News

Neighborhood Watch Programs are not for the City Only - They are Also Active in the County

Jan 21, 2014 at 05:30 pm by bryan

Retirees John and Colleen Dwyer didn't know many people when they moved to Rutherford County eight years ago. But they quickly became part of their community when they joined.... Read More

TWRA will No Longer Move Animals to Change Numbers in Certain Parts of the State

Jan 21, 2014 at 05:15 pm by bryan

The agency that oversees Tennessee wildlife is rethinking its approach to managing hunters and wild animals.The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency now plans to take a hands-o.... Read More

TN Governor Bill Haslam Declares State of Emergency to Exempt Certain Propane Regulations in Cold Weather Period

Jan 21, 2014 at 05:15 pm by bryan

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam issued Executive Order #35 today declaring a State of Emergency in Tennessee to exempt the federal Hours of Service requirements in the state for th.... Read More

Wine in Grocery Stores Looks to be on "GO" - What Are Your Thoughts?

Jan 21, 2014 at 11:00 am by bryan

Wine in Grocery Stores may get the green light this year in Tennessee. State Representative Mike Sparks told us the bill is not fair for locally owned package stores that have.... Read More

Man Charged With 17th “Driving on Revoked License”

Jan 21, 2014 at 10:08 am by bryan

While this story may be out of Manchester, we thought it highlighted a growing trend that you would want to be made aware of. Reports indicate a Coffee County man was charged.... Read More

GOAL OF THE NEW YEAR: Help Someone Out, Make a Difference

Jan 21, 2014 at 05:30 am by bryan

Was one of your new year’s resolutions to make a difference in someone’s life? Are you looking for a place to volunteer in our community?  Read To Succeed will be hosting a vo.... Read More

Sunday Beer Sales in Rutherford County and Davidson County

Jan 21, 2014 at 04:45 am by bryan

Beer sales in Nashville may soon change on Sundays to match some neighboring communities. The Nashville Metro Council is looking to change the 12-noon time to 10-A.M., which w.... Read More

UPDATE: Crime Down in Murfreesboro by 2% Explained

Jan 21, 2014 at 04:15 am by bryan

From the Murfreesboro Police Department: Murfreesboro Police officials released that overall reports of Part I crimes to police in 2013 decreased by 2% from 2012. Crime tren.... Read More

COURT DATE: Smyrna Police Nab Suspect Who Allegedly Exposed Himself to Young Women in the Area

Jan 21, 2014 at 02:30 am by bryan

A man arrested on charges for exposing himself to women in Smyrna will appear in court soon to face 9-charges. Smyrna Police Chief Kevin Arnold stated “On at least 3 separate.... Read More

Some Still Smoking, Despite Warning Issued Way Back in 1964

Jan 21, 2014 at 01:30 am by bryan

The once commonly held belief that smoking tobacco was harmless, and perhaps even good for some, was shattered Jan. 11, 1964. The first U.S. Surgeon General’s report on smokin.... Read More

Scholarship's Available for Local High School Students

Jan 20, 2014 at 06:32 pm by bryan

The Middle Tennessee Association of REALTORS (MTAR) has begun their annual Scholarship Awards process for fall 2014. Scholarship applications were mailed out January 2nd to gu.... Read More

Senator Beavers Sponsoring Bill to Further Resist Affordable Care Act in Tennessee

Jan 20, 2014 at 05:30 pm by bryan

Senator Mae Beavers (R-Mt. Juliet) and Representative Mark Pody (R-Lebanon) announced Wednesday that they will sponsor a bill to resist implementation of the Patient Protectio.... Read More

MLK March & Rally in Murfreesboro

Jan 20, 2014 at 01:36 pm by bryan

A beautiful, sunny day with temperatures in the 50's brought out one of the largest crowds ever to the Dr. Martin Luther King Day March and Rally... Vice Mayor Ron Washingt.... Read More

Gas Prices Steady Across Nation, Down 4-Cents In 'Boro!

Jan 20, 2014 at 09:50 am by bryan

Both oil and gas prices remain stable at this time, with the national average hovering around $3.30 a gallon. Here in Murfreesboro, many discounters dropped regular gas 4-cent.... Read More

Long Period of Below Freezing Temps This Week

Jan 20, 2014 at 06:18 am by bryan

An Arctic cold front will move through the mid state...bringing a prolonged period of subfreezing temperatures to Middle Tennessee. WGNS' Dan Eidem has more... VERBATIM: Temp.... Read More

Some State Representatives are FOR and Some are AGAINST Medical Marijuana in Tennessee - What Does Your State Rep. Say?

Jan 20, 2014 at 06:00 am by bryan

State Representative Mike Sparks tells WGNS that the legalization of marijuana will likely be an issue this year in the state legislature. Sparks said that he was against medi.... Read More

NAACP Plans MLK Day March

Jan 20, 2014 at 05:45 am by bryan

It's been a big week for the Murfreesboro chapter of the NAACP. They held their first ever Civil Rights Week. It will conclude today (Monday) with the Dr. Martin Luther King G.... Read More

Where is Bed Bath & Beyond?

Jan 20, 2014 at 05:45 am by bryan

We've had several people ask "Where is Bed Bath & Beyond"? Is it closed? The company has closed it's location on Thompson Lane, next to H.H. Gregg. However, they've reloca.... Read More

Flu Cases on the Rise

Jan 20, 2014 at 05:00 am by bryan

Tennessee is among the 40 states reporting a widespread or epidemic flu outbreak. In fact, the TheraFlu Flu Tracker shows the Nashville-Murfreesboro-Franklin MSA is reporting.... Read More

Personal Property Schedules for Rutherford County Businesses Being Mailed

Jan 20, 2014 at 05:00 am by bryan

Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell says the Personal Property Schedules for Rutherford County Businesses will be mailed this week. The schedules are mailed by Fe.... Read More