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In nearby Coffee County, a horse and a truck collided

Feb 22, 2013 at 06:19 am by Bryan Barrett

For this story of human interest, we travel down the street to Manchester... Have you ever wondered what a horse could do to a truck if the two collided? Well, that happened.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office helping inmates learn a trade while incarcerated

Feb 22, 2013 at 05:00 am by Bryan Barrett

The Rutherford County Adult Detention Center is trying new things to reduce the number of inmates who return to the jail after being released. Lt. Chris Deal who is a member o.... Read More

Community members pledged over 500-hours to UNPLUG AND READ

Feb 22, 2013 at 05:00 am by Bryan Barrett

Rutherford County, Tenn. – Whether or not you took Read To Succeed’s advice and “unplugged” this past week, it’s never too late to keep the senti.... Read More

United Way Announces Over $3.2 Million Campaign at Celebration

Feb 21, 2013 at 02:37 pm by Bryan Barrett

The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties had a record-setting 2012 fundraising campaign this year...raising over three-point-two million dollars. The announcement was.... Read More

UPDATE: Smyrna Police advise they are looking for three suspects in theft case (see pictures)

Feb 21, 2013 at 02:15 pm by Bryan Barrett

An update on the story we brought you Wednesday about a Smyrna theft. Around noon Wednesday, three black males entered the Game Stop Located at 801 Industrial Drive in Smyrna..... Read More

UPDATE: Tennessee Fisher House at VA Hospital

Feb 21, 2013 at 02:07 pm by Bryan Barrett

Only $80K short of needed $2.25-million The local Tennessee Fisher House is almost fully funded. This facility will be similar to the Ronald McDonald House, but will provide.... Read More

A fight over a child using eyeliner lands two in jail for child abuse in Murfreesboro

Feb 21, 2013 at 11:07 am by Bryan Barrett

WGNS' Barton Henley has the story.. A 33-year old woman and a 34-year old man were arrested on Tuesday and charged with child abuse.  The record of arrest filed by Detec.... Read More

Rise in Levi's was not natural, marijuana allegedly found on suspect

Feb 21, 2013 at 10:31 am by Bryan Barrett

Murfreesboro Police pulled over a man on South Academy Street for a seatbelt violation earlier this week and ended up making a felony possession of marijuana arrest (schedule.... Read More

Local animal shelter has numerous cats available that were recently recovered from one owner

Feb 21, 2013 at 09:48 am by Bryan Barrett

The Pet Adoption and Welfare Services in Murfreesboro (PAWS), tells WGNS that they have a large number of confiscated cats that need to be adopted. The cats have been under th.... Read More

Community Leader Sarah King Dies At Age 91

Feb 21, 2013 at 07:11 am by Bryan Barrett

Local historian, community and patriotic leader Sarah Elizabeth McKelley King passed away Wednesday (2/20/2013) at age 91. She was a Murfreesboro native, and a seventh generat.... Read More

Senator Tracy’s bill to ban the misuse of welfare benefits through EBT cards

Feb 21, 2013 at 05:00 am by Bryan Barrett

MURFREESBORO, TN --  During the month of January in Rutherford County, 39,672 residents and over 18,000 households, used government issued Electronic Benefit Transaction.... Read More

Murfreesboro business owner suspects employee of stealing over $10,000

Feb 21, 2013 at 05:00 am by Bryan Barrett

A local business owner has notified the police because he believes an employee has been stealing money from his company in recent months. WGNS is not releasing the name of the.... Read More

$17,000 theft at Walmart on Old fort Parkway in Murfreesboro

Feb 21, 2013 at 05:00 am by Bryan Barrett

Due to technical difficulties, a security video could not be viewed at Walmart after a $17,000 theft was reported. A 32-year old Bedford County woman was in the Murfreesboro.... Read More

UPDATE: Bill to allow students to "FIGHT BACK" and avoid zero-tolenrance punishment moves forward in Senate

Feb 21, 2013 at 05:00 am by Bryan Barrett

Under Tennessee schools’ current zero-tolerance policies, any student involved in a fight at school faces disciplinary action, but those rules are changing. In fact, a b.... Read More

Senate Education Committee Approves Tracy Bill to Protect Student Athletes with concussions

Feb 20, 2013 at 05:21 pm by Bryan Barrett

Legislation designed to protect student athletes who suffer concussions from risking further medical complications or death overcame its first hurdle this week with passage in.... Read More

Police continue to investigate tobacco store robbery on S. Church St.

Feb 20, 2013 at 05:21 pm by Bryan Barrett

There was an aggravated robbery in Murfreesboro on Monday night that is still being investigated at this time. The incident happened at Discount Tobacco Outlet on South Church.... Read More

Two men captured on video using fake $100 - Do you recognize these men?

Feb 20, 2013 at 05:05 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Murfreesboro Police Department says they need the public’s help in identifying two men accused of using counterfeit money. Sgt. Kyle Evans released a picture of the.... Read More

SRO Sanford is driving Miss Daisy...check it out!

Feb 20, 2013 at 03:49 pm by Bryan Barrett

School resource officers are used to responding to community needs. Smyrna West SRO Jimmy Sanford knew he was stepping way outside his box of comfort but decided to help the.... Read More

Smyrna Game Stop Robbery

Feb 20, 2013 at 03:18 pm by Bryan Barrett

Just after noon Wednesday (2-20-13), Smyrna Police report three black males entered the Game Stop Located at 801 Industrial Drive and left without paying for items. Chief Kevi.... Read More

Murfreesboro man charged with 4th DUI on Wednesday

Feb 20, 2013 at 02:20 pm by Bryan Barrett

A charge of DUI number four was issued to a Murfreesboro driver on Wednesday morning.  Andrew James Burns was pulled over on East Main Street because his brake light was.... Read More