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Second Positive Aging Conference Scheduled for April

Feb 19, 2024 at 09:38 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - The Second Positive Aging Conference is being planned and has already been scheduled for April 5, 2024. Dr. Deborah Lee, NHC Chair of Excellence in.... Read More

MTSU’s True Blue Core Spearheading Revamped General Education Requirements

Feb 12, 2024 at 03:10 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Critical thinking, problem-solving and informational literacy are at the heart of Middle Tennessee State University’s restructured gener.... Read More

Discovery Center Adds VIP Experience to Wine & Whiskey Event

Feb 08, 2024 at 12:33 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring will host its annual museum fundraiser, Wine & Whiskey at the Wetlands, on Friday, March 15th, from 6:00 to 8:30.... Read More

Local Inmates are Learning How to Live Life... Again

Feb 06, 2024 at 07:40 am by WGNS News

Inmate James, age 30, describes himself as a “real bad addict” who lost custody of his children. Fellow inmate Danny, who is 41, admits he didn’t think abo.... Read More

Beware of Forecasts Calling for Below Zero and Snow Later in February

Feb 05, 2024 at 06:03 pm by Rutherford Weather

You may have been seeing some "forecasts" out there on the interwebs showing a big snow storm and bitter cold mid-to-late February. The map from the Climate Prediction Center.... Read More
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UPDATE: Recumbent Bike Rider Dies in Traffic Accident Along Medical Center Parkway

Feb 05, 2024 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

UPDATED Feb. 5, 2024: Murfreesboro, TN - The Murfreesboro Police Department Fatal Accident Crash Team (FACT) is actively continuing their investigation into a d.... Read More

Sobriety Checkpoint Planned for Super Bowl Sunday in Rutherford County

Jan 31, 2024 at 06:39 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - After this year's Super Bowl on Sunday, February 11, 2024, Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers in Rutherford County plan to conduct a sobriety checkpoi.... Read More

Community-Wide Effort Proves Successful: Missing Murfreesboro Teen Safely Located

Jan 30, 2024 at 07:05 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - In a welcome update, Murfreesboro Police confirmed that the missing teen, 15-year-old Emily Lynn Haynes, has been safely located. The announcement came shor.... Read More

Rick Stockstill Joins Florida State Football Staff

Jan 29, 2024 at 06:51 pm by WGNS

(TALLAHASSEE, FL) - Former MTSU football coach Rick Stockstill has been hired at Florida State as director of scouting for offense. FSU head coach Mike Norvell made the announ.... Read More

Linebaugh Library Reopening 9AM Wednesday, Frozen Pipes Repaired!

Jan 23, 2024 at 06:25 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Great news--hard working crews made quick repairs on the winter damage reported earlier at the downtown Linebaugh Public Library.  After a full day.... Read More

County Schools Two Hours Late, Option to Close

Jan 22, 2024 at 05:23 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Schools announced late Monday the intention to open two hours late on Tuesday as we dig out of the winter storm that left several inches of snow and bitter c.... Read More

Snow Patrol Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024 (County 2-hours late, City On Time)

Jan 22, 2024 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

TUESDAY, JANUARY 23:   Rutherford County Schools will open TWO-HOURS LATE Tuesday Murfreesboro City Schools will be OPEN on time Tuesday O.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Municipal Airport Expands Safety Measures Amidst Growing Flights

Jan 18, 2024 at 12:12 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: MURFREESBORO, TN - In response to the increasing number of incoming and outgoing flights, the Murfreesboro Municipal Airport is taking proactive steps to enh.... Read More

Winter Weather Advisory Extended to Cover Rutherford County Through Friday Morning

Jan 18, 2024 at 08:21 am by Rutherford Weather

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Rutherford County. * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total ice accumulations up to one-tenth of an inch and snow accumulati.... Read More

Murfreesboro City and Rutherford County Schools are Closed Tuesday and Wednesday

Jan 15, 2024 at 02:20 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Ongoing snow, mixed with colder than normal temperatures, has led both the city and county school systems to keep their doors closed on Tuesday and W.... Read More

Remember the 4 P's During Dangerous Cold

Jan 14, 2024 at 04:19 pm by Rutherford Weather

The coldest temperatures in over a year have made their way into Middle Tennessee and the National Weather Service has a reminder to "Remember the 4 P's"! Since we will remai.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Makes Preemptive Decision to CLOSE Tuesday

Jan 14, 2024 at 03:37 pm by Rutherford Weather

While Rutherford County Schools are closed Monday for the MLK holiday, they've made the preemptive move to close schools on Tuesday. James Evans with the system says with ext.... Read More

TVA Hopes to Avoid Rolling Blackouts with Improvements & Tips on Staying Warm from MTE

Jan 14, 2024 at 02:06 pm by Rutherford Weather

(MURFREESBORO) While the snow forecast is grabbing the attention, the arctic cold that's invaded Middle Tennessee has some thinking about the last cold snap Christmas weekend.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Council Approves $267,000 Contract to Design Pedestrian Bridge Over Broad Street and TDOT Awards Funding to Build $1.7 Million Bridge

Jan 12, 2024 at 10:48 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council made a significant decision on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, by voting to authorize a professional services contract worth.... Read More

VIDEO: Wind Advisory, Arctic Cold & Snow?

Jan 11, 2024 at 06:30 pm by Rutherford Weather

(MURFREESBORO) The National Weather Service has placed Rutherford County and all of Middle Tennessee under a Wind Advisory for Friday. It will be from 6AM until midnight. W.... Read More