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State of the Child Report Addresses Importance of Meeting the Needs of Abused and Neglected Children

Jun 07, 2013 at 05:15 am by bryan

Tennessee’s future depends on fostering the health and well-being of the next generation, including those children who are involved with the child welfare system. The la.... Read More

Subject in Older White Van Allegedly Follows Jogger Through DeJarnette Lane Subdivision

Jun 07, 2013 at 04:15 am by bryan

A 20-year old woman filed a report for “stalking” after she says she was being followed by an unknown person in an older white van in Murfreesboro. The female said.... Read More

2013-2014 Budget Talks Lead to Contentious City Council Meeting

Jun 07, 2013 at 01:55 am by bryan

The main focus of the June 6th meeting of the Murfreesboro City Council centered around discussion of the proposed 2013-2014 City Budget.  A public hearing on the matter.... Read More

Odd Incident: An Alleged Fight Where a Baseball Bat, Metal Pipe and Gun Were never Used?

Jun 07, 2013 at 01:30 am by bryan

A metal pipe, a gun and a baseball bat were recovered from the scene of a fight that was captured on video. Police responded to 350 Tremont Drive in the ‘Boro where they.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Residents - BE ON THE LOOKOUT!

Jun 06, 2013 at 11:30 pm by bryan

HAVE YOU SEEN THIS MAN?    The U.S. Marshals Service increased the reward for information leading to the arrest or capture of David Gordon Jenkins by $2,500. The t.... Read More

Co$t of College is Going Up

Jun 06, 2013 at 11:10 pm by bryan

Tennessee college students will see a lower increase in tuition thanks to improved state funding. The Tennessee Board of Regents Committee on Finance and Business Operations.... Read More

FREE FISHING DAY is Saturday, June 8th - Who Normally Needs a License?

Jun 06, 2013 at 09:15 pm by bryan

Tennessee’s annual free fishing day is coming up this weekend. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will allow fishing without a license in public waters on Saturday.... Read More

UPDATE: Names Released of the Young Men Rescued from Stones River Wednesday Night

Jun 06, 2013 at 06:00 pm by bryan

We have an update on the water rescue which took place late Wednesday night at the Nice’s Mill Dam in the Smyrna area. The Wednesday evening rescue occurred when four y.... Read More

Rite Aid Pharmacy on Memorial Blvd. Robbed - Suspect on the Run

Jun 06, 2013 at 04:49 pm by bryan

Police responded to a robbery call at the Rite Aid Pharmacy on Memorial Boulevard Wednesday afternoon. When they got to the scene it was realized that the subject who robbed t.... Read More

Rutherford County Man Arrested For Posing as an Investment Advisor

Jun 06, 2013 at 01:33 pm by bryan

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Rutherford County man for posing as an investment advisor to clients who gave him money to invest after he was indicted by.... Read More

Local United Way Receives "Thumbs Up" from United Way Worldwide

Jun 06, 2013 at 11:03 am by bryan

The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties has announced that it recently received another "seal of approval" from the United Way Worldwide organization for completing a.... Read More

Rutherford County Community Assessment Project (CAP) Needs Your Input

Jun 06, 2013 at 11:02 am by bryan

The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties and the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce have partnered with other community leaders to fund a community-wide needs asses.... Read More

Vertical Tillage Results in Loss of Productive Soil and May Result in Producers Being out of Compliance

Jun 06, 2013 at 09:59 am by bryan

Internet Exclusive: Since the mid-80’s, many Tennessee producers have implemented a no-till system on their land. The no-till system, which eliminates the use of fu.... Read More

UPDATE: More News Released from Muslim Conference Held in Manchester

Jun 06, 2013 at 06:26 am by bryan

We have even more news about a recent conference held in nearby Manchester about American relations with American Muslims living in Middle Tennessee.    U.S. Attor.... Read More

Pictures of the Top 5 Most Wanted Subjects in Rutherford County - Do You Recognize Them?

Jun 06, 2013 at 06:00 am by bryan

Who are the most wanted persons in Rutherford County right now? Check out the above photos (WGNSradio.com) for the latest portraits of the “Most Wanted” suspects,.... Read More

Handgun Permit Holders Increased by Nearly 300 in Past Month in Rutherford County

Jun 06, 2013 at 06:00 am by bryan

How’s your handgun permit doing? Still have it? Records from the State of Tennessee in February of this year indicate that over 1,100 handgun permits were revoked or sus.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Holding HUGE Seized Property Auction

Jun 06, 2013 at 05:15 am by bryan

Searching for a bargain? Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is selling about 20 vehicles, including a 2006 white BMW 330i and Harley Davidson 883 sportster, and e.... Read More

Goodwill Says that of 20 Hired Wednesday, 5 Started New Job Same Day!

Jun 06, 2013 at 04:30 am by bryan

Goodwill Industries has announced that more than 20-people were hired at Wednesdays’ job fair that was held at the Murfreesboro Career Solutions Center. Jamie Berry with.... Read More

MTSU and CHINA: Visit Concluded on Tuesday After Multiple Meetings

Jun 06, 2013 at 03:00 am by bryan

Middle Tennessee State University concluded its delegation’s visit to China on Tuesday after meetings at universities in Beijing and Chongqing and the main offices of th.... Read More

Panhandler Problem Being Addressed by the City of Murfreesboro

Jun 05, 2013 at 10:45 pm by bryan

WGNS is continuing to follow the situation involving homeless in Murfreesboro and the problem of panhandlers begging for money on or next to busy city streets. Police Chief Gl.... Read More