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Constitutional Carry of Firearms in the Tennessee

Feb 11, 2016 at 09:10 am by Bryan Barrett

The Tennessee Firearms Association says they are presently concerned about several bills in state legislation right now. One of those bills deals with constitutional carrying.... Read More

Free Caregiver Workshop for those who watch after loved ones with Alzheimer's or Dementia

Feb 11, 2016 at 08:56 am by Bryan Barrett

A free caregiver workshop for those who look after loved ones with Alzheimer's or Dementia will be held in Murfreesboro on March 11, 2016. The event will be at the St. Clair.... Read More

Snow Patrol for Thursday

Feb 11, 2016 at 07:30 am by Bryan Barrett

The NewsRadio WGNS Snow Patrol Report looks at closings, cancellations and schedule changes of events due to winter weather for Thursday, February 11th. Rutherford County Sc.... Read More

Should The First Amendment Include Hate Speech?

Feb 11, 2016 at 05:30 am by Bryan Barrett

Freedom of speech is among our First Amendment rights. But should "hate speech" be excluded from those rights? NewsRadio WGNS Man On The Street Reporter Dalton Barrett has bee.... Read More

MTSU alumni, friends push Garrigus Scholarship toward $100K Centennial plateau

Feb 10, 2016 at 05:29 pm by Bryan Barrett

MTSU alumnus and retired U.S. Army Gen. Les Fuller called it "a huge night" in Fayetteville, Tennessee. Fuller organized an alumni and friends effort, generating nearly $27,0.... Read More

Job Fair Next Week in Murfreesboro - 650 Positions Open

Feb 10, 2016 at 05:26 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Goodwill Career Solutions center at 2955 S. Church St. in Murfreesboro will host a job fair from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 16, for seven employers seeking to fill mo.... Read More

Dreamgirls at the Center for the Arts in Murfreesboro

Feb 10, 2016 at 05:22 pm by Bryan Barrett

Continuing their celebration of 20 years of theater history, the Center for the Arts presents a dazzling production of DREAMGIRLS, the Tony and Oscar award-winning musical. DR.... Read More

Are your family jewels covered by insurance?

Feb 10, 2016 at 05:01 pm by Bryan Barrett

Personal Articles Policy You may have more valuable possessions than you realize. With Valentine's Day rapidly approaching, you should consider how you're going to protect tha.... Read More

Heroin, Buprenorphine Drug Busts on the Rise in Tennessee

Feb 10, 2016 at 04:48 pm by Bryan Barrett

Tennessee's nearly half-decade long effort, dedicated to limiting easy access to prescription pain medications and similar opioid-based narcotics, has been successful. Since 2.... Read More

TN Sen. Alexander Says Supreme Court Right to Block Obama Clean Power Plan

Feb 10, 2016 at 12:15 pm by Bryan Barrett

U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) Tuesday released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court blocked the Obama Administration's Clean Power Plan until legal chall.... Read More

FREE Food Pantry at Greenhouse Ministries in Murfreesboro THIS FRIDAY

Feb 10, 2016 at 10:01 am by Bryan Barrett

Greenhouse Ministries in Murfreesboro will host a mobile food pantry this Friday, Feb. 12, 2016. Christy Sanford with Greenhouse Ministries noted... The food pantry will begi.... Read More

Wreck Closes I-24 at Buchanan Exit

Feb 10, 2016 at 09:48 am by Bryan Barrett

An accident on I-24 at mile marker 89 or the Buchanan Road exit has the eastbound lanes shut down. So, if you're headed from Murfreesboro toward Chattanooga, the interstate is.... Read More

MTSU international students find something to talk about in Writing Center

Feb 10, 2016 at 09:45 am by Bryan Barrett

One of the simplest ways to help international students at MTSU feel more at home is to talk with them and listen to them. That's the purpose of "Conversation and Culture," an.... Read More

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Feb 10, 2016 at 09:13 am by Bryan Barrett

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Woman robbed after receiving a ride home from another female

Feb 10, 2016 at 09:04 am by Bryan Barrett

A strong armed robbery was reported in Murfreesboro on Tuesday. Evidently, the female victim was drinking with an unknown woman she met at Gentleman Jim's on Greenland Drive w.... Read More

Special Kids Recognizes Honored Investors

Feb 10, 2016 at 09:00 am by Bryan Barrett

Local nonprofit Special Kids Therapy & Nursing Center recently held its Annual Dick Kleinau Investor Appreciation Dinner on Friday, February 5, at CJ's Fine Dining to reco.... Read More

Nominees for the 2016 Rutherford ATHENA Award Announced

Feb 10, 2016 at 08:45 am by Bryan Barrett

A celebration of the achievements of 12 exemplary women is set for April 28 when RUTHERFORD Cable and Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital present the third annual ATHENA Internat.... Read More

Bluebird in the Boro Music Event in March

Feb 10, 2016 at 08:30 am by Bryan Barrett

The 3rd Annual Bluebird In The Boro concert series will bring The Bluebird Cafe experience to Rutherford County Feb. 29 to March 2, 2016. WGNS News was told that hit songwri.... Read More

Murfreesboro Water is PERFECT - Really, it is!

Feb 10, 2016 at 08:01 am by Bryan Barrett

The Murfreesboro Water and Sewer Department (MWSD) recently "earned a perfect score of 599 points out of a possible 599 for a numerical score of 100%" from the Tennessee Depar.... Read More

Model Debate to Demonstrate Exemplary Political Discourse Discussed in Murfreesboro

Feb 10, 2016 at 07:30 am by Bryan Barrett

With the help of two award-winning university debate teams, the League of Women Voters of Murfreesboro/Rutherford County will be hosting a model debate to demonstrate exemplar.... Read More