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Tennessee Secretary of State Launches High School Voter Registration Award

Aug 14, 2021 at 11:00 am by WGNS

The Secretary of State’s office is launching an award for Tennessee high schools which meet student voter registration thresholds, named after renowned Tennessee suffrag.... Read More

Suspects Riding Stolen 4-Wheelers When Arrested

Aug 14, 2021 at 09:14 am by WGNS

(CHRISTIANA, TN)   As Rutherford and Williamson County Sheriff Deputies were preparing to serve a search warrant, Don E. Griffith, Jr. allegedly rode by his Bell Buc.... Read More

After suffering from COVID-19 isolation, PTSD and addiction, Veteran finds his way back to living life

Aug 13, 2021 at 05:15 pm by WGNS

After a week of trying to cope and self-medicate his post-traumatic stress disorder with substances, Army Veteran Michael “Todd” Sims returned to his Chattanooga h.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Don't Kill the Messenger, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Aug 13, 2021 at 04:00 pm by WGNS

When bad news arrived in ancient kingdoms, the messenger was killed. When good news arrived in old times, the messenger was rewarded. With more, here is MTSU Professor Larry B.... Read More

Fill Your Grill with Farm-Direct Meats for Free

Aug 13, 2021 at 10:19 am by WGNS

Pick Tennessee Products’ “Fill Your Grill” contest is back and this year, taking place during the Tennessee State Fair.Between NOW and 21, you can register o.... Read More

Judge Ben Hall McFarlin Resides Over His Final Veterans Treatment Court Graduation

Aug 13, 2021 at 09:57 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Judge Ben Hall McFarlin presided over his final Veterans Court Graduation Wednesday (08/11/21) afternoon at Rutherford County Recovery Court.Judge.... Read More

50+ Pounds of White Powder, Presumed to be Fentanyl, Seized from Truck

Aug 13, 2021 at 09:36 am by WGNS

More drugs are off the streets of Middle Tennessee, thanks to a recent traffic stop in Music City.  The traffic stop of a tractor-trailer on I-40 in West Nashville o.... Read More

Man sought after Robbing a Murfreesboro Bank at Gunpoint

Aug 12, 2021 at 06:48 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police Department detectives are looking for the man who robbed a bank at gunpoint on Thursday, Aug. 12.Police responded to the F.... Read More

UPDATE: Small Aircraft Crashes in McMinnville, Tennessee on Wednesday

Aug 12, 2021 at 03:54 pm by WGNS

A small Cirrus SR-22 airplane crashed on Wednesday (08/11/2021) morning at a nursery in McMinnville, Tennessee. The crash occured around 9:30 in the morning, according to offi.... Read More

MTSU Board of Trustees to Hold August 24th Meeting

Aug 12, 2021 at 10:11 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Middle Tennessee State University Board of Trustees will hold committee meetings on Tuesday, Aug. 24. All committee meetings are open.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mayor Comments on BFI Lawsuit Over Expansion Request to the State

Aug 12, 2021 at 09:57 am by WGNS

The issue of the landfill in the Walter Hill area of Rutherford County continues to plague residents and government officials. As many realize, the current landfill has a life.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Address Accelerated Learning Initiatives for Students Affected by Pandemic

Aug 12, 2021 at 08:49 am by WGNS

Rutherford County Schools already has plans in motion to accelerate learning for students who experienced learning loss during the 2020-2021 school year as a result of the COV.... Read More

UPDATE: MTSU Needs More Airport Space for Flight Programs - Murfreesboro Doesn't Have Room for MTSU's Aerospace Growth

Aug 11, 2021 at 03:04 pm by WGNS

As Murfreesboro grows, so does air traffic...That was Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland. Currently, MTSU leases hanger and classroom space from the Murfreesboro Airport, bu.... Read More

One Tennessee City is Now Ranked the Second Most Dangerous in the United States of America

Aug 11, 2021 at 11:30 am by WGNS

Amid a surge in violent crime that has many of the country's big cities on edge, the safety and security site SafeWise just released its annual report on 2021’s Most Dan.... Read More

ATF hosted a Post Blast Investigative Techniques Course in Bell Buckle, Tennessee (See Videos)

Aug 11, 2021 at 10:33 am by WGNS

Nearby Bell Buckle, Tennessee was explosive this past week, thanks to a special course for first responders.The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Nash.... Read More

Annual Member Meeting for Middle Tennessee Electric

Aug 11, 2021 at 10:30 am by WGNS

The annual Middle Tennessee Electric meeting will take place in Murfreesboro at the end of this month. Reports indicate that due to the new strain COVID and growing concern of.... Read More

$10,000 Reward Offered in Unsolved Murfreesboro Murder Case

Aug 11, 2021 at 09:15 am by WGNS

UPDATE - MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has authorized a $10,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of the person or persons respon.... Read More

Just In: The Exchange Club of Murfreesboro announces the 11th Annual “Celebrity Waiters Dinner”

Aug 10, 2021 at 08:30 pm by WGNS

The Exchange Club of Murfreesboro announces the 11th Annual “Celebrity Waiters Dinner” to be held on Thursday September 2, 2021 at Stones River Country Club s.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Deputy Injured in Crash

Aug 10, 2021 at 08:14 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  A Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputy suffered injuries while directing traffic at a construction zone Tuesday (8/10/2021) on Interstate 840 near Sul.... Read More

Light Up the Night for Child Abuse Victims!

Aug 10, 2021 at 08:06 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) – “Dance under the stars, mix and mingle with friends, enjoy a beautiful end of the summer party, and light up the night to benefit a great cau.... Read More