MTSU Board of Trustees OKs extension of McPhee’s contract through 2026

Apr 07, 2022 at 10:04 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees voted this week to extend President Sidney A. McPhee’s contract through.... Read More

Teen turns himself in at the Smyrna Police Department to face Felony Marijuana Charges in Nashville

Apr 07, 2022 at 08:20 pm by WGNS

A teenager who was charged with felony marijuana possession after a man was shot and killed in Nashville, reportedly turned himself in at the Smyrna Police Department.Metro-.... Read More

Third Blessing Box Opens in LaVergne at Rescue Squad

Apr 07, 2022 at 03:31 pm by WGNS

The "We Are Hope Foundation" and the LaVergne Rescue Squad have partnered to bring a third blessing box to the city, this one named “Kayleigh’s Blessing Box”.... Read More

Local man survives overdose, credits care counselor and Rutherford County Deputies

Apr 07, 2022 at 03:30 pm by WGNS

  Alex Farris knows he’s fortunate to be alive.29-Year-old Farris of Eagleville almost died in January 2021 when he overdosed on fentanyl. Farris was homeless with.... Read More

Rutherford County Election Commission Confirms Candidate Filing Deadline Extended for State Senatorial Races

Apr 07, 2022 at 01:30 pm by WGNS

  The Rutherford County Election Commission has confirmed the deadline to file paperwork to run for State Senate has been extended. Evidently, the change came after a pu.... Read More

Local VA encourages community to advocate for homeless Veterans

Apr 07, 2022 at 12:11 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) is encouraging middle Tennessee landlords to partner with its homeless Veteran program in light o.... Read More

Murfreesboro implements a new citizen feedback solution for 911 during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Apr 07, 2022 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.  – The Murfreesboro Emergency Communications Center (ECC) is one of the first 911 Centers in Tennessee to implement an innovative new technolo.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Police make an Arrest in a Wednesday Afternoon Stabbing / Murder

Apr 07, 2022 at 09:51 am by WGNS

Homicide Detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Criminal Investigations Division arrested a man whom they believe stabbed his roommate to death. After the st.... Read More

Virgil Gammon Receives TNPBA Endorsement for Sheriff

Apr 07, 2022 at 09:00 am by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN- Virgil Gammon, former Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy and Republican candidate for Sheriff, announced today that he has been endor.... Read More

Senior Citizen who had plans to help friend pay of debt - Reports her purse was stolen

Apr 06, 2022 at 05:57 pm by WGNS

  Another purse snatching has been reported in Murfreesboro, this time inside a doctor's office. The 74-year-old victim was visiting a large medical practice on Medical.... Read More
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Company founded in England in 1909 locates North America Headquarters in Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Apr 06, 2022 at 03:30 pm by WGNS

Click the photo above this news story to see the entire slide show of pictures. (MURFREESBORO, TENN) A company founded in England in has re-established their presence in North.... Read More

Man found dead at University Commons in Murfreesboro on Wednesday

Apr 06, 2022 at 03:30 pm by WGNS

  SEE UPDATE HEREThe Murfreesboro Police Criminal Investigations Division continues to investigate the death of a 27-year-old man. According to police, the death occurre.... Read More

Bernard Childress announces retirement as Executive Director of TSSAA

Apr 06, 2022 at 01:45 pm by WGNS

Bernard Childress, Executive Director of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA), has announced his retirement, effective June 30, 2022, after 13 years a.... Read More

Students compete in Rutherford County Schools Math Competition

Apr 06, 2022 at 01:00 pm by WGNS

Winners of the recent Desmos Art Competition and In-Person Math Contest have been decided. The math-centric competition was opened to all students, as well as teachers fo.... Read More

Cannon Runs for Children Kicked Off Child Abuse Prevention Month

Apr 06, 2022 at 12:54 pm by WGNS

WOODBURY — “Saturday was a beautiful morning for the 4th annual Cannon Runs for Children 5K,” announced Cannon County Coordinator Amanda.... Read More

Number of uninsured children returning to pre-pandemic levels; overall wellbeing is lower than pre-pandemic

Apr 06, 2022 at 12:43 pm by WGNS

The most recent analysis of the Vanderbilt Child Health Poll by researchers in the Vanderbilt Center for Child Health Policy shows that insurance coverage for Tennessee chil.... Read More

Subjects who robbed bank in Smyrna, TN on Monday have yet to be identified

Apr 06, 2022 at 10:25 am by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tennessee— On April 4, 2022, at 2:22PM, Smyrna Police were dispatched to 415 Sam Ridley Parkway regarding a bank robbery.According to Smyrna authorities, tw.... Read More

La Vergne Board Approves Increase for All City Staff as Part of Employee Compensation Study

Apr 06, 2022 at 09:46 am by WGNS

(La Vergne, Tenn.) The La Vergne Board of Mayor and Aldermen has approved an increase in pay for all city employees. This comes as a result of an employee compensation study b.... Read More

Middle Half Co-Founder Miles Tate Dead At Age 62

Apr 05, 2022 at 09:47 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Heart of Tennessee residents and the area's running community are shocked and saddened with the passing of Miles Tate on Monday (4/4/2022).The 62-year old commu.... Read More

Master Gardeners PLANT SWAP

Apr 05, 2022 at 05:48 pm by WGNS

Sat. (May 14, 2020) 9:00 - 11:00AM Master Gardeners Plant Swap in the Lane Agri-park Community Center building.  Bring a plant to swap for another one! Plants must be roo.... Read More