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DUI Checkpoints in Rutherford County, Two Planned for Super Bowl Weekend

Jan 31, 2014 at 09:00 am by bryan

Sobriety Checkpoints are being planned for Super Bowl Weekend in Rutherford County. The Tennessee Highway Patrol will have one set up on Saturday, February 1st in Murfreesboro.... Read More

New Water Lines are in store for La Vergne

Jan 31, 2014 at 05:45 am by bryan

The massive project of replacing 2-inch water lines in the older sections of La Vergne begins on February 3.  The project of installing 6-inch lines is expected to take 13-mon.... Read More

MTSU Honors College hosts Feb. 17 Presidents’ Day Open House

Jan 31, 2014 at 04:30 am by bryan

High school and transfer students and their families from across Tennessee are invited to the fifth annual Presidents’ Day Open House at Middle Tennessee State University’s Ho.... Read More

Superbowl Sunday is This Weekend - Are you Ready for Guest?

Jan 31, 2014 at 04:00 am by bryan

Internet Exclusive: As you celebrate with family, friends, and loved ones it’s a good idea to educate yourself about your responsibilities as you welcome your party revelers..... Read More

Senator Tracy Receives High Honor from the American Conservative Union

Jan 31, 2014 at 04:00 am by bryan

Fourth District Congressional candidate Jim Tracy (R-Shelbyville) received a high honor Thursday from the American Conservative Union, the nation’s most prominent conservative.... Read More

PODCAST: RuCo Middle School Basketball Tournament Consolation/Finals

Jan 30, 2014 at 09:45 pm by bryan

The Oakland boys pulled off the upset of the Rutherford County Middle School Tournament, defeated Whitworth-Buchanan 37-35 to claim the championship... Down most of the game,.... Read More

WGNS Toured the New Peter D's on Thursday, See the Pictures and the Menu

Jan 30, 2014 at 09:03 pm by bryan

See larger, higher quality pictures HERE WGNS toured the new Peter D’s Restaurant on Medical Center Parkway that is currently under construction. Shane McFarland, who was con.... Read More

Murder Reported in Walmart Parking Lot in Murfreesboro -

Jan 30, 2014 at 06:45 pm by bryan

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Police have released the names of the two men killed on Wednesday night in the Walmart parking lot. 19-year old Latre R. Lillard (DOB 3/16/94) from Murfre.... Read More

Murfreesboro Man Charged with 3rd DUI After Accident and Police Pursuit

Jan 30, 2014 at 05:18 pm by bryan

A 31-year old Murfreesboro man has been apprehended after his involvement in an injury crash that was reported to have occurred Tuesday night. Phoutthasa Ontha allegedly wreck.... Read More

Wine in Grocery Stores Bill Moves Forward in the TN Senate - Rutherford County Residents May Be Able to Vote it In by Nov.

Jan 30, 2014 at 04:35 pm by bryan

  Legislation that would let Tennesseans in certain communities vote on whether to allow the sale of wine in retail food stores via a local referendum was approved 23 to 8 by.... Read More

City of Murfreesboro Wins Distinguished Budget Award

Jan 30, 2014 at 04:18 pm by bryan

The Distinguished Budget Award has once again been awarded to the City of Murfreesboro by the Government Finance Officer Association’s (GFOA). The award was presented for the.... Read More

No Outdoor Burning Thursday - Similar Conditions May Exist Friday

Jan 30, 2014 at 04:09 pm by bryan

Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department’s Fire Marshal’s Office urged citizens to cease all outdoor burning Thursday. The National Weather Service in Nashville has placed th.... Read More

UPDATE: Statement from Detective Ralph Mayercik and His Letter of Resignation from the Sheriff's Department

Jan 30, 2014 at 01:19 pm by bryan

UPDATE: We have more news on the “Internal Inquiry” of Detective Ralph Mayercik at the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office. Mayercik is a candidate for Sheriff and is running a.... Read More

Exhibit at MTSU's Library about Rutherford County in Civil War

Jan 30, 2014 at 10:13 am by bryan

“This Cruel War: Rutherford County Experiences the Civil War,” an array of nine panels interpreting civilian life in Rutherford County during the conflict, is available for vi.... Read More

Man Allegedly Pulls Out Knife After Being Told to Move Truck in Front of Apartment

Jan 30, 2014 at 09:45 am by bryan

The fight was over a parking space… Murfreesboro Police responded to a small apartment complex at 1321 Dudley Street where a resident told officers he noticed someone had used.... Read More

Rutherford County Property Assessor Announces New E-File Program

Jan 30, 2014 at 05:30 am by bryan

The Rutherford County Property Assessor tells us that a brand new “E-File” program for businesses will make it easier for business owners to file their personal property sched.... Read More

Another New School is Needed in Rutherford County, Already - Student Population GROWING

Jan 30, 2014 at 05:00 am by bryan

Rutherford County Schools grew at a rate of 3% over the past year. County Mayor Ernest Burgess tells WGNS that in the past we saw a 6% growth rate. The current 3% rate will al.... Read More

Tennessee Children Have Problems READING - Do Your Kids?

Jan 30, 2014 at 03:15 am by bryan

Educators consider reading the cornerstone of a good education and future success, but in Tennessee and across the country, more young children than not struggle to read. A ne.... Read More

RuCo Middle School Tournament Semifinal Recap

Jan 29, 2014 at 09:51 pm by bryan

With 33 combined points from their inside players, Stewarts Creek was able to avenge an overtime loss earlier this year to Blackman and move into the girls championship game..... Read More

New for the Volunteer State: The Tennessee Breastfeeding Hotline

Jan 29, 2014 at 09:30 pm by bryan

Tennessee families now have a new resource to support their efforts to breastfeed babies. The Department of Health has launched the statewideTennessee Breastfeeding Hotline, w.... Read More