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Do Not Panic on Wednesday When You Hear This Sound On or Near the MTSU Campus

May 06, 2013 at 05:57 pm by bryan

When you hear this sound on Wednesday, don’t panic… MTSU plans to test its tornado sirens on campus on Wednesday, May 8, at 11:15 a.m. This is only a.... Read More

73-Year Old Company in Murfreesboro Hires New CFO!

May 06, 2013 at 05:45 pm by bryan

Norman Brown, President of Murfreesboro-based Roscoe Brown, Inc., a 73-year-old HVAC company with operations throughout middle Tennessee, announced that Brian Byrd is the comp.... Read More

Great Interview with Local WW II Veteran (Listen via Podcast)

May 06, 2013 at 01:46 pm by bryan

On Saturday, May 5, 2013, The Rutherford Home Show had a fantastic interview with a local WWII Veteran. WGNS is pleased to be able to offer you the podcast of this popular pro.... Read More

MTSU EXL Scholars program gets top regional award

May 06, 2013 at 01:26 pm by bryan

The Experiential Learning Scholars program at Middle Tennessee State University was honored recently with a top award for higher education credit programs. MTSU received the.... Read More

Golf for a cause: Bill Carey Scramble June 5th at Indian Hills!

May 06, 2013 at 01:04 pm by bryan

36th Annual Bill Carey Golf Scramble Play golf and help the American Diabetes Association as well as student scholarships. The 36th Annual Bill Carey Golf Scramble will be Ju.... Read More

Smyrna Drama Camp Filling Quickly

May 06, 2013 at 07:53 am by bryan

The Springhouse Worship and Arts Center in Smyrna reports that its summer drama camps are filling quickly. In fact, camp three is full. The final day to register is Wednesday,.... Read More

Gas Prices Fluctuate...Barrel of Oil Passes $95

May 06, 2013 at 07:36 am by bryan

Gas prices started to fluctuate last week after the cost for a barrel of oil jumped above $90 and has held steady in that price range. Here in the 'Boro some discounters are o.... Read More

UPDATE: Deadly Wreck on SR 840, Sunday

May 05, 2013 at 09:00 pm by bryan

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash on State Route 840 in Rutherford County. It happened at 11:20 Sunday morning (5/4/2013) around mile marker 62.&nbs.... Read More

UPDATE: Rutherford County School Worker Charged with Rape of 5-Year Old to file Plea This Month in Court

May 05, 2013 at 07:00 pm by bryan

We have an update on the 40-year old man charged with the rape of a child who worked for the Rutherford County School System… William C. Henry (pictured) worked as a pl.... Read More

Influx of Homeless Arrests Made in Recent Weeks in Murfreesboro

May 05, 2013 at 06:53 pm by bryan

Over the past several months, WGNS has noticed an upswing in the arrests of local homeless persons in Rutherford County. Those arrested in recent days have been taken into cus.... Read More

"Little Evil" (alias) facing multiple charges in Rutherford County Courtroom

May 05, 2013 at 06:45 pm by bryan

The courts in Rutherford County have set aside a total of three days for a trial involving a Murfreesboro man who allegedly goes by the nickname of "Little Evil." Timothy Rain.... Read More

For Now, the State Says it is a Voluntary Program for Businesses... THAT COULD CHANGE!

May 05, 2013 at 06:26 pm by bryan

Tennessee labor officials are campaigning to get more employers to use a web based tool to respond to unemployment claims. The effort is in response, in part, to a state.... Read More

Wreck on I-24, Saturday

May 05, 2013 at 06:22 pm by bryan

Heavy rain on Saturday brought several traffic problems to the area. The major accident was late Saturday morning at mile marker 119 on Interstate 24 eastbound in Coffee Count.... Read More

COOL IDEA: Former 'Boro Resident Releases WWII Culinary History

May 05, 2013 at 11:00 am by bryan

How would you go fishing during World War Two if you were serving in the Pacific? According to Chattanooga culinary and cookbook author Kent Whitaker you would have had severa.... Read More

Charlie Daniels Scholarship Started At MTSU

May 05, 2013 at 07:55 am by bryan

Music industry majors at Middle Tennessee State University now have a chance for financial assistance that pays homage to country music legend Charlie Daniels. MTSU President.... Read More

2013 TN Radio Hall of Fame Class Inducted in Murfreesboro

May 04, 2013 at 10:28 pm by bryan

Some of the Volunteer State's best known names in radio were inducted into the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame at the Embassy Suites Hotel here in Murfreesboro Saturday night (5/.... Read More

Canning Classes May, June and July

May 04, 2013 at 02:52 pm by bryan

Love the flavors of summer fruits? Learn how you can enjoy the fresh taste all year long by making jams, jellies, preserves, marmalades, conserves and butters. This worksho.... Read More

Youth Leadership Rutherford Graduation

May 04, 2013 at 02:46 pm by bryan

Thirty-five Rutherford County high school juniors and seniors were awarded certificates of completion of Youth Leadership Rutherford (YLR) at a recent awards dinner at the Dou.... Read More

Road Warriors Beware: Trouble Spots though May 11th

May 04, 2013 at 02:41 pm by bryan

Springtime is the righttime for construction projects. That's seen in the suden escalation of potential traffic challenges now through May 11th, according to City Traffic Engi.... Read More

Campus Life 5K Open to All of Rutherford County Walkers and Runners

May 04, 2013 at 05:00 am by bryan

In a press release, Christy Lambright told WGNS, “Come begin your Memorial Day with us as we honor those who have bravely served and given their lives for our country.&r.... Read More