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Project Help to Hold Fundraising Zumbathon in Near Future

Dec 26, 2013 at 02:19 pm by bryan

Kids at Project Help in Murfreesboro are excited about an upcoming Zumbathon… On Saturday, January 18th, a Zumbathon will be held for Project Help. All proceeds will.... Read More

Stealing Toys for Christmas?

Dec 26, 2013 at 01:30 pm by bryan

A Walmart Loss Prevention Officer managed to chase off two shoplifting suspects who exited the Old Fort Parkway store the day before Christmas Eve with over $700 worth of toys.... Read More

MTAR Donates $4,446.65 to "5 Loaves 4 Kids"

Dec 26, 2013 at 10:13 am by bryan

Mark Messick, Secretary of the Middle Tennessee Association of REALTORS® (MTAR) and with Weichert REALTORS Joe Orr and Associates, recently presented a check for $4,446.65.... Read More

UPDATE: Death of Homeless Man Days Before Christmas - Mother Says She Needs Help with Memorial Service

Dec 26, 2013 at 10:00 am by bryan

UPDATE: Saying goodbye to a loved one just days before Christmas is one of the toughest things to overcome, this is especially true for a mother. Elaine Pijan told WGNS that h.... Read More

Woman Allegedly Uses 9-Year Old Child to Steal Ugg Boots for Her

Dec 26, 2013 at 09:24 am by bryan

Someone apparently got a $205 pair of Ugg boots for Christmas, but the person who gave them failed to pay for them. Just days before Christmas, an unknown female entered the B.... Read More

Former Riverdale Basketball Coach Michael Burt on TV? YES - Tune In Jan. 1, 2014...

Dec 26, 2013 at 08:50 am by bryan

Calling himself a “coachepreneur,” Middle Tennessee State University alumnus Micheal Burt is a leadership coach of the highest order — bold, demanding and en.... Read More

STATE OF TENNESSEE: Get a Flu Shot Pronto

Dec 26, 2013 at 08:14 am by bryan

People across Tennessee are being urged to find time for a flu shot, as state health officials are reporting a rise in influenza activity across the state. Dr. Tim Jones, stat.... Read More

UPDATE: More Information Available on the Data Breach at Target Stores

Dec 26, 2013 at 06:17 am by bryan

The massive data breach at Target Stores that exposed debit and credit information for millions of shoppers is leading to even more dangers ahead. Nancy Crawford, director of.... Read More

Subject in Rutherford County Victim of Blackmail After Video Chat Online

Dec 26, 2013 at 06:14 am by bryan

A victim in his late teens in the Rutherford County area was the target of a blackmail in recent days. The subject called the authorities after he was contacted by an individu.... Read More

Enter Your Wildlife Photo in the TWRA Contest

Dec 25, 2013 at 06:40 pm by bryan

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is now accepting entries for its 2014-15 photo contest for publication in the Tennessee Wildlife Magazine’s annual calendar issue.... Read More

THP Asking For Help In Mysterious Christmas Death On I-40

Dec 25, 2013 at 02:37 pm by bryan

The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) needs the public's help to solve a tragic death Christmas morning on I-40 at mile marker 364 in Roane County.   Around 2:30 on the mor.... Read More

Rutherford County Residents: Don't Trash Your Tree!

Dec 25, 2013 at 02:11 pm by bryan

Don't put your cut Christmas tree in the landfill, recycle it into mulch. The trees must be cleared of all ornaments, tinsel, garland, and lights prior to being dropped off. T.... Read More

"Shrek" Sings Onto Center for the Arts Stage Jan. 10-26, 2014

Dec 25, 2013 at 01:52 pm by bryan

The Murfreesboro Center for the Arts at 110 W. College Street will stage the popular “Shrek, the Musical” weekends Jan. 10-26. Based on the 2001 DreamWorks film &.... Read More

Author Reuben Kyle at Linebaugh Library January 6th!

Dec 25, 2013 at 01:37 pm by bryan

Linebaugh Public Library will be hosting local author, Reuben Kyle, on Monday, January 6th, from 10 a.m. till 1 p.m. Kyle will be selling and signing copies of his book, From.... Read More

Babies Born at St. Thomas Rutherford Go Home in Stockings

Dec 23, 2013 at 08:48 pm by bryan

For more than 35 years, Saint Thomas Health has spread Christmas cheer by presenting infants to their new parents in bright red, oversized Christmas stockings. So during this.... Read More

Murfreesboro Man is Only 29 and Faces His 4th DUI Charge

Dec 23, 2013 at 07:30 pm by bryan

For the 4th time, a Murfreesboro man has been charged with DUI. 29-Year old Arthur F. Burt was found to be slumped over the steering wheel of his vehicle in the parking lot of.... Read More

WGNS Totally Out of Blankets for Homeless...Help!

Dec 23, 2013 at 02:41 pm by bryan

Another winter blast and the WGNS Blanket Brigade is totally out of blankets for local homeless. Please bring new blankets by WGNS at 306 South Church Street (pictures of a ho.... Read More

Gift Card Thefts in Murfreesboro Total Over $3,000 at One Store

Dec 23, 2013 at 02:20 pm by bryan

Over $3,000 in gift cards were rung up by a Walmart clerk and then fraudulently cashed in at the Old Fort Parkway location. The inside theft has been a crime in progress for o.... Read More

Busy Monday for Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue Department

Dec 23, 2013 at 01:58 pm by bryan

Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department crews have been busy Monday morning, with two fire incidents within one hour’s time. The first fire call came in just before 9.... Read More

Christmas Drama On WGNS' 8:10AM Tuesday Morning

Dec 23, 2013 at 07:55 am by bryan

The WGNS Action Line broadcast on Christmas Eve will be focused on the holidays. In fact, a radio drama from neighbors at the St. Clair Street Senior Center are the stars of t.... Read More