. a COOL NEW RIDE!
The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, the local Firehouse Subs restaurant, and Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department, presented MFRD’s newest asset: a Polaris Ranger READ MORE »

MUSLIM LUNCH? Recent rumors of a special school lunch menu in Rutherford County are unfounded
Questions have recently been raised in Rutherford County about the introduction of a Muslim approve meal in our county school system. READ MORE »

Mayor's Walk For Health Begins April 6th
Murfreesboro Mayor Tommy Bragg invites everyone to join him and other local Mayors, the Rutherford County Health Department, and the Rutherford County Wellness Council at the “Mayors’ Walk” Kick off Celebration on Saturday, April 6 at 8:00 a.m. at Oaklands Park pavilion on Roberts Street. READ MORE »

United Way Days of Action a Huge Success

United Way’s recent Days of Action, in partnership with MTSU’s The Big Event, was the largest Days of Action to date with 678 volunteers completing 2,594 hours of service and 40 projects.

UPDATE: 'Rape' prosecution related bill likely to pass in TN
Under this proposed bill, it does not matter if police lack the name of a suspect to put with the DNA, just as long as charges are established in the circumstances surrounding the DNA evidence. READ MORE »

What has been called the "GAY BILL" is officially OUT in Tennessee
A measure that would have forced schools to tell parents if their children have talked to a teacher or counselor about being gay has failed this session. By the way, the words gay or homosexual were never mentioned in the bill as suggested by the media. READ MORE »

'Wine in Supermarket bill' continues to move forward... with a little twist
Tennessee liquor stores would be allowed to be open for business on Sundays under changes to a supermarket wine bill adopted by the Senate Finance Committee. READ MORE »

Murfreesboro church is helping to feed local families
A church volunteer told us that food will be distributed to each family on a first come, first serve basis until all is given away on Saturday. READ MORE »

Rutherford Co. forced by Federal Government to spend extra $2-million per year
The Mayor told us the healthcare costs are dramatically increasing with the expansion of the Affordable Healthcare act… READ MORE »

School Custodian Fired for Allegedly Touching Student

Rutherford County Schools terminated a middle school custodian before he was charged Thursday with inappropriately touching a 13-year-old student.

UPDATE: Accident on I-24 Wednesday involved a Murfreesboro Fire Truck and a semi
On Wednesday evening, Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue's "Rescue 9" team were rear-ended on the South Church Street exit ramp by a tractor-trailer rig that reportedly did not apply its brakes quickly enough. Two firefighters were taken to the ER. READ MORE »

LoJac requesting residential zoning change for proposed 110 acre demolition and recycling center

The property in question was used as a rock quarry up to 1980. It has been vacant for 33-years. The planning commission staff wrote in a memorandum, “This type of facility would be a benefit to the county because it will be able to recycle materials that would have otherwise ended up in the landfill.” READ MORE »
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Suicide attempts and threats UP in Murfreesboro - latest threat over suggestion of open marriage
According to a police report filed on Tuesday, what set the man off was his wife suggesting to him that they should have what she called an “*open marriage.” READ MORE »

Touchy Topic to hit Murfreesboro: Gender Discrimination
Lilly Ledbetter, whose judicial battle with the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. led to the passage of federal legislation, will deliver her address from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 5, in the Student Union Building Ballroom. READ MORE »

"NO," Was heard loud and clear Wednesday in TN to the Medicaid Expansion
“All we’re asking from Washington is to allow us to use the federal funds to provide coverage on the health care exchange in the same way many other Tennesseans will access coverage regardless of whether or not we expand. It’s a reasonable ask” READ MORE »

A good way to help out the community and to receive help with food
Sanford told WGNS this is a great volunteer opportunity and is often more rewarding for the children and adults who help hand out food during the event, than those who are receiving the food. Volunteers need to arrive by 8AM. READ MORE »

FIGHT WHO? Newly proposed penalties against spectators and participants of cockfights
“Cockfighters routinely go jurisdiction shopping for states with the weakest penalties and go to those states to commit these crimes,” said Senator Ketron. READ MORE »

Local church to give people free gas and a car wash on Saturday
A local church is paying for people to fill their tanks in Murfreesboro. “The Church” will be at the Kangaroo gas station on South Church Street next to Pinnacle Bank (2610 S. Church St.) READ MORE »

Ford of Murfreesboro welcomes back an old friend
David Warrick, a Smyrna native, began in the car industry in 1989 as a painter’s helper for Neil Sandler Buick. While in college at Tennessee Tech University Mr. Warrick sold Jeep and Chrysler vehicles until graduating in 1995. READ MORE »

Spring-like Temperatures to Return
While the calendar says it's spring, this week's weather has been anything but. Well below normal temperatures the first half of the week even left behind a dusting of snowfall in Rutherford County. READ MORE »

La Vergne High Threat a Prank
There will be extra officers at La Vergne High School as a precaution, after a message was left in a girls restroom, threatening a shooting there Thursday. The threat is believed to be a prank, since schools are out Friday and all next week for spring break. READ MORE »

Better Business Bureau concerned about recent scam
BBB attempted to reach the business at the advertised phone number of 901.942.8310; however, a recorded message indicated the company could not take the call due to a high call volume. READ MORE »

School students from MTCS volunteer time at Family Learning and Resource Center
The Center also offers courses on financial literacy, GED classes, parenting support groups and workshops, healthy cooking and other resources. READ MORE »

Wishful Thinking: Land owner wants property to be rezoned for commercial growth
The site sits less than a half mile away from where developers have plans to build a Walmart Super Store. The Walmart is forecasted to be built in 2014 at the intersection of 231 South and County Farm Road. At this point, no construction has begun. READ MORE »

Local resident aims to start a new Murfreesboro Jaycees group
The Jaycees are a leadership development organization that focuses on community service projects. The Murfreesboro branch of the Jaycees quit meeting about five years ago. READ MORE »

Murfreesboro man killed in Monday morning accident on S. Church St.
Police say their investigation confirms that Myers failed to stop and as a result crashed into the rear of the truck. READ MORE »

Convicted rapist in Rutherford County petitions the courts for an appeal to sentencing
Porter and his twin brother broke into a woman’s’ home in 2006 while the victim’s husband was gone for the evening. The victim was home alone with her two year old daughter. READ MORE »

TN SAYS: It is against the law to dye a chic, also a bad gift for Easter
The state of Tennessee has posted on their website, “Do not let children younger than five, elderly persons, or people with weak immune systems handle chicks, ducklings or other live poultry.” READ MORE »

TAX HOLIDAY for BUSINESS? TN Small Businesses eligible for the “Business Tax Holiday”
“Many small businesses have suffered over the past several years. This legislation is a means to help them, while providing an economic incentive for them to invest in their business and the economic growth of our communities.” READ MORE »

Tony Cimino Leaving Center for the Arts
The Murfreesboro Center for the Arts is looking for a new executive director. After almost 9-years, Tony Cimino is returning to Louisiana to join the senior management team of a not-for-profit organization. READ MORE »

UPDATE: Armed robbery / home invasion reported Tuesday morning in Murfreesboro
The responding officer wrote that the male victim stated, “one of the subjects struck him in the face with the gun three times and then pointed the gun at him, pulling the trigger three times, but the gun never fired.” READ MORE »

A threat of a mass shooting in Murfreesboro was allegedly posted on CraigsList
A police report filed on Monday indicates that a mass shooting was reportedly threatened at a Murfreesboro business. READ MORE »

Two men accused of credit card theft in Murfreesboro and Smyrna BACK behind bars
Two men accused of using stolen credit cards in Murfreesboro and Smyrna earlier this year are back behind bars. After Modesto Sanchez and Carlos Delpino were arrested in February on fraud related charges... READ MORE »

Early Tuesday morning fire in Riverview Subdivision area
District 7, Ladder 6, Engine 1, and Rescue 8 discovered flames in the garage of the home upon arrival. READ MORE »

Local resident calls MTSU Vietnam study-abroad class “the greatest experience of my life”
Nine students signed up for a pioneering history course that requires them to compare Vietnam and the Vietnam War as depicted in American media with what they learn on a 14-day tour of the country that ended March 24. READ MORE »

Looking Back: WGNS has added numerous pictures to our site from the February United Way Community Celebration
WGNS has posted numerous photos from the 2013 United Way Community Celebration event that was held this past February. READ MORE »

Murfreesboro Police Officer Graduates from the Southeastern Command and Leadership Academy
The SECLA curriculum was developed by a team of national experts in the field of policing and is delivered by these same experts to ensure integrity of delivery. READ MORE »

Murfreesboro says goodbye to one hard working local resident
When Mr. Hale got married in the 1940’s, the average annual income in Smith County was under $700. The average home in the Carthage area was worth about $1,200. When Walter and Beulah moved to Murfreesboro in 1948, the price of a home was nearly $16,000, as noted in the US Census Bureau (1940). READ MORE »

Monday Afternoon Crash Kills Indiana Male On Almaville Road
Shortly after 4:00 o'clock Monday afternoon (3/25/2013) a single-vehicle crash on Almaville Road killed one person. 59-year old Craig Miller of Fort Wayne, Indiana died at the scene. READ MORE »

WHAT? A chance that city softball and baseball teams WON'T BE ABLE TO PLAY this season?
The city recently entered into a new agreement with the LBSA, but the LBSA was unable to provide the city with necessary documentation of corporate and non-profit status, so the city is exploring other opportunities to provide baseball and softball leagues to its residents. READ MORE »

