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Fire Call at Newly Renovated First Baptist Church on East Main Street

Jun 12, 2013 at 08:42 pm by bryan

Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue Department's District 1 responded to a fire alarm at First Baptist Church located at 200 East Main Street shortly before 8:00 Wednesday morning..... Read More

Alexander Votes Against “National School Board” Sponsors Republican Alternative that Restores Responsibility to States and Teachers

Jun 12, 2013 at 06:00 pm by bryan

U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) Wednesday voted against sending to the Senate floor a bill introduced by Senate Democrats that he said would “establish a national.... Read More

Have Plans Saturday? Why Not Attend the Annual Main Street Taste of Rutherford?

Jun 12, 2013 at 05:53 pm by bryan

Where else can $50 buy a delicious meal prepared by some of Rutherford County’s best chefs, an open bar and great music? At THE Summer Party, the primary annual fundrais.... Read More

Large New City Parks, Pay Raises, New Buses, New Police Cars and a New MTSU Building in the the Murfreesboro Budget?

Jun 12, 2013 at 01:28 pm by bryan

The City of Murfreesboro has a plan in place for the 2014 fiscal year. That plans does not include a property tax increase which is one of the big questions listeners have bee.... Read More

Government Doing Too Much Snooping? They Are Looking Into Your Phone Records - Hear What One MTSU Professor Has to Say

Jun 12, 2013 at 11:00 am by bryan

Special Editorial by MTSU Professor Larry Burris: It’s been said that it is better to debate an issue and not have it settled, than to settle an issue with no debate..... Read More

Group Known as the Pancake Crew Serving Up Great Breakfast for Nearly 40-Years

Jun 12, 2013 at 10:33 am by bryan

A group simply known as The Pancake Crew has been serving up hot and delicious pancakes and sausages in Rutherford County for almost 40-years now. We spoke to Frank Hayes who.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire Extinguished Flames at Local Townhome

Jun 12, 2013 at 10:03 am by bryan

Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue Departments’s Districts 1 and 2 were dispatched to a fire call at a two story townhome located at 417 Kubota Drive around 7:15 on Tuesday ev.... Read More

Passing Motorist Curious About Wednesday Morning Incident Near Bridge Avenue, Homeless Subject Injured

Jun 12, 2013 at 09:24 am by bryan

We had several calls on Wednesday morning in regards to police activity on Malloy Lane at Bridge Avenue. This is an area near the Murfreesboro Greenway trail off of Bridge Ave.... Read More

FolkFest Dancers in Murfreesboro Now Through the 16th

Jun 12, 2013 at 08:45 am by bryan

The International FolkFest has once again brought unique music and dance to Murfreesboro this week - now through the 16th of June. Guest for the 2013 FolkFest are from Turkey.... Read More

Hands Free Communications for Motorists Not as Distracting as Expected

Jun 12, 2013 at 08:33 am by bryan

Hands-free technologies might make it easier for motorists to text, talk on the phone, or even use Facebook while they drive, but new findings from the AAA Foundation for Traf.... Read More

Motorcycle Accident Victim to be Laid to Rest Thursday

Jun 12, 2013 at 06:41 am by bryan

A 20-year old from Lascassas who died in a motorcycle accident will be laid to rest on Thursday. Alex Blake "Bubba" Smith was killed on Saturday June 8, 2013.According to Wood.... Read More

Residents in Smyrna to See a Sizeable Property Tax Increase, But Not as BIG as Proposed

Jun 12, 2013 at 06:15 am by bryan

Residents in Smyrna are in store for a costly change. Town of Smyrna Council Members have decided to increase the property tax to cover holes in their budget. The good news, t.... Read More

Over 340 Criminal Charges Filed Against Juveniles in Rutherford County This Past April and May

Jun 12, 2013 at 06:00 am by bryan

During the months of April and May, a total of 342 charges were filed against juveniles for a variety of crimes in Rutherford County. According to the charges WGNS reviewed o.... Read More

MTSU Forms Another Valuable Relationship for Students of Another LOCAL Educational Institute

Jun 12, 2013 at 06:00 am by bryan

Some students attending Nashville State Community College’s satellite campus in southeast Davidson County can now turn their associate degree into a bachelor’.... Read More

Third Dog Bite in Past Four Days in Murfreesboro: This Time, A German Shepard Stands Accused

Jun 12, 2013 at 05:45 am by bryan

On Monday we told you about two dog bite victims in the city of Murfreesboro. The incidents were reported this past weekend as a mother was walking with her 18-month old son o.... Read More

TDOT Studying I-24 Through Rutherford County and Beyond, They Want Your Thoughts!

Jun 12, 2013 at 04:00 am by bryan

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is working with Atkins North America, Inc. to complete the I-24 Multimodal Corridor Study which will identify short and long-.... Read More

Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Tennessee by Tennessee State Employees Association

Jun 11, 2013 at 10:15 pm by bryan

The Tennessee State Employees Association (TSEA) has filed a class action lawsuit in the Circuit Court of Davidson County against the State of Tennessee charging that the stat.... Read More

U.S. Senator Alexander: Immigration Reform Must Secure Border, Fix Broken System

Jun 11, 2013 at 08:51 pm by bryan

U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) Tuesday released the following statement on the U.S. Senate’s decision to begin debate on immigration reform: “I voted to b.... Read More

One Year Old Found in Unlocked Apartment, Alone and in Soiled Diapers

Jun 11, 2013 at 08:45 pm by bryan

A man by the name of Benny Blumberg was arrested on child neglect charges in Smyrna on June 9th. 22-Year old Blumberg was allegedly watching a one year old child for a friend.... Read More

Bonnaroo Gates to OPEN on Wednesday

Jun 11, 2013 at 02:00 pm by bryan

For over a decade, the Middle Tennessee city of Manchester in Coffee County has hosted one of the most popular live music events in the country - the annual Bonnaroo Music and.... Read More