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UPDATE: Murfreesboro Police Officers will soon have Body Cameras

Sep 08, 2022 at 07:41 pm by WGNS

The Murfreesboro Police Department is outfitting their officers with body cameras, which will record video footage of arrests and law enforcement interactions with the public..... Read More

April Sneed selected as finalist for Tennessee Principal of the Year

Sep 08, 2022 at 05:45 pm by WGNS

  (RUTHERFORD COUNTY) Now in her fourth year as principal of Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School, April Sneed has another accolade to add to her school’s growing list.... Read More

Gr8t Chase 'Duck Race' and JEEP SHOW at SportsCom to Raise Funds to Help Families with Children Battling Cancer

Sep 08, 2022 at 05:00 pm by WGNS

The First Annual Gr8t Duck Chase will be held on Saturday, September 17th in Murfreesboro at the Boro Beach, which is SportsCom’s outdoor swimming pool. The duck ra.... Read More

2022 Poster Contest for Area School Students in Rutherford County

Sep 08, 2022 at 02:20 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Association of Conservation District 2022 Poster Contest is open to entries now through October 14, 2022. The opportunity allows for students within our local sc.... Read More

Veteran, state Homeland Security director headlines 9/11 Remembrance at MTSU

Sep 08, 2022 at 10:21 am by WGNS

ABOVE PHOTO: MTSU then-senior ROTC cadets Porter Mitchell, left, Alexis Anderson and Caleb Watts read the timeline of Sept. 11, 2001, events and shared reflections on what tha.... Read More

2022 Uncle Dave Macon Days at The Fountains

Sep 07, 2022 at 08:25 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN - Uncle Dave Macon Days is nearing and a new location has been announced. The annual event will move to The Fountains, October 7-8. Festival organizers invite.... Read More

Teen with two firearms arrested at Riverdale / Blackman High School Football Game

Sep 07, 2022 at 06:05 pm by WGNS

An incident occurred during this past Friday’s Riverdale / Blackman High School football game. Evidently, a teen showed up at the game with two guns and marijuana, accor.... Read More

Suspect in at least 3-bank robberies captured

Sep 07, 2022 at 01:13 pm by WGNS

(MIDDLE TENNESSEE) In nearby Music City, a suspected serial robbery suspect has been apprehended. According to Nashville Metro Police, Robert Durham was arrested on Dickerson.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Developing a Traffic Specific Department - While Some Police Departments Have Eliminated Their Response to Minor Auto Accidents

Sep 07, 2022 at 12:52 pm by WGNS

As Murfreesboro continues to grow, so does the flow of traffic. Police Chief Michael Bowen told WGNS News on Wednesday that the MPD has been working to develop a traffic speci.... Read More

La Vergne Prepares for Annual National Night Out

Sep 07, 2022 at 11:23 am by WGNS

(La Vergne, Tenn.) The La Vergne Police Department will be hosting National Night Out on October 4 at Veterans Memorial Park, located at 115 Floyd Mayfield Drive, from 6:00 p..... Read More

Murfreesboro Police interact with the public on crime and speeding.

Sep 07, 2022 at 11:09 am by WGNS

Forcus on law enforcement in Murfreesboro with Chief Michael Bowen, Lt. Clayton Williams and Lt. James Abbott.  In early November Murfreesboro officers will put i.... Read More

Tennessee is 1 of 32-States Named to Receive Portion of Multi-Million Dollar Settlement with E-Cig Company

Sep 07, 2022 at 10:50 am by WGNS

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti is announcing a settlement in a multi-state lawsuit against e-cigarette manufacturer, Juul.  The litigation claims the compan.... Read More

Fall Lawncare Field Day - Learning about Fall Fertilization and a Great Lawn in Rutherford County

Sep 07, 2022 at 10:21 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO, TN) The UT/TSU Extension Fall Lawncare Field Day is coming up this Saturday in Murfreesboro. The event will be on September 10th at the Lane Agri-Park. There wi.... Read More

5th Annual Downtown on The Farm at Oaklands Mansion

Sep 07, 2022 at 06:15 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The 5th annual Downtown on the Farm, presented by Locally Owned Murfreesboro, is set for Sunday, Sept. 18 at Oaklands Mansion. This farm-to-table.... Read More

Fire & Rescue and Sheriff's Office Arrest Man for Multiple Charges Following Labor Day Domestic Disturbance Call

Sep 06, 2022 at 04:30 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN -- Rutherford County Fire Rescue's (RCFR) Fire Marshal's Office and the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) arrested Kenneth Gibbs, 42, of Rutherfo.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office to Host 9-11 Ceremony

Sep 06, 2022 at 02:56 pm by WGNS

  Rutherford County residents will memorialize the victims of 9-11, the emergency responders who died and the military who responded during a ceremony at 9 a.m. Friday,.... Read More

BOLO CANCELED: Man Reported as Missing in Murfreesboro Safely Located

Sep 06, 2022 at 02:29 pm by WGNS

BOLO CANCELED: Isaiah Isom has been found safe, according to MPD Public Information Officer Larry Flowers. Previous release below.   A 39-year-old man has been repo.... Read More

Motorcycles, Cars and Runners Take to the Streets September 17th for the 14th Annual Hammer Down for Habitat Poker Run

Sep 06, 2022 at 02:03 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – Supporters of Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity will take to the streets on September 17th for the 14th Annual Hammer Down for Habitat Poker.... Read More

TN Dept. of Health Will Use Federal Grant Award To Reduce Pregnancy-Related Deaths in Tennessee

Sep 06, 2022 at 12:10 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Health has received a $5M competitive federal grant to fund community and clinical programs that improve Tennessee’s maternal health outcomes.... Read More

Rutherford County Records a .12-Cent Drop on Gas Prices This Week (09/06/22)

Sep 06, 2022 at 12:01 pm by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN) Gas prices in Tennessee are up and down. Right now, the average price of regular unleaded fuel in the Volunteer State is at $3.33 per gallon. The nat.... Read More