FAMILY FUN: 4 H announces first "4 H, 4-K" race in Murfreesboro
Money raised at the race will help local 4-H programs in Rutherford County. Michael Shirley with the UT/TSU Agriculture Extension Service tells WGNS… READ MORE »

Gunshots ring out in quiet Blackman neighborhood, bullet strikes bedroom window
Murfreesboro Police photographed the window at the scene of the incident and documented that the bullet went through a wall, a door and came to a rest after striking a child’s winter cap. READ MORE »

Police respond to irrational behavior over the adoption of a cat at animal services office
Police had to advise the two women who were from Alabama to leave the center and not return. The two women were “trespassed” from the property. In other words, if they return, they could be arrested. READ MORE »

Subject walks into closed Murfreesboro area bar and walks out with 40-beers
Murfreesboro Police responded to the Campus Pub located on Gunnerson Avenue at 5:00, Saturday morning for an alarm call. READ MORE »

Man charged for the 8th time with driving on a revoked license
The officer then wrote, “Dispatch advised that Willie has 7 prior driving on revoked charges.” READ MORE »

UPDATE: Woman tells WGNS she has information to add to the alleged inappropriate massage accusations in Murfreesboro

WGNS is continuing to follow the story of a local massage business where a former worker at the establishment has been arrested on charges of sexual battery. READ MORE »
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Tour de Boro bike race will be on April 20th - 17, 31 and 64 mile races
The annual Tour de Boro bike race will be held on April 20th in Murfreesboro. The race will benefeit Special Kids this year. READ MORE »

Central Magnet School could receive grant to make improvements
Central Magnet School is in the running to receive a grant that would help pay for renovations to their aged auditorium. READ MORE »

Gas Inches Down Slightly
As forecast, retail gas prices fell minimally last week for a nation-wide decrease of 2 cents a gallon. Motorists will likely see regional pump prices decrease another 3 to 5 cents before Easter. Some Murfreesboro discounters are offering regular gas for $3.35 per gallon. READ MORE »

Congratulations: 18-Year old graduates from fire training school in Rutherford County
Jason Phillips recently graduated from Fire Fighters School in Rutherford County after dedicating 100-hours to class time. READ MORE »

UPDATE: Will school vouchers actually happen in TN?
Lawmakers in Rutherford County remain unsettled when it comes to school vouchers in our state. The question now is... will they pass? READ MORE »

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office finishing up installation of tracking devices
The Sheriff’s Department purchased the AVL units with the help of a grant. AVL stands for Automatic Vehicle Locator (AVL) system. READ MORE »

Special Olympics Fundraiser at Toot's in Murfreesboro
Celebrate birthdays with a serenade by school resource officers and hear SRO Dick Peach croon Elvis songs during the Special Olympics’ Wings and Rings benefit Tuesday, March 26 at Toot’s South. READ MORE »

Ram's 'Boro Road Warnings Through March 30th
Although it doesn't always feel it, spring is here and construction projects are about to increase. City Traffic Engineer Ram Balachandran warns where motorist' trouble spots might occur now through March 30th. READ MORE »

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Power Outage Briefly Blacks Out 9,500 on Saturday Morning
A power outage left thousands in the dark Saturday morning, flooding both the electric department and WGNS with calls from concerned customers... READ MORE »

6-8 Graders Sign-Up NOW for Summer Business Camp!
Give your student a chance to learn skills they can use for a lifetime by having them apply for the 12^th annual State Farm Summer Business Camp. READ MORE »

MMC's "Special Kids Race" Huge Success
Approximately 3,000 runners gathered at Murfreesboro Medical Clinic in the pre-dawn hours Saturday. Results for 15K and 5K are posted here. READ MORE »

11 To Be Honored at April 6th "Faith Awards"
Eleven Rutherford County leaders will be honored at the 2013 Faith Award Ceremony at 6:00 o'clock Saturday evening, April 6th, at the Lane Agri Park. READ MORE »

Senator Corker Opposes Final Passage of Senate Budget
U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., opposed final passage of the Senate budget because it fails to address the biggest drivers of our debt—Medicare, Social Security and Medicaid—in an honest, meaningful way. READ MORE »

States Will Have Right To Decide Whether To Collect Sales Tax From Remote Sellers
U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) announced Senate passage Friday (3/22/2013) of an amendment he sponsored to the budget resolution that would allow Congress to pass legislation giving states the right to collect, or not collect, sales taxes that are already owed under state law from online and remote sellers. READ MORE »

RCSO Helps Inmates Get A New Life
Sheriff Robert Arnold is making it possible for those incarcerated at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center to learn a skill and start a new life. READ MORE »

‘Faiths of Postwar Presidents’ is topic of March 26 MTSU Windham Lecture
Dr. David L. Holmes, author of “Faiths of the Postwar Presidents: From Truman to Obama,” will lead MTSU’s renowned Windham Lecture Series into its 23rd year with a special lecture on Tuesday, March 26. READ MORE »

Bizarre: Entire heating and air unit stolen from the home of a local resident
The entire HVAC unit was totally missing from the side of the victims home. On March 20th the police were called to investigate. READ MORE »

UPDATED: Murfreesboro woman arrested on prostitution charges
As of 11:00 Friday night she was still being held in the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center under a $7,000 bond. READ MORE »

AWESOME: 850 People show up for Read To Succeed and M'boro City School Event
“With a first-time event, you never know how many people will come,” Mitchell said. “We are so excited that this many people came here tonight to spend time with their families...." READ MORE »

Tennessee Technology Center teaching classes at local jail for inmates
Teacher David Lewis guides Crawford through a hands-on experience so he will learn the skills to support himself and his family once he’s released from the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center . READ MORE »

MTCS Hosts Holocaust Survivor Agi Geva for "Living Legacy Day"
Middle Tennessee Christian School once again hosted a Holocaust survivor as the featured speaker for their Living Legacy Day on Thursday... READ MORE »

Gateway Pond Repairs Completed!
City Engineer Sam Huddleston says repairs are now completed on the pond, and it is now in the process of being refilled... READ MORE »

Stray bullet strikes van in Murfreesboro yard of home where children were playing
While the family will not be pursuing charges, the Sheriff’s Department is… Chilton will have to appear in court on April the 9th to face the single reckless endangerment charge. READ MORE »

New information from the Sheriff's Office indicates a thief is on the loose
Thieves are stealing utility trailers and heating and air units from foreclosed and occupied homes in Rutherford County , detectives said. READ MORE »

UPDATE: Local grocery NOW HIRING
While the job market may be tight right now in Rutherford County, some local employers are stil hiring. WGNS spoke to C.J. at Jr.’s Foodland on Thursday and he said they are currently hiring… READ MORE »

UPDATED: "Safe Haven Law" is active in Tennessee - What is it?
Tennessee is one of several states that has passed a ‘safe haven law’ for parents of unwanted newborn children. READ MORE »

Convicted Sex Offender arrested in Murfreesboro
A 75-year old Nashville man has been apprehended in Rutherford County on a single charge of “violation of the child sex abuse law.” READ MORE »

State could extend statue of limitations on rape suspects
Rape is the most invasive and personally debilitating crime that is reported in Tennessee. READ MORE »

Interesting: An electrical meter stolen off the side of an apartment
Why would someone steal an electric meter? Good question... A police incident report states the resident told an officer that a neighbor told her that they heard a loud bang the night before the meter went missing. READ MORE »

Mayors Take a Step Towards Health...Or Several
Mayor Bragg announced Murfreesboro’s new Mayor's Walks health and wellness program at the March 21st meeting of the Murfreesboro city council, which will feature both himself, as well as Rutherford County Mayor Ernest Burgess... READ MORE »

City Hall Packed With Opening of K-6 Art Show
The council chambers of the Murfreesboro City Hall were packed Thursday afternoon (3/21/2013) as awards were presented to the top placing kindergarten through sixth grade city school student-artists. The 21st Annual City Schools Art Competition is on display weekdays from 8:00AM to 4:30PM in the City Hall Rotunda through May 3rd. READ MORE »

A duplex was damaged in a Thursday afternoon fire in Murfreesboro
The meter was pulled to the home and the occupants will be displaced. American Red Cross was called to assist. READ MORE »

Real Estate Developtment Group awarded nearly $7-million in alleged Wilson Bank and Trust fraud case
The group was awarded the money after three weeks of testimony in a Rutherford County Chancery Courtroom. READ MORE »

Could there be problems with alcohol in Murfreesboro?
Recovering from drugs and alcohol are tough obstacles to overcome. Pastor Eric Hines with the Spring 2 Life Christian Addiction Recovery center tells WGNS that those battling addiction can overcome their problems. READ MORE »

UPDATE: 42-Year old former Titans Cheerleader accused of inappropriately touching Murfreesboro child
UPDATE: A former Titans cheerleader has been arrested after allegedly touching a child inappropriately while visiting Murfreesboro. READ MORE »

What is the meningitis bill in the TN General Assembly?
Legislation that would require incoming students at public higher education institutions to show proof of immunization against meningitis is advancing in the House. READ MORE »

WGNS talks to a recently retired worker at a long time family business
The store that now sells hardware goods was built on Woodbury Pike in 1965. The Mitchell family has owned that property since 1947, the same year that WGNS came on the air. READ MORE »

