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TN Lawmaker Wants to Pay Expectant Mom's for Doctor Visits

Jan 09, 2012 at 01:34 pm by bryan

Here’s a bizarre idea…. One republican lawmaker wants to pay expectant mom’s $50 each time they visit the doctors office for a check-up. Senator Brian Kelse.... Read More

Two Men Accused of Breaking Into Home

Jan 09, 2012 at 01:02 pm by bryan

A Murfreesboro homeowner was surprised to find an unknown car parked next to her home with two unknown men next to it on Sunday. The homeowner apparently drove up to a burglar.... Read More

Tracy Not Running for Congress in New 4th District

Jan 09, 2012 at 12:11 pm by bryan

State Senator Jim Tracy will not be a candidate for United States Congress. He, along with Diane Black and LouAnn Zelenick had a hotly contested battle to replace Bart Gordon.... Read More

$8,000 in Silver Jewelry Stolen from Local Home

Jan 09, 2012 at 09:21 am by bryan

About $8,000 worth of silver jewelry was stolen from a home on Jamie Circle in Murfreesboro. The break-in occurred on January 6th. Reports indicate the culprit or culprits beh.... Read More

Man Wanted by M'boro Police Has Four Aliases

Jan 09, 2012 at 09:07 am by bryan

A man who was arrested by police in Murfreesboro on resisting arrest and public intoxication charges is being held for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Bureau. Luis Mat.... Read More

UPDATE: Man Accused of Trying to Break Baby's Neck

Jan 09, 2012 at 08:17 am by bryan

We have more news on the case involving a man who allegedly tried to break a baby’s neck. Murfreesboro Police Officer Kyle Evans explains. Climer is awaiting his day.... Read More

Gas Gouging Coming Back!

Jan 09, 2012 at 07:02 am by bryan

Retail gasoline prices already have consumers concerned about $4 a gallon after prices jumped 10 cents in the first week of the new year. The new question is whether or not th.... Read More

NAACP Honors Local Residents

Jan 08, 2012 at 06:17 pm by bryan

The local NAACP has announced the recipients of its two prestigious honors.   Jerry Anderson Hero Award   The Jerry Anderson Hero Award winners are Jeremy Morris.... Read More

BIGGEST Polar Bear Plunge Ever!!!

Jan 07, 2012 at 11:12 am by bryan

Temperatures in the mid 50s brought out the largest turnout ever for the Polar Bear Plunge. Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Director Lanny Goodwin (right photo) told WGNS Ne.... Read More

Ram Reach Out To "Road Warriors"

Jan 07, 2012 at 08:32 am by bryan

City Traffic Engineer Ram Balachandran continues his weekly warnings to 'Boro road warriors. Between now and January 14th, you may experience some challenges in these areas.&n.... Read More

MTSU Coach Jason Spray Receives National Award

Jan 06, 2012 at 04:54 pm by bryan

Middle Tennessee associate strength Coach Jason Spray was honored as the Assistant Strength Coach of the Year on Friday night at the annual National Strength and Conditioning.... Read More

Community Leader Bob LaLance Dies Of ALS

Jan 06, 2012 at 02:43 pm by bryan

Dr. Robert C. LaLance Jr., the longest-serving vice president in Middle Tennessee State University’s history, died Friday morning at his Murfreesboro home. He was 72 yea.... Read More

Man Steals 40-Packs of Fire Logs from Kroger

Jan 06, 2012 at 02:13 pm by bryan

Someone has plenty of fire logs for the winter. A theft at the Kroger store on Old Fort Parkway revealed that a man driving a Ford F-350 stole about 40-packages of fire logs f.... Read More

Man Charged With Attempted Murder of a Child

Jan 06, 2012 at 01:56 pm by bryan

A 35-year old Murfreesboro man is facing attempted second degree murder charges and charges of attempted aggravated child abuse after allegedly trying to break a baby’s.... Read More

Russian Adoption Still in Bedford Co. Courts

Jan 06, 2012 at 10:38 am by bryan

The civil case against a woman who sent her adopted son back to his native Russia still does not have a date for trial. Torry Hansen was expected to be in Bedford County Circu.... Read More

Bank Sale in Murfreesboro

Jan 06, 2012 at 10:37 am by bryan

Community First Bank & Trust has sold a Murfreesboro branch to another community lender as it works to ease the concerns of regulators.The Columbia-based bank made the ann.... Read More

Murfreesboro Officer Graduates from FBI Academy

Jan 06, 2012 at 09:54 am by bryan

Murfreesboro Police Department Lieutenant William Sykes was one of 266 law enforcement officers who graduated on Friday, December 16, 2011, from the FBI National Academy Progr.... Read More

Officer Injured in Accident Doing Better

Jan 06, 2012 at 09:17 am by bryan

Murfreesboro Police Officer Kyle Evans tells WGNS that the officer who was injured in a motor vehicle accident is doing much better today… Spence is out of the hospi.... Read More

UPDATE: M'Boro Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested

Jan 06, 2012 at 09:10 am by bryan

The man who robbed a Wilson Bank and Trust in Murfreesboro on December the 7th has been caught. Murfreesboro Police Officer Kyle Evans tells us…    

Stones River Greenway Volunteers Needed For Planning Session

Jan 06, 2012 at 08:28 am by bryan

Individuals and groups that enjoy the Stones River Greenway System are invited to volunteer a little time to help organize various Greenway projects from 10:00 to 11:00 on Sat.... Read More