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Use Baby Wipes to Bid on Botox??

Nov 20, 2013 at 03:30 pm by bryan

For the second year, Murfreesboro Dermatology Clinic’s (MDC) Aesthetics Center has joined with Middle Tennessee State University’s (MTSU) Project Help to stockpile.... Read More

Large Grass Fire at Stones River National Battlefield

Nov 20, 2013 at 03:20 pm by bryan

Smoke from a large grass fire at the Stones River National Battlefield could be seen from miles around Murfreesboro Wednesday. WGNS' Bryan Barrett was first on the scene as fi.... Read More

WOW! More News on MORE Jobs Available in Rutherford County - Job Fair in Smyrna!

Nov 20, 2013 at 02:03 pm by bryan

Another story about jobs in Rutherford County? WGNS has confirmed that another large scale job fair will be held in Rutherford County. The opportunity for over 50-local reside.... Read More

Sunday Evening Radio Host Sandy Alsup Passed Away

Nov 20, 2013 at 02:00 pm by bryan

As heard earlier on WGNS, Sunday evening talk show host SandyAlsup passed away late last week. Alsup, who host the program called “The Beat Goes On,” was a profess.... Read More

MPD Detective Graduates from National Forensic Academy

Nov 20, 2013 at 01:00 pm by bryan

From the Murfreesboro Police Department: The Murfreesboro Police Department congratulates Detective Sergeant Katrina Henderson on the successful completion of the Nationa.... Read More

BIG BUCKS: TVA CEO Paid Close to $6,000,000 in 9-Months Time

Nov 20, 2013 at 08:05 am by bryan

The Tennessee Valley Authority says in a filing that it paid Chief Executive Officer Bill Johnson $5.9 million during his nine months on the job in fiscal year 2013. That&rsq.... Read More

UPDATE: Massive Explosion and Fire in Shelbyville, TN on Monday Morning

Nov 20, 2013 at 06:15 am by bryan

A large explosion could be heard all over Shelbyville on Monday morning. Reports from our news partner, the Shelbyville Times Gazette, indicates one employee suffered serious.... Read More

If You Live in Smyrna or LaVergne, Get Your "Cat" Spayed or Neutered for FREE

Nov 20, 2013 at 05:30 am by bryan

The Rutherford County Pet Adoption and Welfare Services Office in Murfreesboro is offering FREE cat or kitten spay and neuter services to residents of Smyrna and LaVergne. The.... Read More

Reeves-Sain Co Owner to Help Shane McFarland Team

Nov 20, 2013 at 05:30 am by bryan

Two-term Murfreesboro City Council Member and mayoral candidate Shane McFarland announced the addition of Reeves-Sain Pharmacy co-owner Rick Sain to his campaign team. Sa.... Read More

Jobs, Jobs and MORE Jobs in Rutherford County Right Now

Nov 20, 2013 at 05:15 am by bryan

There is a hiring frenzy going on in Rutherford County right now for seasonal jobs. A massive job fair was held last week and a second job fair was held on Tuesday in Murfrees.... Read More

Murfreesboro Man Allegedly Wrecks Car, Flees the Scene and Later Reports Car Stolen in Murfreesboro

Nov 20, 2013 at 04:45 am by bryan

A Murfreesboro Police Officer says that he actually witnessed a man wreck his car and run from the scene of the accident. Later in the day, the registered owner of the car rep.... Read More

David Price, Schyler Dixon, Larry Flowers and Santa Claus on the Murfreesboro Square?

Nov 20, 2013 at 04:15 am by bryan

Friday night, December 6th is the date to save as Santa arrives to light the official Rutherford County Christmas Tree at Main Street’s annual Celebrate Christmas Downto.... Read More

Donate a Turkey - Or Two, Three, Ten or Twenty Today! Please Help Those in Need...

Nov 20, 2013 at 04:00 am by bryan

Looking for a way to serve others in Rutherford County? Greenhouse Ministries says they need turkeys to hand out THIS Saturday, November 23rd. Christy Sanford with Greenhouse.... Read More

More and More Abused and Neglected Children are Being Placed in Foster Homes in Rutherford County - Could You be a Foster Parent?

Nov 20, 2013 at 04:00 am by bryan

More and more children are being placed in foster homes due to neglect and abuse in Rutherford County and beyond. WGNS spoke to Blake Bohanan with Youth Villages about the pro.... Read More

TN Gov. Bill Haslam Announces Formation of Task Force to Help U-S Veterans Earn Degrees and More

Nov 20, 2013 at 01:45 am by bryan

Gov. Bill Haslam has announced the formation of a task force to evaluate how to best serve Tennessee’s veterans seeking a certificate or degree beyond high school. The.... Read More

FRAUD? Woman Deposits $2,250 Check That Turns Out to be Fake

Nov 20, 2013 at 01:45 am by bryan

More online job fraud news… A 24-year old Murfreesboro woman who signed up for a job online told police she received a $2,250 check in the mail with instructions to kee.... Read More

Two Murfreesboro Fire Trainees Graduate 10-Week Recruit Class

Nov 20, 2013 at 01:30 am by bryan

Two Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department Fire Trainees recently completed a 10-week “Recruit/Firefighter I” class at the Tennessee Fire and Codes Academy in D.... Read More

Two Car Accident on Ransom Drive in Murfreesboro Tuesday Night

Nov 19, 2013 at 09:07 pm by bryan

Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department’s Engine 3 and Rescues 2 and 8 responded to a two car motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Ransom Drive and South Ruth.... Read More

NEW Principal at Overall Creek Elementary School in Murfreesboro

Nov 19, 2013 at 06:07 pm by bryan

  Scales Principal Don Bartch has been named Principal at Overall Creek Elementary, scheduled to open in August 2014. Bartch will assume the new role in January and will.... Read More

FREE Life Saving Clinic with the Red Cross

Nov 19, 2013 at 05:24 pm by bryan

The Tennessee Volunteer Region will be hosting an upcoming Save-A-Life Saturday event on Saturday, December 7th thanks to a generous $25,000 grant given by the First Tennessee.... Read More