Lascassas Woman Honors Late Friend by Surprising Hospital Associates with Homemade Banana Bread

Dec 22, 2022 at 10:01 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) The night staff in the critical care unit at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford received a sweet delivery just in time for Christmas!   On We.... Read More

Smyrna has the Lowest Unemployment Rate in Rutherford County

Dec 22, 2022 at 09:17 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - November’s unemployment numbers improved in a majority of Tennessee’s 95 counties, according to newly released data from the Department of.... Read More

Keep your Water Pipes from Freezing - Use Caution in Extreme Cold Weather throughout Rutherford County

Dec 22, 2022 at 11:57 am by WGNS News

The National Weather Service Winter Weather Advisory that impacts Rutherford and surrounding counties highlights temperatures dropping into the single digits and warns of gust.... Read More

Rutherford County DUI Numbers Increase During Holiday Season

Dec 21, 2022 at 08:19 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – Traffic enforcement continues to be a peak priority for the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office and deputies will continue to hold monthly o.... Read More

Linebaugh Hosts Author Derek Puma for Book Signing

Dec 21, 2022 at 07:32 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) Linebaugh Public Library is pleased to host local author Derek Puma for a book signing on Tuesday, January 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The author will be sig.... Read More

The Murfreesboro Police Department is Hiring

Dec 21, 2022 at 11:03 am by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) The Murfreesboro Police Department is currently hiring to fill a variety of positions, some of which include patrol officers. Police Chief Michael Bowen tol.... Read More

Murfreesboro is the 3rd Fastest Growing City in America

Dec 20, 2022 at 02:07 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) Murfreesboro, Tennessee is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. Sara Bartlett with TRN has more… SmartAsset reports that Murfreesb.... Read More

MTSU recognized nationally for excellence in enhancing women’s sorority experience

Dec 20, 2022 at 01:15 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University was among a select group of institutions recognized for excellence by the National Panhellenic Con.... Read More

U.S. Senator from Tennessee, Marsha Blackburn and Colleagues’ Pass Bill To End Child Exploitation

Dec 20, 2022 at 01:04 pm by WGNS News

  (Tennessee) U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), along with Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), as well as&n.... Read More

Local Library, League of Women Voters Host Community Book Discussion

Dec 19, 2022 at 02:40 pm by WGNS News

The Rutherford County Library System and the League of Women Voters of Murfreesboro / Rutherford County are partnering to host a community book discussion on Tuesday evening,.... 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

Patricia Flynn Chance

Dec 19, 2022 at 01:40 pm by WGNS News

Patricia Flynn Chance passed away peacefully on the morning of Sunday, December 11, 2022. She was 91. She was born in Edinburgh, Scotland at The Grassmarket, an historic marke.... 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

MTSU ginseng institute anticipates 2023 growth after successful year, workshop

Dec 19, 2022 at 11:41 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Following a solid year in 2022 that included an outstanding fall workshop, the Middle Tennessee State University International Ginseng In.... Read More

New Missing / Lost Cellphone "Pinging" Scam Hitting Our Area

Dec 19, 2022 at 11:07 am by WGNS News

(Nolensville, TN) In nearby Nolensville, Tennessee, just outside of Rutherford County, police have been warning residents about a person going door-to-door in an attempt to in.... 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

Sizeable Fentanyl Drug Bust Takes Place in Rutherford County, North Carolina – Not in Rutherford County, Tennessee

Dec 19, 2022 at 06:40 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, North Carolina) An alleged drug bust that took place in North Carolina has received a lot of attention in Tennessee because the county where the arres.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Cite 3-Drivers During Special School Bus Operation

Dec 16, 2022 at 01:19 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - Murfreesboro Police officers cited three drivers who drove past a Murfreesboro City Schools bus while the stop sign was deployed and lights flashing.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Now Have Bodycams - All Officers Should be Outfitted with Body Cams by End of December

Dec 16, 2022 at 11:12 am by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) Police officers with the Murfreesboro Police Department now have bodycams… That was MPD Chief Michael Bowen who told WGNS that every officer sho.... 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