Man charged with 6th DUI to face courts for plea date next week
A Nashville man arrested in Rutherford County on the charge of his 6th DUI will appear in Circuit Court next week on March 27th. READ MORE »

UPDATE: Wednesday afternoon accident on I-24
An accident on Wednesday afternoon led to the temporary shutdown of a section of I-24 in the LaVergne area. The crash involved a tractor trailer truck and two vehicles. READ MORE »

Another check scam hits Murfreesboro
The 18-year old victim says she deposited her first check on March 7th. The check was for $2,307.53. READ MORE »

Murfreesboro Church aims to help feed local families - free food to be given away
“The bags are intended to feed a family of four for one week,” said Emma Hawkins, age 12. “Our Sunday School class wanted to do something for our community and this was a great idea from our teacher, Amanda Roshon.” READ MORE »

GOOD NEWS: Artwork by local school children to be on display in city hall
The Murfreesboro City Hall Art Committee announces its annual Murfreesboro City Schools Youth Art Competition for children in grades kindergarten through sixth. READ MORE »

Short Mountain Distillery to hold 1-year anniversary party Saturday
The Short Mountain Distillery in Cannon County will hold a one year anniversary party this Saturday (March 23, 2013). Short Mountain Distillery’s John Whittemore told WGNS… READ MORE »

SPRING has Sprung!
SPRING is here! Yes, at 7:02 Wednesday morning, March 20, 2013. Many persons are surprised that a date and time of day can be given to the arrival of a season. READ MORE »

"Wine in Grocery Stores" Not dead yet!
As the public is well aware, the House version of the bill surprisingly failed in the Local Government Committee last week. Proponents hope the measure could be revived this year or next. READ MORE »

Convicted Murder Subject, David Kyle Gilley has been denied an appeal in TN
Gilley was about 18-years old when he dated Salmon and later killed her in ‘84. 17-Years after the murder, Rutherford County Sheriff’s Detectives tracked him down to a small city in Florida... READ MORE »

Beth Harwell, speaker of the TN House of Representatives to visit Murfreesboro Thursday
State Rep. Beth Harwell of Nashville, speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives, will return to MTSU this Thursday, March 21, to be honored as the second “Distinguished Friend of the University Honors College.” READ MORE »

Special Olympics Fundraiser at Toot's in Murfreesboro
Customers can enjoy the “good food and fun” at Toot’s from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on South Church Street while SROs sing, visit with customers and ask for donations for Special Olympics, said Special Olympics co-chair Lou Paschall. READ MORE »

LaVergne plans BIG Easter egg hunt for Saturday
Three lucky children will find prize eggs during the traditional Easter Egg Hunt in La Vergne, scheduled Saturday, March 23 at Veterans Memorial Park. READ MORE »

67 to 54... St. Mary's beats MTSU Men Tuesday Night
St. Mary's beats MTSU Men on Tuesday night in Ohio. For the podcast please look for MTSU Games under our podcast section. READ MORE »

Proposed bill would make it hard for animal rights groups to investigate possible abuse cases

Critics say the bills are an effort to deny consumers the ability to know how their food is produced. READ MORE »
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Mayor Bragg Surprised Rotary Members
Mayor Tommy Bragg told Murfreesboro Rotary Club members that 60,000 twelve-ounce glasses of beer are consumed in this city daily. The state is changing its beer tax revenue sharing plan, and the 'Boro will see a decrease in what was its fourth largest source of revenue. READ MORE »

Former location of Davis Market robbed on Monday night
Police were called to the store seconds after the subject fled the building on foot. During an investigation of the robbery, police recovered latex gloves and a hoodie that were believed to have been used in the hold up. READ MORE »

UPDATE: Juvenile shot in Murfreesboro home while laying on the couch

The injury was minor and was described by Sgt. Evans as a bullet grazing. The incident report shows that after the child was hit he went into his brother’s room to tell him what had just occurred. READ MORE »
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Middle TN Electric sets date for annual membership meeting
The planning committee is composed of members from each of Middle Tennessee Electric’s four districts. They are nominated by the MTEMC Board of Directors. READ MORE »

UPDATE: Fire in garage of home on Grassmere Court in Murfreesboro
UPDATE: Cause of fire released... Crews extinguished the fire in just minutes. “We got a good stop on it,” said Chief Cumbey Gaines. READ MORE »

2012 - 2013 Ruth. Co. Teachers of the Year

Forty-five teachers will be honored among their peers and families on March 27 after being selected as the Teachers of the Year for Rutherford County.

Sheriff Apologizes For "Dirty Cop"

UPDATE: The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) intercepted a courier who arrived at the Nashville International Airport with seven kilograms of cocaine in his luggage. READ MORE »
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BRAA Bus Trip to Louisville

The Blue Raider Athletic Association is sponsoring a bus trip to Middle Tennessee's first round NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament game in Louisville on Sunday.

Free food and family fun at Black Fox Elementary on March 21st
Local literacy non-profit Read To Succeed and Murfreesboro City Schools’ Community Outreach Program are teaming up to bring the community a night of free family fun. READ MORE »

Special seminar to discuss the Holy Prophet of Islam will be at Smyrna Mosque on Tuesday night
The seminar that is open to the public will be at the Masjid Mahmood mosque at 101 Maple Street (Smyrna). READ MORE »

Suspect accused of running over Murfreesboro man released from jail on Monday
The report states that Benefield had road rash all over his upper torso and legs and had to be transported to the hospital for treatment. READ MORE »

First round of names released of waiters for Exchange Club Family Center dinner in April
They include: Sheriff Robert Arnold; Miss Tennessee USA – Brenna Mader; Miss Tennessee Teen USA – Emily Suttle; Members of the Rutherford County Legislative Delegation; Mayor Sam Tune of Eagleville... READ MORE »

St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church needs help collecting clothing for Haiti clinic and schools
We were told by one of the volunteers at St. Rose that part of their mission is to support a pre-k through 6th grade school. They also support the clinic that the church built in that community. READ MORE »

Property Assessor to address complaints and inquiries on Tuesday morning
“After so many questions and inquiries & complaints about assessments; I thought it would be helpful to conduct an informative seminar..." READ MORE »

Lady Raiders to Play Louisville in 2013 Women's NCAA Tournament
For a school record fifth consecutive year, Middle Tennessee learned its destination for the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament on Monday inside a packed Jeff Hendrix Stadium Club. The Blue Raiders will be the 12 seed in the Oklahoma City Regional and take on No. 5 Louisville at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Ky. on Sunday with a scheduled 1:30 p.m. Central tipoff. READ MORE »
Monday, March 18, 2013

Lightning Hits Home Monday Afternoon
At 1:15 Monday afternoon, Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue responded to a home site at 2822 Craythorne Drive. READ MORE »

Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce announces new vice president of Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce has named Nicky Reynolds as the vice president of the Convention & Visitors Bureau. READ MORE »

Armed robbery reported on MTSU campus at 1:09 AM on Monday
The MTSU Police Department sent faculty, staff and students an email on Monday morning shortly after 1, advising them of a possible armed robbery. READ MORE »

CONFIRMED: Tornado Strikes Christiana
The cleanup from Monday's severe weather continues, especially in southern Rutherford County. A storm, which prompted a tornado warning at 12:15, left behind damage in the Christiana. READ MORE »

Green was the color of many in booking photos at Sheriff's Office

When WGNS looked at the booking pictures at the Rutherford County Sheriffs Office, it was revealed that a large number of suspects wore green for their photos. READ MORE »
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Over 4.5 pounds of marijuana recovered by Murfreesboro Police Vice Unit
The “self employed” California native was charged with felony possession of marijuana. He is scheduled to appear in court on May 6 at 8:30 in the morning. READ MORE »

MTSU in NCAA Men's Tournament
Your MTSU Blue Raiders are in the Big Dance for the first time in 24-years. MT will play St. Mary's tomorrow (Tuesday) in Dayton, Ohio. Game time is 8:10pm CDT. READ MORE »

Ricketts Completes Coast-to-Coast Drive on Hydrogen
MTSU professor Dr. Cliff Ricketts completed a five-day journey to drive coast to coast without gas. He used power from the sun and hydrogen from water to run his Toyota on the 26-hundred mile cross country trip last week. READ MORE »

Changes Proposed in Teacher Evaluations

A push is underway in the General Assembly to change how teachers in Tennessee are evaluated to make the process more fair and clear. The story from WGNS' John Michaelson from Nashville.

