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Register for the Charity Golf Scramble Today!

Sep 19, 2013 at 08:00 pm by bryan

There is still time to register for the 8th Annual MTAR Charity Golf Scramble! The event is Thursday, September 26th at WillowBrook Golf Club in Manchester. Lunch wi.... Read More

Special Women's Conference in Murfreesboro This October (with Audio)

Sep 19, 2013 at 07:00 pm by bryan

A Women’s Conference will be held in October that will focus on understanding the Bible. Rose Haynes told WGNS about the Shout of Command Conference… One of th.... Read More

Employer slots available for MTSU Fall Career Fair for students, alumni

Sep 19, 2013 at 04:21 pm by bryan

Employers looking for good talent can still sign up for an upcoming career fair hosted by the Career Development Center of Middle Tennessee State University. Reserved for MTSU.... Read More

Smyrna Burglary Arrest Made - Man Allegedly Stole Underwear

Sep 19, 2013 at 02:54 pm by bryan

The Smyrna Police Department has made an arrest in the home burglary of a resident on Burntwood Drive. Thirty-four year old Michael Lloyd Ballinger has been charged with aggra.... Read More

Local Non-Profits Can Apply for United Way Help

Sep 19, 2013 at 01:30 pm by bryan

The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties has announced that the letter of intent application is available for local nonprofit agencies who are interested in the Commun.... Read More

County Schools to Hire Athletic Director

Sep 19, 2013 at 12:48 pm by bryan

Rutherford County Schools will soon have a new County Athletic Director. A total of 32 candidates have applied for the part-time position that will handle athletic director du.... Read More

Sobriety Checkpoint Planned for 1 In The Afternoon... In Eagleville, TN

Sep 19, 2013 at 12:30 pm by bryan

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is planning another sobriety checkpoint. The date has already been set… That location is in Eagleville, Tennessee. The date of the DUI S.... Read More

Local Girl in Murfreesboro Plays Football with the Boys... Interesting Story that is 100% Unique!

Sep 19, 2013 at 05:00 am by bryan

The Senior division of the Murfreesboro Football League is made up of four teams in the 12-13 year old division. And on one of those teams, the Patriots, one player is unique.... Read More

Rutherford County Election Commission Reminds Citizens That September 24th Is National Voter Registration Day

Sep 19, 2013 at 12:00 am by bryan

The Rutherford County Election Commission told WGNS that September 24th is National Voter Registration Day. The day is the high point of National Voter Registration Month, a t.... Read More

Common Core Standards in Rutherford County and Beyond to be Discussed at Hearing on Thursday and Friday

Sep 18, 2013 at 11:00 pm by bryan

  The Common Core Standards within local public schools continue to raise eyebrows while at the same time encouraging others. The standards seem to cause both excitement.... Read More

Public invited to MTSU Ag Farm Open House Sept. 19 in Lascassas

Sep 18, 2013 at 10:00 pm by bryan

MTSU will show off its picturesque property in Lascassas, Tenn., and introduce first-year Farm Lab Director Matthew Wade at the annual MTSU Farms open house Thursday, Sept. 19.... Read More

WHAT? State of TN Working to Educate People About Falling?

Sep 18, 2013 at 09:00 pm by bryan

The State of Tennessee Reports: A simple fall can be a nuisance for many people, but for a senior adult, it can be a matter of life or death. Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam h.... Read More

Horseback Riding Lessons and a Haunted Horse Barn? In Murfreesboro?

Sep 18, 2013 at 07:00 pm by bryan

A local non-profit organization aims to raise money by having a haunted barn event. For this unique story we head to the “Need-A-Hand Horse Training” stables in th.... Read More

Bomb Threat at the MTSU Keathley University Center on Wednesday Afternoon

Sep 18, 2013 at 04:15 pm by bryan

The Keathley University Center at MTSU reopened at 4 p.m. today after final checks of building and an investigation indicated an earlier report of a bomb threat was not credib.... Read More

New Store on South Church St. Across From Innsbrook Kroger Attached Sign on Wednesday

Sep 18, 2013 at 04:00 pm by bryan

A new Goodwill Store and Career Solutions Center will soon open on South Church Street in Murfreesboro. The new center that is currently under construction will also include a.... Read More

Kids Not Going to School = Parents Going to Jail: Hear What the Local Judge Has to Say...

Sep 18, 2013 at 03:00 pm by bryan

More school students are refusing to go to school in Rutherford County when compared to truancy issues in the past. Judge Donna Scott Davenport told us this has led her to com.... Read More

Self Defense Shooting Reported in Christiana on Monday - Case Under Investigation

Sep 18, 2013 at 02:15 pm by bryan

A self defense shooting was reported in Christiana, Tennessee on Monday evening. Rutherford County Sheriff Robert Arnold told us the incident occurred on Christiana Lowe Road.... Read More

7.9% Increase in Tourist Spending in Rutherford County

Sep 18, 2013 at 02:05 pm by bryan

Tourism is big business in Rutherford County. According to figures recently released by the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development and the U.S. Travel Association, the co.... Read More

Local Karate Expert Acknowledges that Children Often Miss School Out of Fear of Being Bullied

Sep 18, 2013 at 01:13 pm by bryan

More than 3.2 million students are victims of bullying each year. More than half of students report witnessing some type of bullying at school. More than 160,000 children that.... Read More

Hazing Accusation at Siegel High School

Sep 18, 2013 at 12:06 pm by bryan

Claims of students being assaulted are hanging over a local high school.. WGNS' Tonya J. Powers has more... VERBATIM: The parents of three players on last year's Siegel High S.... Read More