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Electrical Project Calls for Saturday Power Outage

May 30, 2013 at 06:00 am by bryan

A scheduled Saturday, June 1 power outage for some campus buildings at MTSU won’t affect Saturday summer classes, but university visitors should be aware that some build.... Read More

Looking for that Perfect Fit to Volunteer in Rutherford County? You Found It!

May 30, 2013 at 06:00 am by bryan

Are you looking for a place to volunteer in our community?  Read To Succeed will be hosting a volunteer training on Wednesday, June 12 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. a.... Read More

AMAZING Display of SOLO Guitar Playing in Murfreesboro

May 30, 2013 at 06:00 am by bryan

The 12th annual Tennessee Guitar Festival and Competition will take place at MTSU May 30-June 1 featuring a headlining Friday night performance from School of Music alumnus Si.... Read More

Second Motorcycle Theft in 4-Days in Murfreesboro

May 30, 2013 at 04:45 am by bryan

A second motorcycle was stolen on Tuesday in Murfreesboro. The bike was a 2011 Kawasaki Ninja. The first bike we told you about that was stolen a couple of days ago was a 600.... Read More

Federal Indictment Served on Man in Rutherford County

May 30, 2013 at 03:30 am by bryan

A man wanted on a federal indictment was busted in Rutherford County. Thomas Adam Abbey was arrested by members of the Murfreesboro Police Department Gang Unit. The warrant wa.... Read More

Rep. Joe Carr Sends "Open Letter" to Senators Alexander and Corker

May 30, 2013 at 03:00 am by bryan

Internet Exclusive - - WGNS Received the following letter from the Joe Carr for Congress Campaign on Wednesday afternoon. We thought we would share with you the message t.... Read More

MORE: Murfreesboro Suspect Reportedly Admits to Possession of Child Pornography on Cell Phone

May 29, 2013 at 05:00 pm by bryan

WGNS has ANOTHER update on a man we first told you about this past weekend who has been charged with sexual exploitation of a minor. We have confirmed that 27-year old Matthew.... Read More

Car Fire at Regal Inn on South Church St.

May 29, 2013 at 02:35 pm by bryan

Engine 15 and Rescue 2 responded to a car fire at the Regal Inn located at 2025 South Church Street around 1:20 Wednesday afternoon. Upon arrival, Murfreesboro Fire crews dis.... Read More

UPDATE: Nurse Technician at Veterans Home in Murfreesboro Accused of Assaulting Patient

May 29, 2013 at 01:15 pm by bryan

A CNT with the Tennessee Veterans Home on Compton Road in Murfreesboro is accused of assaulting a patient. The unnamed Nursing Technician is being investigated for allegedly p.... Read More

Beware: Thompson Lane's A Pain Today!

May 29, 2013 at 11:48 am by bryan

SLOW has new meaning! Motorists beware: Thompson Lane, between the Stones River Bridge and Haynes Drive, is a pain today (Wednesday, 5/29/2013). Traffic is down to one-lane.... Read More

Motorcycle Theft in the Mighty 'Boro - So Far Just One Bike Taken

May 29, 2013 at 10:36 am by bryan

Well, is it that time of year again for motorcycle thefts to start increasing or was this just a one time affair? The first motorcycle theft of the summer was reported in the.... Read More

$30,000 + Theft at Local Business in Murfreesboro

May 29, 2013 at 10:24 am by bryan

Two Auger’s and scrap metal were just a few of the items stolen from a local business over the past week in Murfreesboro. Sledgecraft had over $30,000 worth of items sto.... Read More

Murfreesboro Woman Sends $59,800 to Mexico Over 15-Day Period

May 29, 2013 at 10:14 am by bryan

An 82-year old woman was the reported victim of an insurance scam out of Mexico. The woman told officers in Murfreesboro that she received a call from a subject claiming to be.... Read More

Murfreesboro Schools Team Up with East China Normal University

May 29, 2013 at 06:30 am by bryan

Murfreesboro City Schools has been chosen to participate in the TNLEAD Fellowship Program with Vanderbilt University and East China Normal University, funded by the TN Departm.... Read More

Sexual Assault Suspect Arrested on Unrelated Charges

May 29, 2013 at 06:15 am by bryan

A convicted sex offender has been named in the investigation of a sexual assault case being worked by Murfreesboro detectives. 49 Year old Terry Person who is on the TBI regis.... Read More

Fire at Parthenon Metal Works in LaVergne

May 29, 2013 at 06:13 am by bryan

There was a fire in LaVergne on Tuesday evening. The fire occurred at Parthenon Metal Works on Murfreesboro Road. The company manufactures parts for car companies like Toyota.... Read More

Goodwill Career Solutions Helping to Look for HR Generalist, Chemist, Managers and More

May 29, 2013 at 05:00 am by bryan

Need a job? Goodwill Career Solutions center in Murfreesboro will host a job fair from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5 for a local staffing agency.  WGNS was tol.... Read More

Man Accused of Almost Striking Pedestrian Arrested

May 29, 2013 at 02:30 am by bryan

A man was said to have gotten sideways in his car as he was turning from one street to another and then almost striking a pedestrian, all in front of a police officer. The inc.... Read More

Injections Make Some Ill... Locations of Issuance Announced...

May 28, 2013 at 11:11 pm by bryan

The following was released by the TN Dept. Of Health:   The Tennessee Department of Health, Main Street Family Pharmacy, LLC, and other state and federal organizations.... Read More

Warrants Obtained in March Materialize in an Arrest This Month

May 28, 2013 at 09:58 pm by bryan

A 21-year old Murfreesboro man is facing a variety of serious charges dealing with alleged marijuana possession. The investigation into Brandon D. Donaldson began this past Ma.... Read More