News

City Takes Steps to Maintain Safety of Panhandlers, Motorists

Apr 25, 2013 at 05:28 pm by bryan

In the recent weeks, WGNS has received an influx of calls and concerns regarding the homeless population in certain areas of the city.  It seems as though the city counci.... Read More

Highway Patrol to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint in the Near Future...

Apr 25, 2013 at 03:47 pm by bryan

The Tennessee Highway Patrol has announced new dates for drivers license checkpoints in Rutherford County.  A seatbelt checkpoint and a sobriety checkpoint will be conduc.... Read More

Smyrna Police Need Help Identifying Photo - SEE PICTURE HERE

Apr 25, 2013 at 01:37 pm by bryan

The Smyrna Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a fraud case. Chief of Police Kevin Arnold told WGNS that on March 6th, a subject f.... Read More

WOW: United Way and Greenhouse Ministries Help With $653,229 in Tax Returns

Apr 25, 2013 at 01:23 pm by bryan

The 2013 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, a partnership between Greenhouse Ministries and the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties, completed 458 tax re.... Read More

2013 VITA Program Completes 458 Tax Returns

Apr 25, 2013 at 01:20 pm by bryan

The 2013 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, a partnership between Greenhouse Ministries and the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties, completed 458 tax re.... Read More

Have You Been Walking? The Rutherford Heart Walk is in the Planning Stages, So Get Ready!

Apr 25, 2013 at 12:52 pm by bryan

The Rutherford Heart Walk is set to take place at Middle Tennessee Medical Center on Saturday, September 14, 2013. The annual event is a major fundraiser for the America.... Read More

GOOD THING or BAD THING? Police Scanning Your License Plate As They Drive Past Your Car

Apr 25, 2013 at 12:47 pm by bryan

Apparently it is catching on at police departments all over the United States and not just in Murfreesboro. License plate readers, that is. You may have already noticed them o.... Read More

Follow Up, Silver Alert Issued by Murfreesboro Police Cancelled

Apr 25, 2013 at 12:22 pm by bryan

Following up on a story you heard about earlier Thursday morning on WGNS... A Murfreesboro man who has dementia was reported as missing by police, but has since been located..... Read More

UPDATE: Victim Stabbed Multiple Times Wednesday Afternoon in Rutherford County

Apr 25, 2013 at 12:00 pm by bryan

A person was stabbed multiple times on Wednesday afternoon in Rutherford County. One man was treated for multiple stab wounds during an argument with a neighbor Wednesday.... Read More

Alzheimer's Association is Helping the Community

Apr 25, 2013 at 10:10 am by bryan

Alzheimer’s is a disease that affects so many people as they age in our community. WGNS asked Mike Gann who is with the Stones River Manor, how often he sees Alzheimer&r.... Read More

Local Church NEEDS YOUR HELP With Upcoming Mission Trip to Kentucky

Apr 25, 2013 at 05:00 am by bryan

When you hear “Mission Trip” you usually think of a church visiting Africa, Mexico or some other far away land. Rarely do you hear about mission trips in the U.S.,.... Read More

PAINT THE TOWN YELLOW... Get Ready Folks, It will be a BLAST!!!!!

Apr 24, 2013 at 09:50 pm by bryan

Come on out and help to Paint The Town Yellow to officially kick off the 2013 Derby Season. Duck Derby that is. As thousands of ducks all across the world are in their fi.... Read More

Routine Investigation Into Death of Home Health Care Nurse at Clients Home in Murfreesboro

Apr 24, 2013 at 09:26 pm by bryan

Detectives are investigating the death of a 29-year old Nashville woman who passed away at a home in Murfreesboro on Tuesday. Police were made aware of the female’s deat.... Read More

Apr 24, 2013 at 09:00 pm by bryan

HOW SWEET: Affectionate Graffiti Found at Local Company That Employ’s Hundreds of Murfreesboro Residents

Apr 24, 2013 at 08:22 pm by bryan

Some teenagers know how to show their affection towards a company that has offices in Murfreesboro. The unknown subjects, who appeared to be juveniles, quietly made their way.... Read More

The Dogs Are Happy! They Have a New Travel Trailer with the Local Animal Shelter...

Apr 24, 2013 at 05:06 pm by bryan

The Pet Adoption and Welfare Services office (PAWS) in Murfreesboro has a brand new adoption/rescue trailer.  The best news about the trailer is that it was purchased usi.... Read More

GOOD WORK: Rover Bus Driver Takes Stranded Family Home

Apr 24, 2013 at 04:29 pm by bryan

The City of Murfreesboro is pleased to announce Rover Driver Clint Thomas of Murfreesboro’s Transportation Department as the STARS award recipient for March 2013. .... Read More

Diabetes, a Brief Personal Story and a Fundraising Event in Murfreesboro for Diabetes Research

Apr 24, 2013 at 04:00 pm by bryan

The Murfreesboro NAACP branch will hold a special fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Their fundraiser will be on Saturday, May 4th (8am – 11:30am).... Read More

WHOA! A Beach in Murfreesboro? Far Out Man!

Apr 24, 2013 at 02:43 pm by bryan

Have you ever been to the beach… IN MURFREESBORO? For most people, the answer to that would be “NO.” Thomas Laird with the Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation.... Read More

It is the Return of the Ten Commandments in Rutherford County Operated Buildings

Apr 24, 2013 at 10:42 am by bryan

In what may prove to be a daring move, Rutherford County Sheriff Robert Arnold has hung a copy of the Ten Commandments in the lobby of the Sheriff’s Office. The commandm.... Read More