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Local boat docks in Smyrna and LaVergne may have to re-wire and post signs in some areas of boat slips

Mar 19, 2014 at 02:31 pm by Bryan Barrett

Legislation that aims to prevent electric shock injuries and drowning deaths near marinas and boat docks in Tennessee has received final approval in the State Senate with all.... Read More

Local 2nd Grader named Honorary Page in House of Representatives

Mar 19, 2014 at 02:15 pm by Bryan Barrett

Internet Exclusive: Honorable Beth Harwell, Speaker of the House of Representatives in Tennessee, appointed Murfreesboro resident Jane Ireland Skidmore Honorary Page of the Te.... Read More

Rutherford County Ranks 4th in the State for Teen Traffic Fatalities

Mar 19, 2014 at 01:45 pm by Bryan Barrett

Rutherford County ranks number 4 in the state for teen fatality accidents, according to the Sheriff's Office. Because of that reason, the local Sheriff’s Office received a gra.... Read More

iPad Thieves Target Best Buy Mobile Store in Murfreesboro

Mar 19, 2014 at 01:26 pm by Bryan Barrett

Do you like iPad’s? Apparently thieves do. Three thieves headed to the Best Buy Mobile Store in the Stones River Mall and stole 8 to 10 iPads. They were valued at over $3,700..... Read More

UPDATE: Smyrna Air Show will be on June 14, Date Confirmed

Mar 19, 2014 at 09:58 am by Bryan Barrett

The United States Navy Blue Angels precision flight demonstration team soars into Middle Tennessee to headline the 2014 Great Tennessee Air Show on Saturday, June 14 and Sunda.... Read More

Drivers License Checkpoint is This Friday in Rutherford County

Mar 19, 2014 at 09:01 am by Bryan Barrett

A drivers license checkpoint is being planned by the Tennessee Highway Patrol in Rutherford County for this Friday.   Again, that next checkpoint is this Friday in Eaglevill.... Read More

Local History Preserved On The Cripple Creek Farm

Mar 19, 2014 at 06:27 am by Bryan Barrett

An important part of preserving details of local history is to keep the markers in area cemeteries in good repair. Local historian Steve Cates (left photo) updated WGNS on rec.... Read More

State of Tennessee Says March, April and May have Highest Suicide Rates

Mar 19, 2014 at 03:15 am by Bryan Barrett

If you think that most suicides occur in the cold, gray winter months, think again: It has actually been shown that the spring months of March, April, and May have consistentl.... Read More

MTSU Students helping during Spring Break, not partying

Mar 19, 2014 at 02:15 am by Bryan Barrett

Rather than spending their week off relaxing or traveling to warmer climates with friends, some MTSU students donned gloves and wading boots or picked up a hammer and nail to.... Read More

Go Italian 4:30PM Wednesday: MTSU Honors Building

Mar 18, 2014 at 08:54 pm by Bryan Barrett

A special MTSU lecture featuring history professor Fabio Troncarelli of Italy will be held starting at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, in the Paul W. Martin Sr. Honors Building.... Read More

Political: Adam Coggin Releases Statement on his Run for Office

Mar 18, 2014 at 06:07 pm by Bryan Barrett

We have a political news update for our listeners. Candidate for District 48 of the Tennessee House of Representatives Adam Coggin has released a statement in regards to his r.... Read More

Giant Mock Accident with Emergency Helicopters to Take Place at Murfreesboro Area High School this Friday

Mar 18, 2014 at 06:00 pm by Bryan Barrett

A mock traffic accident will occur at Siegel High School this Friday (March 21st). Terry Cunningham with Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services told WGNS the accident wi.... Read More

State to fight decision forcing Tennessee to recognize same sex marriage of 3 couples

Mar 18, 2014 at 05:48 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office claims they are appealing a federal decision forcing Tennessee to recognize same sex marriages of three couples. The marriages of the c.... Read More

Unknown caller told victim he was Rutherford County Sheriff Robert Arnold and that he owed money to the IRS?

Mar 18, 2014 at 02:13 pm by Bryan Barrett

In the past 2-weeks we have brought you up to date on two stories involving phone scams. In one case, a man claiming to be with the Murfreesboro Police Department told a poten.... Read More

Man impersonating police officer on the phone tries to talk woman into paying red light ticket

Mar 18, 2014 at 01:35 pm by Bryan Barrett

We have another report of someone impersonating a law enforcement officer in the Rutherford County area. This time, a local resident called the Murfreesboro Police Department.... Read More

UPDATE: Man found with stab wound to the stomach on Bridge Avenue over the past weekend

Mar 18, 2014 at 01:30 pm by Bryan Barrett

We have more news on the alleged stabbing that took place in Murfreesboro this past weekend. You may recall, 29-Year old Troy Short was found in the front yard of a home on Br.... Read More

Man accidentally shot while cleaning handgun in Murfreesboro

Mar 18, 2014 at 01:22 pm by Bryan Barrett

A 22-year old man accidentally discharged his weapon on Monday, shooting himself in the thigh. Victim Justin Coker was in the process of cleaning his .40-caliber handgun when.... Read More

Two Arrested for Cocaine Sales in Murfreesboro

Mar 18, 2014 at 01:06 pm by Bryan Barrett

A sealed indictment landed two behind bars for felony drug sales. Christopher Nelson, age 47 and Marcus Nelson, age 32, both face “Conspiracy to Sale Cocaine” Charges. Christo.... Read More

MTSU Offering New Master's Degree

Mar 18, 2014 at 12:45 pm by Bryan Barrett

As the local job market improves and the region continues to attract good-paying jobs, MTSU hopes its new master’s degree in management will become increasingly attractive to.... Read More

TN Sees fewer "TB" cases, but case complexity is more difficult than ever

Mar 18, 2014 at 11:53 am by Bryan Barrett

The number of confirmed cases of tuberculosis, one of the world’s oldest and deadliest diseases, reached a historic low in Tennessee in 2013. However, many TB cases seen in Te.... Read More