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Study reveals 6.1% of Tennessee residents fell behind on mortgage payments

Sep 09, 2021 at 12:55 pm by WGNS

After a year and a half of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of the policies put in place to protect homeowners and renters are coming to an end, and this fall could see a wave of f.... Read More

Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee Welcoming Girls for 2022 Membership Year

Sep 09, 2021 at 12:48 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TENN. – Nearly 700 girls in Rutherford County have joined the network of more than 7,500 Girl Scouts in Middle Tennessee on a mission to make new friends,.... Read More

Smyrna Police Officer, Local Realtor Jonathan Beverly Announces Campaign For Rutherford County Commission

Sep 09, 2021 at 12:37 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN --- Smyrna Police Officer, Local Realtor, and political outsider Jonathan Beverly announced Thursday that he will run for Rutherford County Commissioner,.... Read More

UPDATE: Florida Pastor Facing Rape Charges in Murfreesboro BACK Behind Bars

Sep 09, 2021 at 11:46 am by WGNS

The pastor from Florida who is facing multiple rape charges in Murfreesboro was re-arrested, as he awaits an upcoming trial. David Alan Rowan was taken into custody and booked.... Read More

Governor's Conference on Hospitality and Tourism to be held Next Week in Murfreesboro

Sep 09, 2021 at 09:08 am by WGNS

This year’s Governor's Conference on Hospitality and Tourism will be held in Murfreesboro. The conference will offer a variety of educational and professional developmen.... Read More

Bestselling author, Wes Moore, makes life changing impression on trio of Smyrna High seniors

Sep 09, 2021 at 08:38 am by WGNS

The Wes Moore people are most likely familiar with is a Rhodes scholar, combat veteran, former White House fellow and entrepreneur, who recently stepped down as CEO.... Read More

MTSU chemistry professor serves as ‘catalyst’ to land two federal research grants

Sep 08, 2021 at 05:45 pm by WGNS

Photo: Keying Ding, Middle Tennessee State University associate chemistry professor, left, works with her research assistant and MTSU graduate student Katelynn Farmer on a che.... Read More

Discovery and Overall Creek Receive Reward School Status

Sep 08, 2021 at 04:18 pm by WGNS

Discovery School and Overall Creek Elementary received the designation of Tennessee Reward Schools with Erma Siegel Elementary missing the designation by mere fractions of a p.... Read More

UPDATE: Gas Leak at Rockvale High School Leads to Closure Wednesday and Thursday

Sep 08, 2021 at 03:55 pm by WGNS

WGNS has more news on a gas leak at Rockvale High School. James Evans with the Rutherford County Schools reported that after the school closed early on Wednesday to.... Read More

42% of Leisure Travelers Likely to Cancel Existing Trips Without Rescheduling

Sep 08, 2021 at 03:00 pm by WGNS

U.S. leisure travelers plan to significantly pare back travel plans amid rising COVID-19 cases, with 69% planning to take fewer trips, 55% planning to postpone existing travel.... Read More

POSITIVE: After Middle Tennesse Man faces Triple By-Pass Surgery and Multiple Stents, Ascension Saint Thomas Doctors find an Alternative Procedure called Brachytherapy

Sep 08, 2021 at 12:16 pm by WGNS

When Andy Plank, 57, started having chest pain in early 2002, he knew he couldn't wait. “I went to Ascension Saint Thomas West ER immediately,” Andy said. Andy has.... Read More

Local VA Hospitals kick off new video series to highlight assistance for Veterans during Suicide Prevention Month

Sep 08, 2021 at 11:26 am by WGNS

Tennessee Valley Healthcare System is launching a new video series called “We’ve Got Your 6” each Wednesday during the month of September to spread awareness.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Weapon and Green Utility Uniform STOLEN in Antioch

Sep 08, 2021 at 10:45 am by WGNS

Burglars stole a Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office transport deputy’s duty weapon and his uniform when he was off duty. The Sheriff’s Office reports the the.... Read More

$1.2 billion in Unclaimed Property - Tennessee Treasury launches enhanced, mobile-friendly claims portal

Sep 08, 2021 at 09:31 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Treasury Unclaimed Property Division has launched exciting enhancements to ClaimItTN.gov, the online portal where anyone can search and claim.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police aim to nab man in local restaurant burglary

Sep 08, 2021 at 06:00 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro Detectives need the help of the community in identifying a man accused of breaking into a local business.Apparently, the unknown subject made his way into 7 Sta.... Read More

Shooting Incident Outside of LaVergne High School

Sep 07, 2021 at 10:17 pm by WGNS

There was a shooting incident outside of a Rutherford County School on Tuesday afternoon. The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office told WGNS NEWS there were no i.... Read More

UPDATE: Number of Positive COVID-19 Cases in the Rutherford County Schools

Sep 07, 2021 at 04:07 pm by WGNS

August 30, 2021 – September 3, 2021: A new COVID count was released by the Rutherford County Schools and the latest numbers show that 90 school employees were listed a.... Read More

COMMENTARY: History Learned and History that Failed to Sink-In

Sep 07, 2021 at 02:49 pm by WGNS

Opinion: The lessons we learn in history, or perhaps the lessons we fail to learn throughout history... Either way, MTSU Professor Larry Burriss has his thoughts on this topic.... Read More

75th Annual City Championships for Tennis to be held this month in Murfreesboro

Sep 07, 2021 at 01:41 pm by WGNS

The annual tennis championships in Murfreesboro will take place at the Adam's Tennis Complex in Old Fort Park later this month. Melinda Tate with the Parks and Rec Departmen.... Read More

AAA: TN Gas Price Average Jumps 5 Cents

Sep 07, 2021 at 11:19 am by WGNS

Tennessee Regional Prices• Most expensive metro markets – Nashville ($2.98), Memphis ($2.94), Clarksville ($2.91)• Least expensive me.... Read More