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Don't let it slip by: Thursday is World Turtle Day!

May 20, 2013 at 08:02 pm by bryan

WGNS constantly strives to keep you informed, and so that you don't miss this one: Thursday is "WORLD TURTLE DAY"! There will be fun activities, crafts, live animals, and fre.... Read More

George Plaster's Music City Sports Festival: Celebrity Guest & Events Unveiled

May 20, 2013 at 04:35 pm by bryan

With the inaugural Music City Sports Festival just two weeks away, the roster of celebrity guests keeps growing—with national champions, Hall of Famers, head coaches, su.... Read More

The Housing Numbers are not Looking That Positive for Tennessee and Rutherford County

May 20, 2013 at 02:43 pm by bryan

The first quarter report from the Tennessee Housing Market indicates that *home sells are literally up and down in Rutherford County and the state of Tennessee. Dr. David Penn.... Read More

Web Exclusive: Vitamin B 3 (Niacin) Can Help Control Cholesterol

May 20, 2013 at 02:33 pm by bryan

Cholesterol drugs account for some of the greatest profit sources ever developed by the pharmacological industry. Billions of dollars are brought in each year by one class of.... Read More

UPDATE: More to the Story Involving a Shooting in Smyrna - Here is the Latest...

May 20, 2013 at 12:15 pm by bryan

On May 19th, 2013 at approximately 7:53pm the Smyrna Police Department was notified of a possible shooting in the area of Mason Tucker Drive and Sam Ridley Parkway. Shortly af.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire Dept. Promotes Driver to Captain/Shift Training Officer

May 20, 2013 at 11:43 am by bryan

Effective Tuesday, May 21, MFRD will have a new Captain/Shift Training Officer. Driver Mike Keith has been promoted to the position. Keith has been with the department since.... Read More

Seat-belt Checkpoint and DUI Checkpoint Planned for This Week

May 20, 2013 at 10:04 am by bryan

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is planning another safety checkpoint… WGNS has received numerous emails asking, “Why does the T-H-P announce these checkpoints?&r.... Read More

Main Street Saturday Market will Open Soon on Local Square

May 20, 2013 at 08:37 am by bryan

The Main Street Saturday Market on the Murfreesboro Square will be here before you know it. The market will open on Saturday’s in June and run through October. Kathleen.... Read More

Gas UP elsewhere, but down a penny in 'Boro!

May 20, 2013 at 07:38 am by bryan

As gas prices inched up a penny this week across the southeastern US, we're fortunate locally to see many discounters here in the 'Boro drop by a penny.  Motorists in th.... Read More

Smyrna Area Incident Ends with TBI Child Endangerment ALERT

May 20, 2013 at 06:33 am by bryan

An 8-year old child allegedly taken by his father in Smyrna has been safely located in the Rutherford County area. 30-year-old Michael Swaney reportedly assaulted the childs m.... Read More

Red Light Camera's in Murfreesboro - Some are Against the Idea All Together!

May 20, 2013 at 05:00 am by bryan

WGNS’ Scott Walker had a sit down talk with two men in Murfreesboro who are against the red light cameras that some Rutherford County residents have grown tired of&helli.... Read More

Help Solve the Problem of Your Chronic Pain!

May 20, 2013 at 05:00 am by bryan

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic and SurgiCenter became the first practice in Tennessee to implant a next generation spinal cord stimulator called Precision Spectra™ designed.... Read More

Bizarre: Couple May have Tricked Residents from Rutherford and Coffee Counties in Dentistry

May 19, 2013 at 10:03 pm by bryan

Investigators with the Tullahoma Police Department are currently investigating an Old Hickory couple for impersonating a licensed professional and unlawful practice of dentist.... Read More

Suspect in Wilson County Fatality Arrested in Murfreesboro

May 19, 2013 at 09:57 pm by bryan

A 21-year old man accused of being the driver of a vehicle that wrecked in February leaving a Mt. Juliet woman deceased in Wilson County was arrested in Murfreesboro this past.... Read More

Deportation Could Occur if Two Local Men are Found Guilty of Traffic Related Infractions

May 19, 2013 at 08:23 pm by bryan

An Antioch man arrested for driving on a suspended license and a Murfreesboro man charged with DUI are looking at the possibility of being deported after being arrested on Sun.... Read More

New MTSU Mass Communication dean Paulson helped stage new Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame

May 19, 2013 at 08:11 pm by bryan

The incoming dean of MTSU’s College of Mass Communication, Ken Paulson, played a key role in the development of the new Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame that was unvei.... Read More

Local Visionary and Leader George Huddleston, Sr. Dies - Services Tuesday

May 19, 2013 at 07:29 pm by bryan

A visionary community leader, Geoge Huddleston, Sr., passed away Friday (5/17/2013). Visitation will be at First United Methodist Church from 4:00 to 7:00 o'clock Monday eveni.... Read More

'Boro Road Construction To Memorial Weekend

May 19, 2013 at 07:17 pm by bryan

Improved weather conditions result in increased road construction. City Traffic Engineer Ram Balachandran warns of potential trouble spots between today and the upcoming Memor.... Read More

Couple Arrested on Meth and Child Neglect Charges Sunday

May 19, 2013 at 11:15 am by bryan

A Smyrna man and woman have been arrested on numerous drug manufacturing related charges. The arrests of 46-year old Edward Tarpley and 45-year old Tabitha Tarpley of Hazelwoo.... Read More

More and More Homeless Arrested on Public Intoxication Charges this Past Friday, Saturday and Sunday

May 19, 2013 at 11:06 am by bryan

The homeless population continues to see increased arrests over the past month and a half in Rutherford County. On Friday and Saturday, three homeless persons were busted on p.... Read More