Gas Inches Down Slightly
The price of a gallon of gas dropped again last week and the rate of decrease is expected to slow in the weeks ahead. READ MORE »

Strong Storms Expected Today
The weekend's spring-like temperatures will bring spring-like storms today (Monday). Rain and storms are expected throughout the day. By this afternoon and evening, the potential for severe weather will increase substantially. READ MORE »

Judicial District Changes Proposed
Changes are being proposed to Tennessee’s judicial districts. The proposal would give Rutherford County its own district, which currently includes Cannon County. READ MORE »

3-24 Club to Meet Saturday
Members of the 3-24 Club will hold their annual meeting at Demos Restaurant in Murfreesboro at 11:30 AM, this Saturday. The Club consists of over thirty people who have the same birthday of March 24. READ MORE »

United Way Promotes FamilyWize Prescription Card
United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties and the FamilyWize Community Service Partnership have teamed up to make prescriptions more affordable for those without insurance or even those who have insurance that does not cover their medicine. READ MORE »

Property Title Scam
Nearly 30 home sales in Tennessee have been disrupted by letters making bogus claims on property titles. Tennessee’s Secretary of State Tre Hargett says it’s not clear what motivation is behind the letters, but his office is treating them as a possible new scam. READ MORE »

4-H 4K Registration Underway
Registration is now open for the inaugural “4-H 4K” race. This event will take place on Saturday, April 20. All proceeds will benefit the Rutherford County 4-H Endowment Fund. READ MORE »

Oil Based Paint Collection This Saturday
Oil-based paint only will be collected and properly disposed of this Saturday (March 23rd) from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at 1140 Haley Road. This collection is for households only. READ MORE »

City and County Meetings This Week
It's that time of the year. Budget time for local governments. READ MORE »

MTMC Chapel Named To Honor Dr. Liz Rhea
The Middle Tennessee Medical Center (MTMC) Foundation has named the chapel in the hospital to honor of longtime supporter Dr. Liz Rhea. READ MORE »

UT Ag Conference for Women Here April 13th
Women in agriculture and the vital roles they play will be the topic of the “Homefront to Heartland” Conference on Saturday, April 13th, here in Murfreesboro. READ MORE »

Dump truck plummets 60 to 80 feet at Murfreesboro rock quarry...driver dies
The dump truck accident occurred at a quarry on Twin Oaks Drive and we are told the victim died at the scene. READ MORE »

Another Fantastic Backstage Bash!
Chalk-up another successful Backstage Bash for the Murfreesboro Center for the Arts. Temps were in the 70s, making it a perfect evening. READ MORE »

Spring Arrives Wednesday, Along With Road Construction
This coming Wednesday ushers-in spring time, and along with that an increase in road projects. City Traffic Engineer Ram Balachandran warns motorists of potential local challenges now through March 23rd. READ MORE »

Women's History Month
Donna Dean, executive consultant to the Association for Women in Science and career consultant to the American Chemical Society, will deliver the 2013 Woman in Science Invited Lecture from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 18, with a reception to follow in the Tom H. Jackson Building at MTSU. READ MORE »

"Wings and Rings" March 26th at Toot's South
Special Olympics’ Wings and Rings benefit from 5:00 to 8:00 o'clock Tuesday evening, March 26th, at Toot’s Good Food and Fun that's located at 2992 South Church Street. READ MORE »

Free prescription card distributed by United Way helps locals saver over $700-grand
57% who had health benefits through their jobs and then lost their jobs became uninsured.... READ MORE »

APPROVED Guns in Parking Lots (Guns in Trunks) bill
The measure will allow gun carry permit holders to leave their weapons in their cars anywhere they park, including outside businesses and schools. READ MORE »

Don't let the green beer lead to a DUI this weekend
A lot of cities are stepping up police enforcement this weekend to combat DUI offenders. Of course, it is St. Patrick’s weekend and a lot of people seem to overindulge when the green beer is served. READ MORE »

Lot's of people participating in Bald in the Boro TONIGHT (3/15/13)
A little six year old in Murfreesboro is changing lives, all because of his diagnosis with cancer. WGNS realizes this is a strange way to start off a story, but Alex Scogins is in the fight for his life while undergoing cancer treatment and the stories that have blossomed around him are very uplifting. READ MORE »

Annual Willie McGowan Banquet March 22nd
Once again the Annual Willie McGowan Banquet is set to honor community leaders who are making a difference in the African American Community. READ MORE »

Sequestration Would Affect Smyrna Airport

As the busiest general aviation airport in Tennessee, the Smyrna Airport is a critical facility for Rutherford County and the region. Unfortunately, the Smyrna Air Traffic Control Tower at the Smyrna Airport is on the list for potential closure as a result of federal sequestration.

Saxony Ct. Home Fire Re-Ignited Overnight
The home that caught fire Thursday afternoon at Saxony Court re-ignited overnight. READ MORE »

Early Friday morning arrest starts with car chase in Smyrna and ends in Murfreesboro
A high speed chase lasted only a couple of minutes and police nabbed their suspect. On Friday morning, police in Smyrna got a call involving a Mustang that was following a driver too closely. READ MORE »

Bad Idea: Bomb threat called into probation office in Murfreesboro
Police are in the process of finding out who called the bomb threat in to the local probation office. READ MORE »

State of TN releases information on juvenile behavioral guidelines for the public
The state has recently completed a revision of “Behavioral Health Guidelines for Children and Adolescents from Birth to 17 Years of Age." READ MORE »

Middle TN Electric Customer Cares program donates $10k to Rutherford County Boys and Girls Club
Middle Tennessee Electric’s Customers Care has donated $10,000 of its Operation Round Up funds to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Rutherford County. READ MORE »

MTSU Releases the names of the finalist in the running for the Dean of the College of Mass Comm.
Names released of people who have been tapped by MTSU as part of its search for the next dean of the College of Mass Communication. READ MORE »

Bunco tournament in Murfreesboro for fundraiser will benefit breast cancer education and awareness
The Murfreesboro alumnae chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity will host the Think Pink^® Bunco Tournament on March 21, 2013 at the DoubleTree by Hilton. READ MORE »

Yet More School Expansion in Rutherford County
Continuing to outgrow our facilities, the Rutherford County Commission put two resolutions to a vote at their March 14th meeting each aimed at expanding existing schools... READ MORE »

The NO-GAS journey to California is a success for MTSU faculty member
Should all go as planned, Ricketts a longtime agriculture faculty member and 35-year alternative fuels researcher, will complete a 2,600-mile journey without using any gasoline. READ MORE »

Thursday Afternoon Blaze Badly Damages Saxony Ct. Home

Several units from Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue arrived around 4:00 o'clock Thursday afternoon to a home at 1715 Saxony Court that was fully engulfed in flames.

Car catches fire Thursday morning directly next to victims' home
Fire Chief Larry Farley told WGNS that the crew from Station 1 was able to quickly knock down the flames before they spread to the victims’ home. READ MORE »

Car Vs. Dump truck accident on Central Valley Road
A car ran into a dump truck on Central Valley Road Thursday afternoon at 1:30. Rutherford County Sheriff Deputies reported that the owner of the car got out... READ MORE »

Woman accused of stalking allegedly posed online as another woman and solicited sex
The victim has received 17 phone calls from men over a period of less than 24-hours. READ MORE »

Bill to allow motorcycle riders to go WITHOUT a helmet moving forward
Among many things, the state will require for 'helmetless' riders to first complete a Department of Safety motorcycle course. READ MORE »

18-Year old to face 3 child rape charges in court this April
During a police interview Webster reportedly admitted to having sex with the child. READ MORE »

Courts say no to appeal filed by man accused of being responsible for toddlers death in Murfreesboro
Brisbon has appealed his conviction suggesting the State did not present evidence sufficient to support the verdict. READ MORE »

Uh-Oh! Nissan recalling five vehicles because of minor air bag problem
Nissan is recalling 5 of its 2013 models in the U.S. because a faulty sensor can permanently turn off the front-seat passenger air bag. READ MORE »

UPDATE: Valentine's Day Murder suspect to see courts in March

The 30-year old man accused of killing his wife on Valentine’s Day in Murfreesboro will appear in court for a preliminary hearing on March 11. READ MORE »
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UPDATE: Muslim event in Smyrna is open to the community on March 19

"I affirm that I shall always be ready to sacrifice my life, property, time and children for the cause of the faith and the community" READ MORE »
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Local Rutherford Co. Government could be required to create NEW position if new bill passes in TN
Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell says he and several other elected members of Rutherford County Government, are opposed to a newly proposed bill before state lawmakers right now. READ MORE »

High speed pursuit on I-24 West in Murfreesboro
Between the Medical Center Parkway Exit and State Route 840, the car reached speeds of 112 miles per hour. READ MORE »

Man arrested after allegedly throwing a knife and squirting lighter fluid on friend
A man who was accused of throwing a knife at his roommate last month was arrested on Tuesday (3/12/13). READ MORE »

76-year old Archbishop of Buenos Aires New Pope!
ABC News reports that white smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel Wednesday (3/13/2013) and the 76-year old archbishop of Buenos Aires, Jorge Bergoglio, is the new Pope of the Catholic Church. READ MORE »

UPDATE: One of the deciding "NO" votes on wine in grocery stores bill speaks out

State Representative Mike Sparks who lives in Smyrna, told us he was one of the deciding “NO” votes. READ MORE »
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14.6 Tennessee residents out of every 100,000 commit suicide annually
In 2011, the latest year for which state-specific figures are available, Tennessee’s age-adjusted suicide rate was 14.6 per 100,000 people, translating into 938 reported suicide deaths. READ MORE »

Five of Six Arrested in Rutherford County During Undercover Operation to Appear in Court this April
Five people who were arrested in 2012 after a La Vergne Police Department investigation will soon be in court to face numerous charges. READ MORE »

Two men face child rape charges
Two men indicted on child rape charges in Rutherford County. READ MORE »

Man faces "4th DUI or greater" charge
A man faces charges of the 4th DUI in Rutherford County on Tuesday afternoon. READ MORE »

