What is the Stock Market? How does it work?
November 21, 2008
From FactMonster.Com
The word stock simply refers to a supply. You may have a stock of T-shirts in your closet, or a stock of pencils in your desk. In the financial market, stock refers to a supply of money that a company has raised. This supply comes from people who have given the company money in the hope that the company will make their money grow. Read more
BREAKING NEWS: U.S. Missiles destroy key terrorist leader
November 20, 2008
U.S. missiles aimed at a terrorist hideout in Pakistan didn’t get al-Qaeda’s top dog, but they did eliminate one of his top lieutenants.A senior Pakistani security official said yesterday that the latest U.S. cross-border missile strike killed ABDULLAH AZAM AL-SAUDI, identified as one of al-Qaeda’s most important operatives.
According to the Pakistani official, al-Saudi coordinated, quote, “between Al-Qaeda and Taliban commanders on this side of the border, and [was] also involved in recruiting and training fighters.”
Besides his affiliation with OSAMA BIN LADEN’s organization, al-Saudi was believed to be part of the Taliban’s Supreme Council, headed by fugitive leader MULLAH MOHAMMAD OMAR.
Yesterday’s missile strike was supposedly the first outside of Pakistan’s restive North Waziristan region, which most Taliban and al-Qaeda operatives are allegedly using as a sanctuary.
While the Pakistani government has publicly condemned U.S. assaults as violations of it sovereignty, there is reportedly a tacit agreement between the two nations that allows the missile attacks to continue as long as ground troops are not involved.
Deep Cuts Could Mean Layoffs at MTSU
November 19, 2008
The state budget deficit is forcing MTSU administrators to make some tough decisions…
County To Appeal Bible Park Lawsuit
November 14, 2008
The Rutherford County Commission - on a 17-to-four vote - decided to appeal a lawsuit filed by the Shelton family after they turned back a zoning request for a proposed Bible theme park. Commissioners were tight lipped after coming out of executive session, which lasted a little over two-hours Thursday night…
MURFREESBORO: Ranked best place to raise family
November 12, 2008
Murfreesboro is a great place to live… That according to a recent survey conducted by Business Week Magazine. The latest issue suggested that Murfreesboro is one of the most affordable places and one of the best places to raise a family. Murfreesboro ranked number 5 on the list. The number one city is a suburb of Chicago known as Mount Prospect.
Jordon McElroy of the Blackman Community was Honored In DC
November 11, 2008
A well-known World War II veteran was honored in our nation’s capitol last week. Jordan McElroy, of the Blackman community made his first visit to Washington on November 4th. He was directly involved in a major historical event during World War II. McElroy served as a pall bearer on December 21, 1945 at General George Patton’s funeral in Luxembourg, Germany. Last week, as an honored guest, McElroy was escorted to the front of the line for tours of the White House and several military memorials. He also had a meeting on Capitol Hill with Sixth District U.S. Congressman Bart Gordon.
Help for families hurt by economic times available
November 11, 2008
Governor Phil Bredesen has announced the state of Tennessee has launched a new “Help for Tennessee Families” Web site designed to help citizens in these difficult economic times with information about finding a job, job training, access to health care services, and tips for reducing energy and transportation costs. Read more
WGNS Weather Eye Forecast
November 7, 2008
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November 6, 2008
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November 4, 2008
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Full Election Coverage on Tuesday
October 31, 2008
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Join ABC News Radio beginning at 6pm Tuesday until a presidential winner is decided! Plus, Bart Walker, Bryan Barrett and Jeff Jordan will continually update local races…with TRN providing a statewide prospective. LIVE election coverage Tuesday beginning at 6pm on WGNS and WGNSRadio.com.
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Who are YOU voting for, WHY?
October 27, 2008
Early voting throughout Rutherford County is loosing the momentum that we saw earlier this month. Today, you can likely vote after standing in line for as little as 2-minutes at some locations, depending on where you choose to cast a ballot. Early voting will end this week and election day is next Tuesday.
Some residents have told us that their decision on who to vote for in the presidential race is solely based on faith. When asked why, the answer we received was that Senator Obama was fully supportive of abortion Read more
MPD Sergeant Suspended After Investigation
October 24, 2008
Murfreesboro Police Sergeant Sam Campbell has been suspended, placed on administrative leave by Police Chief Glenn Chrisman, for mistakes allegedly made while investigating the July wreck on Bradyville Highway. The wreck involved Rutherford County Sheriff’s Sergeant Ron Killings, who struck 11-year old Lakeisha White with his patrol car. Campbell was a member of the FACT team, fatal accident crash team. He has also resigned from his position as FACT commander. Campbell will not be paid for the 10-day suspension and will be on a six-month probationary period. Also, the assistant FACT commander, Sergeant Shawn Murphy has also resigned after receiving a written reprimand.
