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WGNS Online Listener Has Solution to Stolen Manhole Cover Problem in Murfreesboro

Jan 10, 2013 at 10:17 am by Bryan Barrett

An online WGNS listener in Egypt says he has an idea of how to prevent stolen manhole covers in Murfreesboro. Aly Dawoud told us he manufactures a composite material manhole c.... Read More

Pat Murphy Named 2012 Business Person of the Year

Jan 10, 2013 at 09:56 am by Bryan Barrett

The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce has named Pat Murphy, plant manager of the General Mills plant in Murfreesboro, as the 2012 Business Person of the Year, and will hon.... Read More

Nissan LEAF Now Officially Being Produced in Smyrna Plant

Jan 10, 2013 at 06:18 am by Bryan Barrett

The 2013 Nissan LEAF is now being produced in Tennessee. Nissan announced in a news release on Wednesday that production of the all-electric car had officially begun in Smyrna.... Read More

Man Accused of Robbing $1-Million of Jewelry in California Arrested in #Murfreesboro

Jan 09, 2013 at 04:04 pm by Bryan Barrett

Interstate Crime Enforcement deputies arrested a fugitive wanted for robbing a resident of more than $1 million in jewelry in December at a California home, an ICE supervisor.... Read More

U-S Senator Lamar Alexander Says Step Aside Washington, D.C.

Jan 09, 2013 at 03:59 pm by Bryan Barrett

U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander today, in a speech before a joint session of Tennessee's 108th General Assembly, said "the best thing Washington, D.C., could do to help Tennessee.... Read More

MTSU' Nobel Prize Winning Alumnus Dr. James Buchanan Dies at age 93

Jan 09, 2013 at 02:18 pm by Bryan Barrett

Nobel Prize-winning economist and MTSU alumnus Dr. James M. Buchanan died Wednesday morning (1/9/2013) in Blacksburg, Va., family members said. He was 93. Buchanan, a 1940 gr.... Read More

More Murfreesboro Police in Murfreesboro City Schools

Jan 09, 2013 at 10:08 am by Bryan Barrett

Murfreesboro Police are increasing their presence at Murfreesboro City Schools after the shooting incident in Connecticut. Sergeant Kyle Evans with the Murfreesboro Police De.... Read More

State Senator Jim Tracy Took Oath of Office on Tuesday

Jan 09, 2013 at 09:40 am by Bryan Barrett

State Senator Jim Tracy (R-Shelbyville) took the oath of office on Tuesday in Nashville as the 108th General Assembly was gaveled into session.  The oath was ad.... Read More

Second Car Fire Reported in Murfreesboro Over a Two Days Time Frame

Jan 09, 2013 at 09:35 am by Bryan Barrett

Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department responded to yet another car fire around 2:00 Wednesday morning. This is the second car fire reported in the past couple of days.... Read More

Zumbathon Event to Raise Money for Project Help in Murfreesboro

Jan 09, 2013 at 09:16 am by Bryan Barrett

A Zumbathon to benefit Project Help in Murfreesboro will be held on Saturday, January 19th at Dance Murfreesboro on Middle Tennessee Blvd. Fitness instructors from Olympus Ath.... Read More

Job Fair for Positions in Murfreesboro and Smyrna on Thursday

Jan 09, 2013 at 07:31 am by Bryan Barrett

  Goodwill Career Solutions is scheduled to host a job fair in Murfreesboro on Thursday. The job fair for Automation Personnel Services will be held at the Career S.... Read More

Need Help Finding a Job or Preparing a Resume?

Jan 09, 2013 at 07:24 am by Bryan Barrett

As part of its ongoing effort to provide valuable information and services for its patrons, La Vergne Public Library is proud to host the Tennessee Career Coach on January 23,.... Read More

WHAT? More Manhole Covers Stolen in Murfreesboro

Jan 08, 2013 at 02:33 pm by Bryan Barrett

More manhole covers have been stolen in Rutherford County. This time, the Murfreesboro Water Department says that a manhole cover was stolen from the parking lot of the Knight.... Read More

Possible Arson to Vehicle on Empress Drive

Jan 08, 2013 at 02:24 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Murfreesboro Fire Department is investigating an arson that took place on Monday. Police responded to a vehicle fire on Empress Drive at 4 in the morning. Empress Drive is.... Read More

Three Women Robbed at Gunpoint Near Mall on Monday Night

Jan 08, 2013 at 02:18 pm by Bryan Barrett

Three women who work at a store in the Stones River Mall were robbed as they were walking to their car after work on Monday night.  The victims described the thug as a st.... Read More

Vacuum Cleaners Being STOLEN from Local Hardware Store

Jan 08, 2013 at 01:58 pm by Bryan Barrett

Vacuum cleaner thefts are on the rise… Yes, you heard us correctly, vacuum cleaner thefts. Three white males entered the Lowes store on Old Fort Parkway on Monday and w.... Read More

$1.2-Million Needed To Fund Additional SRO's

Jan 08, 2013 at 11:28 am by Bryan Barrett

As a result of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy in Connecticut, the Public Safety Committee of the Rutherford County Commission has asked Sheriff Robert Arnold to let.... Read More

County Commission Suggest the Need for More School Resource Officers

Jan 08, 2013 at 10:42 am by Bryan Barrett

Rutherford County Sheriff Robert Arnold held a press conference on Tuesday to discuss the hiring of new deputies to oversee our local schools. The Rutherford County Commission.... Read More

It's Not Too Late for a Flu Shot!

Jan 08, 2013 at 06:55 am by Bryan Barrett

Flu season is picking up steam, and it could get even worse as people return to Middle Tennessee from vacation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 2.... Read More

TN Education Assoc. Not For Teachers with Guns in Schools

Jan 08, 2013 at 06:30 am by Bryan Barrett

The president of the Tennessee Education Association says she expects her board to take an official position against proposals that would allow teachers to carry guns. The Ten.... Read More