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TN Traffic Congestion and Road Issues Cost the Volunteer State $5.6 Billion Annually

Jan 21, 2016 at 10:31 am by Bryan Barrett

A new study finds that traffic congestion and road deficiencies in Tennessee cost motorists in the state $5.6 billion a year. The Washington-based transportation research grou.... Read More

Domestic Violence and DUI #4 Charges Filed in Murfreesboro

Jan 21, 2016 at 10:27 am by Bryan Barrett

A Smyrna resident who got his 4th DUI charge on Wednesday (1/20/16) while driving in Murfreesboro will be in court this March. 44 Year old Mario Antone Gregory is accused of l.... Read More

Rutherford County man who attacked former girlfriend wants post conviction relief

Jan 21, 2016 at 09:32 am by Bryan Barrett

In 2012, a Rutherford County jury found Andrew T. Lee guilty of especially aggravated burglary, aggravated assault, tampering with evidence, evading arrest, and resisting arre.... Read More

Donate baby shower items to the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties

Jan 21, 2016 at 08:45 am by Bryan Barrett

The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties has begun collecting items for the third annual Community Baby Shower, presented by Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital in partne.... Read More

Bradyville Pike Home Destroyed by Fire

Jan 20, 2016 at 05:49 pm by Bryan Barrett

Firefighters battled the cold weather and flames at a Bradyville Pike home for many hours. Rutherford County Fire and Rescue along with volunteer firefighters from Kittrell an.... Read More

RuCo, M'Boro City Schools & MTSU OPEN Thursday

Jan 20, 2016 at 05:30 pm by Bryan Barrett

Rutherford County, Murfreesboro City School and MTSU students will head back to the classroom Thursday as systems announce they'll be back in session. This after a wintry mix.... Read More

Traffic fatalities down and DUI arrests up in Rutherford County

Jan 20, 2016 at 02:17 pm by Bryan Barrett

2015 saw fewer traffic fatalities in Rutherford County when compared to 2014. In fact, the number was 10 lower in 2015. In 2014 there were 35 fatalities on Rutherford County r.... Read More

Sobriety Checkpoint This Friday in Murfreesboro

Jan 20, 2016 at 01:48 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Tennessee Highway Patrol will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on Friday (1/22/16) in Murfreesboro. The checkpoint will be near Highway 99 at Warrior Drive in Murfreesboro..... Read More

Rutherford Co. Sheriff's Office and Smyrna Police Dept. offer Citizens Police Academies

Jan 20, 2016 at 01:40 pm by Bryan Barrett

Sign up now for the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Citizens Police Academy and the Smyrna Police Academy. Citizens can ride with a sheriff's deputy and learn about forens.... Read More

Local Businessman Peter Demos to receive award from the Tennessee Christian Chamber of Commerce

Jan 20, 2016 at 01:33 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Tennessee Christian Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual membership and awards banquet in Murfreesboro Thursday night (1/20/16). President Ralph Vaughn told WGNS tha.... Read More

Kids Club event is Postponed ON Saturday at Stones River Mall

Jan 20, 2016 at 01:11 pm by Bryan Barrett

Stones River Mall has announced that the upcoming Kids Club event this Saturday has been postponed. Previous News Story: Kids Club: Canvas & Cocoa will be held on Saturda.... Read More

Names Released in Fatal Pedestrian Vs. Vehicle Accident in Smyrna

Jan 20, 2016 at 12:56 pm by Bryan Barrett

We have more news on the Tuesday evening accident involving a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle. Smyrna Police confirmed the accident took place on Sam Ridley Pkwy at Old N.... Read More

TN School Choice Bill Passes Finance Subcommittee

Jan 20, 2016 at 12:47 pm by Bryan Barrett

In a historic vote, the House Finance Subcommittee passed the Tennessee Choice & Opportunity Scholarship Act. Having already passed the full Senate last session, the bill.... Read More

TDOT Sign Contest

Jan 20, 2016 at 10:42 am by Bryan Barrett

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is holding a sign contest to see who can come up with the best safety message for dynamic message signs on interstates. Accor.... Read More

Man to face courts with his 4th DUI in Rutherford County

Jan 20, 2016 at 10:39 am by Bryan Barrett

Brady Cunningham, who is currently free on bond after being arrested this past October, will face his 4th DUI charge in a Rutherford County Courtroom on January 26th. Cunningh.... Read More

UPDATE: Student Expelled from Blackman High School for Gun, but no gun found

Jan 20, 2016 at 10:32 am by Bryan Barrett

WGNS has more news on a gun that was supposedly seen at a Blackman High School in Murfreesboro earlier this month (Jan., 2016). Or, according to Rutherford County Sheriff Robe.... Read More

Three men allegedly try to bust open the change machine at a local car wash

Jan 20, 2016 at 09:22 am by Bryan Barrett

A 27 year old Houston, Georgia man was apprehended after allegedly breaking into the change machine at Mr. Bee's car wash on Memorial Blvd. The person who reported the theft t.... Read More

Icy Conditions Lead to Multiple Wrecks

Jan 20, 2016 at 09:05 am by Bryan Barrett

Icy roads caused major problems for Rutherford County drivers. There were multiple wrecks reported on Interstate 24 and State Route 840 since icy precipitation started early W.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police release photo of possible Greenway Trail theft suspect

Jan 20, 2016 at 08:54 am by Bryan Barrett

A 34-year old Murfreesboro woman reported that her purse was stolen out of her parked car on Christmas Eve and authorities are working to nab the criminal. The vehicle was at.... Read More

Snow Patrol Closings/Cancellations for Wednesday Afternoon

Jan 20, 2016 at 05:45 am by Bryan Barrett

SNOW PATROL REPORT FOR WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON:ST. CLAIR STREET SENIOR CENTER - CLOSEDRUTHERFORD COUNTY RECYCLE CENTERS - CLOSEDFIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - CLOSED (WEDNESDAY NIGHT.... Read More