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St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church needs help collecting clothing for Haiti clinic and schools

Mar 19, 2013 at 05:00 am by bryan

For a 10th year, two mission teams from St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Murfreesboro have returned from Haiti after doing volunteer work. The Haiti Mission Team is now spo.... Read More

First round of names released of waiters for Exchange Club Family Center dinner in April

Mar 19, 2013 at 05:00 am by bryan

Names of the first group of Celebrity Waiters for the annual fundraiser have been announced by Jeff Stroop, President, Exchange Club of Murfreesboro. The event takes place on.... Read More

Suspect accused of running over Murfreesboro man released from jail on Monday

Mar 19, 2013 at 05:00 am by bryan

A 24-year old Mt. Juliet man bonded out of jail on Monday after he allegedly used his SUV to run over an acquaintance on Saturday afternoon. Murfreesboro Police report that wh.... Read More

Special seminar to discuss the Holy Prophet of Islam will be at Smyrna Mosque on Tuesday night

Mar 19, 2013 at 05:00 am by bryan

WGNS has received a second email from the “Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA” inviting the public to attend a special seminar on Tuesday (3/19/13) night in Smyrna. Ac.... Read More

Property Assessor to address complaints and inquiries on Tuesday morning

Mar 18, 2013 at 07:37 pm by bryan

The Rutherford County Property Assessor says that he will hold a Greenbelt and Rollback Seminar on Tuesday (3/19/13) in the Assessors Office (319 N Maple 2nd Floor M.... Read More

Lady Raiders to Play Louisville in 2013 Women's NCAA Tournament

Mar 18, 2013 at 07:06 pm by bryan

For a school record fifth consecutive year, Middle Tennessee learned its destination for the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament on Monday inside a packed Jeff Hendrix Stadium.... Read More

Lightning Hits Home Monday Afternoon

Mar 18, 2013 at 03:40 pm by bryan

At 1:15 Monday (3/18/2013) afternoon, Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue responded to a home site at 2822 Craythorne Drive. Districts 6 and 7 responded to a possible lightning strik.... Read More

Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce announces new vice president of Convention & Visitors Bureau

Mar 18, 2013 at 02:18 pm by bryan

The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce has named Nicky Reynolds as the vice president of the Convention & Visitors Bureau. In this role, Reynolds will be res.... Read More

Rutherford Co. CVB VP Named

Mar 18, 2013 at 02:09 pm by bryan

The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce has named Nicky Reynolds as the vice president of the Convention & Visitors Bureau.   In this role, Reynolds will be respo.... Read More

Armed robbery reported on MTSU campus at 1:09 AM on Monday

Mar 18, 2013 at 02:07 pm by bryan

The MTSU Police Department sent faculty, staff and students an email on Monday morning shortly after 1, advising them of a possible armed robbery. The initial alert stated, &l.... Read More

CONFIRMED: Tornado Strikes Christiana

Mar 18, 2013 at 01:42 pm by bryan

The cleanup from Monday's severe weather continues, especially in southern Rutherford County. A storm, which prompted a tornado warning at 12:15, left behind damage in the Chr.... Read More

Green was the color of many in booking photos at Sheriff's Office

Mar 18, 2013 at 12:18 pm by bryan

It would appear that DUI and public intoxication charges were the number one reasons that people were booked into the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center over the St. Pat.... Read More

Over 4.5 pounds of marijuana recovered by Murfreesboro Police Vice Unit

Mar 18, 2013 at 11:58 am by bryan

Over 4.5 pounds of marijuana was confiscated by the Murfreesboro Police Vice Unit. 38-Year old Jesse Sliepenbeek was arrested at trailer lot number 26 in a mobile home park lo.... Read More

MTSU in NCAA Men's Tournament

Mar 18, 2013 at 10:15 am by bryan

DATE: March 19, 2013 - Your MTSU Blue Raiders are in the Big Dance for the first time in 24-years. MT will play St. Mary's tonight (Tuesday, 3/19/13) in Dayton, Ohio. Game tim.... Read More

Ricketts Completes Coast-to-Coast Drive on Hydrogen

Mar 18, 2013 at 09:30 am by bryan

MTSU professor Dr. Cliff Ricketts completed a five-day journey to drive coast to coast without gas. He used power from the sun and hydrogen from water to run his Toyota on the.... Read More

Changes Proposed in Teacher Evaluations

Mar 18, 2013 at 08:00 am by bryan

A push is underway in the General Assembly to change how teachers in Tennessee are evaluated to make the process more fair and clear. The story from WGNS' John Michaelson from.... Read More

Gas Inches Down Slightly

Mar 18, 2013 at 07:45 am by bryan

The price of a gallon of gas dropped again last week and the rate of decrease is expected to slow in the weeks ahead. Here in the 'Boro some discounters offer regular gas for.... Read More

Strong Storms Expected Today

Mar 18, 2013 at 06:25 am by bryan

The weekend's spring-like temperatures will bring spring-like storms today (Monday). Rain and storms are expected throughout the day. By this afternoon and evening, the potent.... Read More

Judicial District Changes Proposed

Mar 18, 2013 at 06:24 am by bryan

Changes are being proposed to Tennessee’s judicial districts. The proposal would give Rutherford County its own district, which currently includes Cannon County. Lt. Gov.... Read More

3-24 Club to Meet Saturday

Mar 18, 2013 at 06:23 am by bryan

Members of the 3-24 Club will hold their annual meeting at Demos Restaurant in Murfreesboro at 11:30 AM, this Saturday. The Club consists of over thirty people who have the sa.... Read More