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TN SAYS: It is against the law to dye a chic, also a bad gift for Easter

Mar 26, 2013 at 03:03 pm by bryan

The state of Tennessee and the Centers for Disease Control have teamed up to give residents a warning about baby ducklings… The state says that you should not dye a chi.... Read More

TAX HOLIDAY for BUSINESS? TN Small Businesses eligible for the “Business Tax Holiday”

Mar 26, 2013 at 02:42 pm by bryan

The Senate Tax Subcommittee has approved legislation sponsored by Senator Jim Tracy (R-Shelbyville) that gives Tennessee small businesses a “Business Tax Holiday.”.... Read More

Tony Cimino Leaving Center for the Arts

Mar 26, 2013 at 02:06 pm by bryan

The Murfreesboro Center for the Arts is looking for a new executive director. After almost 9-years, Tony Cimino is returning to Louisiana to join the senior management team of.... Read More

UPDATE: Armed robbery / home invasion reported Tuesday morning in Murfreesboro

Mar 26, 2013 at 11:31 am by bryan

What was described as an aggravated assault and burglary is being investigated at this time in Murfreesboro. Shortly after 1:00, Tuesday morning (3/26/13), a man and a woman a.... Read More

A threat of a mass shooting in Murfreesboro was allegedly posted on CraigsList

Mar 26, 2013 at 11:08 am by bryan

A bizarre and frightening report was filed with Murfreesboro Police on Monday… The complainant went to the police headquarters office on South Church Street and told au.... Read More

Two men accused of credit card theft in Murfreesboro and Smyrna BACK behind bars

Mar 26, 2013 at 10:44 am by bryan

Two men accused of using stolen credit cards in Murfreesboro and Smyrna earlier this year are back behind bars. After Modesto Sanchez and Carlos Delpino were arrested in Febru.... Read More

Early Tuesday morning fire in Riverview Subdivision area

Mar 26, 2013 at 06:23 am by bryan

The Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department responded to a fire at 2563 Choctaw Trace just after 12:30 Tuesday morning. Choctaw Trace is off of Haynes Drive in the Rive.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Officer Graduates from the Southeastern Command and Leadership Academy

Mar 26, 2013 at 05:00 am by bryan

The Murfreesboro Police Department is pleased to announce the recent graduation of Sergeant Keith Sanders from the Southeastern Command and Leadership Academy (SECLA).  .... Read More

Looking Back: WGNS has added numerous pictures to our site from the February United Way Community Celebration

Mar 26, 2013 at 05:00 am by bryan

WGNS has posted numerous photos from the 2013 United Way Community Celebration event that was held this past February. You may recall that during the event, the United Way of.... Read More

Local resident calls MTSU Vietnam study-abroad class “the greatest experience of my life”

Mar 26, 2013 at 05:00 am by bryan

The Vietnam odyssey of MTSU alumnus William “Bud” Morris has come full circle. The Murfreesboro native calls his sojourn with the university's Vietnam study-abroa.... Read More

Murfreesboro says goodbye to one hard working local resident

Mar 25, 2013 at 10:31 pm by bryan

A well-known Murfreesboro man has passed away. Walter D. Hale died at the age of 88 on Sunday. WGNS can recall that Mr. Hale always had his antique 1931 Model A Ford Roadster.... Read More

Monday Afternoon Crash Kills Indiana Male On Almaville Road

Mar 25, 2013 at 06:46 pm by bryan

Shortly after 4:00 o'clock Monday afternoon (3/25/2013) a single-vehicle crash on Almaville Road killed one person.  59-year old Craig Miller of Fort Wayne, Indiana died.... Read More

WHAT? A chance that city softball and baseball teams WON'T BE ABLE TO PLAY this season?

Mar 25, 2013 at 05:40 pm by bryan

Coaches of the teams registered with the La Vergne Baseball and Softball Association (LBSA) are invited to attend an information meeting on Wednesday, March 27 at 7:00 p.m. in.... Read More

FAMILY FUN: 4 H announces first "4 H, 4-K" race in Murfreesboro

Mar 25, 2013 at 05:22 pm by bryan

Local 4-H-ers’ are planning their first of what could be an annual race. The 4-H “4-K” run will be on April 20th and registration is open now. Money raised.... Read More

Gunshots ring out in quiet Blackman neighborhood, bullet strikes bedroom window

Mar 25, 2013 at 04:55 pm by bryan

Shots were fired in a neighborhood behind Blackman Elementary School this past weekend. The shooting was reported on Axelwood Drive.  Three neighbors told police they hea.... Read More

Police respond to irrational behavior over the adoption of a cat at animal services office

Mar 25, 2013 at 04:45 pm by bryan

People take pets very serious around here. Murfreesboro Police had to respond to the Pet Adoption and Welfare Service office (PAWS) this past Saturday on John Rice Boulevard f.... Read More

Subject walks into closed Murfreesboro area bar and walks out with 40-beers

Mar 25, 2013 at 04:29 pm by bryan

Stop me if you have heard this one before… An unknown man made his way into a closed bar and walked out with about 40-beers. This is actually no joke, it really did hap.... Read More

Man charged for the 8th time with driving on a revoked license

Mar 25, 2013 at 02:50 pm by bryan

For the 8th time a 25-year old Murfreesboro man has been arrested and charged with driving on a revoked license. Greenland Drive resident Willie Louis Dyson III was pulled ove.... Read More

UPDATE: Woman tells WGNS she has information to add to the alleged inappropriate massage accusations in Murfreesboro

Mar 25, 2013 at 02:30 pm by bryan

WGNS is continuing to follow the story of a local massage business where a former worker at the establishment has been arrested on charges of sexual battery. A 21-year old vi.... Read More

Tour de Boro bike race will be on April 20th - 17, 31 and 64 mile races

Mar 25, 2013 at 01:45 pm by bryan

MTSU Instructor Brad Camp tells WGNS they are looking forward to a great bike race on April 20th. The race is put together by the MTSU Rec Department. The race for the more.... Read More