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Woman Who Was Struck by Car Still in Hospital

Aug 30, 2011 at 06:08 am by Bryan Barrett

A woman struck by a car this past Saturday night in Murfreesboro is still in the hospital. The woman, whose name was not released, was helping back a trailer out of a driveway.... Read More

Number of People on Food Stamps has Increased

Aug 30, 2011 at 06:04 am by Bryan Barrett

The number of Rutherford County residents on food stamps has significantly gone up. In July of 2008 the number of residents on food stamps was 23,147. In July of 2011, the num.... Read More

Alcoholic Beverage Commission Hits Bunganut Pig For Gambling Devices

Aug 29, 2011 at 10:49 pm by Bryan Barrett

The state Alcoholic Beverage Commission (ABC) reports that Murfreesboro's Bunganut Pig reportedly had six electronic gaming machines. The Alcoholic Beverage Commission sa.... Read More

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in TN

Aug 29, 2011 at 11:13 am by Bryan Barrett

In Tennessee, an estimated 800 men, women, and children die by suicide each year.  More people die by suicide each year than from homicide, AIDS, or drunk drivi.... Read More

Country Video Shot in Smyrna

Aug 29, 2011 at 10:46 am by Bryan Barrett

Country music has hit Smyrna. The Smyrna airport to be more specific. Jason Aldean filmed his new video “Tattoos On This Town” in an airplane hangar at the Smyrna.... Read More

Oil Prices Up Slightly

Aug 29, 2011 at 07:13 am by Bryan Barrett

Crude oil prices made minimal gains last week, even as Hurricane Irene threatened the U.S. East coast. Oil prices increased slightly after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Berna.... Read More

Fewer Children Living in Married Households

Aug 29, 2011 at 06:34 am by Bryan Barrett

U.S. Census numbers in Tennessee show that fewer children are living with married couples and more children are living with a single parent or grandparent. The Census numbers.... Read More

Heroin is Back on the Streets

Aug 29, 2011 at 06:31 am by Bryan Barrett

Drug dealers with ties to Mexico are evidently pushing heroin in Tennessee. According to a recent drug case from a federal court in Nashville, drug dealers are selling heroin.... Read More

Bridge Shut Down in Beechgrove

Aug 29, 2011 at 06:20 am by Bryan Barrett

A bridge has been closed in the Beechgrove area. The Norton's Branch Bridge has been shut down due to a bridge tile that caved in recently. According to officials the roa.... Read More

StoryCorps' Dave Isay In 'Boro Over Weekend...Encourages All To Listen To Neighbors!

Aug 27, 2011 at 09:13 pm by Bryan Barrett

On Saturday evening (8/27/2011) at 7:00 o'clock the Friends of Linebaugh gather in the upstairs reading room of the library to meet and hear from Dave Isay, author of the.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Offering PARENT ACADEMY

Aug 27, 2011 at 08:16 am by Bryan Barrett

Rutherford County Schools are now taking registrations for the upcoming Parent Academy. Please note that parents must register in order to receive a free lunch at the event.... Read More

MTSU Widens Chance To Learn Chinese Language

Aug 27, 2011 at 08:09 am by Bryan Barrett

Middle Tennessee State University expanding the opportunity for second through fifth grade students to learn the Chinese language. The school's Confucius Institute and.... Read More

No Braves Baseball This Weekend On WGNS....Hurricane Irene Forces Change!

Aug 27, 2011 at 08:01 am by Bryan Barrett

No Braves basseball this weekend as a result of Hurrican Irene. They were facing the Mets in the Big Apple, but that city is in disaster mode as a result of the storm. The Bra.... Read More

Ram's Road Warnings For August 28th through September 3rd

Aug 27, 2011 at 07:52 am by Bryan Barrett

Roads in the 'Boro are being challenged with improvements, but City Traffic Engineer Ram Balachandran is there to warn you of potential bottle-necks, grid-lock, and closures..... Read More

World Outreach Church Requesting Zoning Changes

Aug 26, 2011 at 11:50 am by Bryan Barrett

The Murfreesboro City Council has set public hearing dates in regards to requests from the World Outreach Church to change the zoning of land along the New Salem Highway. .... Read More

Chamber Continues Record Pace For Ribbon Cuttings

Aug 26, 2011 at 10:48 am by Bryan Barrett

The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce continued its record pace of welcoming new businesses with ribbon cuttings. On Thursday (8/25/11) the focus was on the new Hot Spot T.... Read More

9/11 Commemoration At Sheriffs Office Unveils Memorial

Aug 26, 2011 at 10:28 am by Bryan Barrett

Initial stages of the 9-11 Memorial with an I-beam from the World Trade Center will be unveiled during the annual Community Fair from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11.... Read More

Taste of Stones River Earns $56K and Gives Awards To Vendors

Aug 26, 2011 at 10:19 am by Bryan Barrett

The Fifth Annual Taste of Rutherford County was a huge success. Primary Care and Hope Clinic CEO Lisa Terry reports that more than $56,000 was earned for the clinic. Appr.... Read More

Assistant City Manager Crumley Gets Answers For WGNS Listeners

Aug 26, 2011 at 09:57 am by Bryan Barrett

Assistant Murfreesboro City Manager Jim Crumley fielded calls from WGNS listeners about issues that concern them. After the August 24th broadcast, he went to the different dep.... Read More

Friday Morning Armed Robbery-Shooting...I-24 Chase!

Aug 26, 2011 at 06:46 am by Bryan Barrett

Around midnight, early Friday morning (8/26/11), Murfreesboro Police were called to the Ramada Inn on South Church Street for a robbery-shooting. They were at the scene almost.... Read More