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Smyrna to Hold Open House at Fire Department

Oct 04, 2013 at 01:30 am by bryan

Fire Prevention Week is October 6th - 12th, and The Smyrna Fire Department is joining forces with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in promoting “Prev.... Read More

McFadden School Students Raised Money to Buy a K-9 Cooling Vest for Sheriff's Department Dog

Oct 03, 2013 at 09:00 pm by bryan

On Monday morning after Fall Break, McFadden school students will present money to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office for a K-9 cooling vest. After students heard ab.... Read More

Web Exclusive: Tips for Managing Stress

Oct 03, 2013 at 09:00 pm by bryan

Raise your hand if you feel that your level of stress has increased during the past few years. I see a lot of hands in the air.  My guess is that those of you that didn&r.... Read More

UW Needs VITA Volunteers

Oct 03, 2013 at 12:45 pm by bryan

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) is a partnership between Greenhouse Ministries and the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties that provides free tax p.... Read More

Local Barber volunteers his services to Help Juveniles

Oct 03, 2013 at 12:23 pm by bryan

Shawn Templeton of Shave Barber Lounge, 130 North Church St. volunteers his time and services to provide free haircuts to the youth detained at the Rutherford County Juvenile.... Read More

Awe Man... Theft from a Local Gym Locker Room / Theft from Car in Parking Lot

Oct 03, 2013 at 11:30 am by bryan

Talk about a bad day… A man who left his pants in an “unlocked” YMCA locker in the men’s locker room while working out told police when he returned to.... Read More

WGNS Receives Seven Seals Award "LIVE" on the Air

Oct 03, 2013 at 10:45 am by bryan

WGNS was proud to receive the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Seven Seals Award on Thursday morning. WGNS’ Bart Walker was presented the award “LIVE&rdqu.... Read More

MTSU Featured on the "Nancy" Comic Strip

Oct 03, 2013 at 10:29 am by bryan

MTSU went worldwide on Tuesday — thanks to one of the most beloved comic strips that’s been around since the 1930s. Two sources provided the inspiration for syndi.... Read More

Suspect in Riverview Subdivision "Aggravated Kidnapping" Case Headed to Trial on Friday

Oct 03, 2013 at 06:00 am by bryan

Friday, October 4th has been set aside for a Circuit Court trial in Rutherford County involving a 24-year old man accused of an alleged home invasion that reportedly took plac.... Read More

What is a Guardian ad Litem and How do They Benefit Rutherford County Children?

Oct 03, 2013 at 06:00 am by bryan

Little does one know that court appointed attorneys have a positive impact on the lives of children on a daily basis in Rutherford County. What is called a Guardian ad Litem (.... Read More

State Senator Bill Ketron Announces Job Fair for Tuesday (10/08) in Murfreesboro

Oct 03, 2013 at 05:45 am by bryan

State Senator Bill Ketron (R-Murfreesboro) announced today he has partnered with the Tennessee Department of Labor to host a job fair for the people of Rutherford County and s.... Read More

Unknown Subject Purchases Computer Goods with Stolen Credit Card Number Obtained in Murfreesboro

Oct 03, 2013 at 04:45 am by bryan

When you pay with your credit card, make sure you pay attention to what the clerk is doing with your card. A Murfreesboro resident notified the police when unknown persons use.... Read More

Tennessee Health Department Warns: Get Your Measles, Mumps, Rubella Vaccine

Oct 03, 2013 at 01:00 am by bryan

From the TN Dept. of Health: A small cluster of three cases of mumps associated with international travel was recently reported in Tennessee. These cases provide a reminder.... Read More

REALLY? A Fake $5 Bill Turns Up in Murfreesboro?

Oct 02, 2013 at 11:00 pm by bryan

The counterfeit bills are getting smaller and smaller. Police were most recently dispatched to Thorton’s Gas Station on Medical Center Parkway for a counterfeit five dol.... Read More

WARNING: New "It's The Law" Stickers to Warn Underage Persons Not to Attempt to Buy Alcohol

Oct 02, 2013 at 10:15 pm by bryan

Some listeners have asked WGNS about new stickers on the doors of some local gas stations in Rutherford County with a picture of Rutherford County Sheriff Robert Arnold on the.... Read More

New Rutherford County Sheriff's Department Uniforms Have More Militant Style

Oct 02, 2013 at 07:15 pm by bryan

Deputies at Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office are sporting a new appearance. They are now wearing a new green utility uniform representing the traditional sheriff&rsqu.... Read More

Whooping Cough Confirmed at Lascassas Elementary School

Oct 02, 2013 at 05:03 pm by bryan

A case of the Whooping Cough has been reported at Lascassas Elementary School in Rutherford County. WGNS confirmed the information with James Evans, spokesperson for the Ruthe.... Read More

Siegel High School Junior Eats, Sleeps, Breathes Football

Oct 02, 2013 at 05:00 pm by bryan

Where Mathews Ricks finds time to eat and sleep during football season is a question on inquiring minds.  The Siegel High School junior is a part of the Stars footb.... Read More

BREAKING NEWS: 8-Killed In East Tennessee Crash On I-40

Oct 02, 2013 at 04:08 pm by bryan

Eight persons are reported dead at this time as a result of a Wednesday (10/2/2013) afternoon crash of a church bus, an18-wheeler and SUV. The deadly wreck occurred on I-40 ne.... Read More

UPDATE: Local Teen Threatens to Take His Own Life Over School Bullying

Oct 02, 2013 at 03:00 pm by bryan

WGNS has more information on the story we brought your way on Wednesday morning about a teen who threatened to take his own life, according to a Murfreesboro Police Report. &n.... Read More