Linebaugh Hosts Author Derek Puma for Book Signing

Dec 21, 2022 at 07:32 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) Linebaugh Public Library is pleased to host local author Derek Puma for a book signing on Tuesday, January 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The author will be sig.... Read More

Local Library, League of Women Voters Host Community Book Discussion

Dec 19, 2022 at 02:40 pm by WGNS News

The Rutherford County Library System and the League of Women Voters of Murfreesboro / Rutherford County are partnering to host a community book discussion on Tuesday evening,.... Read More

Patricia Flynn Chance

Dec 19, 2022 at 01:40 pm by WGNS News

Patricia Flynn Chance passed away peacefully on the morning of Sunday, December 11, 2022. She was 91. She was born in Edinburgh, Scotland at The Grassmarket, an historic marke.... Read More

MTSU ginseng institute anticipates 2023 growth after successful year, workshop

Dec 19, 2022 at 11:41 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Following a solid year in 2022 that included an outstanding fall workshop, the Middle Tennessee State University International Ginseng In.... Read More

New Missing / Lost Cellphone "Pinging" Scam Hitting Our Area

Dec 19, 2022 at 11:07 am by WGNS News

(Nolensville, TN) In nearby Nolensville, Tennessee, just outside of Rutherford County, police have been warning residents about a person going door-to-door in an attempt to in.... Read More

‘Unsung Hero’ nominations needed for 27th annual Unity Luncheon - Monday (Dec. 19th) is the Deadline to Submit Nominations

Dec 19, 2022 at 07:30 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Today, Monday (Dec. 19, 2022) is the deadline to submit nominations for community members to be honored at the 27th annual Unity Luncheon cele.... Read More

UPDATE: Vehicle Break-Ins, Shoplifting and More during the Holiday Season

Dec 16, 2022 at 08:50 am by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) The holiday season is giving way to a number of crimes, with some of the most common cases worked by Murfreesboro Police being shoplifting, vehicle break-in.... Read More

Holiday Scams Hitting Rutherford County

Dec 15, 2022 at 07:48 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Christmas is only days away, but the holiday spirit has yet to hit criminals. James Price of the Better Business Bureau highlighted how the internet is.... Read More

The flu has not impacted Rutherford County Schools as hard as expected during midterm testing this week

Dec 15, 2022 at 07:13 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) It’s been an important week for high schoolers throughout Rutherford County as students wrap up the semester with midterm exams. While Tennessee.... Read More

3 Murfreesboro Doctors Receive 2022 Physician Awards

Dec 15, 2022 at 04:50 pm by WGNS News

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford is pleased to recognize its 2022 honorees for outstanding accomplishments in clinical leadership.  Dr. David Beaird has been named Physi.... Read More

A Growing Community Equals Growing Number of Teens Experimenting with Drugs through Vaping

Dec 15, 2022 at 11:47 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Protecting the safety of school students is a top priority for school administrators and as the number of Rutherford County Schools grow, so do the num.... Read More

State Rep. Charlie Baum files legislation to make it easier for employees to save for retirement in Tennessee

Dec 14, 2022 at 08:57 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) State Rep. Charlie Baum, R-Murfreesboro, today filed legislation that would provide a more convenient option for many private sector employees to open.... Read More

Senior Flair, the FREE Senior Health Fair THIS Thursday

Dec 06, 2022 at 11:01 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) A special senior health fair called Senior Flair will be held for area seniors on Thursday afternoon. The FREE event will be at St. Marks United Methodist C.... Read More

Jenni Smith named Smyrna West principal

Dec 06, 2022 at 07:25 pm by WGNS News

Jenni Smith has been named as the next principal of Smyrna West Alternative School, Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan announced today. “Ms. Smith’s various t.... Read More

Ascend Federal Credit Union Members Share $5-Million End-of-Year Payment

Dec 06, 2022 at 01:05 pm by WGNS News

Ascend Federal Credit Union, with more than 10-branch locations in the Rutherford County area, is the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee. The Tullahoma based company a.... Read More

Felony Lane Gang Participant Sentenced To Federal Prison

Dec 05, 2022 at 08:51 pm by WGNS News

More news on the Felony Lane Gang, which is a gang that has been mentioned in past media releases by the Murfreesboro Police Department. The most recent report from the MPD in.... Read More

State Rep. Bryan Terry highlights education report cards

Dec 05, 2022 at 07:14 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) In an effort to help local families and community members better understand state report card results for Rutherford County Schools and Murfreesboro Ci.... Read More

MURFREESBORO UPDATE: December 4, 2020 Murder Case Bound Over to a Grand Jury

Dec 05, 2022 at 12:05 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Rutherford County Courts found probable cause to present a murder case from December of 2020 to a Grand Jury… That was Rutherford County.... Read More

MTSU readies for fall 2022 commencement Dec. 10, day before Murphy Center’s 50th anniversary

Dec 05, 2022 at 06:48 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Nearly 1,700 Middle Tennessee State University graduates will make a little history Saturday, Dec. 10, when the final .... Read More

Riverdale High School promotes wrestling with special in-school event

Dec 02, 2022 at 02:09 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) This week, the Warriors of Riverdale High School faced off against the Raiders of Spring Hill during a special in-school match. “Our goal of the.... Read More