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Man reportedly punches Walmart Self Checkout Machine

Apr 28, 2014 at 04:21 pm by Bryan Barrett

A Walmart customer who told police he was angry because he could not get any assistance, allegedly punched a self-checkout machine causing over $800 in damages. The suspect wa.... Read More

Truck stolen and then sold as if it belonged to the Murfreesboro thief

Apr 28, 2014 at 03:30 pm by Bryan Barrett

A homeless Murfreesboro man originally from Ohio has been arrested for allegedly stealing a truck. The truck that 19-year old Jesse P. Caldwell was charged with stealing was v.... Read More

Man reportedly rips jukebox from wall of bar

Apr 28, 2014 at 03:00 pm by Bryan Barrett

Early Saturday morning in Murfreesboro, a man apparently ripped a Jukebox from the wall of a local watering whole. Police responded to Gentleman Jims on East Main Street aroun.... Read More

Highway 840 Serious Accident

Apr 28, 2014 at 02:51 pm by Bryan Barrett

We've received word of a bad accident on Highway 840, eastbound, around exit 40. That's coming into Murfreesboro. A witness said they saw at least one car on its side. Lifefli.... Read More

Over $3,500 worth of eyeglasses frames stolen from Murfreesboro store

Apr 28, 2014 at 02:46 pm by Bryan Barrett

Someone was evidently in need of some new frames for glasses. Over $3,500 worth of frames were stolen from LensCrafters at the Stones River Mall. A video surveillance camera.... Read More

How did the "Gun Buy Back" / "Drug Take Back" go in Murfreesboro?

Apr 28, 2014 at 02:22 pm by Bryan Barrett

On Saturday, April 26, 2014 the Murfreesboro Police Department had what they called a very successful combined “Drug Take Back” and “Gun Buy Back” special event. Major Clyde A.... Read More

Gas Drops A Nickel In 'Boro: $3.34

Apr 28, 2014 at 11:10 am by Bryan Barrett

The discount in gasoline continued in Florida this week, but prices increased in Georgia and Tennessee. Thank goodness some discounters in the 'Boro dropped gas a nickel from.... Read More

UPDATE: Accident on 231 South / Shelbyville Hwy was confirmed to be a Fatality

Apr 28, 2014 at 11:00 am by Bryan Barrett

We have more news on the Monday morning accident that occurred on 231 South about a mile from Christiana Elementary School. WGNS has confirmed through the Tennessee Highway Pa.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools and Murfreesboro "City" Schools closing Two Hours Early Today

Apr 28, 2014 at 10:45 am by Bryan Barrett

MONDAY INFORMATION 4/28/14:   WGNS has confirmed that the Rutherford County School system will close two hours early due to bad weather. Murfreesboro City Schools now confirm.... Read More

Woman charged with 8th "Driving on Suspended" Charge, Other woman charged with 4th DUI

Apr 28, 2014 at 10:34 am by Bryan Barrett

A Murfreesboro woman pulled over for a lane change violation ended up going to jail when police realized she had 7 prior driving on a suspended license charges. 33-Year old Am.... Read More

How to Get Weather Information

Apr 28, 2014 at 08:43 am by Bryan Barrett

WGNS offers a text alert service and will send weather information to your cell phone. It's a free service, from Gil's Ace Hardware in Smyrna. Just follow the signup link belo.... Read More

M'boro Mayor & Council Swearing In This Week

Apr 28, 2014 at 06:15 am by Bryan Barrett

The swearing in of a brand new Murfreesboro Mayor and Council is coming up this week. Murfreesboro City councilman Doug Young who won a re-election vote on April 15th told WGN.... Read More

Rutherford County Emergency Food Bank Annual Food Drive

Apr 28, 2014 at 05:15 am by Bryan Barrett

Letter carriers will be picking up non-perishable food donations for the Rutherford County Emergency Food Bank again this year. The drive is May 10, the Saturday before Mother.... Read More

Red Cross READY, If Needed!

Apr 27, 2014 at 08:53 pm by Bryan Barrett

Red Cross volunteers and staff across the Tennessee Volunteer Region in Middle and West Tennessee are on stand-by and ready to respond to assist anyone who may be affected by.... Read More

BULLETIN: Monday Night's RECYCLE RUTHERFORD Meeting Postponed

Apr 27, 2014 at 08:48 pm by Bryan Barrett

Monday night's Annual Recycle Rutherford meeting has been postponed to a later date.  Recycle Rutherford President Glenn Himebaugh told WGNS News that he regrets any inconven.... Read More

High Winds Downed Trees In Walter Hill Area

Apr 27, 2014 at 04:00 pm by Bryan Barrett

Around 1:00 o'clock Sunday afternoon, high winds downed trees in the Walter Hill area. The National Weather Service says potentially damaging storms could impact the mid-state.... Read More

1994 Memphis murder suspect arrested in Murfreesboro

Apr 27, 2014 at 10:36 am by Bryan Barrett

A murder case dating back some 20-years is a step closer to going to court in Tennessee. Murfreesboro Police arrested 36-year old Phanksay Phanivong on a warrant this week. Ph.... Read More

Rutherford County High Schools holding graduation out of county

Apr 27, 2014 at 10:00 am by Bryan Barrett

Some Rutherford County residents are concerned over high school graduations being held in neighboring Williamson County. WGNS checked into this issue with the Rutherford Count.... Read More

Man convicted in violent Eagleville home invasion from 2009 wants a new trial

Apr 27, 2014 at 09:34 am by Bryan Barrett

A man convicted by a Rutherford County Circuit Court Jury on two counts of especially aggravated kidnapping, aggravated robbery, aggravated burglary and conspiracy to commit b.... Read More

Intense Storms, Including Tornadoes, Possible Through Tuesday

Apr 27, 2014 at 08:51 am by Bryan Barrett

The wording from the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center about the potential for severe weather for Middle Tennessee was designed to get our attention. And it.... Read More