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Bicyclist Riding 4,000-Miles For WOUNDED WARRIOR FUND

May 21, 2013 at 05:21 pm by bryan

WGNS caught-up with a bicyclist traveling through Murfreesboro on an almost 4-thousand mile journey. Carter Dages left his home in Yorktown, Virginia on May 2nd and is riding.... Read More

UPDATE: Donate to Victims in Oklahoma - Local Resident Agrees to Pick Donated Items Up at Your Home

May 21, 2013 at 05:00 pm by bryan

More and more people in our community are coming to the aid of those hit by the tornadoes in Oklahoma. Diane Parker in Murfreesboro told us her employer, Team Worldwide, is a.... Read More

Former Mayor Reeves Told Rotary Progress Can Benefit All

May 21, 2013 at 03:19 pm by bryan

Former Murfreesboro Mayor Richard Reeves spoke to the Rotary Club at their Tuesday luncheon (5/21/2013). He shared how progress can benefit everyone. In this case he explained.... Read More

A Ford F-150 Rolls Away and Into a Brand New SUV in Murfreesboro

May 21, 2013 at 02:58 pm by bryan

A Gallatin resident was not exactly excited to see the truck he was driving roll away on Monday. Reports indicate the victim in this case was driving a Ford F-150 owned by Ame.... Read More

Just Prior, During and After Murfreesboro Storm Tuesday, Emergency Workers Had Increase in Calls

May 21, 2013 at 01:56 pm by bryan

It all happened so quickly on Tuesday afternoon. A brief storm moved in that resulted in high winds, wrecks and hail. In the downtown area, a utility line was downed which res.... Read More

Study Says: Chidren Who Eat Dinner as a Family Less Likely to be Addicted to Drugs and Alcohol

May 21, 2013 at 09:30 am by bryan

Take 25, a day that was proclaimed by President Ronald Reagan in 1983 as a day to talk to your children about the dangers of child abduction, will be held in Murfreesboro on S.... Read More

MTSU Centennial Campaign Closer to Fundraising Goal of $80,000,000

May 21, 2013 at 08:12 am by bryan

Middle Tennessee State University is inching closer and closer to their goal of raising $80-millionin their Centennial Campaign. Nick Perlick, director of development at MTSU,.... Read More

Ronnie Barrett Receives MTSU Award

May 21, 2013 at 07:18 am by bryan

Murfreesboro's Ronnie Barrett has is this year's recipient of the prestigious Joe M. Rodgers Spirit of America Award from Middle Tennessee State University. Barrett is the fou.... Read More

Whoooo-Hoooo, It is Boating Season in Rutherford County!

May 21, 2013 at 06:30 am by bryan

The 2013 boating season is upon us as we near Memorial Day weekend. Many of you will be headed to beautiful Percy Priest Lake... Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officials.... Read More

Well, It Is Not a Big Cut in the Grocery Tax, But it is a Cut!

May 21, 2013 at 06:15 am by bryan

Governor Bill Haslam signed legislation Monday to reduce the sales tax on groceries. Haslam signed the bill in a ceremony at Sloan’s Grocery in Monroe County. The bill r.... Read More

Be a Part of the Volunteer Tutor Program with Read To Succeed!

May 21, 2013 at 05:00 am by bryan

Volunteer Tutor Training will take place on May 25 & June 1 from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at the Lon Nuell Literacy Center in First Baptist Church,.... Read More

Thieves are Currently After Your Medicine Cabinet - Did You Know That?

May 20, 2013 at 10:11 pm by bryan

Rutherford County Sheriff Robert Arnold tells WGNS that thieves are after what may be in your medicine cabinet. Arnold said by getting rid of expired drugs that may be in your.... Read More

Smyrna Softball in Spring Fling for First Time

May 20, 2013 at 09:47 pm by bryan

The Smyrna Lady Bulldog softball team is in unchartered waters... Bryan Barrett had the call as Smyrna defeated Soddy Daisy 4-1 last (Monday) night to advance to the Blue Cro.... Read More

Don't let it slip by: Thursday is World Turtle Day!

May 20, 2013 at 08:02 pm by bryan

WGNS constantly strives to keep you informed, and so that you don't miss this one: Thursday is "WORLD TURTLE DAY"! There will be fun activities, crafts, live animals, and fre.... Read More

George Plaster's Music City Sports Festival: Celebrity Guest & Events Unveiled

May 20, 2013 at 04:35 pm by bryan

With the inaugural Music City Sports Festival just two weeks away, the roster of celebrity guests keeps growing—with national champions, Hall of Famers, head coaches, su.... Read More

The Housing Numbers are not Looking That Positive for Tennessee and Rutherford County

May 20, 2013 at 02:43 pm by bryan

The first quarter report from the Tennessee Housing Market indicates that *home sells are literally up and down in Rutherford County and the state of Tennessee. Dr. David Penn.... Read More

Web Exclusive: Vitamin B 3 (Niacin) Can Help Control Cholesterol

May 20, 2013 at 02:33 pm by bryan

Cholesterol drugs account for some of the greatest profit sources ever developed by the pharmacological industry. Billions of dollars are brought in each year by one class of.... Read More

UPDATE: More to the Story Involving a Shooting in Smyrna - Here is the Latest...

May 20, 2013 at 12:15 pm by bryan

On May 19th, 2013 at approximately 7:53pm the Smyrna Police Department was notified of a possible shooting in the area of Mason Tucker Drive and Sam Ridley Parkway. Shortly af.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire Dept. Promotes Driver to Captain/Shift Training Officer

May 20, 2013 at 11:43 am by bryan

Effective Tuesday, May 21, MFRD will have a new Captain/Shift Training Officer. Driver Mike Keith has been promoted to the position. Keith has been with the department since.... Read More

Seat-belt Checkpoint and DUI Checkpoint Planned for This Week

May 20, 2013 at 10:04 am by bryan

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is planning another safety checkpoint… WGNS has received numerous emails asking, “Why does the T-H-P announce these checkpoints?&r.... Read More