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Letting Kids Be Kids - Benefits of Roughhousing

Sep 15, 2013 at 09:10 pm by Bryan Barrett

It's an order that has passed through the lips of many a parent – "Knock off that horsin' around!" But a better option may be to loosen the reins a bit. WGNS' John Micha.... Read More

Home Invasion at Local Apartment Yet To Be Solved

Sep 15, 2013 at 08:40 pm by Bryan Barrett

An arrest has yet to be made in a reported home invasion that took place on Thursday of last week (9/12/13) at Raiders Crossing Apartments. According to the original police re.... Read More

11th Annual Smyrna Rotary Fish Fry Raises $75K

Sep 15, 2013 at 06:06 pm by Bryan Barrett

There was another great turnout for the 11th annual Smyrna Rotary Wings of Freedom Fish Fry. Over 15-hundred people showed up and the group raised over 75-thousand dollars. Fi.... Read More

All Sport Talk's Hale Managing Editor at The Post

Sep 15, 2013 at 04:46 pm by Bryan Barrett

With more than 25 years of experience in the business, the new managing editor of The Murfreesboro Post will likely be a familiar name to Rutherford County newspaper readers a.... Read More

UPDATE: The Heart Walk in Murfreesboro was GREAT! Perfect Weather and Awesome Attendance - See Pictures

Sep 15, 2013 at 11:03 am by Bryan Barrett

More than one thousand walkers came together on a picture-perfect day Saturday morning for the 2013 Rutherford Heart Walk, at Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro..... Read More

$18,000 Theft of Services Complaint Filed in Murfreesboro

Sep 14, 2013 at 03:30 pm by Bryan Barrett

A theft of services police report was filed by a Murfreesboro man who contracted with a company to execute foundation repair work on his home. The victim told officers that he.... Read More

MTSU DEBATE: DREAM Act Undocumented Immigrant Program - Yea or Nay?

Sep 14, 2013 at 08:17 am by Bryan Barrett

The MTSU Blue Raider Debaters invite the public to hear them discuss the federal DREAM Act undocumented immigrant program beginning at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, in the Stat.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Accident Involving a Vehicle that Collided with a Motorcycle

Sep 13, 2013 at 11:04 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Murfreesboro Police Fatal Accident Crash Team is investigating a serious injury crash in the 100 block of Thompson Ln. near Paddock Club Apartments. A vehicle and a motorc.... Read More

"True Blue" Initiative Monday Morning At 1st Baptist On East Castle

Sep 13, 2013 at 05:59 pm by Bryan Barrett

At 11:30 this coming Monday morning, Reverend James McCarroll is holding the press conference in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church at 738 East Castle Street. The loc.... Read More

Ram's Road Ramblings Through September 21st

Sep 13, 2013 at 05:48 pm by Bryan Barrett

We're starting to feel a change in seasons, and this encourages crews to focus on finishing road projects before the snows fly. City Traffic Engineer Ram Balachandran reports.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Changes Jail Mail and Contraband Policies

Sep 13, 2013 at 05:45 pm by Bryan Barrett

Eliminating contraband entering the jail via mail is the goal of a new policy under which inmates at the Rutherford County Sheriff Office Adult Detention Center will receive p.... Read More

Commission Addresses Very Public Debates Over Sprinkler Mandates, Party Primaries

Sep 13, 2013 at 05:00 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Rutherford County Commission tackled two very heavily debated public concerns at their Thursday meeting.  First up, the proposed regulation that any new homes built w.... Read More

Elderly Man Allegedly Beat By Grandson, Transported to Vanderbilt Medical Center

Sep 13, 2013 at 02:26 pm by Bryan Barrett

A 74-year old man had to be admitted to Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville after he was allegedly beat by his grandson. A Murfreesboro Police Arrest Report shows that 36-Y.... Read More

Woman Arrested After Alleged Hoax About Her Significant Other Violently Abusing her

Sep 13, 2013 at 01:42 pm by Bryan Barrett

A Murfreesboro woman was arrested after detectives say she falsely claimed her husband tried to kill her. WGNS Ron Jordan has the scoop… According to Murfreesboro Po.... Read More

NOT GOOD: Michigan Sex Offender Found Living in Home Across the Street from Central Magnet School

Sep 13, 2013 at 11:45 am by Bryan Barrett

A sex offender who allegedly absconded from his status verification in Michigan and came to Murfreesboro has been arrested. Christopher Fitrakis was wanted in Kalamazoo County.... Read More

Local Group that Works With Intellectually Disabled Residents Love What They Do (with audio)

Sep 13, 2013 at 10:55 am by Bryan Barrett

Journeys in Community Living is one of many local non profits working behind the scenes to help better Rutherford and Cannon Counties. Betty McNeely from Journeys told us the.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Say NO to Posters that Note "Safe Places " for Homosexual Students - Community Group Says "YES" (With Audio)

Sep 13, 2013 at 06:00 am by Bryan Barrett

A newly formed community group is standing up for a small group of students at one local school who were told they cannot hang GLSEN posters in classrooms because of the poste.... Read More

The Right Shot for the Economy? Another Gun Manufacturer...

Sep 13, 2013 at 06:00 am by Bryan Barrett

Another gun maker may locate just a short drive down the interstate from Barrett Firearms, the maker of the famous 50-caliber sniper rifle. WGNS has learned that Beretta Firea.... Read More

Volunteer Firefighters in Rutherford County Win Award for the Most Training Hours in the State

Sep 13, 2013 at 05:00 am by Bryan Barrett

Volunteer firefighters from Rutherford County Fire and Rescue earned a state award for the completion of the most training hours by a volunteer fire department in Tennessee ,.... Read More

Local Man Buys Car from Florida Company - Car Never Shows Up, BBB Says Business Not Accredited

Sep 13, 2013 at 04:30 am by Bryan Barrett

A Murfreesboro man says he was ripped off when he tried to buy a wrecked Toyota Camry from a salvage company in Florida. The victim says he paid GSA Auctions over $10,000 for.... Read More