Exchange Club celebrity dinner nearing
Scott Couch, FOX News Anchor, will serve as the Celebrity Emcee for the Fourth Annual Exchange Club Celebrity Waiters Dinner on Thursday, April 4, 2013, according to Jeff Stroop, Exchange Club President. READ MORE »

Teen Charged with Attempted Murder in the 'Boro
An 18-year old Hunt Street resident was charged with attempted murder and felony reckless endangerment in Murfreesboro. READ MORE »

Assistant District Governor Recognizes Murfreesboro Rotary
On Tuesday (3/12/2013) at noon, District 6760 Assistant Governor Michael Barrett awarded the Murfreesboro Rotary Club for its 28-years of working to end polio around the world. READ MORE »

UPDATE: Murfreesboro man finds loaded gun, rightful owner tracked down by MPD
UPDATE: Murfreesboro Police Sgt. Kyle Evans told WGNS in an email, "The gun is not MPD and there is not a stolen report in NCIC for it. It may not be a police officers. Security guards wear the same type belt." READ MORE »

MTSU Opens high tech simulated shooting range
MTSU provided funding for an additional five-lane, $116,000 trainer unit, bringing to 10 the number of lanes available at the Engagement Skills Trainer. READ MORE »

Wine in grocery store bill FAILS
According to information about the financial impact on the bill proposal, if wine were sold in grocery stores it could add over $2-million in local revenue to the community. READ MORE »

UPDATE: Authorities identify body of female found in Coffee County
Authorities identify the body of a woman found in a rock quarry in Coffee County. READ MORE »

Groundbreaking Next Month For City Youth Golf Course
PGA Member and Director of Murfreesboro City Golf Courses Tracy Wilkins told the Murfreesboro Rotary Club that it will break ground next month on a six to nine hole course READ MORE »

Ms. J.R. is helping St. Jude Children's Hospital
Local resident “Ms. J.R.” is helping to organize a horse ride in Rutherford County to benefit the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. READ MORE »

Clean Campus Crew ensures ‘Respect the Blue’ atmosphere
As spring approaches and students, staff and visitors walk the grounds of MTSU, one organization is encouraging them to stop, pause and admire the view. READ MORE »

Strange car jacking reported in Murfreesboro - Victim says he found car hour later
The same report states, “A short time later the victim called back claiming to have found the vehicle.” Police made contact with the victim and verified the car by its VIN number. No arrests have been made. READ MORE »

Pro-choice group has new push for abortion rights - Rep. Rick Womick remarks on SJR 127
"We know that anti-choice forces are already focusing a lot of money and energy to push through this amendment to our state constitution..." READ MORE »

Major Copper Theft...Possibly, Inside Job!
Murfreesboro Police indicate thousands of dollars of stolen cooper may be an inside job. Several months of overage purchases are believed to make-up the theft. READ MORE »

General Assembly Considering Judicial Redistricting
For the first time since 1984, the Tennessee General Assembly is considering redrawing its judicial districts. Rutherford County would become its own judicial district. READ MORE »

Electric provider second highest taxpayer in Rutherford County for 2012
In Rutherford County , Middle Tennessee Electric was the second highest taxpayer, behind Nissan. READ MORE »

Lady Raiders Win Sun Belt Tournament Championship
The Lady Raiders made the most of their last Sun Belt Conference Tournament. READ MORE »

Murder for hire plot uncovered in Shelbyville, TN - retail store owner arrested
WGNS learned that the Claxton's own a bait shop on Madison Street in Shelbyville. The plan was to allegedly stage a robbery in the store where Vickie Claxton would be shot and killed in the hold up. READ MORE »

UPDATE: Driver of car in accident on Medical Center Pakway killed
UPDATE: Murfreesboro Police say woman in collision on Medical Center Parkway Friday afternoon killed. READ MORE »

UPDATE: School Crossing Guard struck by motorist, driver cited for careless driving

A Rutherford County School Crossing Guard was struck by a motorist Monday morning in front of LaVergne Primary School. READ MORE »
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UPDATE: Leak Repair Continues On Gateway Island Pond
Progress on repairing the leak in the city's popular Gateway Island Pond is moving ahead slowly. READ MORE »

MTSU's "Coast To Coast" on Sun and Hydrogen continues!
After the first day of a 2,600-mile, coast-to-coast journey of driving on sun and hydrogen from water, Middle Tennessee State University alternative fuels researcher Dr. Cliff Ricketts said he has overcome the first hurdles. READ MORE »

Gas Prices Down Slightly
Retail gas prices continue on a downward path this week and remain below year-ago levels—a stray from last year, when prices steadily climbed until they peaked in April. READ MORE »

UPDATE: Tennessee unemployment numbers released
Tennessee Commissioner of Labor & Workforce Development Karla Davis announced Tennessee’s unemployment rate for January was 7.7 percent... READ MORE »

Tennessee residents receiving unemployment money about to see benefits reduced
The state Labor and Workforce Development Department said more than 30,000 Tennesseans receiving federal unemployment benefits will see their payments reduced because of automatic... READ MORE »

Scheduled power outage planned for MTSU
A scheduled March 15-16 power outage for some campus buildings at MTSU won’t affect classes — since it’s spring break — but some offices may temporarily close or relocate. READ MORE »

MTSU Center for Popular Music is in partnership with Murfreesboro to celebrate MUSIC!
The Center for Popular Music at Middle Tennessee State University, in partnership with Linebaugh Public Library and the city of Murfreesboro... READ MORE »

WGNS Podcasts all of our local programming
At WGNS, our staff works very hard to ensure that you can go back and learn from past broadcasts if their is something that you would like to learn more about. You can now listen to past shows online or on your mobile device anytime. READ MORE »

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WGNS makes sure that our news is current hourly. We update our news everytime we learn of a new news story. We do not "hold" news for the next publish day. We update news all the time. The same is true with our national news as well as national political news. READ MORE »

Check out our links to local history, local information, obituaries and more
WGNS posts a lot of content on the web daily and hourly. Some information stays constant. WGNS posts the daily list of obituaries every Monday - Friday morning. You can listen to the obituaries online. You can also view historic pictures on our website! READ MORE »

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office releases 2012 crime statistics
No one lost their life to murder in 2012 within Rutherford County (outside the cities) as overall crime dropped 1 percent for the year, said Rutherford County Sheriff Robert Arnold. READ MORE »

More people are on the internet in Tennessee
More than 366,000 Tennessee adults say they don’t subscribe to broadband because the cost of getting connected is too expensive, and an additional 251,000 say they don’t have the digital literacy skills to do so. READ MORE »

United Way Advocates for Pre-K Support at State Capitol
Pre-K program funding was a top issue for the day. “While we were grateful that Pre-K classrooms received full funding in the Governor’s budget, we need to stay vigilant in tough economic times..." READ MORE »

TN Senator Tracy receives "Housing Hero" award
State Senator Jim Tracy (R-Shelbyville) has received the “Housing Hero” award from Tennessee homebuilders for his efforts to bring affordable housing to citizens across the state. READ MORE »

Murfreesboro Road Warriors: Easy Through March 16th!
We're still in the cold one day, warmer the next season--therefore road construction projects are not at full speed. Now through March 16th, City Engineer Ram Balachandran predicts only a few challenges for motorists. READ MORE »

Take a look at WGNS history - We are posting some really cool pictures!
WGNS is in the process of posting hundreds of old photos of our studio's and live remotes online from years past. We invite you to check out our progress so far. Keep in mind, these are real photographs that are scanned in - so the quality is not 100% in some photos. READ MORE »

Special Kids Race is SOLD OUT!
Local nonprofit Special Kids announced Friday that its Special Kids Race is a sold out event for the second consecutive year. READ MORE »

Two grants for the Murfreesboro Airport confirmed
State Senators Bill Ketron (R-Murfreesboro) and Jim Tracy (R-Shelbyville) said Friday they have been informed by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) that the Murfreesboro Municipal Airport will receive two grants totaling $37,000. READ MORE »

UPDATE: Wednesday Shooting behind Patterson Park Community Center
We have an update on a Wednesday night (3/6/13) shooting that happened in the area of University Street behind Patterson Park Community Center. READ MORE »

Murfreesboro woman arrested says she allegedly helps in drug sales
Officers went to a mobile home on Medical Center Parkway after receiving a call from the Department of Children Services about possible narcotics in a rear bedroom. READ MORE »

FREE Lifestyle Coach For Retired Women Age 60+
Women who are 60 and older have a golden opportunity to learn how to reduce the risk of postmenopausal bone fractures. READ MORE »

Murfreesboro Veterans Home, One of Tops in Nation!
The Tennessee Veterans Home on Compton Road here in Murfreesboro as one of two honored in Tennessee, and in the prestigious "tops in the nation" category. READ MORE »

Doris Dollars are Back
They are here! Doris Dollars are here and tastier than ever! What is a Doris Dollar? It is a $7.50 gift certificate to Demo’s Restaurant. For each $5 donation to our local Boys & Girls Club, you will receive one Doris Dollar that is good April 1 through April 30. READ MORE »

Set your clocks AHEAD one hour
This is the weekend to set your clock ahead one hour as we switch to daylight savings time Sunday morning at 2a.m. READ MORE »

Bonnaroo is now prepared for any emergancy situation after training event
Included in the exercise were officials with Bonnaroo, the area hospitals, ambulance service, fire and rescue personnel, as well as law enforcement. READ MORE »

