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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Vitamins Show Benefit for Breast Cancer Survival

Oct 17, 2013 at 02:45 pm by bryan

Many people have questions about whether vitamins and minerals are helpful and if so, what supplements should they be taking. Unfortunately, there are many different contradic.... Read More

United Way Reports Rutherford County Chosen to Receive $97,077 for Emergency Food and Shelter Programs

Oct 17, 2013 at 02:10 pm by bryan

Rutherford County has been chosen to receive $97,077 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county under Phase 31 of the Emergency Food and Shelter National.... Read More

Oops: Oakland High School Teacher Opens the Wrong file In Front of Students

Oct 17, 2013 at 11:49 am by bryan

Have you ever tried opening a file on your laptop computer or iPad and accidently opened the wrong item? That is exactly what occurred at Oakland High School. WGNS’ Ron.... Read More

Fire "Response" in the KUC on the MTSU Campus Wednesday Evening

Oct 17, 2013 at 10:54 am by bryan

Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department’s Engine 3 and Districts 1 and 8 responded to a fire alarm at 1768 MTSU Boulevard (Keathley University Center) on Middle Tennes.... Read More

Mt. Tabor Rd. Fire on Wednesday Night Reported

Oct 17, 2013 at 06:29 am by bryan

A fire on Wednesday night destroyed a mobile home on Mt. Tabor Road. Mt. Tabor is off of Manchester Highway in Rutherford County. We are told that one person was inside the h.... Read More

Home Wired to Bypass Murfreesboro Electric Meter - Plan Worked for the Past Month

Oct 17, 2013 at 06:00 am by bryan

It would appear that people will steal anything these days. Police responded to a Bradyville Pike home on Tuesday to meet with the Murfreesboro Electric Department over the is.... Read More

Man Rents TV from Rental Store... Man Pawns TV at Pawn Shop... Police Called.

Oct 17, 2013 at 04:45 am by bryan

Perhaps it’s a sign of the times… at least one local resident has been accused of renting an HD TV and then pawning it at a local pawn shop in Murfreesboro. The s.... Read More

Online Survey Ranks Rutherford County Elected Positions

Oct 17, 2013 at 03:30 am by bryan

Rob Mitchell, the Rutherford County Assessor of Property, told WGNS that a recent survey was conducted online with the help of the Rutherford Reader to determine if residents.... Read More

WHAT OBSTACLES? Autistic and Blind 12-Year Old to Sing Before World Outreach Church

Oct 17, 2013 at 03:30 am by bryan

Twelve-year-old, YouTube sensation Christopher Duffley, who is blind and has autism, is preparing for the release of his debut album with a series of performances this weekend.... Read More

Designing the Perfect Christmas Ornament at MTSU - What a Challenge to be Met!

Oct 17, 2013 at 01:00 am by bryan

MTSU students will have a hand in creating Tennessee's ornaments for the national Christmas tree when they assist 24 young artists from across the state in a special workshop.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Welcomes a Brand New Fireman (With Photo)

Oct 16, 2013 at 09:00 pm by bryan

Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department welcomed a new Firefighter this week. Brent Stephens began his orientation with the department October 14.  He will also begin.... Read More

SAY WHAT? The Tennessee Firearms Association, Inc.Tells the State to End Common Core Standards?

Oct 16, 2013 at 07:45 pm by bryan

The Tennessee Firearms Association, Inc. has called for Tennessee legislators to stop or at a minimum delay implementation of the Common Core standards in Tennessee due to con.... Read More

White Couple Finds "KKK" Written on Front Door of Their Home

Oct 16, 2013 at 03:30 pm by bryan

“KKK” and a swastika were found written Wednesday on the front door of a home owned by a white couple in Rutherford County , a Rutherford County Sheriff’s de.... Read More

DesJarlais to Vote Against Reid/McConnell Compromise

Oct 16, 2013 at 03:21 pm by bryan

Tennessee's 4th District US Congressman Scott DesJarlais (R) commented on Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's plan to fund the gover.... Read More

UPDATE: Tim Tackett Selected as County Athletic Director

Oct 16, 2013 at 02:56 pm by bryan

We have an update on the story WGNS first brought you on the hiring of a new athletic director with Rutherford County Schools. The list of 32 applicants was recently whittled.... Read More

Murfreesboro Post Releases News Story Stating Mayor Tommy Bragg Will Not Seek Re-election

Oct 16, 2013 at 10:49 am by bryan

Murfreesboro will have a new mayor. Three-term Mayor Tommy Bragg is expected to announce at Thursday night's City Council meeting he won't seek another term. Monte Hale, Jr.,.... Read More

MTSU Student Tells WGNS She Was Prematurely Kicked Out of A Private Apartment Complex

Oct 16, 2013 at 10:45 am by bryan

A local MTSU student tells WGNS that she was prematurely kicked out of her apartment because of a domestic violence situation with her roommate. Briana Vito says that she was.... Read More

Cheese Company to Create 200 New Jobs in Nearby Manchester

Oct 16, 2013 at 05:30 am by bryan

Like cheese? Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty, along with Great Lakes Cheese officials announced Tuesday that the co.... Read More

Fall Severe Weather Awareness Day

Oct 16, 2013 at 05:00 am by bryan

Today (Wednesday) is Fall Severe Weather Awareness Day. The National Weather Service conducts this as a way to draw attention to the secondary peak of severe weather that occu.... Read More

Keeping Score? Jim Tracy Has $921,649 and Scott DesJarlais Has $171,000, According to Jim Tracy

Oct 16, 2013 at 03:45 am by bryan

The Jim Tracy for Congress campaign announced that it has raised $921,649 in 9 months raising $181,721 to round out the third financial quarter. The 3rd quarter brought i.... Read More