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Man Allegedly Strikes Pedestrian and Reportedly Flees the Scene on South Church St.

May 14, 2013 at 08:19 pm by bryan

A 35-year old man who told police he was a lawyer was apprehended after allegedly hitting a pedestrian while in his vehicle. Suspect Bradley McCullough reportedly operated his.... Read More

Professional Educators of Tennessee Causing a STINK in Rutherford County OR Helping a Cause in Rutherford County? You Decide.

May 14, 2013 at 07:44 pm by bryan

Internet Exclusive - Editorial from the Professional Educators of Tennessee: The Rutherford County Education Association (REA) filed a complaint against the Rutherford C.... Read More

HONORED UPDATE: Eleven Senior Cadets Commissioned as Second Lieutenants

May 14, 2013 at 07:30 pm by bryan

Eleven senior cadets in the MTSU military science ROTC program were recently commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army. Alumnus and U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Terry Ethri.... Read More

RutherfordCABLE Has People Laughing at Each Other - While Learning to Work Together

May 14, 2013 at 07:23 pm by bryan

Internet Exclusive: RutherfordCABLE, a leading networking and professional development organization serving local business professionals, held its monthly breakfast meeting Tu.... Read More

You Should Buy a Flag for The Healing Field in Murfreesboro

May 14, 2013 at 07:18 pm by bryan

The Murfreesboro Noon Exchange Club will present the fifth annual Healing Field – Flags of Remembrance, on Memorial Day weekend, May 25-27, 2013. The Healing Field.... Read More

RIDE OF SILENCE: Wednesday Night Bike Ride will Honor 20-Year Old Man Killed by Motorist in February

May 14, 2013 at 03:02 pm by bryan

Sarah Lovett, Chair of the Rutherford County Bicycle Safety Committee and President of the Murfreesboro Bike Club told us they will be hosting a “Ride of Silence”.... Read More

Man Charged with DUI Number 6 After Allegedly Peeling Out

May 14, 2013 at 02:30 pm by bryan

Driving on a revoked license may be the least of the suspects worry. 35-year old Edwin Myers was pulled over on NW Broad Street for a noise violation and charged for the sixth.... Read More

COULD HAPPEN: Lower Blood Alcohol Limit from .08 to .05

May 14, 2013 at 01:38 pm by bryan

The National Transportation Safety Board suggested lowering the blood alcohol limit from .0-8 to .0-5 in all 50-states. That announcement was made on Tuesday afternoon. Curren.... Read More

Concord Baptist Asso. Director of Missions Passes

May 14, 2013 at 11:55 am by bryan

The Director of Missions with the local Concord Baptist Association passed away. David Pittman lost his battle with cancer at the age of 65. He leaves behind his wife, Janice.... Read More

Healing Field Coming Up

May 14, 2013 at 11:34 am by bryan

The Murfreesboro Noon Exchange Club will present the fifth annual Healing Field – Flags of Remembrance, on Memorial Day weekend. Exchange member Lee Colvin says there wi.... Read More

250+ People Celebrate Success of Read To Succeed One Book!

May 14, 2013 at 10:17 am by bryan

Over 250 readers, young and old, gathered at Linebaugh Library Friday night to celebrate Read To Succeed’s 2012 One Book reading choice “The Fault in Our Stars&rdq.... Read More

QUESTION? Should the Linebaugh Library Add Satellite Locations?

May 14, 2013 at 10:11 am by bryan

The Linebaugh Library in Murfreesboro may need to grow in order to meet the expanding needs of our community. Rita Shacklett, head librarian at the library, told WGNS….... Read More

A New NICU Unit for Smyrna Area Announced

May 14, 2013 at 09:49 am by bryan

The Center for Disease Control reports that one out of every nine babies are born premature in the United States. With that statistic in mind, TriStar StoneCrest Medical Cente.... Read More

Woman With Children in the Car Cited with 3rd DUI in Murfreesboro

May 14, 2013 at 09:41 am by bryan

WGNS is following up on a story we first learned about this past weekend involving a woman who was said to be falling asleep at the counter of McDonalds. The report WGNS ran a.... Read More

COOL: SEE Model Railroads on Display in Murfreesboro

May 14, 2013 at 09:09 am by bryan

The Tennessee Valley Model Railroaders in Murfreesboro will hold a very cool open house that everyone will enjoy. Tim Witzigreuter (Witz-A-Grude-er) told WGNS about the event..... Read More

Atmos Energy Undertaking Massive Project of Replacing 20,000 Feet of Pipe

May 14, 2013 at 08:08 am by bryan

Atmos energy is currently in the midst of a project that will take several months to accomplish. In fact, now through October, the company that supplies gas to Rutherford Coun.... Read More

Bill Rice Christian Academy, part of the Bill Rice Ranch Aims to Expand

May 14, 2013 at 06:25 am by bryan

A school with a long and positive tradition in Rutherford County has announced plans to expand. The Bill Rice Christian Academy on the property of the Bill Rice Ranch on Highw.... Read More

UPDATE (see video): Drowning on Center Hill Lake 3-Days After Percy Pries Lake Drowning

May 14, 2013 at 06:19 am by bryan

Center Hill Lake in nearby DeKalb County is a popular fishing and swimming destination for residents of Rutherford County on a daily basis… that is why we are updating.... Read More

Region Semifinal Roundup: Baseball & Softball

May 13, 2013 at 09:45 pm by bryan

Elimination Monday left some winners happy and losers taking inventory after ending their season in baseball and softball. Riverdale baseball hosted Columbia for the third str.... Read More

Tattoo Supplies Stolen

May 13, 2013 at 04:16 pm by bryan

A thief trashed a Wenlon Drive home and got away with nearly nine-hundred dollars worth of tattoo supplies. The victims reported to Murfreesboro Police they returned home from.... Read More