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Jordan Ethics Complaint Dismissed

Apr 24, 2017 at 10:02 am by Bryan Barrett

The Rutherford County Ethics Committee dismissed a complaint against County Commissioner Will Jordan (JUR-den) after finding no evidence of unethical behavior involving his vo.... Read More

One More Vote on Gas Tax Tuesday

Apr 24, 2017 at 09:34 am by Bryan Barrett

The Tennessee House of Representatives is expected to vote in favor of an amended version of Governor Haslam's gas tax proposal. NewsRadio WGNS' Bryan Barrett has more... The.... Read More

Wear Denim Wednesday and Support Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Apr 24, 2017 at 09:01 am by Bryan Barrett

Wednesday is Denim Day. Kim Reynolds with Domestic Violence / Sexual Assault Services, tells NewsRadio WGNS, Denim Day is set aside to bring awareness to Sexual Assault Awaren.... Read More

County Finishing Up TNReady; City Tests This Week

Apr 24, 2017 at 08:50 am by Bryan Barrett

It's testing time for local school students. City Schools spokeswoman Lisa Trail tells NewsRadio WGNS while county students are wrapping up, Murfreesboro City students are tes.... Read More

Monday Morning Flooding: Roads Closed

Apr 24, 2017 at 08:39 am by Bryan Barrett

Rutherford County continues to deal with flooding issues. NewsRadio WGNS Traffic Reporter Commander Chuck says there are especially issues in southern parts of the county....... Read More

TSSAA Spring Fling Returns to Rutherford County

Apr 24, 2017 at 08:02 am by Bryan Barrett

TSSAA Spring Fling, an Olympic-style event featuring the state's top athletes, will take place in Rutherford County next month, May 22-26. NewsRadio WGNS' Bryan Barrett has mo.... Read More

TN Gas Prices UP

Apr 24, 2017 at 06:51 am by Bryan Barrett

Tennessee gas prices reached $2.18 on Thursday - the highest daily average since June 2016. In Murfreesboro prices were up a penny to $2.06 when compared to last week's price.... Read More

Mother thinks back on the death of her 15 year old to help others

Apr 23, 2017 at 08:06 pm by Bryan Barrett

Sarah Hedden lost her 15 year old son almost three years ago to a tragedy that she will never forget. Her son was accidentally shot on July 7, 2014 in Franklin, Tennessee. No.... Read More

Janie Becker at Monday Night's RECYCLE RUTHERFORD

Apr 23, 2017 at 03:04 pm by Bryan Barrett

"Should We Be Afraid of Exotic Invaders?," an examination of the role non-native plant species play in our world, will be discussed by Janie Becker at the annual meeting of Re.... Read More

One Suspect Arrested: E. Sevier St. Robbery

Apr 23, 2017 at 02:45 pm by Bryan Barrett

On Friday afternoon detectives arrested Tristin Long for the robbery of an individual at his East Sevier Street. residence on Wednesday afternoon. Through an investigation, L.... Read More

MTSU Budget, Tuition and Fees Discussed Monday

Apr 23, 2017 at 02:25 pm by Bryan Barrett

As a part the changes that allow MTSU to be control is destiny, The Middle Tennessee State University Board of Trustees announced that the Finance and Personnel Committee will.... Read More

Mayor McFarland Responds To WGNS' Listener Questions

Apr 23, 2017 at 02:17 pm by Bryan Barrett

Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland participated in his popular "Talk To The Mayor" broadcast over WGNS. As always, the city leader received constant questions from local resid.... Read More

MTSU President Invited To Parachute Tuesday

Apr 23, 2017 at 02:08 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Army's Golden Knights precision parachute team will honor MTSU's commitment to student veterans this coming Tuesday (4/25/2017) by inviting President Sidney A. McPhee and.... Read More

CMS Students Get Racing Car For Study

Apr 23, 2017 at 01:55 pm by Bryan Barrett

It may look like a ride you might find on Mario Cart, but engineering students at Central Magnet School hope to use a recent car donation to apply lessons they learn in the cl.... Read More

Ram's Traffic Woe's Through April 29th

Apr 23, 2017 at 01:43 pm by Bryan Barrett

Rainfall mixed with construction has created areas that create challenges for 'Boro motorists. Traffic Engineer Ram Balachandran warns where to avoid through April 29th. City.... Read More

Woman Tried To Hire Person To Kill Ex-Husband

Apr 23, 2017 at 01:37 pm by Bryan Barrett

An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Lebanon woman who is charged with trying to hire someone to kill.... Read More

Saturday Was Mother Nature's Perfect "Earth Day"

Apr 23, 2017 at 09:25 am by Bryan Barrett

From the standpoint of Mother Nature, Saturday (4/22/2017) was a perfect Earth Day in Murfreesboro. Instead of being held around the Historic Rutherford County Courthouse, the.... Read More

Heavy Rain Creates Ruth. Co. Flooding

Apr 22, 2017 at 02:16 pm by Bryan Barrett

Several days of heavy rainfall has left behind flooding. There are several high water road closures in the county. In La Vergne, Rutherford County Emergency Management Agency.... Read More

Dollar General at Epps Mill Road Closed for Pest Activity

Apr 21, 2017 at 11:45 am by Bryan Barrett

We've received several calls inquiring about why the Dollar General Store at Epps Mill Road, near I-24, was closed. We've learned from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture.... Read More

Smyrna's Habitat ReStore NOW Open!

Apr 21, 2017 at 09:49 am by Bryan Barrett

Now Open Rutherford County's second Habitat ReStore is now open! It's at 415 Nissan Drive in the Gillsville Family Shopping Center in Smyrna, Tennessee. Ribbon Cutting 10AM Ea.... Read More