Murfreesboro Medical introduces Comprehensive Breast Center
October 24, 2008
An open house was held for the new Murfreesboro Medical Clinic, Comprehensive Breast Center on Thursday. The specialized services at the new center will offer comprehensive diagnostic tests and have an in house surgery center. CEO of the Medical Clinic Joey Peay Commented.
Straw Poll Results at City Cafe: Obama Vs. McCain
October 22, 2008
The results of the Straw Poll at the City Café have been released. Café owner Scott Perkins tells us who is on top.
Chancellor Corlew Rules Against County in Bible Park USA
October 20, 2008
Chancellor Bob Corlew has ruled the Rutherford County Commission should not have required a two-thirds vote on Bible Park zoning issue. The chancellor says the county didn’t certify the petitions, which they used to force a super-majority vote. The Shelton family owns the 240-acres of Blackman land in question and filed suit against the county claiming their rights to sell the property were violated.
You may recall the county commission voted in favor of the rezoning plan back in May by a 12-9 vote, but needed two more for a two-thirds majority vote. Developers for Bible Park USA have, in the meantime, worked out a deal to build in neighboring Lebanon.
Read to Succeed and the Express Yourself Conference on 10/29/08
October 20, 2008
Read to Succeed is hosting the annual "Express Yourself" Conference on October the 29th in Murfreesboro. The program is aimed at stimulating teen artistic creativity and visual arts through monthly meetings and a yearly conference. This years conference is being sponsored in part by WGNS advertisers Southeastern Tire Service and Jr’s Foodland. Tommy Davis, owner of Jr’s Foodland, presented Karen Claude with Read to Succeed, a gift certificate that will be used by the Oakland High School Culinary Arts Program to prepare a special breakfast for participants.
Sean and Kathy Brown with Southeastern Tire donated a check to Read to Succeed to help cover the cost involved with the Express Yourself Conference.
October 29, 2008
Express Yourself Conference
Patterson Park Community Center
Weather Eye Weather
October 18, 2008
WGNS keeps you ahead of severe weather with our own meteorologist, updating conditions and monitoring the latest forecasts models. Listen to WGNS on-air for Weather Eye forecast updates. It’s just another reason WGNS is Rutherford County’s most reliable news source!
PLUS, exclusive Weather Eye forecast information is now here on wgnsradio.com!
Catch The High School Coaches, After The Game
October 17, 2008
Tune in Saturday morning at 9 to hear what the coaches have to say after last night’s games on the Prentice Alsup Heating & Air Coaches Corner from the South Church Street Shoney’s. Join Bryan Barrett and Jeff Jordan from 9-11, followed by Cougar Corner from 11-11:30am.
Football Friday Night!
October 15, 2008
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Last Presidential Debate
October 12, 2008
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The final debate before Election Day will take place this Wednesday, with domestic policy being the focus. It will be held at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. WGNS will have full coverage beginning at 8pm with the debate and analysis afterward from ABC News Radio.
PLUS, early voting in Rutherford County begins on Wednesday.
Early Voting Dates, Times and Locations
ARREST MADE ON MTSU Campus… SUSPECT Justin Davis CAUGHT
October 9, 2008
THE LATEST:
Authorities made an arrest in the case involving threatening e-mails and fires on the MTSU campus. Murfreesboro Police spokesman, Officer Kyle Evans, tells WGNS News…
Classes will remain canceled through the fall break. Students are to report back to class next Wednesday. Davis lives at 3437 Whitesail Court in Antioch. He is at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center. Justin Davis is charged with one count of terrorism and three counts of arson.
Troubled Wall Street
October 9, 2008
Wall Street remains gripped with fear that a long, painful recession is in the cards despite the best efforts of the government to try to prop up wobbly financial institutions and thaw out frozen credit markets.
Case against Murfreesboro Madam UPDATED: READ THE OUTCOME
October 7, 2008
You may recall the woman who was dubbed the Murfreesboro Madam. The female who lived in the Northwoods subdivision and who allegedly operated an escort service out of her home that was broken apart by Rutherford County Sheriff’s Department. Well, WGNS has learned that her case was recently before the Court of Criminal Appeals. The outcome of that case, STATE OF TENNESSEE v. LISA E. BURRIS, can be read in full detail below.
