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TBI Most Wanted Caught in Smyrna

Jun 29, 2011 at 04:00 pm by bryan

A Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Top Ten Most Wanted suspect is captured in Smyrna. 28-year-old Orlando Steverson was arrested and charged Wednesday with one count of first.... Read More

Rockvale 4th of July Picnic

Jun 29, 2011 at 02:43 pm by bryan

The Rockvale Community 4th of July picnic is a big tradition in the community.  On Monday, there will be a men's softball tourney starting at 9am. At that time, there wil.... Read More

Suspect in Shelbyville Attempted Murder

Jun 29, 2011 at 01:47 pm by bryan

A suspect wanted for attempted murder and kidnapping in Shelbyville remains in critical condition after he apparently shot himself when state and county officers approached hi.... Read More

UPDATE: Residents of LaVergne Try to Overthrow Charter

Jun 29, 2011 at 12:48 pm by bryan

Some residents in LaVergne are actively trying to end the city charter that would unincorporate the city of 32,000 residents. If that happens, then Rutherford County would tak.... Read More

Federal Dollars No Longer Part of County Budget

Jun 29, 2011 at 12:34 pm by bryan

Rutherford County Mayor Ernest Burgess told WGNS that the federal stimulus is all gone... DOWNLOAD THE AUDIO The money that will no longer be available in the county budget wa.... Read More

Woman Arrested on Theft Charges

Jun 29, 2011 at 10:24 am by bryan

A Murfreesboro woman has been arrested on theft charges. This is just one more arrest in the rash of recent crimes in Rutherford County. This time, Toni Dawn Spain was apprehe.... Read More

Truck Runs Into Business

Jun 29, 2011 at 10:09 am by bryan

A large dully truck apparently ran into the side of a business early Wednesday morning in Murfreesboro. The business where it happened is the Pain Management and Wellness Cent.... Read More

Mind 2 Market Place Puts Ideas With Backers

Jun 29, 2011 at 09:59 am by bryan

A group of private and public organizations, entrepreneurs, investors and businesses gathered in Murfreesboro on Tuesday (6/28/11) to launch Startup Tennessee. Mind2Marketpl.... Read More

Promotions in the TN Highway Patrol

Jun 29, 2011 at 08:18 am by bryan

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security will formally recognize 10 individuals for promotions on Wednesday, June 29, 2011. The ceremony will be held at the Te.... Read More

Big Meth Lab Dismantled

Jun 29, 2011 at 06:38 am by bryan

There is now less methamphetamine in Rutherford County thanks to the Sheriffs Office. After the Sheriff’s Department received a meth related tip, they went to the home i.... Read More

Drop Style Baby Beds Not Allowed by Law

Jun 29, 2011 at 06:32 am by bryan

New safety rules took effect on Tuesday that will ban drop-side style baby cribs. The new rules make it illegal to sell or donate cribs that have drop down sides. Since year 2.... Read More

ATV Accident Claims Life

Jun 29, 2011 at 06:25 am by bryan

According to the Shelbyville Times-Gazette, an ATV accident on Stonefield Circle in Shelbyville left a Shelbyville man dead Sunday. Matthew Colton Ogles, 22, of 103 Stonefiel.... Read More

Employee Punched in Face After Theft of Steaks

Jun 29, 2011 at 06:21 am by bryan

A female employee at Jr.’s Foodland was punched in the face after a man stole two steaks. The police report shows that the employee approached the shoplifter when she.... Read More

More Home Break-Ins Reported

Jun 29, 2011 at 06:15 am by bryan

Homes on Baird Lane, Kings Highway, Hamberton Circle and Sloan Street were broken into over the last 3-days. Everything from bicycles to flat screen TV’s and an X-box we.... Read More

Drug Store Broken Into

Jun 29, 2011 at 06:11 am by bryan

Beckman’s Prescription Shop on East College at Spring Street was broken into on Sunday. Police reports indicate that two dead bolt locks may have been removed to gain ac.... Read More

Death at Pool Investigated

Jun 29, 2011 at 06:02 am by bryan

A 52-year old man died in a pool while swimming with friends. Police responded to the address on North Rutherford Boulevard and were told that Christopher Hellar went under wa.... Read More

Man Arrested for 5th Time for Driving on Suspended

Jun 29, 2011 at 05:56 am by bryan

For the 5th time, a Murfreesboro man has been charged with driving on a suspended license. Timothy Henson, age 36, was apprehended on Monday. The only reason that Henson was p.... Read More

WGNSRadio.com Has A New Look

Jun 29, 2011 at 12:42 am by bryan

When you visit WGNSRadio.com, you'll notice some changes. WGNS Operations Manager Bryan Barrett says you'll still find all of your favorite sections... Barrett explains the w.... Read More

Test of Audio

Jun 29, 2011 at 12:35 am by bryan

Test of audio   AUDIO TEST FILE

City of La Vergne Responds to Unincorporation Petition

Jun 28, 2011 at 10:14 pm by bryan

On the tail of a recent city property tax increase, several citizens have spearheaded a petition campaign to unincorporate the City of La Vergne.  City officials say th.... Read More