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Sen. Lamar Alexander Slams President Obama Administration Suggesting They Think We Can Operate on Windmills Alone

Sep 22, 2013 at 09:00 am by bryan

U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) released the following statement on the announcement by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of a proposed rule to enforce str.... Read More

Several County Commissioners Recognized for 20+ Years of Service

Sep 21, 2013 at 10:30 am by bryan

Several Rutherford County Commissioners were recently recognized for their years of service on the county commission.  During the September 14th meeting, Commissione.... Read More

Congrats to Deputy Sparkman, He is the Rutherford County Sheriff's Officer of the Month

Sep 20, 2013 at 08:00 pm by bryan

Saving the life of a senior citizen who apparently choked at a restaurant earned Deputy Michael Sparkman honors as Officer of the Month for July from Ford of Murfreesboro. &nb.... Read More

Reading in Schools Day was Held on Friday in Rutherford County

Sep 20, 2013 at 07:25 pm by bryan

On Friday, Read To Succeed celebrated their 10th annual “Reading in the Schools Day” throughout Rutherford County.  Over forty schools participated, reac.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Detectives After Man Who Went on Spending Spree in Cool Springs Apple Store

Sep 20, 2013 at 07:09 pm by bryan

The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is interested in finding a man who went on a shopping spree at the Apple Store in the Cool Springs Mall.  Robert Rickman has.... Read More

Help the Special Olympics by Eating at Toot's in Smyrna on Tuesday!

Sep 20, 2013 at 06:14 pm by bryan

Diners can support 225 Special Olympians competing in a bowling tournament by donating funds during the Wings and Rings dinner Tuesday, Sept. 24 at Toot’s restaurant in.... Read More

Professional Educators of Tennessee Submit Editorial Statement to WGNS on Common Core Standards Hearings That Were Held This Week

Sep 20, 2013 at 05:54 pm by bryan

Note: This was submitted to WGNS on Friday in regards to the recent hearings on the Common Core Standards in Tennessee. The hearings were held in Capital Hill in the state Edu.... Read More

Ford of Murfreesboro Helps Celebrate Two Millionth EcoBoost Engine

Sep 20, 2013 at 02:22 pm by bryan

Ford Motor Company has celebrated a manufacturing milestone for its fuel-saving EcoBoost engines: Two million have been produced globally since Ford launched EcoBoost in 2009..... Read More

UPDATE: Murreesboro Police Bust Man Who Allegedly Convinced Teen at Local Swimming Pool to Go Home With Him

Sep 20, 2013 at 12:45 pm by bryan

WGNS has more news on the arrest of a 32-year old man believed to have been involved in an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 14-year old girl in Murfreesboro. The relat.... Read More

Greenway Art Festival is THIS Saturday

Sep 20, 2013 at 12:30 pm by bryan

Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Greenway Art Festival at Old Fort Park along the Stones River Greenway in Murfreesboro this Saturday (Septemb.... Read More

Brother of the Woman Who Killed Her Son in Christiana 9-Years Ago Says Parole Hearing Nearing for Step Father of Victim

Sep 20, 2013 at 09:30 am by bryan

About nine years ago today, 7-year old James Lee Harper III was killed by his mother Rachel Cline Summers in Christiana, Tennessee. Rachel is behind bars in Nashville where sh.... Read More

Free Food for those in Need in Rutherford County This Sunday Morning

Sep 20, 2013 at 05:00 am by bryan

A food outreach ministry will help those in need living in Rutherford County this Sunday at Only You Lord Ministry Center on West Lytle Street in Murfreesboro. Judy Warnack to.... Read More

Charges of Obstructing a Grand Jury and the Alleged Dealing of Horse Slaughter Have Roots in Murfreesboro and Lebanon

Sep 20, 2013 at 04:30 am by bryan

One Murfreesboro woman and a man from Lebanon will soon face charges in federal court after being indicted in recent days. 65-year old Dorian Ayache from Lebanon and 53-year.... Read More

Group of Murfreesboro Amazon Workers File Suit for Non Pay Issue Over Security Check

Sep 20, 2013 at 02:00 am by bryan

A group of Amazon.com employees in the Murfreesboro warehouse have filed suit against the company because they believe they should be paid for the time that it takes to check.... Read More

State of Tennessee Approves Additional Funding for LOCAL Law Enforcement - See the Breakdown

Sep 20, 2013 at 01:15 am by bryan

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam announced $21.1 million in grants to Tennessee agencies to support highway traffic safety efforts. The funds support the mission of the Governor&rsq.... Read More

UPDATE: Armed Robbery Suspects ARRESTED After Hold Up on the MTSU Campus Thursday

Sep 19, 2013 at 10:00 pm by bryan

Authorities have released the names of the two suspects accused of committing an armed robbery on the MTSU campus Thursday morning. A student on the campus was robbed at gunpo.... Read More

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