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Mechatronics to the Next Level at MTSU

Jun 28, 2013 at 09:43 pm by bryan

When the Tennessee Board of Regents approved a mechatronics program for MTSU’s engineering technology department last Friday in Morristown, the seal of approval followed a whi.... Read More

TN Senator Jim Tracy Says Congressional Immigration Bill Passed by Congress is No Good

Jun 28, 2013 at 09:38 pm by bryan

The Senate voted to pass changes to the U.S. immigration law on Thursday. Jim Tracy, a candidate for Congress in the 4th Congressional District in Tennessee, urged Congress to.... Read More

CAUGHT: Not the Getaway Car You See in TV Bank Robberies - Murfreesboro Bank Robber Arrested

Jun 28, 2013 at 09:00 pm by bryan

The man who allegedly robbed the Bank of America on East Main Street Thursday and then fled the scene in a minivan has been caught. 40-Year old James Bell was taken into custo.... Read More

UPDATE: Man Found Guilty of School Related Threats in Shelbyville, TN

Jun 28, 2013 at 11:34 am by bryan

Remember the story we told you about this past December involving a man who allegedly threatened to open fire inside a Shelbyville School? We now have an update on that allege.... Read More

Rare B-29 Bomber to Fly Into Smyrna Airport

Jun 28, 2013 at 11:26 am by bryan

It was only a week and a half ago that the B-17 Bomber mde a landing at the Smyrna airport and took several veterans up for a flight. Now, a B-29 Superfortress Bomber will pay.... Read More

Web Exclusive: Headlines about diabetes study misleading

Jun 28, 2013 at 10:47 am by bryan

You may have seen headline stories in the past few weeks about a very large study involving diabetics called the Look AHEAD study. The study involved more than 5,000 overweigh.... Read More

Man Shot and Killed in LaVergne Home Thursday Night - Under Investigation Now

Jun 28, 2013 at 06:16 am by bryan

In LaVergne, a 22-year old man was shot and killed on Thursday night. The incident happened at a home on Mable drive. Apparently the victim was shot multiple times. The case i.... Read More

Man Accused of Sending Female Realtors Graphic Text Messages Found Guilty

Jun 28, 2013 at 06:15 am by bryan

The Manchester man charged with sending graphic text messages to a number of female Realtor's in the Murfreesboro, Manchester and beyond appeared in a Coffee County courtroom.... Read More

Renovations Underway at Project Help, Part of MTSU on North Baird Lane

Jun 28, 2013 at 06:00 am by bryan

MTSU’s Project Help is taking on a new summer project: remodeling its main facility on North Baird Lane to give teachers and students more much-needed elbow room.    As a res.... Read More

YOU Can Ride Along on a Patrol Shift With the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office - Criminal's Need Not Apply

Jun 27, 2013 at 09:00 pm by bryan

More than 40 Rutherford County residents graduated recently from the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Citizen’s Academy. As part of the 15-week class, citizens rode a shift with p.... Read More

The Farm in Readyville Saves Horses from Slaughter?

Jun 27, 2013 at 09:00 pm by bryan

Henry the horse is doing much better today. You may be a little confused as to what we are talking about and who has a horse named Henry? The Ferrell Hollow Farm is a Senior.... Read More

TN Students do Better on TCAP Testing When Compared to Years Past

Jun 27, 2013 at 08:30 pm by bryan

The Tennessee Department of Education announced Thursday that students across the state performed better on the 2013 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) than the.... Read More

Congressman DesJarlais and Senator Corker Give Their Opinion on the Newly Passed Immigration Bill

Jun 27, 2013 at 07:45 pm by bryan

Everyone is starting to weigh in on the newly approved immigration bill passed by congress this week. On Thursday evening, WGNS received an official statement from U-S Senator.... Read More

United Way Red, White, and Blues Event THIS SATURDAY! Beautiful Home for Festivities...

Jun 27, 2013 at 07:45 pm by bryan

The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties will host its fourth annual Red, White, and Blues event on June 29, 2013, at the home of Larry and Susan Quesenberry.  See Map.... Read More

Smyrna Rotary Recognizes a State Senator

Jun 27, 2013 at 07:30 pm by bryan

The Smyrna Rotary Club welcomed State Senator Douglas Henry (D–Nashville) to their Thursday luncheon on June 13, 2013. The distinguished elder statesman has represented the 21.... Read More

Uh-Oh: Rutherford County Highway Department Truck STOLEN - Where Did it Go?

Jun 27, 2013 at 07:00 pm by bryan

The Rutherford County Highway Department was the victim of a sizable theft in Murfreesboro. Unknown persons made their way into a locked gated lot on Rutledge way and helped t.... Read More

ARREST MADE in Monday Robbery of Taxi Cab Driver in Rutherford County

Jun 27, 2013 at 05:33 pm by bryan

One suspect accused of robbing a taxi cab driver while holding a handgun against his ribs Monday was charged with aggravated robbery Thursday, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s de.... Read More

HUMAN TRAFFICKING: One of the Many New Issues Examined and Turned Into Law by the Help of Senator Bill Ketron

Jun 27, 2013 at 04:00 pm by bryan

Several key laws sponsored by State Senator Bill Ketron (R-Murfreesboro) and approved by the General Assembly this year will become effective July 1, including  a new law to a.... Read More

Welcome Technology: Rutherford County Sheriff's Department Offers VIDEO Visitation

Jun 27, 2013 at 03:12 pm by bryan

Families and friends may now visit from the comfort of their own home computers with inmates locked up at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center. Sheriff Robert Arnold.... Read More

Rutherford County is One of Top in the Nation for Employment Growth

Jun 27, 2013 at 01:37 pm by bryan

For the fifth consecutive quarter, Rutherford County is among the nation’s top counties in terms of employment growth, according to a new report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor.... Read More