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More and More Local Residents Continue to Rack Up "Driving on a Suspended License" Charges

Feb 04, 2014 at 01:37 pm by bryan

A charge of “Driving on Suspended license" for the 5th time was filed against a Murfreesboro woman after she was pulled over for having a brake light out. 36-Year old Nellie R.... Read More

Local Bank Recognized as one of the top Rural Development Lenders in the State of Tennessee

Feb 04, 2014 at 01:22 pm by bryan

First National Bank of Murfreesboro First National Mortgage Services, LLC was recognized as one of the top Rural Development Lenders in the State of Tennessee recently. This.... Read More

TBI Special Agent Announces Candidacy for Rutherford County Sheriff

Feb 04, 2014 at 01:11 pm by bryan

Veteran law enforcement officer Dale Armour announced today his candidacy for Sheriff of Rutherford County. Armour, who is running as an Independent candidate, enters the crow.... Read More

County Commission Candidate Phil Griffin tells WGNS he has been Endorsed by Rutherford County Sheriff Robert Arnold

Feb 04, 2014 at 12:15 pm by bryan

Phil Griffin, who is running for Rutherford County Commission in the 7th District, told WGNS that he was endorsed by Rutherford County Sheriff Robert Arnold. Griffin tells u.... Read More

Family Support Program Funding Receives Thumbs Up from Gov. Haslam

Feb 04, 2014 at 11:33 am by bryan

A funding hurdle has been cleared for the Family Support Program. It's funded by the state and designed to assist individuals with severe disabilities and their families to re.... Read More

BRRRRR! January was Cold!

Feb 04, 2014 at 09:54 am by bryan

January saw record setting cold. In fact, the National Weather Service reports January 2014 was the coldest since 1985 and the 15th coldest on record. Temperatures for the mon.... Read More

UPDATE: Investigative Summary from the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office on Sheriff Candidate Ralph Mayercik Released and Posted Below

Feb 04, 2014 at 09:24 am by bryan

The file “summary” from the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office outlining the investigation into Detective Ralph Mayercik, who is running for Sheriff,  was released this past F.... Read More

$4,000 + of Shingles Stolen from Home Under Construction off of Franklin Road in Murfreesboro

Feb 04, 2014 at 05:45 am by bryan

130 bundles of shingles were taken from a construction site in Murfreesboro over the past couple of days. The shingles were valued at over $4,000. The victim told police the s.... Read More

Witness See's Sign on Business Being Stolen - Fails to Call Police Because He Thought They Were Told to Remove

Feb 04, 2014 at 05:45 am by bryan

You never know what people will steal, nor do you know why? A 7-foot wide by 2-foot high sign was stolen from the front of a business. A witness told police he thought the ow.... Read More

Community Meeting on Broad / Memorial Interchange Tonight

Feb 04, 2014 at 05:00 am by bryan

It's your chance to hear what T-DOT has in store for the state's busiest intersection. WGNS' Dan Eidem has more... VERBATIM: The Tennessee Department of Transportation will.... Read More

Read To Succeed Placing the One Book Community Read All Around Town

Feb 04, 2014 at 04:15 am by bryan

You don’t have to look too far to find a copy of this year’s Rutherford County One Book, “The Last Policeman” by Ben H. Winters. Just keep an eye out for a Book Crossing. You’.... Read More

MTSU Poll on Common Core in Tennessee - Results to be Released SOON

Feb 04, 2014 at 01:00 am by bryan

  The MTSU Poll will present new findings this week on Tennesseans’ opinions regarding education, including Common Core, and the Department of Children’s Services. The resul.... Read More

ATTENTION DAD: Father Daughter Dance This Saturday

Feb 03, 2014 at 11:00 pm by bryan

  You don't have to be a LaVergne resident to participate in the father / daughter dance and regardless of where you live, your daughter would love you for taking her... The.... Read More

Serious Auto Accident Reported Monday Night in Murfreesboro on Memorial Blvd.

Feb 03, 2014 at 08:39 pm by bryan

Murfreesboro Police Sgt. Kyle Evans told WGNS in an email that a serious auto accident occurred on Memorial Blvd. at Heritage Park Drive around 6 p.m., Monday night...    .... Read More

Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce Confirms Promotion of Barbara Wolke

Feb 03, 2014 at 06:15 pm by bryan

The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce has promoted Barbara Wolke to vice president of the Convention & Visitors Bureau. She has been serving in an interim capacity sin.... Read More

Five Area Prep Teams Remain Ranked in AP Poll

Feb 03, 2014 at 05:51 pm by bryan

The Blackman girls remain the state's number one girls basketball team in the state in Class Triple-A. The Associated Press poll follows the Lady Blaze with Science Hill and M.... Read More

WARNING - Disturbing Content: Package Containing Life Like Child Abdominal Area, May Not Be Illegal

Feb 03, 2014 at 05:34 pm by bryan

WARNING: Information below may be disturbing to some readers and the below information will not be aired. This is an online ONLY news report from WGNS. What would could easi.... Read More

HEADS UP: The Murfreesboro Rover Bus will NOT Run on President's Day - Golf Courses will be OPEN

Feb 03, 2014 at 05:30 pm by bryan

  Just a heads up for City of Murfreesboro residents... For those who depend on the City of Murfreesboro bus to get them to and from work, you may want to make alternative pl.... Read More

MT Announces 2014 Football Schedule

Feb 03, 2014 at 05:17 pm by bryan

A home schedule that sees the return of a long-time rival, two regional conference attractions and a national power highlight the 2014 Middle Tennessee football schedule as an.... Read More

Man Allegedly Makes Threat When Told He Was Not Eligible to Coach Youth Baseball in Murfreesboro

Feb 03, 2014 at 05:11 pm by bryan

A man who went to sign up to coach youth baseball in Murfreesboro, ended up making a threat instead of making a friend. The incident occurred on Saturday at SportsCom. The vic.... Read More