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Tax Freeze Proposal in La Vergne

Jul 23, 2011 at 10:43 pm by Bryan Barrett

La Vergne Alderman Dennis Waldron announced Saturday that he will add a property tax freeze for senior citizens to the next City Council agenda. "The reason I haven't don.... Read More

Bring School Supplies To Salvation Army through Aug. 1st

Jul 23, 2011 at 09:05 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Salvation Army of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County once again is collecting donations of back-to-school supplies for children from kindergarten through 12th grade, Ter.... Read More

'Boro Traffic Challenges: July 24-30, 2011

Jul 23, 2011 at 08:44 am by Bryan Barrett

Summertime brings more hours of sunshine and usually consistent weather--no rain and hot! Those are the ingredients for road improvements, and City Traffic Engineer Ram Balach.... Read More

Sales Tax Holiday August 5-7, 2011

Jul 22, 2011 at 05:04 pm by Bryan Barrett

Local businesses and consumers will get a boost from Tennessee’s “Sales Tax Holiday” set to begin on Friday, August 5 at 12:01 a.m. according to State Senato.... Read More

Downtown Residents to Hold July 30th Block Party

Jul 22, 2011 at 01:35 pm by Bryan Barrett

Downtown Murfreesboro residents are planning a block party. The event for those who live in the area of the Rutherford County square will meet on July 30th.  Their downto.... Read More

National Guardsman Set to Deploy Has Car Stolen

Jul 22, 2011 at 10:33 am by Bryan Barrett

A National Guardsman set to deploy for Afghanistan on Friday had his car stolen on Wednesday. Kyle Evans with the Murfreesboro Police Department told WGNS that car was stolen.... Read More

Cheap Beer Thief on the Prowl

Jul 22, 2011 at 10:15 am by Bryan Barrett

A man in his twenties stole two cases of beer from the Kroger store on Memorial Blvd. on Wednesday. No, this is not a breaking news story, but it is a bit unusual. The culprit.... Read More

Two Men Found with Blood on Clothing Walking Around Square

Jul 22, 2011 at 10:05 am by Bryan Barrett

Police found two men with blood on their clothing walking around the local square on Friday morning around 2. The subjects were found near the courthouse and told police they.... Read More

UPDATE on Missing Teacher Out of Shelbyville

Jul 22, 2011 at 06:12 am by Bryan Barrett

We have more news on the case of the missing Shelbyville teacher whose car was found burned up in Rutherford County. The ex-husband of Shelly Mook, who was the last person to.... Read More

LaVergne Woman Faces Reckless Homicide Charge

Jul 22, 2011 at 06:12 am by Bryan Barrett

A LaVergne woman who is accused of leaving a child unattended that later died at a day care is facing reckless homicide charges. Police have accused Jennifer Pomeroy of leavin.... Read More

LaVergne Town Hall Meeting Resolves Little, Deepens Divisions

Jul 21, 2011 at 09:42 pm by Bryan Barrett

The LaVergne town meeting held Thursday night to discuss the current unincorporation petition provided little more in the way of public forum than allowing distraught citizens.... Read More

Storms Make It Cooler, Cause Some Damage

Jul 21, 2011 at 06:53 pm by Bryan Barrett

High winds kicked up problems Thursday around Rutherford County and heavy rain caused some minor flooding. While the rain cooled things off, the slow moving storms dropped bet.... Read More

Smyrna Men Among Those Arrested for Thefts

Jul 21, 2011 at 06:44 pm by Bryan Barrett

Nashville authorities have arrested two Smyrna men, along with three from Davidson County, in a three-county theft ring. 33-year old Pina Rosa and 22-year old Edguardo Hernand.... Read More

Local Firefighters Fill the Boot for Muscular Dystrophy

Jul 21, 2011 at 06:05 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Rutherford County Fire Rescue will take post with their fireman boots in hand at the storefront of the local Sam’s Club located on 125 John R. Rice Blvd. in Murfrees.... Read More

MTSU Catalog Now ON-LINE!

Jul 21, 2011 at 05:55 pm by Bryan Barrett

After 100 years of an undergraduate catalog students could hold, flip through and search for courses and other helpful information, the dawn of a new century for MTSU means.... Read More

Two Local Pilots Certified In CAP

Jul 21, 2011 at 05:42 pm by Bryan Barrett

Two Murfreesboro pilots have become certified in the Civil Air Patrol. Cadet Major Stephen Lester and Senior Member Aaron Chism completed all qualifications and passed their t.... Read More

City Readies For Bicentennial Celebration

Jul 21, 2011 at 01:20 pm by Bryan Barrett

At 10:00 o'clock Thursday (7/21/11) morning the dining room at the Patterson Community Center was packed with a cross-section of community leaders for a Bicentennial Plan.... Read More

Postal Delivery Possibly Changing

Jul 21, 2011 at 01:05 pm by Bryan Barrett

The US Postal Service may soon change the days that mail is delivered to your home. In the near future, Saturday delivery could be cancelled. The federal government is once ag.... Read More

WGNS Listener Survey and Statistics

Jul 21, 2011 at 12:24 pm by Bryan Barrett

WGNS has served Rutherford County and the surrounding area since 1947. Every A few of our statistics are posted below. If you have additional questions, please feel free to ca.... Read More

Murfreesboro Doctor Making House Calls

Jul 21, 2011 at 12:20 pm by Bryan Barrett

Well-known Murfreesboro physician, Dr. Jim Garner, has expanded his practice to include house calls for clients of Family Staffing Solutions, Inc.  on an exclusive basis.... Read More