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UPDATE: Names Released of the Young Men Rescued from Stones River Wednesday Night

Jun 06, 2013 at 06:00 pm by bryan

We have an update on the water rescue which took place late Wednesday night at the Nice’s Mill Dam in the Smyrna area. The Wednesday evening rescue occurred when four y.... Read More

Rite Aid Pharmacy on Memorial Blvd. Robbed - Suspect on the Run

Jun 06, 2013 at 04:49 pm by bryan

Police responded to a robbery call at the Rite Aid Pharmacy on Memorial Boulevard Wednesday afternoon. When they got to the scene it was realized that the subject who robbed t.... Read More

Rutherford County Man Arrested For Posing as an Investment Advisor

Jun 06, 2013 at 01:33 pm by bryan

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Rutherford County man for posing as an investment advisor to clients who gave him money to invest after he was indicted by.... Read More

Local United Way Receives "Thumbs Up" from United Way Worldwide

Jun 06, 2013 at 11:03 am by bryan

The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties has announced that it recently received another "seal of approval" from the United Way Worldwide organization for completing a.... Read More

Rutherford County Community Assessment Project (CAP) Needs Your Input

Jun 06, 2013 at 11:02 am by bryan

The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties and the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce have partnered with other community leaders to fund a community-wide needs asses.... Read More

Vertical Tillage Results in Loss of Productive Soil and May Result in Producers Being out of Compliance

Jun 06, 2013 at 09:59 am by bryan

Internet Exclusive: Since the mid-80’s, many Tennessee producers have implemented a no-till system on their land. The no-till system, which eliminates the use of fu.... Read More

UPDATE: More News Released from Muslim Conference Held in Manchester

Jun 06, 2013 at 06:26 am by bryan

We have even more news about a recent conference held in nearby Manchester about American relations with American Muslims living in Middle Tennessee.    U.S. Attor.... Read More

Pictures of the Top 5 Most Wanted Subjects in Rutherford County - Do You Recognize Them?

Jun 06, 2013 at 06:00 am by bryan

Who are the most wanted persons in Rutherford County right now? Check out the above photos (WGNSradio.com) for the latest portraits of the “Most Wanted” suspects,.... Read More

Handgun Permit Holders Increased by Nearly 300 in Past Month in Rutherford County

Jun 06, 2013 at 06:00 am by bryan

How’s your handgun permit doing? Still have it? Records from the State of Tennessee in February of this year indicate that over 1,100 handgun permits were revoked or sus.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Holding HUGE Seized Property Auction

Jun 06, 2013 at 05:15 am by bryan

Searching for a bargain? Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is selling about 20 vehicles, including a 2006 white BMW 330i and Harley Davidson 883 sportster, and e.... Read More

Goodwill Says that of 20 Hired Wednesday, 5 Started New Job Same Day!

Jun 06, 2013 at 04:30 am by bryan

Goodwill Industries has announced that more than 20-people were hired at Wednesdays’ job fair that was held at the Murfreesboro Career Solutions Center. Jamie Berry with.... Read More

MTSU and CHINA: Visit Concluded on Tuesday After Multiple Meetings

Jun 06, 2013 at 03:00 am by bryan

Middle Tennessee State University concluded its delegation’s visit to China on Tuesday after meetings at universities in Beijing and Chongqing and the main offices of th.... Read More

Panhandler Problem Being Addressed by the City of Murfreesboro

Jun 05, 2013 at 10:45 pm by bryan

WGNS is continuing to follow the situation involving homeless in Murfreesboro and the problem of panhandlers begging for money on or next to busy city streets. Police Chief Gl.... Read More

Visits to Chongqing and Beijing conclude MTSU’s China tour

Jun 05, 2013 at 08:12 pm by bryan

Middle Tennessee State University concluded its delegation’s visit to China on Tuesday after meetings at universities in Beijing and Chongqing and the main offices of th.... Read More

UPDATE: House Fire on Thompson Road Makes House Inhabitable, Possible Cause of Fire is Lightning

Jun 05, 2013 at 07:30 pm by bryan

A house fire at 3598 Thompson Road was reported shortly after 9:00 Wednesday morning. Randy White is the Public Information Officer for the Rutherford County Fire Department a.... Read More

County Receives grant to give free Pit Bull spay/neuter operations!

Jun 05, 2013 at 07:29 pm by bryan

Rutherford County PAWS (Pet Adoption Welfare Services) has received a grant to spay or neuter Pit Bulls and Pit Bull mixed dogs.  This is totally free for the dog owner,.... Read More

Project Started By Fallen Murfreesboro Officer to Host Fundraiser June 18th

Jun 05, 2013 at 05:28 pm by bryan

The Brittany Project will host it’s Hometown Tap Takeover fundraiser Tuesday, June 18th at Puleo’s Grille on Broad Street, from 5-8pm.  The event is co-sponso.... Read More

Money Saving Tips from Murfreesboro Electric - Where to Set Your Thermostat

Jun 05, 2013 at 02:15 pm by bryan

Amy Byers with Murfreesboro Electric gave several tips to listeners on how to save money on their electric bill this summer. One of the tips was a reminder to change your air.... Read More

Swift Water Rescue Team Called in To Help Woman Who Wrecked Into Creek Wednesday

Jun 05, 2013 at 02:14 pm by bryan

There was an accident on Epps Mill Rd. Wednesday afternoon in Murfreesboro. The female victim ran off the road and into a creek. The Sheriff’s office and the Emergency M.... Read More

JUNE Dairy Day's TODAY from 9AM - 1PM at Lane Agri Park (Audio Included)

Jun 05, 2013 at 11:34 am by bryan

Dairy Days, Today from 9AM – 1PM. The event is FREE at Lane Agri Park on John Rice Blvd. The annual June Dairy Days was held at the Lane Agri-Park on Wednesday in Murfr.... Read More