4th Annual Chief Johnny Mosby Memorial Golf Tournament
Fri. (May 4, 2012) 8AM Shotgun start to the 4th Annual Chief Johnny Mosby Memorial Golf Tournament at the Old Fort Golf Course (108 Golf Lane). Proceeds help support the junior golf program named in honor of this diseased leader at the Murfreesboro Police Department. Fees for a team of 4 is $300. /ti register or for more information, contact Justin Lemanski at6 615-566-4686. NOTE: Registration fees must be submitted by April 27th. READ MORE »

AARP Tax Aide Program
Feb. 1-April 17, 2012 AARP Tax Aide Program at the St. Clair Street Senior Center (325 St. Clair St.). This is available to persons age 60+ whose total family income is $50,000 per year or less. Appointments are required. Available: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30AM to noon, and Wednesdays from noon to 3:00PM. Phone 615-848-2550. READ MORE »

Backstage Bash
Sat. (March 17, 2012) 6PM cocktails, 7PM dinner, 8PM BACKSTAGE BASH...dance in the big tent on the street in front of the Center for the Arts (110 W. College Street). Music City Swing offers the big band sound! Dinner-dance $100 per person, dance only $35. Plus, get a raffle ticket to win the Nissan Rogue, just $50 per ticket. READ MORE »
Sat., March 17, 2012 at 6PM

Bald In The Boro (Children's Cancer Research)
Fri. (March 16, 2012) 4PM BALD IN THE BORO at Lane, Trains and Automobiles (450 Butler Drive; Murfreesboro 37127). Be a hero for kids with cancer! Join BALD IN THE BORO for Murfreesboro's second annual St. Baldrick's event, and whether you decide to shave your head, volunteer, or donate, we hope you'll be a part of the excitement. The St. Baldrick's Foundation is a volunteer-driven charity that funds more in childhood cancer research grants than any organization except the U.S. government. Visit website: http://www.stbaldricks.org/events/baldintheboro READ MORE »

Beesley Foundation's "3rd Annual Paws and Pearls"
Help support the Beesley Animal Foundation, the local 501 (c) (3) that promotes the welfare of animals in this community. Be a part of the third annual PAWS AND PEARLS at the home of Richard Meeks and Preston Rowland. The event is 5:30-8:30PM on Thursday, May 10, 2012. For more information, phone the Beesley Foundation at 615-217-1030 or check website www.beesleyhumane.org. READ MORE »
Thursday, May 10, 2012, 5:30-8:30PM

Free Income Tax Returns
Greenhouse Ministries is offering free income tax preparation for persons with a total household income of $50,000 or less. This is available now through April 17, 2012. READ MORE »

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

Lawn and Garden 101
Fri. 6PM/Sat. 9AM (March 2-3, 2012) LAWN CARE 101 at the Lane Agri-Park (315 John R. Rice Blvd.) This is taught by the Rutherford County Agricultural Extension Service. It shows home owners how to maintain and manage your lawns. It includes the qualities and habits of turf grasses, pest control and more. Fee: $10 (reservations must be made by Feb. 27, 2012). By the way, the fee includes materials, snacks and lunch on Saturday. Phone 615-898-7710 or e-mail Mitchell Mote at mmote1@utk.edu READ MORE »

Try-Boro Kids Race
Fri. night (May 11, 2012) Try Boro 2.5 or 5K race under the lights at the Gateway Island. This is for kids ages 5 to 14. (Parents are welcome to run with their kids). Fee: $10 before April 11, $15 after that date). Visit www.tryborokidstri.org. NOTE: packet pickup is at 4:30PM, first race at 6:30PM. READ MORE »

Wilson Elementary Salutes Veterans

Published: November 11, 2011

Wilson Elementary Choir Performs

Many area schools spent Friday saluting veterans. WGNS was at Wilson Elementary School, where students read essays they'd written, performed songs and heard from Vietnam veteran Thurman Mullins. Go to WGNSRadio.com, keyword Wilson if you'd like to listen to the essays and a special singing performance by a Wilson 5th grader.

AUDIO OF WILSON ELEMENTARY ESSAY WINNERS: