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UPDATE: Beech Grove Woman Accused of Locking Mentally Challenged Sister in Storage Shed

Jan 03, 2013 at 06:20 am by bryan

More on that alleged abuse case in Beech Grove from over a year ago... A trial date of Feb 19 has been set in Coffee County Circuit Court for Beech Grove resident Tracy Carmo.... Read More

State Senator Tracy Out To Unseat U.S. Congressman DesJarlais

Jan 02, 2013 at 03:22 pm by bryan

On Wednesday (1/2/2013) morning, State Senator Jim Tracy officially announced that he would be seeking the U.S. Congressional seat currently held by Dr. Scott DesJarlais in th.... Read More

UPDATE: Attempted Abduction Reported in Murfreesboro - Case Under Investigation

Jan 02, 2013 at 12:58 pm by bryan

Case under investigation: A 16-year old girl was the victim of an attempted abduction in Murfreesboro. The incident occurred outside of the Cheddar’s Restaurant on Old F.... Read More

Three Major Thefts Reported in Recent Days

Jan 02, 2013 at 12:42 pm by bryan

There were two major thefts reported on New Year’s Eve in Murfreesboro. One of the two thefts occurred at a home near Osborne Lane. In that case, the victim called polic.... Read More

Hottest Day for Auto Thefts: New Year's Day - Two Cars Stolen in the 'Boro

Jan 02, 2013 at 12:28 pm by bryan

Insurance statistics show that on New Year's Day, more vehicles are stolen than any other time of the year. Here in Murfreesboro, there were two vehicle thefts reported on t.... Read More

UPDATE: 7-DUI Arrests Made by Murfreesboro Police, 9-Made by Sheriff's Office

Jan 02, 2013 at 10:39 am by bryan

A total of 7-DUI arrests were made by Murfreesboro Police on New Years Eve and New Years Day morning. The arrests were made between 7 in the evening on New Years Eve and 5:30,.... Read More

Arrested for Driving on a Revoked License for the Fifth Time

Jan 02, 2013 at 09:50 am by bryan

A 52-year old man was charged for the fifth time with driving on a revoked license. Ricky L. Taylor from Smithville, Tennessee was pulled over for a registration violation on.... Read More

Bill To Avert "Fiscal Cliff" Approved!

Jan 02, 2013 at 06:49 am by bryan

In the final hours of the New Year's first day, by a vote of 257-to-167, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a compromise measure raising tax rates on income over $400,.... Read More

NO New Year Traffic Fatalities In Rutherford County

Jan 02, 2013 at 06:34 am by bryan

The crack down on motorists over the long New Year's weekend worked--no fatalities in Rutherford County. All local law enforcement agencies were on the lookout for speeders, p.... Read More

UPDATE: Meth Lab Found on New Year's Day in Murfreesboro

Jan 02, 2013 at 06:23 am by bryan

At 3:15 in the afternoon on New Year’s Day, Murfreesboro Police officers received information that a person was in the process of making meth at 806 Ewing Blvd.  Of.... Read More

Jim Tracy Calls Press Conference Wednesday Morning

Jan 01, 2013 at 10:55 am by bryan

State Senator Jim Tracy has called a special press conference at 11:00 o'clock Wednesday (1/2/2013) morning in the Soda Shop at Reeves Sain Drugstore. WGNS will post the audio.... Read More

Sheriff's Remaining Boiler Hanging-On!

Jan 01, 2013 at 10:17 am by bryan

It seems that equipment failure always waits for the beginning of a long holiday weekend. That was the case Friday when one of three boilers blew at the Rutherford County Adul.... Read More

First Newborn In Rutherford County At MTMC

Jan 01, 2013 at 10:01 am by bryan

The first baby born in this New Year here in Rutherford County arrived Tuesday morning at Middle Tennessee Medical Center. Malachai Duke is the county's first citizen of the N.... Read More

Improved Bus Service: Murfreesboro to Music City

Jan 01, 2013 at 09:39 am by bryan

The New Year brings expanded bus service between Murfreesboro and Music City.  Two new bus routes and a number of other service improvements are in effect. Murfreesboro.... Read More

New Year Started With Home Fire: Total Loss!

Jan 01, 2013 at 07:28 am by bryan

The New Year roared-in with flames destroying a home a home at 2523 English Hill Drive. Captain Brian Lowe told WGNS News that the call came into Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue.... Read More

BULLETIN: "Deal" reportedly reached to avoid "Fiscal Cliff"!

Jan 01, 2013 at 07:10 am by bryan

A deal has been reached to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff, congressional sources have confirmed to ABC News.The Senate will vote either Monday night or Tuesday. The House wi.... Read More

Local Resident and Musician Floyd "Ne-hi" Leonard Dies

Dec 31, 2012 at 01:47 pm by bryan

Local resident and musician Floyd “Ne-hi” Leonard has passed away. In the forties, fifties and sixties, Leonard was a significant part of Carl Tipton and the .... Read More

Police Cracking Down On DRUNK DRIVERS!

Dec 31, 2012 at 01:45 pm by bryan

Crack-Down THROUGH New Year's Day Police throughout Rutherford County have given-up time-off to keep drunk drivers off the road New Year's eve and day.  During the New.... Read More

A Few Cast Openings in "Superstar" at Center for the Arts

Dec 31, 2012 at 01:29 pm by bryan

The March production of Jesus Christ Superstar at The Center for the Arts has filled almost all of its roles, but still needs a few adult actors for its ensemble and to serve.... Read More

$13,000 of Jewelry Stolen from Home in Thompson Lane Area

Dec 31, 2012 at 11:43 am by bryan

$13,000 In Jewelry was stolen from a home on North Thompson Lane in Murfreesboro. The victim told police the culprit made his way into the home by breaking open a rear door. E.... Read More