Murfreesboro woman charged with attempted murder after alleged stabbing
Murfreesboro woman accused of stabbing male roommate multiple times. READ MORE »

Concerns and Enthusiasm Over Greenway Expansion Clash at City Council Meeting
The proposed Greenways, Blueways, and Bikeways Master Plan has drawn heavy criticism from some, high praise from others, creating a nearby 50/50 split of public opinion... READ MORE »

Having Trouble Hearing WGNS on your iPhone? Update your iPhone app!
The WGNS iPhone app has just been updated. For it to work properly on your Apple device, make sure you update the WGNS program. READ MORE »

Minor accident Thursday afternoon involving police cruiser
MPD Sgt. Kyle Evans told WGNS that no one was injured. The Tennessee Highway Patrol investigated the collision. READ MORE »

Rutherford County woman scammed in CraigsList car purchase
According to the report, the woman found a car that she wanted to purchase on CraigsList. The car was supposedly in Nashville and the seller wanted $2,900. READ MORE »

Murfreesboro Police Gang Unit makes drug arrest of four suspects
Police arrested three people in the home located at 414 Forrest Street off of North Highland Avenue. READ MORE »

Local ad agency wins award in Nashville
The award-winning project was the agency’s 2012 Christmas Card mailer. The agency sent clients and friends a box filled with dozens of the agency’s headlines from their 2012 campaigns printed on thin paper streamers. READ MORE »

Rutherford County Fire and Rescue receives new lower ISO rating
The lowering of the rating is actually a good thing. This lower rating benefits the citizens of Rutherford County in lowering the Insurance cost on their home owners insurance. READ MORE »

City of LaVergne selling 19-used government vehicles
Buyers can bid on surplus city assets in which they are interested after registering and logging in. Like other online auction sites, the items are available for a specific period of time. READ MORE »

Police want to know: Can you identify this man?
Murfreesboro Police are trying to identify a man seen on a surveillance video tape at a local Laundromat. Police Sgt. Kyle Evans told WGNS the subject entered the Clear Threads Laundry located at 1109 Greenland Drive and attempted to force entry into the office of the business. READ MORE »

Reminder: Texting while driving a No-No
"No person while driving a motor vehicle on any public road or highway shall use a hand-held mobile telephone or a hand-held personal digital assistant to transmit or read a written message... READ MORE »

Wednesday Night Shooting
A Wednesday night shooting in the area of University and Castle Streets takes one male to Vanderbilt Trauma Center. READ MORE »

Local Theatre: ALIVE AND WELL!
"Jesus Christ Superstar" opens at the Murfreesboro Center for the Arts, and "9 to 5" begins at the Arts Center of Cannon County in neighboring Woodbury. READ MORE »

UPDATE: Car runs into house on Wednesday afternoon
A car ran into a house at 3:15, Wednesday afternoon. The incident was reported at 4118 Old Salem Road near Rucker Lane. WGNS will follow this story. READ MORE »

Bill to require ultrasound before terminating a pregnancy a NO-GO
State Senator Jim Tracy (R-Shelbyville) and Representative Rick Womick (R-Rockvale) announced today they will not seek passage of a bill this year to require abortion providers show or describe an ultrasound image to a woman before the procedure can be performed. READ MORE »

Wine in grocery stores bill gets another "YES" vote in House
The bill that would allow for local residents to vote on deciding if wine should be sold in grocery stores and convenient stores has passed in a House subcommittee on Wednesday. The bill will now move on to a full committee. READ MORE »

First Baptist Church (which dates back to 1843) has a new preacher
First Baptist Church has declared this Sunday, March 10^th, “Celebration Sunday” in honor of its new pastor, Dr. Noel Schoonmaker. Located at 200 East Main Street in Murfreesboro, the church has altered its usual schedule to accommodate the day’s activities. READ MORE »

Time to get your hunting license in Tennessee
Tennessee’s 2012-13 hunting and fishing licenses have expired, and the new licenses are on sale. READ MORE »

TN Firearms Assoc. not pleased with "guns in parking lots" bill
The Tennessee Firearms Association is again looking for a fight. The organization is unhappy with Republicans who passed a more restrictive guns-in-parking lots bill than the TFA would have liked. READ MORE »

Tennessee may slowly be getting use of prescription drugs under control
A report shows the number of prescriptions for painkillers in Tennessee is on the rise again, but state officials think they may be finally getting control of the epidemic. READ MORE »

The "Don't Say Gay Law" has little support
Opposition to gay marriage remains stronger in Tennessee than nearly anywhere else in the country, but the state’s proposed “don’t say gay” law has little support, the latest MTSU Poll indicates. READ MORE »

Men robbed victim of $8,000 when he went to purchase a car
It is not known if the two subjects responsible for this crime are the same culprits who robbed two other persons who were in Murfreesboro to buy a cell phone. READ MORE »

City of LaVergne has a new city administrator
The La Vergne Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted Tuesday night to officially name Bruce Richardson as the city administrator. Richardson is city administrator of La Vergne, effective immediately READ MORE »

Man badly injured while helping out a stranger in Murfreesboro
As the driver of the SUV pushed the accelerator, one of the rocks flew out from under the tire striking Campos in the leg. READ MORE »

Murfreesboro woman chases burglars out of her home with a golf club on Tuesday
Early Tuesday morning a woman who lives on West Main Street in Murfreesboro says two men forced their way into her home. READ MORE »

Case of Islamic Center of Murfreesboro building a mosque in Rutherford County is back in court
The Appeals Courts heard litigation about the mosque on Tuesday. The question was raised, why is the case still before the courts if the mosque is built and in operation? READ MORE »

MTSU President Sidney McPhee Surprised (and excited) to Receive $100,000 donation to MTSU
When MTSU freshman Jonathan Lusk moved into Corlew Hall last fall, he and his mother were surprised to learn that the guy helping lug the boxes was President Sidney A. McPhee. READ MORE »

The National Orpheus Vocal Competition will be held on the Campus of MTSU Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
The Finals for the Competition is Sunday, March 10 at 3 p.m. at the Wright Music Hall. The public is invited to come and hear these wonderful young people sing. READ MORE »

Cleaning Up Photo ID Law Legislation Considered

State Senator Bill Ketron (R-Murfreesboro) will present legislation in the Senate State and Local Government Committee today (Tuesday) that would authorize the use of student photo IDs as acceptable identification for voting purposes.

UPDATE: Buyer Beware: Craigslist buyer from Antioch robbed in Murfreesboro
The woman reported that she had been in contact with an alleged seller of the phone via text messaging and agreed to meet with the man at an apartment complex on South Rutherford Boulevard. READ MORE »

Woman accuses man at massage facility of sexual offense
This is the second time a masseur in Murfreesboro has been accused of a sexual offense by a client. This past January one accused masseur had his license suspended pending the outcome of charges of rape that he will face in court. READ MORE »

Robber in Cason Lane area described as wearing all white clothing
This is the second time a subject described as wearing all white clothing has robbed a gas station in Murfreesboro. READ MORE »

Man arrested for drug possession after allegedly asking teen to put marijuana down her pants
Keith Robert Hooper, Jr. allegedly asked the 16-year old female he was with to put a large bag of marijuana down her pants. READ MORE »

Murfreesboro Police Department testing and introducing new police car
The Interceptor comes standard with an all-wheel drive system and a high performance six cylinder engine that gets much better gas mileage then past models. The Ford website shows the new car has 365-horsepower. READ MORE »

Water Line Break Byrd Avenue @ Memorial Boulevard
Murfreesboro Water and Sewer crews are on the scene of a 10-inch water line break near the intersection of Byrd Avenue at Memorial Blvd. READ MORE »

Sunday Motorcycle Crash Claims Life in Smyrna
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Smyrna. Police Chief Kevin Arnold says 47-year old William Christopher Bracken of Smyrna died at Stonecrest Medical Center after the Sunday crash. READ MORE »

Murfreesboro Symphony Orchestra 31st Season Starts This Week

The Murfreesboro Symphony Orchestra in its 31st season will present Concert IV of its 2012-2013 Season The Music of Heaven and Earth at First United Methodist Church on Thursday, March 7, 2013, at 7:30 pm with doors opening at 7:00 pm.

Gas Prices Drop Slightly, After Highest In History!
For the first time since January, the weekly average for a gallon of gas has retreated. Gas prices steadily climbed since mid-January and broke records, making February’s average of $3.65 the highest in history. READ MORE »

TSSAA Means Traffic Changes at MTSU

If it’s March in Tennessee, that means it’s TSSAA time at MTSU – and time for temporary traffic changes too. The TSSAA Division One High School Basketball Tournaments – this week for the girls and next week for boys – will cause changes in parking and traffic patterns on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University, which is again hosting the events.

