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Amazon in Murfreesboro to Hire 500 More Employees

Jan 12, 2014 at 11:00 pm by Bryan Barrett

Amazon is planning to add 500 additional positions at its Murfreesboro distribution center. The center, which already has around 1,000 workers, first opened in September 2012..... Read More

Shoppers in Cannon County were a bit Uneasy With This Customer

Jan 12, 2014 at 09:00 pm by Bryan Barrett

Recently an intoxicated Cannon County man who was reportedly scaring customers at the Highway 53 Dollar General market was arrested on public intoxication and other charges. .... Read More

"Wedding Dresses Through The Decades" now through March 2nd at Oakland Historic House Museum

Jan 12, 2014 at 04:50 pm by Bryan Barrett

"Wedding Dresses Through The Decades" exhibit opened Sunday and continues through March 2nd at Oaklands Historic House Museum at 900 N. Maney Avenue.  The Maney Hall galleries.... Read More

State Farm Says be Prepared for the Next Streak of Cold Weather

Jan 12, 2014 at 12:00 pm by Bryan Barrett

As the past week has shown Rutherford County residents, severe winter weather can touch many areas that wouldn't normally have to deal with it. Historically bad weather means.... Read More

Elderly Murfreesboro Woman Sent $60,000 to SCAM ARTIST Claiming to be with the FBI and More

Jan 11, 2014 at 10:37 pm by Bryan Barrett

An elderly woman in Murfreesboro says that she has sent roughly $60,000 to various address after being told that she had won $16.5-million, a house and a new car. The victim s.... Read More

HELPING OTHERS: Local Couple Campaigns for "Safe Sleep" After Couple Loses Son to "SIDS"

Jan 11, 2014 at 05:00 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Tennessee Department of Health is partnering with the Charlie’s Kids Foundation and Tennessee hospitals to provide teaching materials to help new parents and hospital staf.... Read More

A New Homeless Shelter Expected in Murfreesboro

Jan 11, 2014 at 11:54 am by Bryan Barrett

The homeless population appears to be increasing in Rutherford County, but what are individuals doing to make a difference? Ed Grimes, founder of the latest non-profit called.... Read More

3rd "Trivia Super Bowl" at Central Magnet School January 25th!

Jan 11, 2014 at 10:33 am by Bryan Barrett

Like trivia? Think you’re pretty good at recalling odd facts? Up for a super-fun challenge? If so, then get your tickets now for Central Magnet School’s 3nd annual Super Trivi.... Read More

Ram's Road Reports Through January 18th!

Jan 11, 2014 at 10:25 am by Bryan Barrett

A break in the weather gives construction crews an opportunity to work, but that may create traffic snarls. City Traffic Engineer Ram Balachandran warns of potential "challeng.... Read More

Local Mom and Her Parents Buy iPads for the Campus School

Jan 11, 2014 at 10:15 am by Bryan Barrett

Positive news stories are so fun to report... The parent of a student at the Homer Pittard Campus School should get the good mom award, if only one existed. Mrs. Aruna Shah, .... Read More

Free On-Line Assistance In Getting MTSU Student Aid

Jan 11, 2014 at 10:14 am by Bryan Barrett

Prospective college students and their parents or guardians can receive free assistance with filing the online application to receive financial aid at the upcoming College Goa.... Read More

UPDATE: House Fire on Greenland Drive Looks to be a Total Loss

Jan 10, 2014 at 07:57 pm by Bryan Barrett

Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department’s Districts 1 and 8 and Rescue 7 responded to a house fire at 724 Greenland Drive (corner of Greenland Drive and Givens Court) around.... Read More

UPDATE: Pedestrian Killed in Nashville Identified as 72-Year Old Rutherford County Resident

Jan 10, 2014 at 07:48 pm by Bryan Barrett

A man from LaVergne was hit by a car and killed in Nashville on Wednesday night. WGNS was able to confirm the identity of the victim Friday evening. The pedestrian fatally in.... Read More

UPDATE: Progress Being Made for New Walmart on South Church St. (231 South)

Jan 10, 2014 at 06:14 pm by Bryan Barrett

A vacant home that currently sits near the County Farm Road (Joe B. Jackson Pkwy) and 231 South intersection will soon be a memory.  The two story faded yellow brick home is a.... Read More

Christiana, TN Target Shooting...Then Woops!

Jan 10, 2014 at 05:43 pm by Bryan Barrett

Four people escaped injury when several men target practicing allegedly fired rounds toward them Wednesday near Christiana, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputy said. One rou.... Read More

PARENTS: Help is Available if You Can Not Afford to Buy a Prom Dress for your Daughter

Jan 10, 2014 at 03:00 pm by Bryan Barrett

Claressa Ham, founder of Archies Promise, told WGNS they are in need of gently used and new prom dresses and tuxedo's. The non-profit organization gives the formal clothing.... Read More

Oakland Basketball Coach's Son Undergoes Surgery

Jan 10, 2014 at 11:22 am by Bryan Barrett

Oakland boys basketball coach Mike Wright has stepped away from his team for several days to be with his five-year old son, who recently underwent surgery. His son, Cason, who.... Read More

Passport & Book Party at Discovery School at Reeves-Rogers

Jan 10, 2014 at 11:06 am by Bryan Barrett

The public is invited to join parents, students and staff at Discovery School for cultural tours from around the world. Check off all your visits on a special passport as you.... Read More

1.3 Million Workers Lost all Unemployment Benefits at the End of 2013

Jan 10, 2014 at 11:00 am by Bryan Barrett

A glimmer of hope appeared earlier this week for those still unemployed, as legislation to resume long-term jobless benefits cleared a key hurdle in the U.S. Senate. The vote.... Read More

Joey Peay Named Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year

Jan 10, 2014 at 10:53 am by Bryan Barrett

The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce has named Joey Peay, chief executive officer of Murfreesboro Medical Clinic, as the 2013 Business Person of the Year, and will honor.... Read More