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The Long Arm of The Law

Aug 24, 2018 at 02:35 am by Bryan Barrett

The audio for this is over five minutes in length and shares the details of the time back in the early 1900's when a sheriff shot a police chief. It happened here in Murfreesb.... Read More

Farrell Shares From the Heart

Aug 24, 2018 at 02:08 am by Bryan Barrett

Prior to last evenings, city council meeting councilmember Bill Shaklett welcomed Kathy Ferrell, Executive Director of the Heart of Tennessee Chapter of the American Red Cross.... Read More

Rutherford County to see Grand Opening of New Greenway Section Saturday

Aug 23, 2018 at 10:00 am by Bryan Barrett

The City of La Vergne is excited to officially open the new Hurricane Creek Greenway on Saturday, August 25th.The ribbon cutting will be at 9:00 a.m. Mayor Dennis Waldron will.... Read More

Nearby Cannon County Schools Address Bullying

Aug 23, 2018 at 06:30 am by Bryan Barrett

As a part of Cannon County Schools' School-Wide Positive Behavior Support program, bullying prevention efforts are an ongoing priority. The school system has developed the fol.... Read More

Area Broadcaster Dies at age 47

Aug 22, 2018 at 09:53 pm by Bryan Barrett

Radio lost a good friend and fellow broadcaster over the weekend. Rusty Reed, 47, owner of WLIJ-AM and WZNG-AM in Shelbyville, collapsed and died Saturday while on a fishing t.... Read More

Tennessee Ranks 2nd for Worst Drivers

Aug 22, 2018 at 09:38 pm by Bryan Barrett

Tennessee is second in the nation for having the 'worst drivers' according to data compiled by the financial tech company SmartAsset.Rankings were based on four metrics for th.... Read More

Another Sheriff Arrested in Tennessee

Aug 22, 2018 at 06:08 pm by Bryan Barrett

A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Tennessee Department of Revenue, the Tennessee Com.... Read More

Sheriff's Office Offers Enhanced Driving Class for Teens

Aug 22, 2018 at 05:52 pm by Bryan Barrett

Teens can build their knowledge and driving experience through the Defense Response Improving Vehicle Education course taught by School Resource Officers.School Resource Offic.... Read More

Tennessee Announces Approval of New Rates for 2019 Individual Marketplace

Aug 22, 2018 at 05:20 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) announces today the approval of insurance rates requested by the five carriers offering coverage on the Federally Fac.... Read More

Rousing start propels MTSU's expanded True Blue Tour recruiting efforts

Aug 22, 2018 at 05:06 pm by Bryan Barrett

Middle Tennessee State University kicked off its 2018 True Blue Tour with a rousing start for the first time on its Murfreesboro campus and prospective students already are en.... Read More

Narcan administered to unconscious woman - Heroin seized

Aug 22, 2018 at 09:51 am by Bryan Barrett

A woman on Empress Drive in Murfreesboro allegedly overdosed on heroin this past Tuesday. When Police arrived, they found her unresponsive at the top of a staircase. A dose of.... Read More

Greenhouse Ministries Fix it Fair this Saturday

Aug 22, 2018 at 09:40 am by Bryan Barrett

The annual Fix it Fair and Demonstration will be held at Greenhouse Ministries on Saturday in Murfreesboro. Founder of Greenhouse Ministries Cliff Sharp told WGNS NEWS...The F.... Read More

State and federal candidates to speak on Opiod Crisis in TN

Aug 22, 2018 at 09:29 am by Bryan Barrett

State and federal candidates will speak at this Friday's first-of-its-kind summit, Working Together to Find Solutions to the Opioid Crisis, at the Hermitage Hotel in Nashville.... Read More

Carjacking Suspects buy Snacks in Smyrna

Aug 22, 2018 at 09:06 am by Bryan Barrett

Mt. Juliet, Tennessee police responded to an alleged car jacking where a 39 year old man was robbed at gunpoint and his Kia SUV stolen. The incident happened around 2 in the m.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department Announces Promotion to Captain

Aug 22, 2018 at 09:00 am by Bryan Barrett

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department's Richard Crick was recently promoted to Captain.Crick began his career with MFRD in May 1997 as a Firefighter. He was promoted to Driver i.... Read More

Drug Manufacturing Charges Filed after Search Warrant Executed in Murfreesboro

Aug 21, 2018 at 09:34 pm by Bryan Barrett

22-Year-old Andre M. Griesinger of Lascassas Pike has been arrested by Murfreesboro Police on multiple charges of manufacturing or selling illegal drugs. The arrest took place.... Read More

Murfreesboro Building Fees to GO UP

Aug 21, 2018 at 09:06 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Murfreesboro Building & Codes Department is announcing the August 27 effective date of new residential construction permit fees. The fee changes follow a special Stake.... Read More

Murfreesboro Electric Contract Company to Inspect Utility Poles

Aug 21, 2018 at 08:50 pm by Bryan Barrett

As you have heard in past newscast, Murfreesboro Electric is busy changing out electric meters. As of next week, they will also be inspecting utility poles.Amy Byers with Murf.... Read More

COMMENTARY: We are Rutherford County - About the Community

Aug 21, 2018 at 08:16 pm by Bryan Barrett

WGNS is always happy to air your commentary. Thom Christy has this weeks audio commentary about our community (2min and 54sec)...

Majority of Motlow State Students Are From Rutherford County

Aug 21, 2018 at 02:58 pm by Bryan Barrett

(MURFREESBORO) Motlow State Community College President Michael L. Torrence told Murfreesboro Rotary members on Tuesday (8/21/2018) that when you total the almost 7,000 studen.... Read More