Cedar Bucket Restaurant Closed
The Cedar Bucket Restaurant has served their last meal. They closed Sunday after being open for eight-years. Owner Ricky Turner says he's sad he had to shut down his meat and three restaurant on Lascassas Pike. READ MORE »

Beatrice Haynes Passes Away
The wife of Fayne Haynes has passed away. Eva "Beatrice" Crosslin Haynes passed away Sunday at age 90. She and Fayne celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on October 3rd. READ MORE »

Beech Grove Man Texts Officer for Drugs
A Beech Grove man was arrested on drug charges last week after he texted the wrong person. The message was sent to a number that happened to be a police officer. READ MORE »

Concussion Legislation Clears Senate; House This Week | concussion, Jim Tracy, General Assembly, WGNS, Murfreesboro news

Concussion Legislation Clears Senate; House This Week
Schools and other organizations with youth athletic programs would be required to adopt concussion policies under a proposal that passed the Senate. READ MORE »

Meningitis Immunizations Could Soon Be Required
Legislation that would require incoming students at public higher education institutions to show proof of immunization against meningitis is expected to be on the Senate floor. READ MORE »

Cross Country, No Gas!
Next weekend, Dr. Cliff Ricketts, Middle Tennessee State University professor and 35-year alternative fuels researcher, will begin a coast-to-coast drive using no gas. READ MORE »

Woman to talk about what she overcame at RutherfordCable event March 7
Early on, Perry-Mason learned what she knows the real way: through living it. She also made sure she educated herself, studying at Eastern Michigan University while working full time. Perry-Mason said her first fruits of financial knowledge were from her own mother. READ MORE »

From teacher to nurse practitioner to Irish Pub owner in Murfreesboro
Originally from the Nashville area where McGuire was a Metro school teacher for sixteen years, the family actually came to the ‘Boro by way of Oregon where Gary and wife Jennifer were family nurse practitioners. READ MORE »

Riverdale Girls vs. Brentwood Wednesday at 10am

The Riverdale girls will attempt to make school history this week and defend their 2012 state title.

2-Year old dies in house fire in Shelbyville
A 2 year old child died in a house fire in nearby Shelbyville over the weekend, according to the Shelbyville Times Gazette. The child was killed on Saturday morning around 11. The blaze was on Hoover Street. READ MORE »

E.K. Henry book signing March 12th at Linebaugh
Linebaugh Public Library will be hosting local author, E.K. Henry for a book signing on Tuesday, March 12, from 1 – 4 p.m. Henry will be selling and signing her book, Freak, which is a young adult paranormal fiction work. READ MORE »

"Jesus Christ Superstar" Opens Friday
The Center for the Arts will present Andrew Lloyd Weber’s renowned rock opera “Jesus Christ Superstar” for four weekends beginning this coming Friday, March 8th. READ MORE »

Heating-Up at State Capitol
The 108th Tennessee General Assembly is working on hot topics as more heated legislation came into committees and session, and many were born with the Rutherford County delegation. READ MORE »

MTSU 22nd Accounting Alumni Appreciation Day
The 22nd annual Accounting Alumni Appreciation Day at Middle Tennessee State University will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 4:50 p.m. Thursday, May 2, in the State Farm Lecture Hall of the Business and Aerospace Building. READ MORE »

Traffic Challenges Through March 9th
Now through March 9th, City Traffic Engineer Ram Balachandran says motorists will have it easy in the 'Boro. READ MORE »

TBI Classes In "Law Enforcement"
Want an exciting career? The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is currently taking applications for the upcoming TBI State Academy for law enforcement. READ MORE »

Man convicted of sexually touching teenager appeals the courts of Rutherford County
Kromah was accused of sexually assaulting a teenage family member. Court records show with the help of a detective at the Smyrna Police Department in 2009, the teen confronted Kromah on the phone about the alleged sexual assaults. READ MORE »

Teen arrested in LaVergne after brief pursuit on Friday
Police issued a “be on the lookout” alert and authorities in LaVergne spotted the car. READ MORE »

Man arrested after allegedly skipping out on $7 taxi cab fare in Murfreesboro
Being arrested over a $7 debt is never a positive situation. READ MORE »

Convicted Sex Offender already jailed sentenced a second time in Rutherford County
The children that Smartt is accused of molesting this time around were only 6-years of age when the alleged abuse occurred. The two children have since moved out of state with their mother. READ MORE »

Two men claim to have been robbed shortly after marijuana deal on MTSU campus
After purchasing the drugs, the two men and the acquaintance supposedly went to College Grove apartments to smoke the marijuana. College Grove is off the campus at 1540 New Lascassas Pike. READ MORE »

Chamber of Commerce says 60,000 visitors expected for TSSAA Tournaments
The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce told chamber members, the tournaments combined bring in $3 million and 60,000 visitors. READ MORE »

Special Kids thanks investors
“What a wonderful evening for us to be able to thank and give back to our investors who give us so much,” said Stephanie Folkmann, Special Kids Director of Development. READ MORE »

TBI Taking applications for 2013 state academy
The TBI State Academy was created as a professional and prestigious training ground for Tennessee law enforcement officers who long for the opportunity to expand their education and training in the criminal justice field. READ MORE »

FREE MULCH: on first come basis!
The Murfreesboro Solid Waste Department is giving away free mulch starting today (March 1st). A word to the wise, when it's gone--it's gone! Last year, the free mulch was gone in a few weeks. Pick it up at 4765 Florence Road between 6:00 in the morning and 3:55 in the afternoons on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. READ MORE »

Special class for small business owners and entrepreneurship in Murfreesboro
Mr. Sloan will provide an overview of frequently asked business development related questions including: legal structure, non-disclosure/confidentiality agreements, intellectual property basics, employment law basics, information privacy, contracts, shareholder/operating agreements, securities law basics, equity incentives, how to effectively work with an Attorney, and more. READ MORE »

New Murfreesboro City School Location Selected AND, It's FREE
The Murfreesboro City Council has approved a site for the new proposed city school in the Blackman area, set to open for the 2014 academic year... READ MORE »

MTSU conference to focus on helping Latino students start their career
“We are excited for our bright future Latino leaders to gather and learn how to find the on-ramp to their careers. These bicultural, bilingual students have a lot to offer but also share some key challenges,” said Ann Gillespie, president and CEO of Prolingua Inc. and executive director of FUTURO. READ MORE »

Proposed bill making pseudoephedrine or ephedrine a controlled substance not passing, yet
Lawmakers in Tennessee were considering prescription-only legislation for medicines that contain pseudoephedrine or ephedrine. Pseudoephedrine is a key ingredient in meth. READ MORE »

Help someone learn to read in Rutherford County
There are a large percentage of adults in our community that don’t know how to read. The hardest part of helping these individuals is getting them to come forward. READ MORE »

220 One-of-a-kind inventions by kids at MTSU
The 2013 Invention Convention at MTSU marks the event’s 21st year and will feature more than 220 one-of-a-kind inventions from 431 young geniuses from across the Midstate. READ MORE »

Murfreesboro woman tells WGNS about the dangers of pain clinics after the death of her husband
A local woman told WGNS about the dangers of Methadone being used as a form of treatment for pain after the death of her husband 3-years ago. READ MORE »

Winter Weather Possible this Weekend | winter weather, snow, Rutherford County, Murfreesboro news, Weather Eye, WGNS

Winter Weather Possible this Weekend
The calendar may say March, but the weather outside will feel like January this weekend. The National Weather Service is predicting an accumulating snowfall for most of Middle Tennessee Friday night into Saturday. READ MORE »

UPDATE: Embry to Lead Bedford County Schools, after Ray Butrum ask for leave of absence
Bedford County schools have a new head man with Rutherford County ties. Don Embry, former Riverdale graduate, was elected this week to head the school system in nearby Shelbyville. READ MORE »

Deadline to Register for United Way’s 2013 Days of Action Quickly Approaching

The deadline to register for the 2013 United Way Days of Action is March 1, 2013. Registration is available at www.unitedwayvolunteer.org, and projects are first come, first serve.

FirstBank Groundbreaking for Salem Cove Branch
Temps in the 30's didn't slow an enthusiastic groundbreaking Thursday morning for a new FirstBank in the Publix Shopping Center on the New Salem Highway. READ MORE »

SURPRISE: LaVergne Police told about speed limit change AFTER change
“If citizens question any citations issued by the police, they are urged to appear during the court date stated on the ticket. According to state law, the municipal judge is the only one who can dismiss a ticket, even though it may have been issued in error. According to an email we received Monday afternoon from LoJac, the speed limit signs were changed last Friday afternoon, unbeknown to us.” READ MORE »

Rutherford County Churches and Schools expanding, population to reach over 420,000
The Rutherford County population is forecasted to increase to 307-thousand by 2015 and 420-thousand by year 2030. READ MORE »

Governor Bill Haslam has proclaimed March Brain Injury Awareness Month
Your son who got his “bell rung” playing football. Your neighbor who hit his head on the windshield in a car accident. READ MORE »

UPDATE: City Schools To Add New Campus - Council to look into approving purchase Thursday night 2/28/13
The Murfreesboro City Council will look at approving the purchase of 25-acres this Thursday evening (2/28/13) during the city council meeting. The meting will be at 7 in the evening in the Murfreesboro City Hall. WGNS' Zach Troutman will be at that meeting. READ MORE »

MTSU student found to have gun on campus, but is elected constable
MTSU Police are trying to decide if an elected constable from Hickman County has the legal right to carry a gun on the university campus. READ MORE »

Newer Cars May Be Exempt From Emission Tests
Automobiles under three years old would be exempt from Tennessee’s vehicle emission test under legislation under consideration in the State Legislature and co-sponsored by Rutherford County Senators Bill Ketron (R-Murfreesboro) and Jim Tracy (R-Shelbyville). READ MORE »
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Murfreesboro teen faces two charges of burglary after breaking into same house twice
After allegedly breaking into the same house twice, the teenager was charged with two counts of aggravated burglary and one count of theft over $1,000. READ MORE »

