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UPDATE: FOUR More Suspects to Face 4th DUI Charge in Court in Rutherford County

Jun 03, 2013 at 12:59 pm by bryan

WGNS told you about two men who were charged with their 4th DUI or greater this past weekend in Rutherford County (See story here). We later learned on Monday that FOUR m.... Read More

Free Concert withTN Valley Winds this Sunday

Jun 03, 2013 at 12:12 pm by bryan

The Tennessee Valley Winds in association with The Friends of the Greenway and Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department will perform a free concert under the direction of.... Read More

St. Thomas Health receives grant to help women access mammography services

Jun 03, 2013 at 12:04 pm by bryan

The Greater Nashville Affiliate of Susan G. Komen has awarded Saint Thomas Health two grants totaling $137,000 to help women access mammography services.  Middle Tenness.... Read More

Senator Jim Tracy Named to Council of State Governments (CSG) Transportation Public Policy Committee

Jun 03, 2013 at 09:58 am by bryan

Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey (R-Blountville) Monday announced the appointment of Senator Jim Tracy (R-Shelbyville) to the Council of State Governments (CSG) Transpor.... Read More

18 of 19 Child Safety Seats Installed Incorrectly in Murfreesboro

Jun 03, 2013 at 09:54 am by bryan

Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department and Rutherford County Sheriff’s Department conducted a Child Safety Seat Inspection Station at GFS Marketplace at 465 North Tho.... Read More

Gas Price UP 4-Cents Locally

Jun 03, 2013 at 06:53 am by bryan

June gas prices in the region started the month off on a downward trend. However, regular gas in the 'Boro saw a 4-cent increase. Locally, many discounters are offering regula.... Read More

American Muslim Advisory Council Holding Event in Nearby Manchester

Jun 03, 2013 at 06:15 am by bryan

A similar meeting was recently held in Smyrna and now a meeting is being planned for nearby Manchester… The topic of the meeting is understanding the Muslim population..... Read More

GOOD TIMES: Wartrace Music Event is THIS SATURDAY

Jun 03, 2013 at 06:00 am by bryan

There’ll be some serious jammin’ in Wartrace this Saturday (June 8th) as the ninth annual Wartrace MusicFest presents some of middle Tennessee’s hottest band.... Read More

The Final Count of Memorial Day Fatalities in Tennessee is Officially In

Jun 03, 2013 at 05:15 am by bryan

Last weekend, which was the extended Memorial Day Weekend, proved to be safer when compared to previous years in Tennessee.    The Tennessee Department of Safety a.... Read More

TENNESSEE SAYS: State Seeing Increase of Babies Born Addicted to Painkillers

Jun 03, 2013 at 04:45 am by bryan

Tennessee is seeing an increase in babies born addicted to painkillers and other prescription medications due to abuse. Doctors estimate that as much as 80 percent of wom.... Read More

Barfield Sends WGNS Pictures from Students After Our Recent Visit on Career Day

Jun 02, 2013 at 06:51 pm by bryan

WGNS recently spent an entire school day at Barfield Elementary, just prior to the school closing for the summer. WGNS’ Zach Troutman was at the school for career day an.... Read More

Two Men Charged with "4th DUI or Greater" In Rutherford County This Past Weekend

Jun 02, 2013 at 11:45 am by bryan

“4th DUI or Greater” is what one Barfield man and one Lewisburg man were charged with this past weekend in Rutherford County. 50-Year old Jimmy Finley of Barfield.... Read More

UPDATE: TWO Murfreesboro Men Face Charges of Rape

Jun 02, 2013 at 10:00 am by bryan

The charge of rape was filed against a Murfreesboro man on Saturday afternoon. 22-year old Hampton Poore of Daly Drive was arrested and taken to the Rutherford County Sheriff&.... Read More

Dennis Walters To Motivate At-Risk Youth June 20th

Jun 02, 2013 at 08:55 am by bryan

You've heard about the special golf course that the City of Murfreesboro is building for at-risk area youth. In conjunction with that, at 11:00 o'clock Thursday morning, June.... Read More

Woman Allegedly Threatens Life and Taking Her Son to Paradise

Jun 01, 2013 at 10:48 pm by bryan

Internet Exclusive: Early Friday morning in Murfreesboro a woman was taken to Middle Tennessee Medical Center to be evaluated after making a suggestion that she would pos.... Read More

CRAZY MADNESS... Middle Half Sold Out in 2-hrs 11-mins., Awesome!

Jun 01, 2013 at 03:56 pm by bryan

In just 2 hours and 11 minutes after registration opened Saturday morning, the 7th Annual Murfreesboro Half Marathon reached its cap of 3,000 participants.    Last.... Read More

Murfreesboro Half Marathon Sells Out in Record Time

Jun 01, 2013 at 03:54 pm by bryan

In just 2 hours and 11 minutes after registration opened Saturday morning, the 7th Annual Murfreesboro Half Marathon reached its cap of 3,000 participants. Last year, the even.... Read More

Governor's School for the Arts at MTSU

Jun 01, 2013 at 02:45 pm by bryan

More than 260 rising high school juniors and seniors from across Tennessee will be arriving Sunday, June 2, for the four-week 2013 Tennessee Governor’s School for the Ar.... Read More

Ram's Road Warnings Through June 8th!

Jun 01, 2013 at 02:37 pm by bryan

Warm weather and road construction go hand-in-hand. City Traffic Engineer Ram Balachandran warns of potential grid-lock congestion now through June 8th. City Construction P.... Read More

Local Model Railroad Club Turns Time Back

Jun 01, 2013 at 02:28 pm by bryan

Step Back To Earlier Times The Tennessee Valley Model Roailroaders of Murfreesboro met many new enthusiasts at their Saturday open house. They are located at 1178 Park Avenue.... Read More