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Stones River Battlefield Commemorates 150th Anniversary This Weekend

Dec 28, 2012 at 09:50 am by bryan

A living history demonstration will take place at the Stones River Battlefield in Murfreesboro on Saturday through Wednesday as the park commemorates their 150th anniversary..... Read More

Tennessee Warns to Be Careful of Alternate Heating Sources in Cold Weather

Dec 28, 2012 at 06:13 am by bryan

State officials are reminding Tennessee residents to be careful when using alternate heat sources as colder weather becomes more common across the state. Fire Marshal Julie M.... Read More

What Kind of Scam is This? Person Told They Won $1-Million

Dec 27, 2012 at 11:02 am by bryan

The call came in two days before Christmas… The Murfreesboro victim was told that he was chosen to receive one million dollars. The victim told police the caller sugges.... Read More

TN Dept. of Health Warns Expecting Mothers Not to Induce to Have New Year's Day Baby

Dec 27, 2012 at 10:43 am by bryan

As the minutes in 2012 tick away, expectant families may wonder if their bundle of joy will be a New Year’s Day baby. When that occurs naturally, it creates an extra mem.... Read More

Local Company Falls Victim to Fraudulent Payroll Check Scheme

Dec 27, 2012 at 10:37 am by bryan

A company on Middle Tennessee Boulevard has fallen victim to fraud. Unknown persons have cashed over $7,300 in fraudulent payroll checks. An additional $3,000 worth of fake ch.... Read More

Two Burglary Suspects Captured in Murfreesboro After Attempted Break-in

Dec 27, 2012 at 10:16 am by bryan

Two burglary suspects have been arrested after allegedly trying to pry open a woman’s door with a crowbar. The incident was reported on Thursday morning at an apartment.... Read More

UPDATE: Robbery Reported at BP Gas Station in Murfreesboro - Suspect on the Run

Dec 27, 2012 at 09:49 am by bryan

UPDATE: There was a robbery at the University BP gas station on Middle Tennessee Boulevard Thursday morning.  The victim in this case was robbed of her purse. The store i.... Read More

34th District State Representative Rick Womick looks ahead to General Assembly

Dec 27, 2012 at 09:44 am by bryan

34th District State Representative Rick Womick was on the WGNS Action Line Thursday morning and said educators being armed, staying on daylight savings time year around and na.... Read More

MTSU Student Killed in Auto Accident on Wednesday

Dec 27, 2012 at 09:38 am by bryan

A 19-year old MTSU student was killed in an automobile accident on Wednesday. Taylor Stahlman was in her hometown of Dyer County in West Tennessee when the wreck occured. Stah.... Read More

Night Watch Program on New Years Eve in Murfreesboro Featuring Kristina Craig Band - Free Family Event

Dec 27, 2012 at 07:50 am by bryan

On Thursday morning WGNS was joined by the Kristina Craig Band. They will be performing at the Night Watch Program at First Presbyterian Church at the corner of North Spring a.... Read More

Gas Prices Inching UP Again!

Dec 27, 2012 at 07:28 am by bryan

After a steady decline since November, retail gas prices have inched back up as 2012 comes to an end. Most local retailers are pumping regular gas for $2.96 per gallon. Howeve.... Read More

Thursday Morning: Traffic Signal on Memorial at Clark Fixed

Dec 27, 2012 at 07:20 am by bryan

With temps around 34-degrees, Murfreesboro police officers found themselves out directing traffic at the major intersection of Memorial at Clark Boulevard on Thursday morning.... Read More

UPDATE: MURDER in Smyrna, TN

Dec 27, 2012 at 06:30 am by bryan

A murder was reported in Smyrna on Wednesday. WGNS’ Ron Jordan has more… After Maria Lambert was discovered, she was taken to Stone Crest Medical Center where.... Read More

Jewelry and TV's Prove to be Hot Items for Thieves Days Leading Up to Christmas

Dec 26, 2012 at 01:20 pm by bryan

Multiple flat screen TV’s, jewelry and computers were stolen in the days leading up to Christmas. Most of the thefts occurred in Murfreesboro on the 21st and 22nd of Dec.... Read More

What Have Times Come To? Manhole Covers Being Stolen in Rutherford County

Dec 26, 2012 at 01:01 pm by bryan

The Murfreesboro Water Department says that someone is stealing their manhole covers. The thefts took place on a Warmingfield Drive. The thefts were in a cul-de-sac. The.... Read More

Murfreesboro Man Accused of Beating Neighbor's Dog with Baseball Bat

Dec 26, 2012 at 12:37 pm by bryan

A Murfreesboro man has been accused of beating a dog with a baseball bat and then calmly walking away. The incident was reported to police on December 21st. According to the r.... Read More

Tennessee Handgun Permit Holders Increase by Over 35,000 in Past Year

Dec 26, 2012 at 09:24 am by bryan

End of the year statistics shows that handgun carry permits have greatly increased in 2012.  LegallyArmed.com reports there are 14,278 handgun carry permit holders in Rut.... Read More

County Mayor Burgess Says Local Economy Improving

Dec 26, 2012 at 09:24 am by bryan

On Wednesday's (12/26/2012) WGNS' "Action Line" broadcast, County Mayor Ernest Burgess said Rutherford County's economy is improving. Building Permits UP 60% He said constru.... Read More

Fire Localized to Garage of Home in the Cloister Subdivision

Dec 26, 2012 at 08:53 am by bryan

A Christmas morning fire was quickly doused by Murfreesboro firefighters on Tuesday at 1 a.m. The fire was on Tessa Court near Veterans Parkway. The homeowners called 911 to r.... Read More

Be Thinking About Year End Charitable Donations and Local Non-Profit's

Dec 26, 2012 at 08:46 am by bryan

We are at the year’s end and now is the time that many people are thinking about charitable donations. Richard Davies has the story. In Rutherford County there are nu.... Read More