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Someone Tried to Catch Mitchell Neilson Elementary On Fire?

Jul 02, 2013 at 07:38 pm by bryan

Unknown persons allegedly tried to start a fire next to a local school, that according to a Murfreesboro Police Report. The incident occurred at Mitchell Neilson Elementary Sc.... Read More

VIDEO AND AUDIO: Smyrna Airport Welcome's B-29 Aircraft and Aaron Tippin

Jul 02, 2013 at 05:00 pm by bryan

On Tuesday FIFI, the iconic Boeing B-29 Superfortress -- the only one in the world still flying -- landed at the Smyrna Airport. Country Music Legend Aaron Tippin flew the p.... Read More

Do You Have PINK EYE?

Jul 02, 2013 at 04:40 pm by bryan

Are you suffering from pink eye? If the answer is "yes", here's good news. Dr. Craig McCabe, the eye doctor you hear on the radio, is participating in PINK EYE RESEARCH. If.... Read More

What Is "Independence Day" All About?

Jul 02, 2013 at 03:57 pm by bryan

The Independence Day week is a time to reflect back. What was life in America like 273 years ago? In those almost three centuries, many individuals have fought for the freedo.... Read More

Senator Alexander: Senate Must Vote on Compounding Legislation “As Soon As Possible”

Jul 02, 2013 at 11:56 am by bryan

The lead Republican on the U.S. Senate health committee Tuesday called for the full Senate to vote “as soon as possible” on legislation unanimously approved by the health comm.... Read More

Trio Suspected of Stealing from MULTIPLE Walmart Stores in Middle Tennessee - Busted in the 'Boro

Jul 02, 2013 at 10:41 am by bryan

Two men and a woman are accused of shoplifting from several Walmart stores in Murfreesboro, Smyrna, Tullahoma, Manchester and Shelbyville. Murfreesboro officers made contact w.... Read More

A Bad Bloody Mary Habit and the Death of Parents

Jul 02, 2013 at 10:20 am by bryan

WGNS' Scott Walker spoke to lawyer turned author Pamela Fagan Hutchins on Tuesday. She tells WGNS she will be visiting Murfreesboro this Sunday with her new book "Saving Grace.... Read More

Climate Change Meeting was in Murfreesboro This Past Tuesday

Jul 02, 2013 at 06:25 am by bryan

A meeting addressed the issue of climate change in America in Murfreesboro on Tuesday evening. WGNS confirmed the meeting was at JoZoara’s Coffee Shop. The meeting was said to.... Read More

Murfreesboro Woman Scammed Out of $6,000 Rings Via PayPal/CraigsList

Jul 02, 2013 at 04:00 am by bryan

It is quite easy to get scammed on Nashville.CraigsList.org and eBay when you accept payments from PayPal, if you don’t look closely at the email in which you are sent from wh.... Read More

More Teens Using Steroids TODAY - Are Your Teens?

Jul 02, 2013 at 02:00 am by bryan

Teen steroid use is apparently increasing. Amateur power lifter Walter Urban told WGNS about the startling information. Walter is behind an effort to develop a not-for-profit.... Read More

Two Women Accused of Stealing from Multiple Stores in Murfreesboro

Jul 02, 2013 at 01:45 am by bryan

Thanks to the help of a loss prevention officer at Kohl’s Department Store on Old Fort Parkway in Murfreesboro, officers were able to nab two women accused of shoplifting from.... Read More

So, Is Print Really Dead?

Jul 02, 2013 at 01:00 am by bryan

How many times have you heard that PRINT IS DEAD? Dr. Larry Burriss at MTSU weighs in on the subject. Source:   LARRY L. BURRISS, Ph.D., J.D., Professor School of Journal.... Read More

LaVergne Business Person Attends Massive American Muslim Event in Pennsylvania

Jul 02, 2013 at 01:00 am by bryan

An IT professional who works for a company in LaVergne just returned from a massive American Muslim conference in Pennsylvania. Hamid Malik was one of several dozen Tennessee.... Read More

UPDATE: Sonic Drive In Employee Victim of Attempted Hold-Up, Still No Arrests Made

Jul 01, 2013 at 05:44 pm by bryan

A Sonic Drive In Employee on Memorial Boulevard was the victim of an attempted armed hold up this past weekend. The victim told authorities that as he was walking to his car t.... Read More

MTSU's John Stanford Died At Home Monday Morning

Jul 01, 2013 at 04:21 pm by bryan

MTSU's Coach John Stanford, age 77, of Murfreesboro, died Monday morning at home. In addition to the legacy he left with Blue Raider sports, his love for Cajun food and his se.... Read More

Convicted Sex Offender Arrested for Allegedly Touching Child in Linebaugh Library

Jul 01, 2013 at 03:15 pm by bryan

A Murfreesboro man has been arrested and charged with three counts of Aggravated Sexual Battery. 32-year old William J. Young, who is already a convicted sex offender, was arr.... Read More

MTSU Officially Becomes Member of Conference USA (With Interview)

Jul 01, 2013 at 02:39 pm by bryan

Middle Tennessee State University officially went into Conference USA on Monday (July 1, 2013). WGNS' Danny Page spoke to Athletic Director Chris Massaro and Raiders Football.... Read More

Local Hospital in Murfreesboro is Prepared for Children who are Born Premature

Jul 01, 2013 at 02:22 pm by bryan

Middle Tennessee Medical Center is prepared for premature babies. Janet McIntosh, Director of Nursing for the Maternal Child Division says the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is.... Read More

Volunteer to Teach Someone How to Read! Sign Up Now...

Jul 01, 2013 at 02:02 pm by bryan

Read To Succeed will be hosting a volunteer tutor training on July 11th and 18th from 6-8 pm at the Smyrna Public Library. Dinner will be provided. Read To Succeed is updatin.... Read More

THANKS Murfreesboro Parks & Rec...July is for you!

Jul 01, 2013 at 10:58 am by bryan

THANK YOU Murfreesboro Parks & Rec! Why do you love your local parks and recreation? Can you answer the question? Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation and the National R.... Read More