News

Tuesday Storm Damage, More Storms Predicted

May 30, 2012 at 11:31 am by Bryan Barrett

High winds downed trees in north Rutherford County this week and Mother Nature may not be finished with us. Storms rolled through Tuesday, with high winds and some small hail..... Read More

June 1 Deadline nears for MTSU Alumni Summer College

May 30, 2012 at 11:21 am by Bryan Barrett

Alumni and friends of Middle Tennessee State University still have time to register to attend the fifth annual Alumni Summer College. People can call the Office of Alumni Rela.... Read More

Drug Drop Box

May 30, 2012 at 11:20 am by Bryan Barrett

Do you have expired or unwanted prescription medications at your home? The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office installed a drop box to accept expired medications and pre.... Read More

Boys & Girls Club Annual Campaign Reaches Goal

May 29, 2012 at 03:50 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Rutherford County raised $109,000 during their First Annual It Just Takes One campaign.  The funds raised from this campaign will provide ne.... Read More

Fake Cell Phone Bills are a SCAM

May 29, 2012 at 03:48 pm by Bryan Barrett

Email is the new wave for keeping up with invoices and other means of business communication, but lately scam operators are using this method to flood in-boxes with fake cell.... Read More

JUDGE: Mosque Construction Must Stop

May 29, 2012 at 01:34 pm by Bryan Barrett

Chancellor Robert Corlew has ruled construction of the Islamic Center of Murfreesboro must be halted because local officials did not give adequate public notice. The opinion,.... Read More

Is There Too Much Freedom of Printing?

May 29, 2012 at 01:07 pm by Bryan Barrett

Should scientists publish details of experiments that could be used by terrorists against us?  MTSU's Dr. Larry Burriss comments . . .

Movies Under The Stars now 65!

May 29, 2012 at 12:12 pm by Bryan Barrett

Continuing with tradition, Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation will hold “Movies Under the Stars” for the 65th year.  “Movies Under the Stars” has b.... Read More

Business Growth Continues

May 29, 2012 at 12:02 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce continues to welcome new businesses. The had a ribbon cutting at La Loma Mexican Restaurant in the Public Shopping Center on the New.... Read More

MTMC Offers Free Neurological Health Series

May 29, 2012 at 11:56 am by Bryan Barrett

Middle Tennessee Medical Center (MTMC) and the Saint Thomas Health Neuroscience Institute are offering a free educational series, Think About It, this summer in Murfreesboro t.... Read More

Patterson Park's Community Mural

May 29, 2012 at 11:34 am by Bryan Barrett

Beautiful murals are being created in the education room at the Patterson Community Center. The mural project titled The Joy of Community is a collaborative venture between Mi.... Read More

Unemployment

May 29, 2012 at 10:22 am by Bryan Barrett

The state has released its unemployment numbers for April, and Rutherford County maintained its 6.6 per cent figure. Neighboring Cannon County showed 7.5 per cent of its workf.... Read More

La Vergne: Courting Retail, Recreation and The Arts!

May 29, 2012 at 09:52 am by Bryan Barrett

La Vergne Alderman Tom Broeker told WGNS News that he and a delegation of city administrators just returned from a shopping center convention in Las Vegas where they reportedl.... Read More

United Way "Stuff the Bus"

May 28, 2012 at 11:16 pm by Bryan Barrett

The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties is set to collect items for literacy kits through June 20 in its inaugural "Stuff the Bus" program that is expected to provide.... Read More

UPDATE: City Cafe Closure

May 28, 2012 at 11:15 pm by Bryan Barrett

More details have been uncovered in the closure of Murfreesboro's oldest restaurant. According to tax documents, 14 federal tax liens have been filed against the owner of the.... Read More

Beware: Strong Chance of Quack Attack

May 28, 2012 at 07:41 pm by Bryan Barrett

When the owners of Sudsy’s Car Wash toured the Child Advocacy Center, they were shocked at the number of abused children the center served. Sudsy’s owners David a.... Read More

"Arsenic and Old Lace" opens Friday

May 28, 2012 at 10:27 am by Bryan Barrett

The classic play "Arsenic and Old Lace" opens Friday at the Arts Center of Cannon County". The production will continue at the Woodbury theatre on Friday and Saturday evenings.... Read More

Gas Prices Fall More!

May 28, 2012 at 10:19 am by Bryan Barrett

The continued decrease in retail gas prices helped make this year’s unofficial start to the summer travel season much more affordable for motorists. Although prices rema.... Read More

Harry Gill, Jr. has lost most of his time in education, and has advice.

May 28, 2012 at 09:54 am by Bryan Barrett

Harry Gill, Jr. has been in with the Rutherford County School system for 40-years. At the end of June, he retires as director of schools.  While on the WGNS Action Line,.... Read More

We salute, honor, and THANK YOU!

May 26, 2012 at 03:29 pm by Bryan Barrett

The three day Memorial Day weekend is a time to salute, remember and thank those who preserve freedom and protect our communities and families. The Murfreesboro Noon.... Read More