IN THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS OF TENNESSEE
AT NASHVILLE
August 19, 2008 Session
STATE OF TENNESSEE v. LISA E. BURRIS
Appeal from the Circuit Court for Rutherford County
No. 59293 James K. Clayton, Jr., Judge
No. M2007-02576-CCA-R3-CD - Filed October 6, 2008
The defendant, Lisa E. Burris, appeals the Rutherford County Circuit Court’s denial of her bid for
judicial diversion. Because the record does not show that the trial court considered the full array of
Tuesday Presidential Debate on WGNS
October 5, 2008
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The Town Hall Presidential Debate at Belmont University Tuesday will be aired "LIVE" on WGNS at 8pm via the worldwide resources of ABC News Radio. Join ABC’s Aaron Katersky and the ABC News Radio team for complete Vote ‘08 coverage on WGNS and streaming online here at wgnsradio.com.
Prep Football Friday — on WGNS
October 2, 2008
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Vice Presidential Debate on WGNS
October 1, 2008
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Hear the Vice Presidential candidates debate the issues from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. ABC News Radio coverage begins at 8pm central time TONIGHT on WGNS.
Hear the Prep Football Coaches…
September 26, 2008
WGNS Inside Sports will broadcast the Prentice Alsup Heating and Air Coaches Corner from the South Church Street Shoney’s beginning at 9am Saturday morning. Join Bryan Barrett and Jon Dinkins for high school coaches conversation after the Friday night games.
Friday Night Prep Football
September 25, 2008
Johnny Mosby…The Final Trip Home
September 23, 2008
Johnny Mosby was a real “people person”. He went out of his way to help anyone who was in need of encouragement. He always offered a helping hand or a simple pat on the back. He served the people of the Heart of Tennessee with the Murfreesboro Police Department for 42-years. Read more
Retired Assistant Chief Mosby to be laid to rest today
September 23, 2008
Retired Assistant Murfreesboro Police Chief Johnny Mosby who died on Friday after suffering from a stroke is being taken to his final resting place at Evergreen Cemetery this afternoon by the Murfreesboro Police Force.
Those who knew the 67-year old community leader, describe him as a positive role model who truly cared about others. The Vietnam veteran worked at the Murfreesboro Police Department for 42-years.
Again, the former Assistant Chief, Johnny Mosby, will be laid to rest later today.
MTSU vs. Arkansas State Football LIVE on WGNS
September 20, 2008
Catch the Blue Raiders tonight on WGNS. MTSU steps back into Sun Belt Conference play at Arkansas State. The Blue Raider Network pregame coverage begins at 5pm with a 6pm kickoff from Jonesboro!
Hear What the Prep Coaches Have To Say
September 19, 2008
Tune in to WGNS for the Prentice Alsup Heating and Air Coaches Corner Saturday morning at 9am from the South Church Street Shoney’s. High school coaches will talk about the Friday night games and look ahead to next week.
High School Football FRIDAY NIGHT
September 16, 2008
Orrand Murder Trial Ends in Guilty Verdict
September 16, 2008
GUILTY.
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That was the verdict on first-degree murder charges against Gary Wayne Bush and his wife, Candance for the murder of h
er first husband, Lynn Orrand.
Much for rent at reduced rates in Murfreesboro
September 16, 2008
Today in Murfreesboro, you can lease a 1,000 square foot apartment w/ hardwood for only $545 per month. The number to see the apartment today is 618-1717.
Another remarkable deal is on commercial space. Today, you can lease a 2,100 sq. ft. commercial space with new paint and move in ready for only $1,500 per month by calling 618-1717.
Local High School Football Coaches Podcast
September 13, 2008
Listen to what the area high school football coaches had to say after their Friday night games. Click here to listen to the Prentice Alsup Heating & Air Coaches Corner Podcasts from each coach.
Illegal immigrants taken through bombing range to get to US
September 12, 2008
A man pleaded guilty in San Diego Thursday to smuggling dozens of illegal immigrants per day from Mexico through a live bombing range in southern California.
Prosecutors say JAVIER SANCHEZ PERFINO admitted running a smuggling ring from 2003 to 2006 that brought people through the Chocolate Mountain Aerial Bombing and Gunnery Range. Authorities say his group smuggled 60 to 80 people a day and charged each person about 15 hundred dollars.
