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Center Hill Lake Changes and Implications

Apr 24, 2024 at 10:41 am by WGNS News

A significant operational change is underway at a nearby recreational spot. The changes are at the Center Hill Dam that holds the water of Center Hill Lake in the DeKalb Count.... Read More

THOS Launches Children's Choir

Apr 23, 2024 at 09:36 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN — The Ethos Youth Ensembles announces the formation of the Ethos Children’s Choirs, a comprehensive, sequential community children’s choir p.... Read More

Rutherford County Correctional Work Center Superintendent William Cope Receives Patrick Mahoney Leadership Award

Apr 23, 2024 at 09:31 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Correctional Work Center Superintendent William Cope accepted the 2024 Patrick Mahoney Leadership Award from the National Associ.... Read More

Transgender Rights Advocates Sue Over Driver's License Gender Marker Ban

Apr 23, 2024 at 08:03 pm by WGNS News

  The ACLU of Tennessee, in collaboration with Holland & Associates PC, has initiated legal action against the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (.... Read More

Commentary: Unraveling the Media's Influence of Fame, Perception, and Reality – by Larry Burriss

Apr 23, 2024 at 05:26 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: Fame and its relationship with the media, it is fascinating. Especially when the influence of media plays a role in shaping public perception and determining what.... Read More

Caught on Camera: Suspect Wanted for Alleged Cabinet Theft in Murfreesboro

Apr 23, 2024 at 04:39 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro detectives are seeking the public's help in identifying a person of interest suspected of theft during a cabinet shopping excursion that alle.... Read More
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Step Back in Time for the 48th Annual Pioneer Days at Cannonsburgh Village

Apr 23, 2024 at 03:49 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - In Murfreesboro, the historic Cannonsburgh Village is gearing up to host its much-anticipated 48th annual Pioneer Days event on Saturday, April 27th, from.... Read More

Fraud Alert: Murfreesboro Police Probe Bank Fraud at 2-Local Bank Locations

Apr 23, 2024 at 02:03 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Murfreesboro Police Department's Fraud detectives are currently investigating a series of fraudulent bank transactions that occurred at two Redstone F.... Read More

Child Sex Abuse Cases in Rutherford County Increases Exponentially

Apr 23, 2024 at 09:51 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As the population of Rutherford County continues to grow, the number of criminal cases is also increasing. One particularly disturbing trend is the r.... Read More

2024 Read To Bee Champions Crowned in Rutherford County

Apr 23, 2024 at 07:44 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Read To Succeed (RTS) held its 20th annual Read To Bee 6th Grade Spelling Bee on Friday, April 12th at Patterson Park Community Center. The community event.... Read More

Murfreesboro Community Investment Board to Address Financial Matters

Apr 22, 2024 at 05:39 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Board of Trustees over the Murfreesboro Community Investment Trust are gearing up for an upcoming meeting scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April.... Read More

Collaborative Police Effort Leads to Arrest of Felon on Multiple Charges

Apr 22, 2024 at 03:11 pm by Chandelar Williams

Nashville, TN - Last night, an impressive joint effort between MNPD and collaborating agencies, including the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office and Mount Juliet Police.... Read More

Manhunt Launched for Suspect Armed with AR-15 in 7/11 Store Robbery

Apr 22, 2024 at 02:52 pm by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - Authorities are seeking the public's help in identifying the individual responsible for the robbery at the 7/11 store located on Veterans Parkway, which occ.... Read More

Man Charged with Arson and False Report in Rutherford County Domestic Incident

Apr 22, 2024 at 02:40 pm by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - A suspect, identified as Marcus Anthony Ellis, aged 46 and residing on McNair Ave. in Smyrna, faces serious charges following an incident that occurred on April 1.... Read More

Gas and Diesel Prices Down to Start This Week

Apr 22, 2024 at 07:11 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 5.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.21/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,.... Read More

Listen: Autism and Your 5-Minute Good Health Update from Sunshine Nutrition Center

Apr 22, 2024 at 07:00 am by WGNS News

  WGNS takes a look at getting healthy and making positive choices to feel better with Kim Hillsman Dunaway from Sunshine Nutrition Center. Today, we focus on helping th.... Read More

FROST WARNING 1:00-8:00AM Monday

Apr 21, 2024 at 05:42 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Rutherford Weather alerts you that a FROST WARNING is in effect overnight. Temperatures here in the Heart of Tennessee will likely dip below 33-degrees betw.... Read More
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Inaugural Chess Tournament Awards Top 3

Apr 20, 2024 at 09:23 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The First Annual Rutherford County Tournament of High School Chess Champions took place Saturday (4/20/2024) at the Patterson Community Center.  When.... Read More
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23rd Annual EARTH DAY--Huge Success!

Apr 20, 2024 at 05:41 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - There was a drizzle in the morning hours as Earth Day supporters were setting-up displays around the Historic Rutherford County Courthouse. Middle Tennessee.... Read More
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2-Vehicle Crash with injury Saturday in Smyrna

Apr 20, 2024 at 05:39 pm by WGNS

Smyrna, TN – There was a two-car crash involving a Jeep SUV and a 4-door Honda on Saturday (4/20/2024) afternoon in downtown Smyrna. The incident occurred in front of Ze.... Read More