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Some Still Smoking, Despite Warning Issued Way Back in 1964

Jan 21, 2014 at 01:30 am by Bryan Barrett

The once commonly held belief that smoking tobacco was harmless, and perhaps even good for some, was shattered Jan. 11, 1964. The first U.S. Surgeon General’s report on smokin.... Read More

Scholarship's Available for Local High School Students

Jan 20, 2014 at 06:32 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Middle Tennessee Association of REALTORS (MTAR) has begun their annual Scholarship Awards process for fall 2014. Scholarship applications were mailed out January 2nd to gu.... Read More

Senator Beavers Sponsoring Bill to Further Resist Affordable Care Act in Tennessee

Jan 20, 2014 at 05:30 pm by Bryan Barrett

Senator Mae Beavers (R-Mt. Juliet) and Representative Mark Pody (R-Lebanon) announced Wednesday that they will sponsor a bill to resist implementation of the Patient Protectio.... Read More

MLK March & Rally in Murfreesboro

Jan 20, 2014 at 01:36 pm by Bryan Barrett

A beautiful, sunny day with temperatures in the 50's brought out one of the largest crowds ever to the Dr. Martin Luther King Day March and Rally... Vice Mayor Ron Washingt.... Read More

Gas Prices Steady Across Nation, Down 4-Cents In 'Boro!

Jan 20, 2014 at 09:50 am by Bryan Barrett

Both oil and gas prices remain stable at this time, with the national average hovering around $3.30 a gallon. Here in Murfreesboro, many discounters dropped regular gas 4-cent.... Read More

Long Period of Below Freezing Temps This Week

Jan 20, 2014 at 06:18 am by Bryan Barrett

An Arctic cold front will move through the mid state...bringing a prolonged period of subfreezing temperatures to Middle Tennessee. WGNS' Dan Eidem has more... VERBATIM: Temp.... Read More

Some State Representatives are FOR and Some are AGAINST Medical Marijuana in Tennessee - What Does Your State Rep. Say?

Jan 20, 2014 at 06:00 am by Bryan Barrett

State Representative Mike Sparks tells WGNS that the legalization of marijuana will likely be an issue this year in the state legislature. Sparks said that he was against medi.... Read More

NAACP Plans MLK Day March

Jan 20, 2014 at 05:45 am by Bryan Barrett

It's been a big week for the Murfreesboro chapter of the NAACP. They held their first ever Civil Rights Week. It will conclude today (Monday) with the Dr. Martin Luther King G.... Read More

Where is Bed Bath & Beyond?

Jan 20, 2014 at 05:45 am by Bryan Barrett

We've had several people ask "Where is Bed Bath & Beyond"? Is it closed? The company has closed it's location on Thompson Lane, next to H.H. Gregg. However, they've reloca.... Read More

Flu Cases on the Rise

Jan 20, 2014 at 05:00 am by Bryan Barrett

Tennessee is among the 40 states reporting a widespread or epidemic flu outbreak. In fact, the TheraFlu Flu Tracker shows the Nashville-Murfreesboro-Franklin MSA is reporting.... Read More

Personal Property Schedules for Rutherford County Businesses Being Mailed

Jan 20, 2014 at 05:00 am by Bryan Barrett

Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell says the Personal Property Schedules for Rutherford County Businesses will be mailed this week. The schedules are mailed by Fe.... Read More

Pro Life Walk Set for This Saturday

Jan 20, 2014 at 04:45 am by Bryan Barrett

Heart of Tennessee Pro Life, based in Murfreesboro, is hosting the first ever Heart of Tennessee Walk for Life. It will be held at the Rutherford County Courthouse Square this.... Read More

Becoming a Nurse is a Positive Career Move, According to MTSU Professor

Jan 20, 2014 at 02:00 am by Bryan Barrett

Looking for a career change? Dr. Deborah Rose Wilson at MTSUs’ School of Nursing, told WGNS becoming a nurse is a career choice that can literally open up hundreds of doors….... Read More

Murfreesboro School Board to Receive Special Recognition This Week

Jan 20, 2014 at 01:00 am by Bryan Barrett

Murfreesboro City Schools, the Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA) and communities across the state will recognize the work of boards of education Jan. 19 – 25, 2014 du.... Read More

New Evidence "Seized" By the TBI in the Disappearance of a Shelbyville Teacher Whose Car was Found in Murfreesboro in 2011

Jan 19, 2014 at 11:52 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirmed they have seized new evidence in the Shelley Mook case. Shelley Mook, 24, disappeared nearly three years ago shortly after she.... Read More

We're In a Top Five Area to Spend Real Estate Dollars

Jan 19, 2014 at 08:23 pm by Bryan Barrett

Another high ranking for the mid-state. Forbes Magazine ranks the Nashville-Murfreesboro-Franklin MSA fourth in its ranking of the best places to spend your real estate dollar.... Read More

Murfreesboro Ambulance Owners Receive Federal Prison Time

Jan 19, 2014 at 03:39 pm by Bryan Barrett

A couple from Murfreesboro has been sentenced by a federal court to prison for identity theft and Medicare fraud. Seventy-year old Woody Medlock, Sr. was sentenced to 75-month.... Read More

Details Yet to be Released on Saturday Shooting at University Ridge Apartments in Murfreesboro

Jan 19, 2014 at 08:50 am by Bryan Barrett

Few details have been released at this point in regards to a shooting that was reported Saturday night in Murfreesboro. The incident was said to have occurred at University Ri.... Read More

Man Allegedly Kidnapped in LaVergne After Agreeing to Give Couple a Ride from the Driftwood Inn

Jan 19, 2014 at 08:38 am by Bryan Barrett

In LaVergne, man who allegedly went to the Driftwood Inn to help a couple out and simply give them a ride, ended up being abducted? The 20-year old told LaVergne Police he wen.... Read More

Stolen U.S. Marine Backpack Recovered - Bronze Star and Purple Heart on Pack Unharmed

Jan 19, 2014 at 08:30 am by Bryan Barrett

As we wrap up news from this weekend, we do have a positive story to bring your way. The U.S. Marine backpack we told you about that was stolen from a truck that was parked in.... Read More