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Unknown Man Allegedly Breaks Into Local Preschool, Stays for Over an Hour, Stealing Food, an iPad and a Gift Card

Jan 06, 2023 at 11:16 am by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) A burglary that occurred late last year remains under investigation. Evidently, the crime took place just 9-days before Christmas at a location few would th.... Read More

JazzFest in Murfreesboro - - Will it be Revived for 2023?

Jan 05, 2023 at 06:58 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) The announcement to end the annual JazzFest on the Rutherford County Square was made this past year - - which means the concert that took place in May.... Read More

Annual report on Tennessee child well-being finds notable decline in child poverty - Full Report to be Released on Jan. 11th

Jan 05, 2023 at 02:55 pm by WGNS News

A report is being prepared that highlights the wellbeing of children in Tennessee, which will be released on January 11, 2023. WGNS confirmed on Thursday that the report shows.... Read More

21st Annual Polar Bear Plunge and Arctic Adventure is This Saturday

Jan 04, 2023 at 09:32 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO– The 21st annual Polar Bear Plunge and Arctic Adventure will be held Saturday, January 7 at Boro Beach, the outdoor pool at Sports*Com. “Plu.... Read More

Woman Wanted for Questioning in Vacuum Cleaner Theft Case

Jan 04, 2023 at 09:16 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) In Murfreesboro, Detectives need assistance identifying a person of interest in a theft of merchandise case. On December 23, 2022, a customer entered the Ta.... Read More
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Resident Informs City of Murfreesboro He Wants to Speak Before Council About Homeless Encampment

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

(MURFREESBORO, TN) A local resident has sent emails to the City of Murfreesboro requesting permission to speak before the City Council about what he calls a “bumcamp&rdq.... Read More

Suicide Awareness Night at Blackman High School in Murfreesboro

Jan 03, 2023 at 06:02 pm by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN.) Blackman High School will host a suicide awareness and prevention night in their high school auditorium next month on February 6th at 6 p.m. Th.... Read More

Study Shows Peer Messaging Tool Can Be Successfully Implemented in the Nursing Workforce

Jan 03, 2023 at 08:45 am by WGNS News

A tool developed at Vanderbilt University Medical Center to address disrespectful workplace behaviors through trained peer-to-peer messaging can be successfully implemented in.... Read More

Rutherford County has an Average Gas Price of $2.75/g for Reg. Unleaded - Tennessee is the 9th Cheapest State for Fuel

Jan 02, 2023 at 06:36 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 16.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.86/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,82.... Read More
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WGNS Celebrates 76th Anniversary!

Dec 31, 2022 at 03:48 pm by WGNS

A Good Neighbor Is Born (Click Here for More Photos from WGNS' History) (MURFREESBORO) As the New Year of 1947 approached, rural Rutherford County had a dramatically differen.... Read More
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Buc-ee's in Murfreesboro - Opening in the Third Quarter of 2024

Dec 30, 2022 at 02:31 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) WGNS has more news on Buc-ee’s coming to Rutherford County… On January 12, 2022, the Murfreesboro Planning Commission approved the abandon.... Read More

The Idea of Introducing Chess to the Curriculum of Local Schools in Rutherford County and Tennessee

Dec 29, 2022 at 03:33 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell told WGNS that he is working with State Representative Mike Sparks on something that would help local.... Read More

UPDATE: More Middle Tennessee Phone Scams Reported

Dec 27, 2022 at 09:28 pm by WGNS News

Just a short drive east of Murfreesboro in Tullahoma, the Police Department has received numerous calls concerning a scam that has been attempted via telephone. The scam.... Read More

UPDATE: Silver Alert Issued for Middle Tennessee Man - Subject Located on Monday

Dec 27, 2022 at 08:53 pm by WGNS News

Middle Tennessee - A Silver Alert that was issued last Wednesday for a missing Middle Tennessee man has been called off, after the subject was safely located. The alert w.... Read More

New State Laws to Start on January 1st, 2023

Dec 27, 2022 at 08:00 am by WGNS News

A collection of bills sponsored by Senate Republicans will become effective on January 1, 2023. This includes key legislation that provides tax relief to farmers. The law.... Read More

La Vergne to Seek Mutual Aid to Fix Water Supply Issue

Dec 26, 2022 at 02:07 pm by WGNS News

(La Vergne, TN) A “perfect storm” has caused the City of La Vergne to seek mutual aid from the Town of Smyrna to meet a water supply issue. The software used to mo.... Read More

MTSU Plays a Large Role in Helping Rutherford County Grow and Plan for More Growth in a Positive Manner

Dec 26, 2022 at 10:30 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Rutherford County continues to be a major stakeholder in the region and is moving towards the position of the number 4-largest county in the state&hell.... Read More

TVA Drops Rolling Blackouts

Dec 24, 2022 at 07:37 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  On Saturday (12/24/2022) TVA announced it is initiating ELPC Step 50 of the TVA/TVPPA Load Curtailment Program for a second time.   Under.... Read More

Murfreesboro Man Reported as Missing

Dec 23, 2022 at 03:54 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) CASE CANCELED - A Be On the Lookout (BOLO) for a man who was reported missing by his family in the Murfreesboro area has been canceled. Murfreesboro Po.... Read More

TVA Asking for Residents to Reduce Power Usage Across the State

Dec 23, 2022 at 02:43 pm by WGNS News

Extremely cold temperatures that have been in the single digits across the state have created an unprecedented demand on the power system. As a result, residents far and wide.... Read More