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ESCAPE: Two Inmates Captured - One At Large

Dec 20, 2012 at 11:24 am by Bryan Barrett

Two of the three inmates who escaped from the Bedford County Jail on Thursday morning have been captured and one is still on the run. The inmates escaped by using a fork stu.... Read More

Walmart Gives Murfreesboro Based Special Kids $10,000 Grant

Dec 20, 2012 at 10:24 am by Bryan Barrett

Walmart reveals Tennessee-based organization Special Kids as a recipient of a $10,000 grant from the “12 Days of Giving” holiday campaign, announced on the elevent.... Read More

Now, There are Possibly Two Candidates Running Against Congressman DesJarlais in the 2014 Election

Dec 20, 2012 at 10:09 am by Bryan Barrett

Tennessee Senator Jim Tracy (R) may have some competition in the race to win Tennessee’s 4th Congressional District seat that is currently held by Dr. Scott DesJarlais (.... Read More

Shoplifting on the Upswing in Rutherford County as Christmas Approaches

Dec 20, 2012 at 09:50 am by Bryan Barrett

As we approach Christmas day, shoplifting is on the increase in Rutherford County. In one of multiple stories we have heard about, two women, ages 22 and 24 allegedly helped t.... Read More

$500 - Gift Card Winner Announced!

Dec 20, 2012 at 08:12 am by Bryan Barrett

The $500 winner of the Visa Gift Card was Bryan Smotherman from Christiana. We spoke to Bryan at 7:45, Thursday morning and he told us he was very thankful for winning! Congra.... Read More

Second Threat Reported Against Bedford County Schools

Dec 20, 2012 at 06:30 am by Bryan Barrett

Authorities in Bedford County are investigating a 2nd threat within a week made against a school in that system. The threat was found written Wednesday morning on the wall of.... Read More

"LIKE" WGNS on Facebook

Dec 19, 2012 at 04:47 pm by Bryan Barrett

Make sure to "Like" the facebook.com/WGNSradio page and you will be able to read our daily news each morning and afternoon! By the way, our news is always FREE to vi.... Read More

Senator Ketron Announces New Grant for #MTSU

Dec 19, 2012 at 04:38 pm by Bryan Barrett

State Senator Bill Ketron (R-Murfreesboro) said on Wednesday that he has been informed by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) that Middle Tennessee State Universi.... Read More

Northfield Elementary Helps Local Foster Children

Dec 19, 2012 at 11:46 am by Bryan Barrett

The Northfield Elementary School's Student Council conducted a successful Toy Drive for the Rutherford County Foster Children. This school wide event brought in more than 300.... Read More

Christmas Spirit at the Child Advocacy Center

Dec 19, 2012 at 11:41 am by Bryan Barrett

“The Child Advocacy Center came alive with the true spirit of the holiday season on Friday,” said Executive Director Sharon De Boer. “After the sponsors deli.... Read More

UPDATE: Hoax Bomb Call at the Juvenile Detention Center - Caller Said Bomb Near Entrance

Dec 19, 2012 at 10:47 am by Bryan Barrett

We have more information on the bomb threat that was phoned into the Rutherford County Juvenile Detention Center on Tuesday. Deputy D. Creech told Murfreesboro Police that the.... Read More

Newer Rutherford County Schools Built With Different Layout from Older Schools Out of Concern for Safety

Dec 19, 2012 at 10:18 am by Bryan Barrett

Rutherford County Sheriff Robert Arnold discussed school safety with WGNS on Wednesday.  The Sheriff told us that newer schools are built differently than older schools o.... Read More

Rutherford County: Should Some Educators be Armed - Hear What State Rep. Joe Carr Says

Dec 19, 2012 at 09:57 am by Bryan Barrett

As a result of the tragedy at a school in Newtown, Connecticut, laws may soon change in Tennessee. State Representative Joe Carr told WGNS on Wednesday that he is meeting with.... Read More

The Salvation Army distributes gifts to ‘Angels’ Thursday

Dec 19, 2012 at 09:34 am by Bryan Barrett

Starting at 7 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, and going until the last items have been distributed, The Salvation Army of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County will distribute Angel Tree.... Read More

#Murfreesboro Man Charged for 7th Time for Driving on a Suspended License - Only 23-Years Old

Dec 19, 2012 at 09:05 am by Bryan Barrett

For the seventh time a Murfreesboro resident has been cited on a charge of “Driving on a Suspended License.” Grady Milton Jones was pulled over on West Clark Boule.... Read More

TN Highway Patrol to Set Up Drivers Checkpoint on Saturday - Don't Drink and Drive

Dec 19, 2012 at 08:47 am by Bryan Barrett

The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be out in full force this coming weekend (12/22/12). It’s always good to plan ahead… On New Years Eve AAA will offer their fr.... Read More

More Positive News: Children Receive Gifts Thanks to Efforts of the Child Advocacy Center in Murfreesboro

Dec 19, 2012 at 08:36 am by Bryan Barrett

(Photos Below) “The Child Advocacy Center came alive with the true spirit of the holiday season on Friday,” said Executive Director Sharon De Boer. “After th.... Read More

#MTSU Little Raiders’ Christmas party ‘a blessing’ to local families

Dec 19, 2012 at 08:29 am by Bryan Barrett

As a mother, the smile on Leranda Collier's said it all. "That's all she wanted," the Murfreesboro resident said, as her daughter, Akira Lawrence, cried and cradled the beaut.... Read More

"Like" WGNS on our Facebook.com/WGNSradio Page for a Chance to Win a $500 Gift Card on Thursday

Dec 19, 2012 at 06:54 am by Bryan Barrett

Just a quick reminder - Today is the last full day for listeners to "like" the WGNS Facebook page for a chance to win a $500 gift card. We will be giving away a $500 Visa.... Read More

Pictures of Suspicious Items Found at Local Bank Released by Police

Dec 18, 2012 at 09:20 pm by Bryan Barrett

The La Vergne Police Department and Tennessee Highway Patrol have cleared a bank where a suspicious package was reported on Tuesday afternoon. LaVergne Police Chief.... Read More