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Oakland High School Nurse earns National Certification

Mar 15, 2023 at 06:08 am by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TENN.) Oakland High School, a Rutherford County operated school, first opened in 1972. While the faces have changed over the decades, the overall mission to edu.... Read More

New Bills in Education Could Further Help with School Safety and Also School Funding in Rutherford County

Mar 14, 2023 at 04:20 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - A lot of changes are being proposed for schools throughout the state.  Bills dealing with the 3rd Grade Retention rate, School Readiness, and.... Read More

Registration open for family violence panels with local professionals

Mar 14, 2023 at 03:07 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — As an assistant professor of Child Development and Family Studies, Rebecca Oldham wanted to offer her students and the larger c.... Read More

UPDATE: Teen Reported as Missing in Murfreesboro Safely Located in West Tennessee

Mar 14, 2023 at 02:58 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO) UPDATE: A be on the lookout for a missing 17-year-old that was released by Murfreesboro Police, has since been cancelled.  The MPD reports that Cashar.... Read More

Snapshot: What are People Dreaming of in Tennessee and Beyond?

Mar 14, 2023 at 02:40 pm by WGNS News

There are numerous interpretations of dreams, and with the word "nightmare" receiving over 1.7 million average searches per month in 2022, researchers have sought to identify.... Read More

Murfreesboro police investigating the shooting death of woman found inside her apartment

Mar 14, 2023 at 11:15 am by WGNS

UPDATE - Names Released: See the UPDATED News Article HERE - Murfreesboro Police have confirmed and released the name of the victim found dead in her apartment on Fortres.... Read More

Smyrna Continues to have the Lowest Unemployment Rate in Rutherford County, TN

Mar 09, 2023 at 08:32 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - The end of seasonal holiday jobs in January can be counted as one of the contributing factors that led to higher county unemployment rates across Tenne.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Citizens Academy

Mar 09, 2023 at 07:38 pm by WGNS Radio News

Rutherford County, TN - Residents may learn about SWAT, investigations and K9s during the spring Sheriff’s Citizens Academy class sponsored by the Rutherford County Sher.... Read More

Rutherford County Fire & Rescue Warns of Battery Recall that May Impact Some UTV and Golf Cart Owners

Mar 09, 2023 at 07:35 pm by WGNS Radio News

The Rutherford County Fire & Rescue Department has reported that area residents should be aware of a recent battery recall. The batteries being recalled are used in golf c.... Read More

MTSU agriculture organizes daylong hybrid field day collaboration available to public

Mar 09, 2023 at 07:29 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — An upcoming continuing education collaboration between four universities will bring awareness to agriculture-related topics and issues that ed.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Attempt to Identify "Elderly Female" in Shoplifting Case

Mar 09, 2023 at 11:53 am by WGNS News

UPDATED: (MURFREESBORO, TENN.) Another “Be On the Lookout” has been cancelled, thanks to the work of Murfreesboro Police and community members. The case revol.... Read More

UPDATE: Warrant Obtained in Murfreesboro Theft / Fraud Case After Incident at Kohl's

Mar 09, 2023 at 10:17 am by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TENN.) Thanks to tips from our local community, a person of interest in the retail fraud and theft of merchandise case at Kohl's Department Store has been.... Read More

UPDATE: Trial Set for Duo to Face TennCare Fraud Charges in Rutherford County

Mar 08, 2023 at 10:54 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED: Rutherford County, TN - A sealed indictment that was handed down by a Rutherford County Grand Jury in 2022 for two suspects believed to be involved in a felony TennCa.... Read More

Oakland High School Senior is 2023 Play Like A Girl Trailblazer Award Winner

Mar 08, 2023 at 09:40 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Oakland High School senior Emma Clonan has been awarded the 2023 Play Like A Girl Trailblazer Award. The Trailblazer award is given to women and busine.... Read More

Warrant Served Leads to Multiple Police Showing Up on Atlas St.

Mar 07, 2023 at 11:51 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Few details have been released at this point, but from what area residents have told WGNS News, a section of Atlas Street at Minerva Drive in Murfreesboro h.... Read More

Coffee Marathon is Going On Now in Murfreesboro

Mar 07, 2023 at 10:00 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - The Coffee Marathon is underway in Murfreesboro, but not to worry, you can still sign up. Rachel Singer with the Parks and Rec Department told WGNS….... Read More

UPDATE: 44-Year-Old Woman Missing Since Feb. 4, 2023 has been Located

Mar 07, 2023 at 06:20 am by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TENN.) – A 44-year-old woman who was reported as missing in Murfreesboro has been found. Yasha N. Buchanan, who was last seen at the Rodeway Inn, loc.... Read More
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TBI Embarks on Effort to Outsource Up To 1,000 Sex Assault Kits

Mar 06, 2023 at 07:00 pm by WGNS News

In an effort to reduce turnaround times in the TBI’s Forensic Biology Units, hundreds of sexual assault kits, submitted by law enforcement agencies across the state, hav.... Read More

Habitat for Humanity Continues Moving Forward with Construction of New Homes in Legacy Pointe Subdivision - Fundraiser This Thursday Evening

Mar 06, 2023 at 12:00 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Legacy Pointe, a Habitat for Humanity subdivision in Murfreesboro, continues to grow... That was Melissa Cross, Development Director for the Rutherford Coun.... Read More

Suspect in Warren County Burglary Cases Wanted in Middle TN

Mar 06, 2023 at 11:40 am by WGNS News

Warren County, TN - Not too far from Rutherford County in nearby Warren County, the long arm of the law is on the lookout for a burglary suspect after nabbing one, while the o.... Read More