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UPDATE: Rutherford County School Worker Charged with Rape of 5-Year Old to file Plea This Month in Court

May 05, 2013 at 07:00 pm by bryan

We have an update on the 40-year old man charged with the rape of a child who worked for the Rutherford County School System… William C. Henry (pictured) worked as a pl.... Read More

Influx of Homeless Arrests Made in Recent Weeks in Murfreesboro

May 05, 2013 at 06:53 pm by bryan

Over the past several months, WGNS has noticed an upswing in the arrests of local homeless persons in Rutherford County. Those arrested in recent days have been taken into cus.... Read More

"Little Evil" (alias) facing multiple charges in Rutherford County Courtroom

May 05, 2013 at 06:45 pm by bryan

The courts in Rutherford County have set aside a total of three days for a trial involving a Murfreesboro man who allegedly goes by the nickname of "Little Evil." Timothy Rain.... Read More

For Now, the State Says it is a Voluntary Program for Businesses... THAT COULD CHANGE!

May 05, 2013 at 06:26 pm by bryan

Tennessee labor officials are campaigning to get more employers to use a web based tool to respond to unemployment claims. The effort is in response, in part, to a state.... Read More

Wreck on I-24, Saturday

May 05, 2013 at 06:22 pm by bryan

Heavy rain on Saturday brought several traffic problems to the area. The major accident was late Saturday morning at mile marker 119 on Interstate 24 eastbound in Coffee Count.... Read More

COOL IDEA: Former 'Boro Resident Releases WWII Culinary History

May 05, 2013 at 11:00 am by bryan

How would you go fishing during World War Two if you were serving in the Pacific? According to Chattanooga culinary and cookbook author Kent Whitaker you would have had severa.... Read More

Charlie Daniels Scholarship Started At MTSU

May 05, 2013 at 07:55 am by bryan

Music industry majors at Middle Tennessee State University now have a chance for financial assistance that pays homage to country music legend Charlie Daniels. MTSU President.... Read More

2013 TN Radio Hall of Fame Class Inducted in Murfreesboro

May 04, 2013 at 10:28 pm by bryan

Some of the Volunteer State's best known names in radio were inducted into the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame at the Embassy Suites Hotel here in Murfreesboro Saturday night (5/.... Read More

Canning Classes May, June and July

May 04, 2013 at 02:52 pm by bryan

Love the flavors of summer fruits? Learn how you can enjoy the fresh taste all year long by making jams, jellies, preserves, marmalades, conserves and butters. This worksho.... Read More

Youth Leadership Rutherford Graduation

May 04, 2013 at 02:46 pm by bryan

Thirty-five Rutherford County high school juniors and seniors were awarded certificates of completion of Youth Leadership Rutherford (YLR) at a recent awards dinner at the Dou.... Read More

Road Warriors Beware: Trouble Spots though May 11th

May 04, 2013 at 02:41 pm by bryan

Springtime is the righttime for construction projects. That's seen in the suden escalation of potential traffic challenges now through May 11th, according to City Traffic Engi.... Read More

Campus Life 5K Open to All of Rutherford County Walkers and Runners

May 04, 2013 at 05:00 am by bryan

In a press release, Christy Lambright told WGNS, “Come begin your Memorial Day with us as we honor those who have bravely served and given their lives for our country.&r.... Read More

17th Annual Jazz Fest Cancelled Saturday Because of Rain.

May 03, 2013 at 08:36 pm by bryan

Solid Rain Saturday Force Cancellation Rainy weather has caused cancellation of Jazz Fest for Saturday.  "We are sad beyond words, that the weather did not cooperate. &n.... Read More

Loaded Handgun Found on S. Rutherford Blvd.

May 03, 2013 at 04:35 pm by bryan

A Murfreesboro Police investigation is underway to determine who left a loaded handgun between two apartment complexes on South Rutherford Boulevard. MPD received a call to di.... Read More

Men’s Christian Conference...A USA First...10,000 Expected

May 03, 2013 at 04:31 pm by bryan

What began in South Africa and is now moving across other continents with hundreds of thousands of men gathering as mighty men of God is coming here. The Mighty Men Conference.... Read More

Jury Convicts Smyrna Man on Felony Drug Charges

May 03, 2013 at 04:27 pm by bryan

A Smyrna man was convicted on felony drug charges on May 2 following a two day jury trial in the Rutherford County Circuit Court. Roy A. Smith, 55, was found guilty of two mis.... Read More

Correction: Read to Succeed's "One Read" Wrap-Up is 5/10/13

May 03, 2013 at 01:31 pm by bryan

Readers of John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars will have the chance to make a short visit to Amsterdam as part of “An Evening Under the Stars”.... Read More

300 Compete as John Pittard Hosts Elementary Science Olympiad Saturday

May 03, 2013 at 10:48 am by bryan

Mix together 14 elementary school teams, 300 students and more than 90 pizzas. Add a pinch of science, a dash of technology and math, and large doses of excitement and fun. Wh.... Read More

53 mile Race Across Rutherford County on Saturday

May 03, 2013 at 10:47 am by bryan

Runners from across Middle Tennessee are showing strong support for the 2nd Annual Relay Rutherford happening this weekend on Saturday. The event is sponsored by StoneCrest Me.... Read More

MTSU Professor Named A Corporate Vice Chair

May 03, 2013 at 09:44 am by bryan

An MTSU professor has been elected vice chair of the Association for Corporate Growth. Doug Tatum, holder of the Wright Travel Chair of Entrepreneurship and an associate profe.... Read More