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UPDATE: Arrest Made in Case Involving Suspect Who Allegedly Filed Fake Disability Paperwork with Employer

Nov 20, 2012 at 10:53 am by bryan

Murfreesboro Police have made an arrest in a bizarre case involving a woman who allegedly filed fake disability paperwork with her employer. The paperwork supposedly suggested.... Read More

MTSU Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition to include new gallery space in Todd Hall room 210

Nov 20, 2012 at 10:41 am by bryan

(See Artwork Below) During this past summer the MTSU Todd Art Gallery was expanded through the conversion of Todd Hall room 210 into additional exhibit space. The room’s.... Read More

Murfreesboro Officer Awarded Officer of the Year by MADD

Nov 20, 2012 at 10:23 am by bryan

Murfreesboro Police Officer Kenneth White was awarded the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Tennessee Officer of the Year. Officer White accepted the award Sunday, November.... Read More

UPDATE: Two Women Believed to be Responsible for Pantry Gas Station robbery

Nov 20, 2012 at 08:52 am by bryan

We have more news on that robbery we told you about on Monday. Just before 1:00 on Monday afternoon, two women allegedly robbed the Pantry convenience store on Northfield Blvd.... Read More

Murfreesboro Resident Donates Unique Hand-Made Quilt to Red Cross

Nov 20, 2012 at 08:44 am by bryan

Recently, Ron Merritt of Murfreesboro donated a very unique, hand-made quilt to the Heart of Tennessee Chapter of the American Red Cross The quilt is made up of vintage Ameri.... Read More

UPDATE: Family Says Dog Was Killed by Neighbor

Nov 20, 2012 at 06:32 am by bryan

The family that owned the 3-month old 3-pound miniature pinscher that was shot and killed by a neighbor in LaVergne received a welcomed gift this week. The Electric Service Cr.... Read More

Riverdale Baptist Church Toy Store Opens Dec. 8

Nov 20, 2012 at 06:28 am by bryan

Riverdale Baptist Church on Warrior Drive is opening their annual Christmas Toy Store for children who come from less fortunate homes on Saturday, December 8th. This year, the.... Read More

Governor Bill Haslam Questions the Fed's Health Insurance Exchanges

Nov 20, 2012 at 06:21 am by bryan

Gov. Bill Haslam says he’s taking advantage of an extended deadline the federal government has given states regarding health insurance exchanges. States had until Friday.... Read More

Grand Marshal for Rutherford County Christmas Parade Announced

Nov 19, 2012 at 04:26 pm by bryan

The line-up for the Rutherford County Christmas Parade is being organized by volunteers right now. Event coordinator Angie Walker told us who the Grand Marshal of the parade w.... Read More

Convicted Sex Offender Arrested for Allegedly Possessing Stolen Gun

Nov 19, 2012 at 04:11 pm by bryan

A registered sex offender was arrested by Murfreesboro Police for illegally possessing a weapon. Officers assisted the Tennessee Department of Corrections with a visit to the.... Read More

HOT Red Cross Gives Thanksgiving Safety Tips

Nov 19, 2012 at 02:52 pm by bryan

Thanksgiving is all about food and family – turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie and family time. However, preparing holiday goodies can lead to disaster - the.... Read More

UPDATE: One Charged with Vehicular Assault After Friday Wreck on NW Broad St.

Nov 19, 2012 at 01:58 pm by bryan

Following up on a three vehicle crash that occurred on Friday , we are told by Murfreesboro Police that one driver was arrested and charged with vehicular assault. The Fatal.... Read More

Downtown Murfreesboro Needs Your Tree for Christmas

Nov 19, 2012 at 01:48 pm by bryan

As heard last week on WGNS… Main Street of Murfreesboro needs your help in finding a Christmas tree to place in front of the Rutherford County courthouse. If you have t.... Read More

Pantry Gas Station Robbed Monday - Two in Custody

Nov 19, 2012 at 01:30 pm by bryan

Murfreesboro Police moved in and arrested two robbery suspects on Compton Road Monday afternoon. The arrest was confirmed by Sgt. Kyle Evans.  Evans said the Pantry gas.... Read More

Fire in Rockvale - One Injured

Nov 19, 2012 at 01:21 pm by bryan

A car that caught fire in Rockvale quickly spread to a home on Monday on Versailles Road. The car was evidently parked next to the house in a garage when it caught fire..... Read More

Sobriety Checkpoint Planned for Day After Thanksgiving in Murfreesboro

Nov 19, 2012 at 11:19 am by bryan

A drivers license checkpoint and a sobriety checkpoint are being planned for the day before Thanksgiving and the day after. The Highway Patrol will be conducting both checkpoi.... Read More

Free Flu Shots for Rutherford County

Nov 19, 2012 at 10:12 am by bryan

Murfreesboro is an extremely giving community. One local non profit highlighting that fact is Greenhouse Ministries. Cliff Sharp, Director of Greenhouse Ministries, told WGNS.... Read More

Local Resident to PROTEST Widening of Bradyville Pike on Thanksgiving Afternoon in Murfreesboro

Nov 19, 2012 at 09:45 am by bryan

As heard in previous newscast, Bradyville Pike will soon be widened. Murfreesboro Vice Mayor Ron Washington told WGNS… The news may be welcome to some, but other res.... Read More

CASA Meets Goal of Providing Christmas Gifts to Over 100-Children

Nov 19, 2012 at 08:15 am by bryan

The Court Appointed Special Advocate program of Rutherford County has accomplished their goal of providing gifts to local children this Christmas who have been.... Read More

Islamic Center Welcomed Murfreesboro With Sunday's Open House

Nov 18, 2012 at 11:07 pm by bryan

Leaders of the Islamic Center of Murfreesboro held an open house Sunday afternoon (11/18/2012) at the new mosque on Veals Road near Bradyville Pike.  A large turnout of.... Read More