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UPDATE: 77-Year Old Man Charged in Sexual Battery Case with Victim Under the Age of 8

May 30, 2013 at 11:15 am by bryan

We have more news on the 77-year old suspect charged with the sexual battery of a little girl who is under the age of 8. Ellis Hardin, age 77, has been charged with Aggravate.... Read More

Web Exclusive: Research Continues to Uncover Hidden Causes of Back Pain

May 30, 2013 at 09:30 am by bryan

Back pain is one of the most common reasons for doctor’s visits. It is one of the most common reasons for missing work. Yet, back pain continues to defy standard treatme.... Read More

Multiple Positions OPEN in Rutherford County School System - Thousands Show Up for a Possible Job

May 30, 2013 at 08:23 am by bryan

A brand new Rutherford County Operated School will open in the upcoming school year and with that comes the need for more educators. Rutherford County Mayor Ernest Burgess tol.... Read More

Uncle Dave Macon Days July 12th - 14th in Murfreesboro

May 30, 2013 at 08:05 am by bryan

Uncle Dave Macon Days is nearing fast! Gloria Christy, one of the main organizers of the event, told us the heal kicking music will start on July 12th. Christy said it will st.... Read More

Get a Job at Nissan This Saturday?

May 30, 2013 at 06:29 am by bryan

Yates Services is hosting a job fair for Nissan’s Vehicle Assembly and Electric Vehicle Battery Plant manufacturing facilities in Smyrna and the Powertrain Assembly Plan.... Read More

Catchy: "Love the Land. Lose the Litter."

May 30, 2013 at 06:26 am by bryan

The nonprofit group Scenic Tennessee is promoting an anti-litter campaign that combines music, scenic photography and community cleanups with online videos and social networki.... Read More

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