A spokesman for the U.S. Border Patrol says illegal immigrants are often brought through bombing ranges in the region because immigration authorities avoid them. The spokesman says no migrants have been reported killed by explosives at live bombing ranges.
Perfino is a Mexican citizen and a legal U.S. resident. He faces up to ten years in prison when he’s sentenced December 5th.
CAUTION: Texas, beware of IKE
September 12, 2008
Hundreds of thousand of Texas residents are now fleeing coastal areas in advance of Hurricane Ike, which appears to be on a path to strike the Houston and Galveston areas.
The National Hurricane Center says Ike is currently a Category 2 storm with winds of at least 100 miles per hour, but it could strengthen to a Category 3 with winds of 130 miles per hour when it makes landfall sometime late Friday night or early Saturday morning. The center has issued a hurricane warning for a 400-mile stretch of coast from Corpus Christi, Texas to Morgan City, Louisiana. Read more
September 11th, 2001 timeline.
September 11, 2008
(All times are EDT)
8:46 a.m.: A hijacked passenger jet, American Airlines Flight 11 out of Boston, crashes into the north tower of the World Trade Center in New York City.
9:03 a.m.: A second hijacked plane, United Airlines Flight 175 from Boston, crashes into the south tower of the World Trade Center.
9:17 a.m.: The Federal Aviation Administration shuts down all New York City area airports. Soon afterwards, all bridges and tunnels into and out of New York City are closed.
9:30 a.m.: PRESIDENT BUSH, speaking in Sarasota, Florida, says the country has suffered an, quote, "apparent terrorist attack." Bush leaves from Florida 30 minutes later.
9:40 a.m.: The FAA halts all flight operations at U.S. airports for the first time in U.S. history.
9:43 a.m.: American Airlines Flight 77 crashes into the Pentagon.
10:05 a.m.: The south tower of the World Trade Center collapses. The World Trade Center’s north tower collapses 23 minutes later.
10:10 a.m.: United Airlines Flight 93 crashes in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, southeast of Pittsburgh, killing all 37 passengers and seven crew members aboard.
10:45 a.m.: All federal office buildings in Washington are evacuated.
11:02 a.m.: New York City Mayor RUDOLPH GIULIANI urges New Yorkers to stay at home and orders an evacuation of the downtown area south of Canal Street.
11:18 a.m.: American Airlines reports that Flight 11, which hit the World Trade Center north tower, had 81 passengers and 11 members crew aboard. Flight 77, which struck the Pentagon, had 58 passengers and six crew members aboard. Flight 175, which hit the World Trade Center south tower, crashed with 56 passengers and nine crew members aboard.
1:04 p.m.: President Bush, speaking from Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, says that all appropriate security measures are being taken, including putting the U.S. military on high alert worldwide. The president later flies to an Air Force base in Nebraska.
1:27 p.m.: The city of Washington, D.C. declares a state of emergency.
1:44 p.m.: The Pentagon says five warships and two aircraft carriers will leave the U.S. Naval Station in Norfolk, Virginia, to protect the East Coast from further attack and to reduce the number of ships in port in the event of further attacks.
3:55 p.m.: White House advisor KAREN HUGHES says President Bush is at an undisclosed location, later revealed to be Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska. He leaves for Washington, D.C. about 30 minutes later.
4 p.m.: U.S. officials say there are "good indications" that Saudi militant OSAMA BIN LADEN is involved in the attacks, based upon, quote, "new and specific" information developed since the attacks.
5:30 p.m.: U.S. officials say the plane that crashed in the Pennsylvania field may have been headed for either Camp David, the White House or the U.S. Capitol building.
6:40 p.m.: Defense Secretary DONALD RUMSFELD says the Pentagon is operational and will be open in the morning.
7:45 p.m.: The New York Police Department says that at least 78 officers are missing and as many as half of the first 400 firefighters on the World Trade Center scene were killed when the towers collapsed.
8:30 p.m.: President Bush addresses the nation, asking for prayers for the families and friends of Tuesday’s victims. Bush says the U.S. government will make no distinction between the terrorists who committed the acts and those who harbor them.
9:57 p.m.: New York City Mayor Giuliani says city schools will be closed Wednesday. He says there is hope that there are still people alive in rubble and that health department tests show there are no airborne chemical agents about which to worry.
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