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Murfreesboro City Council Greenlights Butler Drive Realignment for Buc-ee’s Convenience Store Project

Dec 07, 2023 at 09:06 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - In a determining move on Thursday night, the Murfreesboro City Council granted approval for the construction agreement with Moody Excavating, LLC, m.... Read More

UPDATE: Murder Case Involving the Death of a U.S. Army Veteran in Murfreesboro Comes to a Close Next Week

Dec 06, 2023 at 10:58 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - A long awaited end to a murder case that started with the death of an Army Veteran in Murfreesboro will come to a close next week in a Rutherford Count.... Read More

Kayla Wainwright, Teacher at Holloway High School

Dec 05, 2023 at 04:51 pm by WGNS

The Doug Young Educator of the Month - sponsored by City Tile and Floor Covering on Spring Street. Nominate a teacher for Educator of the Month. Head to our website, WGNSRa.... Read More

Local Volunteers Spread Joy Worldwide Through Operation Christmas Child

Dec 05, 2023 at 02:34 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro,  TN - In a heartwarming celebration of generosity and goodwill, area volunteers are rejoicing as tens of thousands of gift-filled shoeboxes are collected fo.... Read More

2023 Region 3-6A Football Awards Announced

Dec 04, 2023 at 10:24 pm by WGNS

The Region 3-6A All Region Awards have been announced.  Region MVPBraden Graham #12, QB – Riverdale High School Offensive MVPDuane Morris #17, RB – Oakland.... Read More

Local Apartment Complex Underwent a $10 Million Capital Improvement Program

Dec 04, 2023 at 11:51 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – Eastman Residential announced late last month the opening of The Dutton, a 264-unit luxury gated multifamily community located.... Read More

UPDATE: Changes to Library Card Restrictions for Minors in Rutherford County

Dec 04, 2023 at 11:40 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - The Rutherford County Library System is set to implement significant changes to library cards, impacting those aged 17 and under. Starting December 1.... Read More

Over $4,000 Raised by Local Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter were Donated to A Soldier's Child

Dec 04, 2023 at 07:28 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Captain William Lytle Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently raised funds for a local non-profit that started in Rutherford Coun.... Read More

Calm Rooms in Schools are Helping Students – Murfreesboro Schools Hope to Add Calm Rooms to Every School

Dec 01, 2023 at 11:39 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - In response to the emotional challenges faced by students, schools across the country are embracing the concept of calm centers. Often referred to as calm r.... Read More

Appeal Denied for Man Seeking Re-Sentencing in Rutherford County Under "Drug-Free Zone Act" Amendments

Dec 01, 2023 at 10:00 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In a recent legal development, the Court of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee addressed an appeal filed by 36-year-old Stephen Novatne, who had previousl.... Read More

Tucker Marcum Announces Candidacy for State House, District 34 in Rutherford County

Nov 28, 2023 at 12:45 pm by WGNS News

Tucker Marcum has announced that he will be seeking the office of Tennessee House of Representatives District 34. Tucker is a Rutherford County native and is running to be a.... Read More

Dr. Gloria Bonner Named as Grand Marshal for the Murfreesboro Christmas Parade

Nov 28, 2023 at 12:01 pm by WGNS News

The annual Murfreesboro Christmas Parade is directly around the corner and this year Grand Marshal has been announced by the Parks and Rec Department... That was Parks.... Read More

This Friday Night in Murfreesboro: Celebrate Christmas Downtown

Nov 28, 2023 at 06:41 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The lighting of the downtown Murfreesboro Christmas tree will take place this coming Friday night with activities that include pictures with Sa.... Read More

Student Behavioral Problems Within the Rutherford County Schools

Nov 28, 2023 at 12:36 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – While the COVID Pandemic has all but vanished from the rear-view mirror, communities across the country continue to examine the aftermath of ch.... Read More

Warrants and Juvenile Petitions Obtained for Attempted Murder Suspects in Murfreesboro

Nov 27, 2023 at 03:10 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN - WGNS News has an update on the alleged Friday (11/24/2023) night beating and stabbing of a homeless man that took place in the parking lot of a store at 287.... Read More

Oakland Advances to Fourth Straight Blue Cross Bowl, MTCS to Play for State Title

Nov 25, 2023 at 12:32 am by WGNS

The Oakland Patriots started strong and fought off a third quarter comeback to defeat Bradley Central 38-17 to advance to the 6A Blue Cross Bowl. The Pats led 17-3 at halftime.... Read More

Armed Robbery of Armored Truck / Officer Involved Shooting/Suspect Died

Nov 22, 2023 at 10:10 am by Producer

SEE UPDATED ARTICLE HERE. The Murfreesboro Police Department responded to what was thought to be an aggravated robbery of an armored truck at an ATM on N. Thompson Lane.... Read More

Celebrating Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford's New State-of-the-Art Parking Garage

Nov 21, 2023 at 08:40 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford celebrated a significant milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of their new six-level pa.... Read More

The Blessing Boxes are Filling the Need by Feeding the Hungry

Nov 17, 2023 at 12:25 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A group of Good Samaritan's have quietly worked behind the scenes for several years to provide food to those in need through what are called &l.... Read More

Hear How One Murfreesboro Resident Battled Her Weight Head-On

Nov 16, 2023 at 09:37 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - Obesity has been an ongoing battle throughout the south and Rutherford County is no exception. Medical experts tell us a healthy Body Mass Index (B.... Read More