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WIN $150 Gift Card Daily on the Morning Show at 7:45 - Between Dec.3rd and Dec. 18th

Nov 27, 2012 at 04:58 pm by bryan

It's the 12-days of Christmas Contest! You can win a $150 gift card on WGNS every weekday morning at 7:45am between December 3rd and December 18th. It is easy to win - just.... Read More

Tennessee Addresses Issue of Mothers Using Drugs While Pregnant and the Horrifying Outcome

Nov 27, 2012 at 03:07 pm by bryan

Weighing in at just over four pounds, one of the newest residents of Tennessee isn’t just premature, he’s dependent on addictive drugs. Within a few hours of the d.... Read More

Pancake Breakfast at MTCS on Wednesday

Nov 27, 2012 at 03:03 pm by bryan

Middle Tennessee Christian School in Murfreesboro will hold a pancake breakfast at the school in honor of a student with juvenile arthritis on Wednesday (11/28/12) from 7.... Read More

Bomb Threats Called in to 29 Court Houses on Tuesday

Nov 27, 2012 at 02:03 pm by bryan

Bomb threats evacuated 29 county courthouses across the state on Tuesday. Tennessee Emergency Management Agency spokesman Jeremy Heidt said several of the courthouses are in.... Read More

Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Governor Bill Haslam

Nov 27, 2012 at 01:55 pm by bryan

The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce will host a Power Lunch featuring Tennessee’s 49th governor, Bill Haslam, on Wednesday, Dec. 12, at the Embassy Suites Mur.... Read More

Two Men Previously Arrested in Rutherford County Apprehended in Nashville for Attack

Nov 27, 2012 at 01:46 pm by bryan

Two men with convictions in Rutherford County have been arrested in Nashville for their roles allegedly played in the attack of a store clerk with a crowbar. Convicted robber.... Read More

Father Shot in front of Children During Home Invasion in Rutherford County

Nov 27, 2012 at 07:02 am by bryan

In LaVergne, police are on the lookout for two men who shot a victim multiple times in front of two young children during a home invasion. The shooting occurred on Hickory Str.... Read More

Interesting: Tennessee Crops Have Done Well This Year

Nov 27, 2012 at 06:21 am by bryan

Harvest season is winding down, and most Tennessee crops have done well this year, despite long spell of hot, dry weather. In fact, many crop yields are exceeding expectations.... Read More

St. Mark's UMC Building Dedication

Nov 26, 2012 at 11:09 pm by bryan

An open house and formal dedication of the new sanctuary at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church is scheduled for this coming Sunday afternoon, December 2. The public is i.... Read More

Fallen Police Remembered Through December

Nov 26, 2012 at 10:57 pm by bryan

While holiday lights sparkle on lawns and in houses, lone blue lights are visible in some windows as a tribute to the police officers who have been killed in the line of duty..... Read More

Wheel Tax Stickers Gone by 2014, But Not the Wheel Tax Itself

Nov 26, 2012 at 05:09 pm by bryan

Vehicles registered in Rutherford County will no longer be required to have a wheel tax sticker, according to County Clerk Lisa Duke Crowell.  The new law takes effect wi.... Read More

Mail a Free County Courthouse Postcard in Murfreesboro

Nov 26, 2012 at 04:01 pm by bryan

         One local businessman remembers the time when cards were written this time of year inviting family and friends to come home for Christmas. &.... Read More

Poinsettias for Patriots

Nov 26, 2012 at 12:51 pm by bryan

The Oakland High School Lady Patriot’s Softball Team has provided "Poinsettias to Patriots" at the Tennessee State Veteran’s Home on Compton Road in Murfreesboro..... Read More

Mr. Football Awards

Nov 26, 2012 at 12:37 pm by bryan

Beech running back Jalen Hurd beat out Siegel quarterback Brent Stockstill for the Class Triple-A Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Back of the Year.  Stockstill is the first.... Read More

Free Flu Shots from Greenhouse Ministries

Nov 26, 2012 at 12:30 pm by bryan

Greenhouse Ministries will provide flu shots for free for residents who live in Rutherford County. The event will be held Friday at South Spring Street location from 10 a.m. t.... Read More

UPDATE: MTSU Football Player Injured in Saturday's Game

Nov 26, 2012 at 10:15 am by bryan

Middle Tennessee junior linebacker Craig Allen underwent successful surgery on Sunday and is expected to make a full recovery according to head football trainer Robbie Stewart.... Read More

Teen Craft Bazaar This Saturday

Nov 26, 2012 at 07:52 am by bryan

From 10AM to 5PM This coming Saturday local teen non profit S.A.V.E. (Sustaining A Village Everyday) will be holding their second annual “S.A.V.E. Arts and Crafts B.... Read More

Gas Prices UP!

Nov 26, 2012 at 07:45 am by bryan

Although gas prices were forecast to fall before the Thanksgiving holiday, many residents in the Southeast saw prices jump upwards of 10 cents. Despite the recent hike in pric.... Read More

Rutherford County Christmas Parade Entry DEADLINE FRIDAY

Nov 26, 2012 at 06:23 am by bryan

The deadline to enter the Rutherford County Christmas Parade is coming up this week. Entries must mailed to us here at WGNS by THIS FRIDAY. Volunteers are organizing the parad.... Read More

Higher Education Increases

Nov 25, 2012 at 09:47 pm by bryan

Higher education officials are recommending tuition increases at Tennessee’s community colleges and universities. Tennessee Higher Education Commission director Richard.... Read More