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UPDATE: Bed Bugs Confirmed at Rutherford County Operated School

Sep 12, 2013 at 06:00 am by Bryan Barrett

Bedbugs seem to be a bigger problem today when compared to past issues. The problem has been present at not only local hotels and apartments, but also within our school system.... Read More

County Commissioner Gary Farley will have Competition in Next Election

Sep 12, 2013 at 05:45 am by Bryan Barrett

Political items continue to come to the attention of WGNS. We have learned of a new candidate in the Rutherford County Commission. Phil Griffin has announced he will seek the.... Read More

Handgun Permits are UP in Tennessee: Do You have Your Permit Yet?

Sep 12, 2013 at 05:15 am by Bryan Barrett

The number of requests for handgun carry permits has doubled in the state of Tennessee since last year. In 2012, Tennessee issued 114,000 handgun carry permits for the year..... Read More

UPDATE: Special Kids Friendraiser Banquet Announces How Much Was Raised at Sept. 5 Event

Sep 12, 2013 at 04:45 am by Bryan Barrett

Local nonprofit organization Special Kids announces the Annual Friendraiser Banquet: 15 Year Anniversary Celebration, presented by Demos’ Restaurant and Murfreesboro Med.... Read More

Teen Falls for Scam Dealing with Fake Government Grant in Murfreesboro

Sep 12, 2013 at 04:30 am by Bryan Barrett

The ole’ government grant scam is still making news. The most recent scheme involved a Murfreesboro victim who told police he received a phone call by someone claiming t.... Read More

A local Man Allegedly Stole $1.53 Worth of Fishing Weights from a Murfreesboro Store, Could He Spend Close to a Year In Jail for the Alleged Theft?

Sep 12, 2013 at 04:30 am by Bryan Barrett

We typically don’t report a lot of shoplifting stories unless they are fairly sizeable. But, we thought we would report on this one, just to make you aware of the proble.... Read More

The “Funnest 5k on the Planet” - Wash Me Pink?

Sep 12, 2013 at 02:30 am by Bryan Barrett

The “Funnest 5k on the Planet” plans for thousands on September 22nd. Wash Me Pink, the funnest color run to hit the market, will debut in Murfreesboro on Septemb.... Read More

Murfreesboro’s Water and Sewer Department and MTSU Talk Storm Water

Sep 12, 2013 at 01:30 am by Bryan Barrett

MTSU and the City of Murfreesboro’s Water and Sewer Department are inviting the public to attend an upcoming meeting on how MTSU campus stormwater is being handled. The.... Read More

UPDATE: What Wines Will Be Offered at Wine Around the Square?

Sep 12, 2013 at 01:15 am by Bryan Barrett

Thanks to Charlie Patel, owner of Stones River Total Beverages, the wine lineup for the second annual Wine Around the Square (WATS) promises to exceed the wonderful wine offer.... Read More

NOTICE: Oil Based Paint to be Collected in Murfreesboro on Sept. 28

Sep 12, 2013 at 01:15 am by Bryan Barrett

Oil-based paint will be collected and properly disposed of on Saturday, September 28, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at 1140 Haley Road, Murfreesboro, 37130. This col.... Read More

Group Protesting the President Meets on Medical Center Parkway Wednesday Afternoon

Sep 11, 2013 at 06:24 pm by Bryan Barrett

Protestors who are against President Obama visited Murfreesboro on the evening of 9/11. The protestors showed up with signs that read "Impeach Obama" while standing on Medical.... Read More

Lightning Forced Sheriff Arnold to cancel 9/11 Remembrance Ceremonies

Sep 11, 2013 at 06:15 pm by Bryan Barrett

Too Much Lightning...Concerned For Citizens Storms with lightning forced Sheriff Robert Arnold to cancel the 9/11 Remembrance ceremonies Wednesday evening at the Rutherford C.... Read More

Road Rage Incident Involving Gun Reported in Area of Medical Center Parkway

Sep 11, 2013 at 02:45 pm by Bryan Barrett

Murfreesboro Detectives have been notified about a possible road rage incident that occurred in the area of I-24 and Medical Center Parkway Tuesday morning. The 43-Year old vi.... Read More

HEART WALK 8:25 This Saturday Morning

Sep 11, 2013 at 02:38 pm by Bryan Barrett

Who’s your reason to Heart Walk? The American Heart Association is inviting you to tell the world by joining the Heart Walk Wall on Facebook. Just go to the&.... Read More

New Subdivision Regulations in Rutherford County Could Be Costly

Sep 11, 2013 at 02:30 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Rutherford County Commission will meet on Thursday night in the historic courthouse to discuss changes in the current subdivision regulations as previously discussed in pl.... Read More

Great Honor: MTSU President Sidney McPhee Named a Paul Harris Fellow

Sep 11, 2013 at 06:00 am by Bryan Barrett

MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee on Tuesday was named a Paul Harris Fellow by the Murfreesboro Rotary Club in recognition of his international outreach on behalf of the univers.... Read More

Teen Accused of Breaking Into Police Officers Apartment

Sep 11, 2013 at 06:00 am by Bryan Barrett

Talk about breaking into the wrong apartment… A female said she woke up in her College Grove apartment with a man standing over her bed while looking through her purse..... Read More

Alleged Meth Lab Found at Murfreesboro Home

Sep 11, 2013 at 04:00 am by Bryan Barrett

Murfreesboro Police responded to an address on Jetton Drive to assist a Meth Task Force Officer on Monday evening. Once in the home Officer Smith filed in a report, “I s.... Read More

Are You Prepared for a Local Emergency? We Talked to the Red Cross About being Prepared...

Sep 11, 2013 at 03:15 am by Bryan Barrett

We spoke to Beth Toll (pictured) of the American Red Cross and she told WGNS that September is National Preparedness Month.  So we asked Beth what items would come in han.... Read More

Artist to Visit MTSU Campus Has Awesomely Unique Works! Is Awesomely Even a Word?

Sep 11, 2013 at 01:15 am by Bryan Barrett

The MTSU Department of Art will host Katy Seals, Assistant Professor of Printmaking at East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma this September 30–October 3, 2013. S.... Read More