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MTSU Football Coach Told Fans He is Excited About the Season on Wednesday

Jul 31, 2013 at 02:55 pm by bryan

MTSU Football Coach Rick Stockstill spoke to Raider supporters on Wednesday and suggested that fans have an exciting year to look forward to. Fans are welcome to attend pra.... Read More

UPDATE WITH AUDIO: Man Watching UFO's Allegedly Pulls Shotgun Out on Passerby in Murfreesboro

Jul 31, 2013 at 09:15 am by bryan

A man who told police he was sitting outside of his home watching a U-F-O has been arrested. Yes, there is more to this incident. The suspect was apprehended when he allegedly.... Read More

This Weekend is PACKED WITH STUFF TO DO Locally!

Jul 31, 2013 at 06:00 am by bryan

This weekend will be a very busy one all over the state because of the tax free holiday. In addition to your back to school savings, there will be fun times to be had by all i.... Read More

Man Convicted of Attempted Child Abuse in Rutherford County Asked Courts to Let Him Out of Prison

Jul 31, 2013 at 06:00 am by bryan

An attempted abuse of a child case involving a little girl who was under the age of 8 filed in Rutherford County went to the Tennessee Court of Appeals in recent months. WGNS'.... Read More

Man Convicted in Death of Murfreesboro Man Appeals Suggesting Insufficient Evidence

Jul 31, 2013 at 05:30 am by bryan

The man accused of killing Murfreesboro resident Daniel Cartwright in 2010 and who was convicted of voluntary manslaughter filed an appeal in court suggesting insufficient evi.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Concentrating on School Safety During 40-Hour School Resource Officer Course

Jul 31, 2013 at 03:30 am by bryan

Making lesson plans and caring for special education students were two of the topics new Rutherford County Sheriff’s School Resource Officer Matt Powell learned about du.... Read More

The Surprise Attack of Jabba the Puppett to Visit Murfreesboro August 6th? SAY WHAT?

Jul 31, 2013 at 01:00 am by bryan

Bestselling author Tom Angleberger is hitting the road to celebrate the release of his new book The Surprise Attack of Jabba the Puppett, which has a 1-mil.... Read More

Senator Bill Ketron Releases Statement on President Obama Visiting Chattanooga, TN on Tuesday to See Amazon.com

Jul 30, 2013 at 05:12 pm by bryan

Senator Bill Ketron (Republican) released a statement in regards to President Obama visiting the Chattanooga Amazon Fulfillment Center on Tuesday: “We are glad Presid.... Read More

After Driving Coast To Coast And Using No Gas, What's Next For MTSU's Dr. Cliff Ricketts?

Jul 30, 2013 at 04:28 pm by bryan

A few months ago MTSU Agri-Science and Agri-Business Professor Cliff Ricketts gained worldwide attention for the local university when he drove a specially engineered Toyota f.... Read More

Gloria Christy Reported Record Year For "Uncle Dave Macon Days"

Jul 30, 2013 at 03:36 pm by bryan

Uncle Dave Macon Days' Board President Gloria Christy told the Murfreesboro Rotary Club that this year's record attendance will enable the annual event to begin developing way.... Read More

Shocking Horse News

Jul 30, 2013 at 01:49 pm by bryan

Here's some shocking news dealing with a horse. Murfreesboro Electric's General Manager Steve Sax told WGNS News about a customer at McDonald's on Northwest Broad. . . Acco.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools Report High Marks in Past TCAP Scores - What Will Happen This Upcoming School Year?

Jul 30, 2013 at 10:00 am by bryan

TCAP Achievement Level Results for Grades 3-8 show Murfreesboro City Schools teachers and students can celebrate their accomplishments for the 2012-13 school year. “It&.... Read More

State Representative Mike Sparks Announces Key Manufacturing Award For Tennessee

Jul 30, 2013 at 06:24 am by bryan

State Representative Mike Sparks (R–Smyrna) announced this week that Tennessee has been named the number one state in the nation for automotive manufacturing strength by.... Read More

Arrests Made in Maintaining a Dwelling Case in Murfreesboro - Crack Cocaine Seized

Jul 30, 2013 at 06:00 am by bryan

Three individuals in Murfreesboro have been apprehended on charges of maintaining a dwelling for the purpose of distributing drugs. The arrests took place at 414 Forrest Stree.... Read More

Proof of Residence Required for ALL County Students

Jul 30, 2013 at 05:15 am by bryan

Parents of students in Rutherford County Schools may have received a message from their child's school about a new requirement for the upcoming year. Returning students are re.... Read More

Weird Times: Entire Heating and Air Unit Stolen from Side of Murfreesboro Home

Jul 30, 2013 at 05:00 am by bryan

A senior citizen who lives in a neighborhood next to Indian Hills Subdivision across from the Kangaroo Gas Station called the police after someone stole his heating and air co.... Read More

No Strike in Store for Bridgestone Workers in La Vergne

Jul 30, 2013 at 04:30 am by bryan

The United Steelworkers union said it has reached new contract agreements with Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire. That being said it now appears as if a strike has bee.... Read More

Special Kids Camp Ability Continues - Visit from the MTSU Basketball Team This Week

Jul 30, 2013 at 02:15 am by bryan

The MTSU basketball team will visit local nonprofit Special Kids’ summer day camp, Camp Ability, on Thursday, August 1, located at North Boulevard Church of Christ in Mu.... Read More

UPDATE: Man Injured at Center Hill Lake on Friday Still Hospitalized

Jul 30, 2013 at 01:45 am by bryan

A man who fell while trying to climb a steep rock formation at Center Hill Lake Friday evening remains in trauma intensive care at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga. 34 year o.... Read More

VIDEO: What We Do and Don't Do at WGNS in Murfreesboro, TN - Funny

Jul 29, 2013 at 10:45 pm by bryan