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FolkFest Dancers in Murfreesboro Now Through the 16th

Jun 12, 2013 at 08:45 am by Bryan Barrett

The International FolkFest has once again brought unique music and dance to Murfreesboro this week - now through the 16th of June. Guest for the 2013 FolkFest are from Turkey.... Read More

Hands Free Communications for Motorists Not as Distracting as Expected

Jun 12, 2013 at 08:33 am by Bryan Barrett

Hands-free technologies might make it easier for motorists to text, talk on the phone, or even use Facebook while they drive, but new findings from the AAA Foundation for Traf.... Read More

Motorcycle Accident Victim to be Laid to Rest Thursday

Jun 12, 2013 at 06:41 am by Bryan Barrett

A 20-year old from Lascassas who died in a motorcycle accident will be laid to rest on Thursday. Alex Blake "Bubba" Smith was killed on Saturday June 8, 2013.According to Wood.... Read More

Residents in Smyrna to See a Sizeable Property Tax Increase, But Not as BIG as Proposed

Jun 12, 2013 at 06:15 am by Bryan Barrett

Residents in Smyrna are in store for a costly change. Town of Smyrna Council Members have decided to increase the property tax to cover holes in their budget. The good news, t.... Read More

Over 340 Criminal Charges Filed Against Juveniles in Rutherford County This Past April and May

Jun 12, 2013 at 06:00 am by Bryan Barrett

During the months of April and May, a total of 342 charges were filed against juveniles for a variety of crimes in Rutherford County. According to the charges WGNS reviewed o.... Read More

MTSU Forms Another Valuable Relationship for Students of Another LOCAL Educational Institute

Jun 12, 2013 at 06:00 am by Bryan Barrett

Some students attending Nashville State Community College’s satellite campus in southeast Davidson County can now turn their associate degree into a bachelor’.... Read More

Third Dog Bite in Past Four Days in Murfreesboro: This Time, A German Shepard Stands Accused

Jun 12, 2013 at 05:45 am by Bryan Barrett

On Monday we told you about two dog bite victims in the city of Murfreesboro. The incidents were reported this past weekend as a mother was walking with her 18-month old son o.... Read More

TDOT Studying I-24 Through Rutherford County and Beyond, They Want Your Thoughts!

Jun 12, 2013 at 04:00 am by Bryan Barrett

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is working with Atkins North America, Inc. to complete the I-24 Multimodal Corridor Study which will identify short and long-.... Read More

Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Tennessee by Tennessee State Employees Association

Jun 11, 2013 at 10:15 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Tennessee State Employees Association (TSEA) has filed a class action lawsuit in the Circuit Court of Davidson County against the State of Tennessee charging that the stat.... Read More

U.S. Senator Alexander: Immigration Reform Must Secure Border, Fix Broken System

Jun 11, 2013 at 08:51 pm by Bryan Barrett

U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) Tuesday released the following statement on the U.S. Senate’s decision to begin debate on immigration reform: “I voted to b.... Read More

One Year Old Found in Unlocked Apartment, Alone and in Soiled Diapers

Jun 11, 2013 at 08:45 pm by Bryan Barrett

A man by the name of Benny Blumberg was arrested on child neglect charges in Smyrna on June 9th. 22-Year old Blumberg was allegedly watching a one year old child for a friend.... Read More

Bonnaroo Gates to OPEN on Wednesday

Jun 11, 2013 at 02:00 pm by Bryan Barrett

For over a decade, the Middle Tennessee city of Manchester in Coffee County has hosted one of the most popular live music events in the country - the annual Bonnaroo Music and.... Read More

Man States He Was Victim to Armed Robbery... While Trying to Buy Cocaine in Downtown Murfreesboro Area

Jun 11, 2013 at 09:17 am by Bryan Barrett

End of the year statistics will show the crime as an aggravated robbery, but there is more to the story… A Warrior Drive resident told the police he was allegedly robbe.... Read More

Girls Age 15 or Possibly Younger to be able to Buy Morning After Pill in Rutherford County Pharmacies

Jun 11, 2013 at 06:26 am by Bryan Barrett

Plan B One-Step, a pill used to prevent pregnancy up to 72 hours after unprotected sexual intercourse, can now be sold in drug stores in Rutherford County and beyond without a.... Read More

FOLLOW UP: Number of Sex Offenders Living at One Address On the Increase Since April of 2013

Jun 11, 2013 at 06:00 am by Bryan Barrett

WGNS is following up on a story we first brought you in April about the large number of sex offenders living in the Regal Inn on South Church Street in Murfreesboro. In April,.... Read More

Man Claims He Was Not Allowed to Buy Allegra D Because Pharmacist Didn't Want to Sell it To Him

Jun 11, 2013 at 05:15 am by Bryan Barrett

A Murfreesboro man told WGNS that he was not allowed to purchase Allegra D at the Walgreens Pharmacy at the corner of Northfield Boulevard and Memorial Boulevard Sunday night..... Read More

SHOTS: Most Children are Required to Get Them Before School - Are Yours?

Jun 11, 2013 at 04:30 am by Bryan Barrett

Parents need to make sure their children are up to date on their immunizations before the next school year starts. Meri-Leigh Smith who coordinates health initiatives within t.... Read More

Mediterranean Diet Benefits Health more than Cholesterol Drugs

Jun 11, 2013 at 03:45 am by Bryan Barrett

Editorial by Dr. Mark Kestner: Cholesterol drugs, also known as statins, are being criticized more each year due to their harmful side effects.  As more evidence pours i.... Read More

Homeless Attack Homeless During Alleged Robbery Attempt in Murfreesboro

Jun 11, 2013 at 02:30 am by Bryan Barrett

A robbery was reported near the Walmart on Old Fort Parkway on the 9th of this month. Two male subjects reportedly assaulted a man at a homeless camp that is located directly.... Read More

Two Dogs Attack Mother and Her Son

Jun 11, 2013 at 01:45 am by Bryan Barrett

Two dogs that live with a homeowner on North Maple Street will be detained by the local animal shelter for a period of ten days after they both bit a mother and her son. The i.... Read More