UPDATE: Shoplifting Case at Target Leads to Warrants

Oct 11, 2023 at 11:36 am by WGNS News

NEW: There has been a change of events in a shoplifting case that started at the Target store on Old Fort Parkway. Murfreesboro Police have been able to identify a subject w.... Read More

Lt. Governor McNally, Speaker Sexton issue proclamation condemning invasion of Israel by Hamas

Oct 11, 2023 at 10:58 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE -- Lt. Governor Randy McNally and House Speaker Cameron Sexton (R-Crossville) today released a proclamation condemning in the strongest possible.... Read More

Saint Andrews Drive Man Sentenced to 72-Years in Prison for Rape of a Child

Oct 10, 2023 at 10:50 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A convicted felon who lived on Saint Andrews Drive in Murfreesboro allegedly fled the area after allegations of child rape arose. Eric Branch, who was 34-.... Read More

Tennessee Farm and Ferment Meeting Scheduled for January 8, 2024

Oct 09, 2023 at 03:51 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – As the craft beverage industry continues to grow in Tennessee, University of Tennessee Extension and the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, along.... Read More

MTSU media college surprises alumnus Tyrone ‘Tyke T’ Stroble with honorary professorship

Oct 09, 2023 at 03:32 pm by WGNS News

Dripping with sweat as he exited the stage for a quick wardrobe change, Middle Tennessee State University alumnus and hip-hop artist Tyrone “Tyke T” Stroble found.... Read More

Previously Proposed Sports Complex in Murfreesboro in Midst of Bankruptcy Sale in Arizona

Oct 09, 2023 at 03:13 pm by WGNS News

  After plans for Legacy Sports to build a massive sports complex in Murfreesboro fell through, WGNS has learned under the bankruptcy courts, the organization is having.... Read More

Over 15-Pounds of Methamphetamine Seized, Suspect Flees Area During Trial

Oct 09, 2023 at 09:52 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN – A man who was pulled over with a little more than 15-pounds of Crystal Methamphetamine has been convicted in a Rutherford County Sherif.... Read More

Retrace Your Family’s Pathways at the Tennessee State Library & Archives

Oct 06, 2023 at 09:44 am by WGNS News

Learn how to retrace your family’s pathways at the Tennessee State Library & Archives Family History Day on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, starting at 9:30 a.m. with resea.... Read More

United States Reaches $37 Million Settlement of Fraud Lawsuit Against CIGNA for False and Invalid Diagnosis Codes

Oct 06, 2023 at 08:00 am by WGNS News

UNITED STATES - Henry C. Leventis, the United States Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee, Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Ne.... Read More

TwelveStone Health Partners Infusion Services Expands to Include Innovative Cancer Treatment Medications

Oct 05, 2023 at 11:17 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- TwelveStone Health Partners, a leading provider of comprehensive chronic care medication services, announced today an expansion of infusion ser.... Read More

Where is Murfreesboro on the "2023 Most Vulnerable Cities for Burglaries" Report?

Oct 05, 2023 at 08:26 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - The Gnome's are at it again, and this time they're reporting on a new survey that shows which cities are the “Most Vulnerable Cities for Bu.... Read More

North Rutherford Y Celebrates Birthdays of Members 90 and Older

Oct 04, 2023 at 05:22 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - The fountain of youth may be considered a myth, but some North Rutherford Family YMCA members over the age of 90 recently shared their secrets for living a long,.... Read More

Report: 4.5% of Tennessee Homebuyers are Under 25

Oct 04, 2023 at 07:00 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — Although some unique, pandemic-related economic factors have contributed to the current state of the real estate market, some of the largest st.... Read More

Oct. 9 Strickland Lecture Tackles Ukraine-Russia; Sneak Peek Also for Ken Burns ‘American Buffalo’

Oct 03, 2023 at 03:02 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — An award-winning author and professor of history and Slavic studies will explain the conflict between Ukraine and Russia Monday, Oct. 9, at&nb.... Read More

Man Accused of Stealing Ambulance in Nashville and Driving to Wilson County

Oct 02, 2023 at 01:19 pm by WGNS News

WILSON COUNTY, Tenn. – 45-Year-old Gary Mabry Jr. of Mt. Juliet was arrested after allegedly stealing a Nashville Fire Department ambulance on Saturday. Mabry reported.... Read More

Intoxicated Driving Continues to be a Serious Issue in Rutherford County

Oct 02, 2023 at 12:35 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Intoxicated driving continues to be a problem, but alcohol is no longer the main culprit that drivers are using... That was Rutherford County As.... Read More

MTSU's Baldwin Photographic Gallery Hosts Exhibit Documenting Mississippi Blues

Sep 29, 2023 at 04:28 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Photojournalist and Middle Tennessee State University alumnus Bill Steber takes a visual and interactive journey into the world of D.... Read More

Outdoor Theater Becomes Reality at Smyrna Elementary School

Sep 29, 2023 at 02:18 pm by WGNS News

  SMYRNA, TENN - Friday, August 25th finally arrived! It may have been warm but the sun was shining! It was the day that students could use their new Outdoor Amphitheate.... Read More

Rutherford County Continues to Have Low Unemployment Rate - Smyrna Maintains Lowest Rate in County

Sep 28, 2023 at 08:45 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN – Ninety-three of Tennessee’s 95 counties recorded lower unemployment rates in August 2023, according to new data from the Department of.... Read More

Murfreesboro’s Westbrooks Towers Provides a Safe, Good Place to Live for Older Adults on a Limited Income

Sep 27, 2023 at 10:00 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN - Patsy Smith is 68-years-old, and living her best life at Westbrooks Towers in Murfreesboro. Smith said, “I’m safe, I love the people here.... Read More