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830+ New MTSU Grads Honored Saturday

Aug 12, 2023 at 07:49 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) In praising the 830-plus Middle Tennessee State University summer graduates for earning their degrees Saturday, MTSU accounting professor Stephen.... Read More

Murfreesboro Ranked as the Most Relaxed City in the State

Aug 10, 2023 at 08:14 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro is listed as the 101st most relaxed city in the country, or at least the 101st most relaxed city out of a list of 200-cities nationwide. In Ten.... Read More

VA extends deadline through Monday for Veterans and survivors to apply for PACT Act benefits backdated to August 10, 2022

Aug 10, 2023 at 05:06 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The VA is encouraging all Veterans to file their PACT Act-related claims after the deadline to apply was extended. The PACT Act gives Vet.... Read More

List of Candidates Vying to be the Next Rutherford County Circuit Judge has been Narrowed Down to Five

Aug 08, 2023 at 10:41 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Early last month, WGNS reported news about the Honorable J. Mark Rogers, who announced his retirement after serving nearly 20-years as a judge in.... Read More

Murfreesboro Housing Authority has New Housing Choice Voucher Program Director

Aug 08, 2023 at 04:04 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - “We want to recruit more landlords who are looking for quality renters,” Kelly Lawton said. Like many others, Kelly Lawton recently moved t.... Read More
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Vehicle Hit-and-Run on Antebellum Drive Home

Aug 06, 2023 at 04:57 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) A nighttime hit-and-run accident did significant damage to a local home at 1769 Antebellum Drive over this past weekend. The vehicle first slammed into the gar.... Read More

Serious Roll-Over Crash Saturday

Aug 05, 2023 at 04:57 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Around 4:00 o'clock Saturday (8/5/2023) afternoon Murfreesboro police were called to a single-vehicle, rollover crash on Bradyville Pike.  Public In.... Read More

New FISHER HOUSE Board at VA Hospital

Aug 05, 2023 at 06:42 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The TENNESSEE FISHER HOUSE is on the campus of the Alvin C. York V.A. Medical Center here in Murfreesboro. When veterans come for longterm and shorter treatment.... Read More
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Dump Truck Driver Escapes Fire, but Suffers Injuries in I-24 Accident

Aug 03, 2023 at 09:00 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) UPDATE: A dump truck wrecked and overturned on I-24 at exit 76 (Medical Center Parkway) Thursday morning. The interstate had to be closed down at around 3:30 Th.... Read More

Teacher Salaries, Teacher Retention and Schools Starting Back in Rutherford County

Aug 02, 2023 at 08:46 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Schools in Rutherford County and across Middle Tennessee are opening next week, and hundreds of teaching positions still need to be filled. Many of t.... Read More

Free Food Pantry and Volunteer Opportunity for Families

Aug 01, 2023 at 08:19 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A free food giveaway will take place at Greenhouse Ministries in Murfreesboro this month. The event will be on Saturday, August 26th. Greenhouse founder C.... Read More

Envelope Containing Cash Accidently Left Behind by a Customer

Jul 31, 2023 at 01:21 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – The Murfreesboro Criminal Investigations Division is working on a theft case involving an envelope that contained about $400 in cash. Apparently, a cu.... Read More

Stepping Stones Safe Haven to host Bingo in the Barn

Jul 31, 2023 at 09:31 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro TN - Stepping Stones Safe Haven, a 501c3 charity that provides supportive services and shelter to women and children experiencing homelessness in Rutherford.... Read More

MFRD Saves The Day For A Tiny Kitten

Jul 30, 2023 at 08:32 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The old saying "curiosity killed the cat" almost came true in the Heart of Tennessee on Sunday (7/30/2023). An uncapped sewer drain washout pipe was too temptin.... Read More

Utility Pole Blocks Both N. Lanes of Broad Sunday

Jul 30, 2023 at 02:38 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Shortly after 2:00 o'clock Sunday (7/30/2023) afternoon a silver Ford Focus was traveling toward town on NW Broad Street. The vehicle went into the median in fr.... Read More

Smyrna Again has the Lowest Unemployment Rate in Rutherford County

Jul 28, 2023 at 12:27 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Jobless data is in for the state of Tennessee. Rutherford County is ranked as having the 4th lowest unemployment rate in Tennessee at 3%. Tying with Ru.... Read More

17-Year-Old Reported as Missing - Possible Runaway Case in Murfreesboro

Jul 25, 2023 at 01:47 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro Police are on the lookout for a teenager who is believed to have run away. 17-Year-old Carlos Sanabria-Solis was reported missing as a runaway.... Read More

Serious Crash Sunday Night: Motorcycle vs Truck--Near The Fountains

Jul 24, 2023 at 02:44 pm by WGNS

  MURFREESBORO, TN – The Murfreesboro Police Department Fatal Accident Crash Team (FACT) is investigating a serious injury crash involving a motorcycle and pickup.... Read More
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Biggest Turnout Ever for "Taste of Rutherford"

Jul 22, 2023 at 09:11 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) A gentle breeze with temps in the 70s created the perfect background for Main Street Murfreesboro's Annual Taste of Rutherford on the lawn at Oaklands Mansion,.... Read More

Ram's Storm Changed Road Forecast

Jul 22, 2023 at 09:54 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Thanks to the storms, our weather has not been as rough as in other parts of the nation. However, the high winds and deluge of rain has impacted area constructi.... Read More