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Designing the Perfect Christmas Ornament at MTSU - What a Challenge to be Met!

Oct 17, 2013 at 01:00 am by bryan

MTSU students will have a hand in creating Tennessee's ornaments for the national Christmas tree when they assist 24 young artists from across the state in a special workshop.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Welcomes a Brand New Fireman (With Photo)

Oct 16, 2013 at 09:00 pm by bryan

Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department welcomed a new Firefighter this week. Brent Stephens began his orientation with the department October 14.  He will also begin.... Read More

SAY WHAT? The Tennessee Firearms Association, Inc.Tells the State to End Common Core Standards?

Oct 16, 2013 at 07:45 pm by bryan

The Tennessee Firearms Association, Inc. has called for Tennessee legislators to stop or at a minimum delay implementation of the Common Core standards in Tennessee due to con.... Read More

White Couple Finds "KKK" Written on Front Door of Their Home

Oct 16, 2013 at 03:30 pm by bryan

“KKK” and a swastika were found written Wednesday on the front door of a home owned by a white couple in Rutherford County , a Rutherford County Sheriff’s de.... Read More

DesJarlais to Vote Against Reid/McConnell Compromise

Oct 16, 2013 at 03:21 pm by bryan

Tennessee's 4th District US Congressman Scott DesJarlais (R) commented on Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's plan to fund the gover.... Read More

UPDATE: Tim Tackett Selected as County Athletic Director

Oct 16, 2013 at 02:56 pm by bryan

We have an update on the story WGNS first brought you on the hiring of a new athletic director with Rutherford County Schools. The list of 32 applicants was recently whittled.... Read More

Murfreesboro Post Releases News Story Stating Mayor Tommy Bragg Will Not Seek Re-election

Oct 16, 2013 at 10:49 am by bryan

Murfreesboro will have a new mayor. Three-term Mayor Tommy Bragg is expected to announce at Thursday night's City Council meeting he won't seek another term. Monte Hale, Jr.,.... Read More

MTSU Student Tells WGNS She Was Prematurely Kicked Out of A Private Apartment Complex

Oct 16, 2013 at 10:45 am by bryan

A local MTSU student tells WGNS that she was prematurely kicked out of her apartment because of a domestic violence situation with her roommate. Briana Vito says that she was.... Read More

Cheese Company to Create 200 New Jobs in Nearby Manchester

Oct 16, 2013 at 05:30 am by bryan

Like cheese? Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty, along with Great Lakes Cheese officials announced Tuesday that the co.... Read More

Fall Severe Weather Awareness Day

Oct 16, 2013 at 05:00 am by bryan

Today (Wednesday) is Fall Severe Weather Awareness Day. The National Weather Service conducts this as a way to draw attention to the secondary peak of severe weather that occu.... Read More

Keeping Score? Jim Tracy Has $921,649 and Scott DesJarlais Has $171,000, According to Jim Tracy

Oct 16, 2013 at 03:45 am by bryan

The Jim Tracy for Congress campaign announced that it has raised $921,649 in 9 months raising $181,721 to round out the third financial quarter. The 3rd quarter brought i.... Read More

A perfect "Rally On Maple"!

Oct 16, 2013 at 02:15 am by bryan

Last night's (Tuesday, 10/15/2013) Rally On Maple was a huge success! Thanks again to the combined efforts of Main Street Murfreesboro/Rutherford County and the Chamber of Com.... Read More

Wednesday is "Lights On Afterschool Day" in Tennessee?

Oct 16, 2013 at 02:00 am by bryan

Governor Bill Haslam has named October 17th as Lights On Afterschool Day in Tennessee to recognize the state’s afterschool programs’ role in enhancing learning and.... Read More

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Shuts Down Regulatory Offices in Tennessee

Oct 16, 2013 at 02:00 am by bryan

All U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regulatory offices, including the Nashville District, shut down on Tuesday due to the absence of available federal appropriations. During the.... Read More

EXCITING FOR THE KIDDOS! Football Bowl Game Time in Murfreesboro for the Little League'rs

Oct 16, 2013 at 02:00 am by bryan

The 2013 bowl games for the Murfreesboro Football League are scheduled for October 19 and 26 at Siegel High School. Over 300 participated in this years season and all teams, &.... Read More

DUI Number 5 Case Headed to Court at End of Month for Plea

Oct 16, 2013 at 01:30 am by bryan

We routinely report news stories involving persons arrested on their 3rd and even 4th DUI. On occasion, we come across cases involving a charge of DUI number 5, as s.... Read More

Both Rutherford Co. Sheriff's Office and Murfreesboro Police Make Big Announcements in Education of Officers

Oct 16, 2013 at 01:00 am by bryan

The Murfreesboro Police Department has announced the graduation of four police officers from the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy. Recruit Officers John Compton, Wes.... Read More

UPDATE: Suspect Accused of Stabbing Cab Driver in Neck to File Plea in Court at End of Month

Oct 15, 2013 at 09:00 pm by bryan

WGNS has more information on the story involving a Murfreesboro cab driver who was stabbed in the neck this past April. Court records show the suspect in the case will appear.... Read More

Murfreesboro TCAT Instructor Running Against Dejarlais

Oct 15, 2013 at 05:05 pm by bryan

Murfreesboro resident and longtime conservative activist Steve Lane announced Tuesday that he is running for Tennessee's fourth district U.S. House of Representatives, the sea.... Read More

Local Nissan Plant Produced 10-Millionth Vehicle Tuesday!

Oct 15, 2013 at 04:06 pm by bryan

Nissan celebrated two major milestones today, and they both happened here in Rutherford County. The first U.S. produced 2014 Nissan Rogue rolling off the line in Smyrna, and t.... Read More