State Rep. Bryan Terry sees changes to third grade literacy law

Dec 20, 2022 at 07:01 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) With the Tennessee General Assembly set to reconvene next month, State Rep. Bryan Terry, MD, (R-Murfreesboro) believes that the Tennessee Learning Loss.... Read More

Smyrna Police Need Help Identifying Suspect in Attempted Robbery Case

Dec 19, 2022 at 02:07 pm by WGNS News

(Smyrna, TN) An attempted robbery is under investigation in the Town of Smyrna. The incident occurred on December 8th at “5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill&rdquo.... Read More

Shoplifting During the Holidays in Rutherford County Often Involve Suspects Who Travel from City-to-City / Store-to-Store

Dec 19, 2022 at 01:43 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) Shoplifting continues throughout America, which means the problem continues to plague Rutherford County, especially during the holiday season. While it can.... Read More

Murfreesboro Guardsman Graduates from U.S. Army Ranger School

Dec 19, 2022 at 01:35 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Staff Sgt. William Lukens, a student at Middle Tennessee State University and squad leader in the Tennessee National Guard, graduated from U.S. Army Rang.... Read More

‘Unsung Hero’ nominations needed for 27th annual Unity Luncheon - Monday (Dec. 19th) is the Deadline to Submit Nominations

Dec 19, 2022 at 07:30 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Today, Monday (Dec. 19, 2022) is the deadline to submit nominations for community members to be honored at the 27th annual Unity Luncheon cele.... Read More

UPDATE: Vehicle Break-Ins, Shoplifting and More during the Holiday Season

Dec 16, 2022 at 08:50 am by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) The holiday season is giving way to a number of crimes, with some of the most common cases worked by Murfreesboro Police being shoplifting, vehicle break-in.... Read More

A Growing Community Equals Growing Number of Teens Experimenting with Drugs through Vaping

Dec 15, 2022 at 11:47 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Protecting the safety of school students is a top priority for school administrators and as the number of Rutherford County Schools grow, so do the num.... Read More

MTSU Board of Trustees approves two new master’s degree programs

Dec 14, 2022 at 11:56 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees approved Tuesday, Dec. 13, the development of two new master’s degree progra.... Read More
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Eagleville culture runs deep as Rutherford’s only K-12 school

Dec 14, 2022 at 11:44 pm by WGNS News

To say Eagleville School is unique is an understatement. With 100 years of history, the campus as it stands now is much larger than the original, having evolved through many c.... Read More

Death of Inmate at Coffee County Jail on Monday Remains Under Investigation

Dec 14, 2022 at 11:19 pm by WGNS News

(COFFEE COUNTY, TN) In nearby Coffee County, the death of an inmate at the local jail remains under investigation. The man, whose name has not been released, became ill during.... Read More

State Rep. Charlie Baum files legislation to make it easier for employees to save for retirement in Tennessee

Dec 14, 2022 at 08:57 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) State Rep. Charlie Baum, R-Murfreesboro, today filed legislation that would provide a more convenient option for many private sector employees to open.... Read More

RCSO Capt. Kyle Evans promoted to Major

Dec 14, 2022 at 08:47 pm by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN.) Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh promoted Capt. Kyle Evans to Major Evans during a ceremony Tuesday. Evans joined the Sheriff’s Office as the staff attor.... Read More

Readyville Photographer Submits Winning Photograph

Dec 13, 2022 at 07:32 pm by WGNS News

For a second time, a Readyville photographer has been selected to have her work displayed in the 2023 Tennessee Wildlife magazine. The winning entry that was submitted by Kimb.... Read More

Tennessee Is the 9th Fastest-Growing State in the U.S.

Dec 13, 2022 at 01:02 pm by WGNS News

(Tennessee) The world population recently passed 8 billion, just 11 years after reaching 7 billion. But across the globe, more countries are experiencing slowing or declining.... Read More

Smyrna West, an RCS alternative school, helps students find their inner strength

Dec 13, 2022 at 12:45 pm by WGNS News

(Smyrna, TN) You won’t find murals or mascots or bright colors adorning the hallways at Smyrna West. There are no pep-rallies, busy hallways or throngs of socializing st.... Read More

32 Defendants Convicted After Decade of Violent Crime

Dec 12, 2022 at 11:14 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) The final six defendants in a RICO conspiracy operating out of Clarksville, Tennessee, were sentenced last week in U.S. District Court, announced U.S..... Read More

TBI Agent's Pickup Truck Stolen from Home in Murfreesboro

Dec 12, 2022 at 06:48 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) Local detectives need help locating a TBI agent's bureau-issued vehicle that was stolen from a home in Murfreesboro. The license plate on the white 2017 Dod.... Read More

Oakland High School seniors reflect on 3 state championships, graduating

Dec 12, 2022 at 04:28 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) A perfect football season is hard to come by. Three senior students-athletes at Oakland not only appeared at the championship game each year of th.... Read More

Commentary: The Rights of Freedom, Religion, Speech and More, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Dec 12, 2022 at 04:17 pm by WGNS News

The only restriction is that the government cannot do anything to suppress your freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, nor your right to petition the government. With t.... Read More

UPDATE: Authorities Confirm the "SILVER ALERT" for a La Vergne Man has been Cancelled

Dec 12, 2022 at 02:14 pm by WGNS

(La Vergne, TN)  The Silver Alert issued by the La Vergne Police Department has been cancelled and police confirmed on Monday that the local resident has been locate.... Read More