News

La Vergne: Courting Retail, Recreation and The Arts!

May 29, 2012 at 09:52 am by bryan

La Vergne Alderman Tom Broeker told WGNS News that he and a delegation of city administrators just returned from a shopping center convention in Las Vegas where they reportedl.... Read More

United Way "Stuff the Bus"

May 28, 2012 at 11:16 pm by bryan

The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties is set to collect items for literacy kits through June 20 in its inaugural "Stuff the Bus" program that is expected to provide.... Read More

UPDATE: City Cafe Closure

May 28, 2012 at 11:15 pm by bryan

More details have been uncovered in the closure of Murfreesboro's oldest restaurant. According to tax documents, 14 federal tax liens have been filed against the owner of the.... Read More

Beware: Strong Chance of Quack Attack

May 28, 2012 at 07:41 pm by bryan

When the owners of Sudsy’s Car Wash toured the Child Advocacy Center, they were shocked at the number of abused children the center served. Sudsy’s owners David a.... Read More

"Arsenic and Old Lace" opens Friday

May 28, 2012 at 10:27 am by bryan

The classic play "Arsenic and Old Lace" opens Friday at the Arts Center of Cannon County". The production will continue at the Woodbury theatre on Friday and Saturday evenings.... Read More

Gas Prices Fall More!

May 28, 2012 at 10:19 am by bryan

The continued decrease in retail gas prices helped make this year’s unofficial start to the summer travel season much more affordable for motorists. Although prices rema.... Read More

Harry Gill, Jr. has lost most of his time in education, and has advice.

May 28, 2012 at 09:54 am by bryan

Harry Gill, Jr. has been in with the Rutherford County School system for 40-years. At the end of June, he retires as director of schools.  While on the WGNS Action Line,.... Read More

We salute, honor, and THANK YOU!

May 26, 2012 at 03:29 pm by bryan

The three day Memorial Day weekend is a time to salute, remember and thank those who preserve freedom and protect our communities and families. The Murfreesboro Noon.... Read More

Ed Maupin named District 6760 "Rotarian of the Year"

May 26, 2012 at 12:22 pm by bryan

Murfreesboro's Ed Maupin received the Rotarian of the Year award for District 6760. He is a member of the Murfreesboro Rotary Club, which meets Tuesdays at noon at the Stones.... Read More

Pickers To Pack Murfreesboro!

May 26, 2012 at 12:17 pm by bryan

The 11th annual Tennessee Guitar Festival and Competition will take place May 31 through June 2 in Hinton Hall of the Wright Music Building on the MTSU Campus, with registrati.... Read More

BLESSINGS received by 10-million You-Tube viewers

May 26, 2012 at 12:13 pm by bryan

Local 15 month-old, Christian Buchanan, is gaining world-wide recognition after his mother, Lacey Buchanan, created a video that has been seen by more than 10 million viewers..... Read More

Murfreesboro and Metro Officers Sentenced By Feds

May 26, 2012 at 11:53 am by bryan

A Murfreesboro police officer and former Metro policeman have been sentenced by federal courts. Richard Wilson, 32, of Lebanon, a former police officer with the Metropoli.... Read More

Charged With Passing 2 "Forged Checks"

May 26, 2012 at 11:27 am by bryan

A Murfreesboro man has been arrested and charged with passing two forged checks at the Bank of America. Murfreesboro Police were called to the bank at 120 East Main Street whe.... Read More

Facts Don't Match

May 26, 2012 at 10:39 am by bryan

The facts don't match. Murfreesboro Police received a 911 cellphone call early Thursday (5/21/2012) morning from three females who were on Middle Tennessee Boulevard. Accordin.... Read More

Corbitt begins campaign as independent for Highway Superintendent

May 26, 2012 at 09:52 am by bryan

Rutherford County Engineer Del Corbitt opened his campaign for the position of Rutherford County Highway Superintendent. The 14-year engineer is running as an independent.... Read More

MPD Out In Full-Force Over Memorial Day Weekend

May 25, 2012 at 11:31 pm by bryan

Local authorities are on the lookout for law breaking motorists, especially during this three-day holiday weekend. Teacher Stopped for DUI Early Friday morning (5/25/2012) O.... Read More

Domestic Arguments Can Become Deadly

May 25, 2012 at 10:24 pm by bryan

Domestic arguments are often the most dangerous for police officers as well as victims. Murfreesboro Police have been called to an increasing number of such incidents over the.... Read More

Four Adults Charge With Raping 5-12 Year Old Girls

May 25, 2012 at 09:14 pm by bryan

Four suspects were charged with raping girls 5 to 12 years of age after lengthy investigations by the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Family Crimes Unit and detectives, inve.... Read More

City School Offers Summer Food Program

May 25, 2012 at 08:56 pm by bryan

The Murfreesboro City School system is participating in a federal breakfast-lunch program for qualified students over the summer break. The Summer Food Service Program (.... Read More

Colorful MTSU Arts Professor Barry Buxkamper Retiring

May 25, 2012 at 08:45 pm by bryan

After 23 years at Middle Tennessee State University, the Department of Art’s Barry Buxkamper is calling it QUITS! In celebration of this monumental and life-changing ev.... Read More