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Nelson Smotherman gives radio station a rare "WGNS Miniature Cedar Bucket"

Oct 30, 2012 at 09:42 am by bryan

Rare Miniature WGNS' Cedar Bucket Murfreesboro historian Nelson Smotherman has collected local memorabilia for many years. One of his treasures is a miniature cedar bucket wi.... Read More

Halloween at Sheriff's Dept. and on Local Square

Oct 30, 2012 at 08:59 am by bryan

             Older children can tour the Haunted House while younger children can collect candy at the free Trunk or Treat Halloween event a.... Read More

Homeless Children Attending School in TN Has Increased

Oct 30, 2012 at 08:56 am by bryan

The number of homeless students attending public schools in Tennessee has increased substantially since a national economic downturn that began in late 2007, according to a re.... Read More

Local Red Cross Helps Hurricane Sandy Victims on East Coast

Oct 30, 2012 at 07:26 am by bryan

WGNS' Scott Walker spoke to Brian Toll with the local chapter of the American Red Cross about the situation on the east coast involving Hurricane Sandy on Tuesday morning.&nbs.... Read More

Two Tractor Trailer Trucks Involved in Wreck on I-24

Oct 30, 2012 at 06:54 am by bryan

There was a serious accident around 3:40, Tuesday morning on I-24 in Rutherford County. Two tractor trailer trucks collided in the east bound lane of 24 near exit 70, Almavill.... Read More

Siskin Appointed to Circuit Court Seat

Oct 29, 2012 at 04:50 pm by bryan

Governor Bill Haslam has appointed Keith Siskin to the 16th Judicial District Circuit Court to fill the vacancy created when he appointed Judge Don Ash to a senior judge posit.... Read More

Readyville Woman Found Deceased in Car

Oct 29, 2012 at 04:49 pm by bryan

A missing Readyville woman has been found. Sixty-year old Kathy Irvin's body was found by emergency personnel early Monday morning off East County Farm Road. Her wrecked vehic.... Read More

Last "Farmer's Market" brings "Seasonal Eating" class at 10:00AM

Oct 29, 2012 at 04:33 pm by bryan

No, you don't need a special class to learn how to eat. However, Pat Whitaker at the Agricultural Extension Service is offering a "Seasonal Eating Class" at 10:00 o'clock Tues.... Read More

Sheriff Arnold Invites Young Children To "Trunk or Treat" at Sheriffs Office

Oct 29, 2012 at 04:05 pm by bryan

Older children can tour the Haunted House while younger children can collect candy at the free Trunk or Treat Halloween event at the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office a.... Read More

Read To Succeed's "Spelling Bee" and "One Read" book for county!

Oct 29, 2012 at 09:48 am by bryan

"Spelling Bee" Read to Succeed's "Spelling Bee" is about two-weeks from now. Macaronni Grill creates the 6:00 o'clock "Celebrity buzz" dinner on Tuesday night, November 13th,.... Read More

Gas Prices DROP Again--$3.17 per gallon!

Oct 29, 2012 at 07:41 am by bryan

As expected, retail gasoline prices in the Southeast decreased another 12 cents from last week. Pump prices are expected to continue their decline even as Hurricane Sandy thre.... Read More

MT Poll: Romney Far Ahead in Tennessee

Oct 29, 2012 at 06:13 am by bryan

Tennessee’s voters, reddening most notably among political independents and those 45 or younger, will head to the polls Nov. 6 with values on their minds more so than th.... Read More

DesJarlais May Face GOP Challenger Next Time

Oct 29, 2012 at 06:12 am by bryan

Even if U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais wins re-election after the revelation that he once urged his mistress to get an abortion, he could soon face a challenge from a fellow Repub.... Read More

Photo ID Upheld

Oct 29, 2012 at 06:11 am by bryan

The Tennessee Court of Appeals has upheld the state’s new law requiring voters to show photo identification at polling places and ruled that election officials must acce.... Read More

Blue Raiders Beat Mean Green

Oct 29, 2012 at 06:11 am by bryan

An explosive offensive performance coupled with stout defensive play helped Middle Tennessee to a 38-21 rout of North Texas on Saturday afternoon at Floyd Stadium. The Blue Ra.... Read More

Prep Playoff Picture

Oct 29, 2012 at 06:08 am by bryan

Rutherford County is well represented in the TSSAA football playoffs.  Five teams made the field in their respective classes. On WGNS State Farm football Friday night, is.... Read More

Public Meeting on Stewarts Creek High in La Vergne

Oct 29, 2012 at 06:08 am by bryan

The Rutherford County school board will continue a series of meetings concerning the zoning of the new Stewarts Creek High School this week. The next meeting will be held at L.... Read More

"Sandy" Even Impacts Tennessee

Oct 29, 2012 at 06:07 am by bryan

While Sandy causes big problems along the East Coast of the U.S., she will be felt here in Tennessee. Here in the misstate, expect winds up to 30 miles an hour and clouds from.... Read More

THP Halloween Enforcement

Oct 29, 2012 at 06:06 am by bryan

The Tennessee Highway Patrol will plan for increased visibility and enforcement efforts on Halloween to ensure a safe and happy holiday for all Tennesseans. Last year in Tenne.... Read More

Nissan Leaf Production Closer

Oct 29, 2012 at 06:05 am by bryan

U.S. production of the 2013 Nissan Leaf moved one step closer to reality earlier last week. Leaf Motor production started trials at its facility in Decherd, where Nissan will.... Read More