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City Manager Rob Lyons names first City Purchasing Director

Nov 06, 2014 at 04:39 pm by Bryan Barrett

City Manager Rob Lyons announced that, following a nationwide search, Althea Pemsel has accepted the position as Director of Purchasing for the City of Murfreesboro effective.... Read More

Who robbed the Dollar General Store in LaVergne? Police want to know.

Nov 06, 2014 at 04:25 pm by Bryan Barrett

Police are asking for help in identifying the suspect who robbed a Dollar General Store in La Vergne. On November 4, 2014 at approximately 8:05 p.m., an armed male who was app.... Read More

A place where the elderly can relax

Nov 06, 2014 at 09:32 am by Bryan Barrett

WGNS' Scott Walker recently spoke to Jamie Watters with Mindful Care, a program of Elders First... Mindful Care is located inside New Vision Baptist Church on Thompson Lan.... Read More

Five year "forgivable" loan available to repair your home if you live in LaVergne

Nov 06, 2014 at 06:23 am by Bryan Barrett

The City of La Vergne has received a HOME grant from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) to rehabilitate owner-occupied homes. Interested homeowners who reside ins.... Read More

Two Murfreesboro Legends Died Wednesday

Nov 05, 2014 at 09:04 pm by Bryan Barrett

Murfreesboro lost two community legends Wednesday: Pat Farrer passed away after a battle with cancer and Matt Murfree III died while in Washington, DC. Pat Farrer was married.... Read More

Do you recognize this murder victim? His body was found in 1978.

Nov 05, 2014 at 04:30 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying a murder victim from 1978. "John Doe" was discovered at Poole Knobs recreation area in Ru.... Read More

Conflict of Archaeology to be discussed at MTSU

Nov 05, 2014 at 02:38 pm by Bryan Barrett

What is buried underneath the ground has the potential of telling us more about the military engagements that have changed the course of history. To discuss the approach and s.... Read More

The annual Rutherford County Christmas Parade will be Dec. 14th

Nov 05, 2014 at 10:42 am by Bryan Barrett

ABOVE: Photo from 2013 Christmas Parade The annual Rutherford County Christmas Parade will take place in Murfreesboro this December. The annual Christmas Parade will be on Su.... Read More

The beautiful Oakland's Mansion Candlelight Tour and more

Nov 05, 2014 at 10:36 am by Bryan Barrett

Explore historic homes in holiday splendor at the 31st Annual Oaklands Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes on Dec. 6, 2014, from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. in Murfreesboro, Tenn. The to.... Read More

Food Giveaway this Saturday - Volunteers Needed

Nov 05, 2014 at 10:28 am by Bryan Barrett

A food giveaway will take place in Murfreesboro on Saturday at Greenhouse Ministries. Christy Sanford told WGNS they have teamed up with Second Harvest Foodbank to ensure they.... Read More

Wine in Grocery Stores Passes in Majority of Communities that voted on the subject

Nov 05, 2014 at 08:27 am by Bryan Barrett

If you have not yet heard, the "Wine in Grocery Stores" passed in Murfreesboro and Smyrna by a large percentage. In Murfreesboro, the vote was won by a 74.25% margin. In Smyrn.... Read More

MFRD Fight Major House Fire Wednesday Morning

Nov 05, 2014 at 07:45 am by Bryan Barrett

Two adults and four children were displaced after a fire broke out in their home at 2836 Vickwood Drive around 7:15 Wednesday morning. A neighbor called Police/Fire Dispatch a.... Read More

Incumbents Win Congressional, Senate & Gubernatorial Races

Nov 05, 2014 at 02:03 am by Bryan Barrett

Republican incumbent Scott DesJarlais has held on to his U.S. House seat. DesJarlais defeated Democratic challenger Lenda Sherrell. DesJarlais won the right to defend his 4th.... Read More

Smyrna Voters Keep Reed as Mayor

Nov 05, 2014 at 01:10 am by Bryan Barrett

Voters in Smyrna kept Mary Esther Reed as mayor, defeating challenger Jeff Hollingshead by 648 votes. Reed received nearly 54-percent of the vote (4,505) to Hollingshead's 46-.... Read More

Voters Approve All 4 Constitutional Amendments

Nov 05, 2014 at 12:50 am by Bryan Barrett

Rutherford County voted with the state's majority in approving the four state Constitutional amendments on the ballot. Amendment 1, the most controversial of the four, opens t.... Read More

Nearly 28% Voter Turnout in RuCo

Nov 05, 2014 at 12:41 am by Bryan Barrett

It was a busy first election for newly appointed Rutherford County Election Administrator Alan Farley. The county saw 57,609 people cast ballots, which is nearly 28-percent vo.... Read More

State House: Terry Elected to 48th District, Sparks Re-Elected to 49th District

Nov 05, 2014 at 12:12 am by Bryan Barrett

Dr. Bryan Terry will be the new State Representative in District 48, succeeding Joe Carr who ran for U.S. Senate. Terry, a Murfreesboro physician, says healthcare will be a bi.... Read More

Eagleville Has New Mayor & Councilmembers

Nov 04, 2014 at 11:45 pm by Bryan Barrett

Eagleville Councilman Travis Brown is the new mayor. He ran unopposed for the position after longtime Mayor Sam Tune decided not to seek re-election. That will leave a seat on.... Read More

Waldron Unseats Mosley for La Vergne Mayor

Nov 04, 2014 at 11:34 pm by Bryan Barrett

Longtime La Vergne Alderman Dennis Waldron is the new mayor of La Vergne. He defeated incumbent Mayor Senna Mosley by 133 votes... Waldron tells NewsRadio WGNS the people he.... Read More

Bill Shacklett Elected to M'boro City Council

Nov 04, 2014 at 11:19 pm by Bryan Barrett

Bill Shacklett returns to the Murfreesboro City Council. He defeated two challengers for the vacant seat of former Councilman Toby Gilley, who gave up his seat after winning a.... Read More