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ARREST MADE in Monday Robbery of Taxi Cab Driver in Rutherford County

Jun 27, 2013 at 05:33 pm by bryan

One suspect accused of robbing a taxi cab driver while holding a handgun against his ribs Monday was charged with aggravated robbery Thursday, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s de.... Read More

HUMAN TRAFFICKING: One of the Many New Issues Examined and Turned Into Law by the Help of Senator Bill Ketron

Jun 27, 2013 at 04:00 pm by bryan

Several key laws sponsored by State Senator Bill Ketron (R-Murfreesboro) and approved by the General Assembly this year will become effective July 1, including  a new law to a.... Read More

Welcome Technology: Rutherford County Sheriff's Department Offers VIDEO Visitation

Jun 27, 2013 at 03:12 pm by bryan

Families and friends may now visit from the comfort of their own home computers with inmates locked up at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center. Sheriff Robert Arnold.... Read More

Rutherford County is One of Top in the Nation for Employment Growth

Jun 27, 2013 at 01:37 pm by bryan

For the fifth consecutive quarter, Rutherford County is among the nation’s top counties in terms of employment growth, according to a new report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor.... Read More

Blackman BBQ will be This Friday Night

Jun 27, 2013 at 01:34 pm by bryan

The Blackman Barbecue will be held Friday evening at 5 in Murfreesboro. Brandon Whitt with Batey Farms commented about the Barbecue…    The BBQ is this Friday from 5-8pm a.... Read More

One Candidate Announces Over a Year in Advance About His Run for Smyrna Mayor in 2014

Jun 27, 2013 at 01:04 pm by bryan

The race for Smyrna Mayor is already heating up, even though we are over a year away from the election. Jeff Hollingshead with Smyrna Ready Mix told WGNS he will be running fo.... Read More

Nissan in Smyrna to Hire 900 New Workers

Jun 27, 2013 at 11:46 am by bryan

More new jobs at the Nissan plant in Smyrna have been announced. Another 900 new jobs will be created as Nissan prepares for the production of the new Nissan Rogue. Production.... Read More

Rutherford County Chamber Has a NEW Vice President of Workforce Development

Jun 27, 2013 at 09:28 am by bryan

The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce has announced that Beth Duffield will assume the role of vice president of workforce development effective July 22. In this role, Du.... Read More

GET EXCITED: Wine Around the Square is BACK!

Jun 27, 2013 at 06:00 am by bryan

The Second Annual Wine Around the Square is a casual, fun, “hip” evening for all ages outdoors around the historic downtown Square in Murfreesboro.  The evening kicks off in t.... Read More

Detective Promoted to Sergeant at Murfreesboro Police Department

Jun 27, 2013 at 05:00 am by bryan

The Murfreesboro Police Department announced the promotion of Detective Paul Mongold to Sergeant in the Criminal Investigations Division.     Sergeant Mongold began his caree.... Read More

BASS POLICE: Fishing Tournament

Jun 27, 2013 at 04:30 am by bryan

Fisherman throughout the area will be casting their lines soon for an upcoming bass tournament. The 4th Annual Officer Benefit Bass Tournament, sponsored by Lodge 85 of the Fr.... Read More

What is the Thought of TN Senator Jim Tracy With Regards to the Homosexual Marriage Issue that was Reported on Wednesday Afternoon?

Jun 27, 2013 at 04:15 am by bryan

Senator Jim Tracy, who is running for Congress, released a statement on the same sex marriage situation that was recently reported on Wednesday in California...  “Our country.... Read More

Will it Really Happen? A Guard Every 1,000 Feet on the United States Border / Mexican? - Our Elected Congressmen Release Statement...

Jun 27, 2013 at 03:45 am by bryan

On Wednesday, the Hoeven-Corker border security amendment to the Senate immigration bill passed overwhelmingly in a 69-29 vote.  The Hoeven-Corker amendment mandates an unprec.... Read More

Beacon Center Reports on Tennessee Government Spending that Could be Described as Wasteful?

Jun 27, 2013 at 02:15 am by bryan

The Beacon Center of Tennessee released its eighth annual Tennessee Pork Report, exposing more than $511 million squandered by state and local governments over the past year..... Read More

Entire Air-Conditioning Unit STOLEN

Jun 27, 2013 at 02:15 am by bryan

A business owner that has a property on Ash Street in Murfreesboro reported that his commercial air conditioning unit was stolen. The $8,000 unit was taken over the past 3-day.... Read More

UPDATE: The Pink Firetrucks in Murfreesboro... Pink?

Jun 27, 2013 at 01:15 am by bryan

No one could miss the unmistakable array of pink apparatus at Middle Tennessee Medical Center Wednesday as the Pink Heals Tour made its first visit to Murfreesboro.  The Pink.... Read More

STUFF THE BUS - United Way Campaign

Jun 26, 2013 at 08:31 pm by bryan

Ford of Murfreesboro has joined with United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties and over twenty area businesses for the second annual Stuff the Bus campaign to promote liter.... Read More

Three Suspects Arrested in Alleged Laundromat Theft and Vandalism Case

Jun 26, 2013 at 07:00 pm by bryan

It was just one day ago that WGNS reported a vandalism and theft story that took place at a local Laundromat. We have now learned that three arrests have been made in connecti.... Read More

Murfreesboro’s First Lady Jeanne Bragg receives Spouse of the Year award

Jun 26, 2013 at 03:00 pm by bryan

Jeanne Bragg, wife of Tommy Bragg, mayor of Murfreesboro, received the Tennessee Municipal League’s “Stand by your Spouse” Award at TML’s 74thannual conference in Memphis. The.... Read More

MORE: Wreck in Cason Lane Area Turns Fatal - MPD Investigating

Jun 26, 2013 at 01:39 pm by bryan

A June 20th car accident in Murfreesboro has turned into a fatal accident. A passenger involved in the accident has since died. The wreck occurred this past Thursday afternoo.... Read More