Possible meth lab found in Murfreesboro Motel room
Police say they found several ingredients to a meth lab along with special tubing used in the production of meth in the hotel room. A report also shows that used syringes and a glass pipe were found in the room. READ MORE »

Alzheimer's Assoc. volunteer Mike Gann tells WGNS about special workshop
A workshop dealing with Alzheimer’s will be held in Murfreesboro on March 7. WGNS’ Scott Walker spoke to Alzheimer’s Association volunteer Mike Gann about the upcoming event. READ MORE »

UPDATE: Mayor Burgess tells WGNS about purchase of new SRO lock boxes in Rutherford County Schools
Rutherford County will install special lock boxes in some, if not every Rutherford County operated school. Mayor Ernest Burgess told us that he recently approved the purchase of the boxes. READ MORE »

81-year old reported as missing HAS BEEN LOCATED
Murfreesboro Police say the missing woman in Murfreesboro has been located in Nashville. READ MORE »

"Invention Convention" at MTSU Thursday
The public is invited to the 21st Annual Invention Convention at MTSU's Murphy Center from 8:00 to 11:30 Thursday morning (2/28/2013). READ MORE »

Carter In 2013 National High School Hall of Fame
Former Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) Executive Director Ronnie Carter is one of four individuals who excelled as high school athletes and are being placed in the 2013 class of the National High School Hall of Fame. READ MORE »

School Resource Officer's RODEO in Murfreesboro Friday and Saturday
The two-day rodeo features acts such as bull riding, steer wrestling, barrel racing and bronc roping. Doors open at 6 p.m. each night with pre-rodeo events at the coliseum near Siegel High School. READ MORE »

City School's Choir In Concert Saturday Night
As a part of "Music In Our School's" month, the Murfreesboro City Schools Festival Choir will perform a free concert this coming Saturday evening at 6:30. The performance will be held at Erma Siegel Elementary. READ MORE »

UPDATE: Murder Fugitive Caught on S. Church St.

A fugitive wanted for a shooting a man 15 times in Georgia was apprehended by Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies and the U.S. Marshals at a Murfreesboro motel.

POLL: Tennessee remains divided on school voucher proposals
Tennesseans remain divided statewide on Gov. Bill Haslam’s plan to spend state money on private schooling for poor children in failing public schools, but views differ sharply by race and region, the latest MTSU Poll shows. READ MORE »

Main Street Celebrates 28-Years of Growth!
Main Street Murfreesboro/Rutherford County held its twenty-eighth annual luncheon and meeting Tuesday at the Maple Street Grill. City Tile and Floor Covering received the Business of the Year award, while Demos' Restaurant was spotlighted with the Design Award for the renovation of a historic home on Maney Avenue for corporate offices. READ MORE »

UPDATE: Teen who claimed he was robbed during drug buy changes his story
The man told police he was trying to buy marijuana for a friend when he was robbed. That story was allegedly fake. READ MORE »

Death of children in Tennessee down, according to the state
The overall death rate for Tennessee children dropped by 20 percent between 2007 and 2011, according to information released today by the State Child Fatality Review team. READ MORE »

UPDATE: You may soon be able to ride a motorcycle without a helmet
The repeal of the motorcycle helmet law may soon become a reality. The repeal would allow motorcyclists over 21 years old to ride without a helmet. READ MORE »

Passage of wine in grocery stores bill approved in Senate State and Local Government Committee
The bill, that is being sponsored by Senator Bill Ketron (Republican in Rutherford Co.), was reviewed during a Senate State and Local Government committee meeting on Tuesday and passed without discussion. READ MORE »

Local man and his wife start the North America Small Business Alliance
Archbishop, Dr. William Brown told WGNS that he and his wife CeCe started the North America Small Business Alliance in 2012 to offer entrepreneurial education and training. READ MORE »

TN Department of Labor finds $1.3 million in fraudulent claims from jail inmates
Tennessee Department of Labor finds taxpayer money that should of perhaps, stayed in your pocket. READ MORE »

UPDATE: New updates in the case of Shelly Mook, a missing teacher who lived in Murfreesboro
During an evidentiary hearing that occurred in July of 2011, “numerous witnesses testified to Father’s history of illegal drug use, drug trafficking, violent behavior, and verbal and physical abuse towards Mother.” READ MORE »

Armed robbery in midst of investigation at corner of Cason Lane and New Salem Hwy.
After the unknown man got his hands on the cash, he fled the scene on foot. Detectives are investigating this case now. The description of the offense was labeled an armed robbery, aggravated assault, and theft. READ MORE »

UPDATE: Convicted felon believed to be in the possession of 3 guns and 257 rounds of ammo
Officers say they retrieved a fully loaded SKS rifle with one bullet in the chamber, a pistol grip shotgun with four shells in it and the safety “off,” a fully loaded pistol under the seat with the safety “off,” 131 rounds of ammunition for the SKS, 49 rounds of .44 magnum ammo, 55-rounds of .22-caliber bullets and 22-shotgun shells. READ MORE »
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Murfreesboro Police investigate possible home invasion - so far no arrests
Home invasion this past Saturday being investigated by Murfreesboro Police. READ MORE »

Man exposes himself to woman in Old Fort Park
Murfreesboro Police have placed a special watch on the park and so far, the subject has not been caught. READ MORE »
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Facebook Campaign Leads Efforts to Bring a Trader Joes Store to Murfreesboro
An online petition to bring the popular grocery store to Murfreesboro has already topped 2,000 participants... READ MORE »

MTSU Retention Summit: "Listen To The Students"
Nationally known University of Maryland-Baltimore County President Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski III kicked off MTSU’s Retention Summit on Monday (2/25/2013). He stressed the importance of listening to the views of students. READ MORE »

Volunteer to help local residents learn to read
Shelly Stanley with Read To Succeed tells us they are updating their tutor training program to make it easier for YOU to volunteer. READ MORE »

Murfreesboro Police seize Cadillac and Cash after small quantity of drugs found
The arresting looked into a cigarette box and found eight small, individually wrapped bags of cocaine. READ MORE »

Local Economy Rebounding
Good news for Rutherford County residents; the local economy is rebounding from the economic downturn of previous years. READ MORE »

State Rep. Rick Womick not pleased with the idea of releasing identity of gun permit holders in Tennessee
The Journal News in New York is operated by Gannett and The Commercial Appeal in Memphis is operated by the Scripps Interactive Newspapers Group. READ MORE »

Chuck Wagon Gang in Smyrna this Sunday
Living gospel music history will be on stage 6 p.m., Sunday, March 3, when the fabled Chuck Wagon Gang will appear in concert at Smyrna’s Parkway Baptist Church, located on Lee Victory Parkway just off I-24 across from Publix Shopping Center. READ MORE »

Gas Prices Up Again
Gas in Murfreesboro is up almost 65-cents per gallon, and that over just a few weeks. The Energy Information Administration forecasted 2013 gas prices would not surpass those of 2012. However, February alone saw gas 8-cents a gallon more per gallon this year compared to last. READ MORE »

Monday Morning Crash Slows Broad Near Country Club
Early Monday morning motorists heading into Murfreesboro moved at a snails pace as a result of a multi-vehicle crash on Northwest Broad Street, near the animal hospital. READ MORE »

Follow Up: Combining history with geography in Tennessee schools
A move to combine geography with history has created tension between state officials and educators.
State officials say the plan will give students a deeper grasp of both subjects and free up more time for teaching language skills that are measured on standardized tests. READ MORE »

Toot's and United Way team up on Tuesday (2/26/13)
Toot’s Restaurant will host the fourth annual 3 Point Play event to benefit United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties on Tuesday, February 26, 2013, beginning at 5:30 PM at the Toot’s located on 860 NW Broad Street in Murfreesboro. READ MORE »

50 Job openings announced in Rutherford and Wilson Counties
The temp agency is looking to fill about 50 production positions for companies in Middle Tennessee including Rutherford and Wilson Counties. READ MORE »

Fosterville: Train and farm tractor collide
A tractor and a train collided in the southern portion of Rutherford County on Sunday. READ MORE »

Name of deceased in Sunday morning fire in Rutherford County released
An early Sunday morning home fire killed 69-year old Jane Marlin, who was living with her daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Marvin Tomberlain, at their Rehobath Road home in the southern part of the county. READ MORE »

Farmers Market Opens May 10th

What’s a sure sign of spring? Obviously it’s when farmers markets start gearing up, and the one here in Murfreesboro opens May 10th at the Lane Agri-Park. READ MORE »
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Ram's Road Forecast Through March 2nd
Spring is almost here, and that will put road projects back at full steam. City Traffic Engineer Ram Balachandran tells of clear roads for motorists through March 2nd. READ MORE »

Donations from Middle TN Electric members funds over $6-million to local non-profits
Since 2003, MTEMC has given over $6-million to the community through a special program funded by donations from their members. READ MORE »

Missing 20-year old man in Murfreesboro FOUND SAFE
Police have notified WGNS that a missing 20-year old man has been found and is safe. READ MORE »

A circus at the Campus School? What?
The school children at the Campus School in Murfreesboro acted as if they were part of a circus on Friday... READ MORE »