WGNS Radio Local News

1. WIC Clinic in Smyrna to Hold Grand Opening on Wednesday Morning

   The Rutherford County WIC clinic provided more than 24,000 client encounters in the past year, with more than 9,600 of those served at the Smyrna facility. 

2. UPDATE: WGNS Received Numerous Calls/Emails Asking What Took Place on Old Fort Parkway at I-24 Monday Evening

   A police report filed after the incident took place shows that the man was believed to be highly intoxicated and very upset.

3. Two Stores in the Avenue Shopping Center Fall Victim to Sizable Thefts over $1,200 EACH

   One of the two women kept one of the workers at bay with conversation while the other walked out with $1,200 worth of shades.

4. Antioch Suspect Arrested for the Rape of a Child in Murfreesboro, More Charges Could be Filed

   TN Code Annotated 39-13-522 describes the victim in the "Rape of a child" case as being more than three years of age but less than thirteen years of age.

5. Order of Easter Star's AWARDS LUNCHEON June 27th

   Venus Chapter #61 of the Order of the Eastern Star invites the public to attend their HONORS AWARD LUNCHEON at the Bradley Academy Museum (415 S. Academy St.). It begins at 4:00 o'clock Thursday afternoon, June 27th.

6. LaVergne is the First City to Officially Announce 4th of July Firework Plans and Events

   La Vergne will be filled with the sound of fireworks and upbeat music this year during its third annual 4th of July celebration. The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. on July 4 and is open to the public.

7. Property That Was Zoned for a High Rise Condo in Downtown Murfreesboro UP FOR AUCTION

   The developer, who was going to move forward with the condo and retail space, planned for 46 residential units in 2008, that plan was never executed and now the property will be sold during an absolute auction on June 29 (10:30 AM).

8. Two Teens Arrested After Reported Car Jacking Incident Near Walmart on South Rutherford Blvd.

   The teenagers who were arrested did not tell police the identity of their friends. 

9. Lawsuit Against Group that Teaches Residents How to Ride a Motorcycle in Murfreesboro Continues in Court

   We have another new update involving a lawsuit against a group that teaches local citizens how to properly ride and operate a motorcycle…

10. Driving on a Suspended License and Alleged Dope in the Car

    When police approached the Jeep that Davis was said to be driving, the arresting officer noted a strong smell of marijuana. Davis handed the officer a blunt after the officer told him the smell of marijuana was in the air.

11. Saddle Up for Project Help Will Be In July! GET YOUR BOOTS READY!

    Proceeds from the event will benefit Project Help, a center-based early intervention program located on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University. 

12. WHAT? Spine Surgery in Smyrna, Tennessee?

    “Being named a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery reemphasizes that our spine surgery program is a choice patients and physicians can trust."

13. MTSU Athletic Trainer Bit by Dog on the Greenway

    The poodle was with a man who apparently fled the scene with the dog in tow directly after the bite.

14. African Aggressive Type Bees in Tennessee?

    The department will put out an alert if more of the aggressive bees are found and those colonies will be destroyed.

15. Bonnaroo was The Easiest on Law Enforcement in the Past 12-Years - Only 42-Arrested!

    Bonnaroo has ended for another year and Coffee County Sheriff Steve Graves says that he thinks this was the easiest on police in the events 12 years.

16. Murfreesboro Resident and Nashville Resident (Both Products of MTSU) to Fly in 37th Annual Air Race Classic for Women

    MTSU aerospace products Alison Taylor of Murfreesboro and Alexis Hutchinson of Nashville will soon be on the ride (or the flight) of their relatively young lives.

17. LaVergne SWAT Team Exercise Turns Into REAL EVENT Monday!

    The suspect now faces charges of Aggravated Domestic Assault, Aggravated Kidnapping, Felony Vandalism, and Possession of a Weapon in Commission of a Felony.

18. Man Charged for 6th Time with Driving on a Revoked License

    Police stopped Dunnaway for what they called “careless driving.” 

19. Suspect in New Murfreesboro Child Pornography Case Arrested, Behind Bars Awaiting Court Date

    "A person possessing material that violates subsection (a) may be charged in a separate count for each individual image, picture, drawing, photograph, motion picture film, videocassette tape, or other pictorial representation." 

20. Parking in Downtown Murfreesboro Around the Square: Problem for Some Local Shoppers

    The rates for 1 hour of timed parking are being called into question and those rates may soon be changing.