Rutherford County Sheriff's Citizens Academy Starts July 20th

Jul 02, 2021 at 12:21 pm by WGNS

Residents may learn about the daily activities of the law enforcement and corrections during the free Sheriff’s Citizens Academy.Some of the topics covered in the classe.... Read More

UPDATE: Mothers' Milk Bank of Tennessee Breaks Ground in Murfreesboro

Jul 02, 2021 at 12:19 pm by WGNS

On June 21, 2021, Mothers’ Milk Bank of Tennessee (MMBTN) broke ground in Murfreesboro, TN. But this labor of love still has significant monetary needs. The Leaders.... Read More

More Firework Related News

Jul 02, 2021 at 09:00 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TENN. – Murfreesboro Police and Fire Rescue Departments are urging residents to practice fireworks safety after a man decapitated parts of his hand.... Read More
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Splash Out Events this month in Murfreesboro expected to be refreshing fun in the hot sun!

Jul 02, 2021 at 09:00 am by WGNS

All photos by Jim Davis/Murfreesboro Parks & Rec.SPLASH OUT recently took place in Murfreesboro and children of all ages had a blast! The Murfreesboro Parks and Rec. wat.... Read More

Free Speech and Making the High School Cheer Squad

Jul 02, 2021 at 08:30 am by WGNS

The freedom of free speech in America, the Supreme Court and high school cheerleaders - - what does all of this have in common? With more, here is MTSU Professor Larry Burri.... Read More

$8,500 Trailer Stolen from Construction Site on Old Fort Parkway

Jul 01, 2021 at 03:22 pm by WGNS

There is now a “Be On the Lookout” for the subjects who recently stole a trailer. Murfreesboro Detectives need assistance in identifying and locating the unknown.... Read More

Bottle Rockets and Re-Loadable Fireworks Illegal in City of Murfreesboro - Restrictions on Where to Shoot

Jul 01, 2021 at 10:55 am by WGNS

Fireworks can be heard throughout neighborhoods as we move into the 4th of July weekend. Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Chief Mark Foulks highlighted the ordinance surrounding.... Read More

TBI Makes Arrest in Large Quantity Meth / Cocaine Case

Jul 01, 2021 at 09:52 am by WGNS

In a joint effort, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Metropolitan Nashville Police Department and the United States Drug Enforcement Agency have arrested a man accused of.... Read More

MTSU names aviation veteran new chair of Aerospace Department

Jul 01, 2021 at 09:42 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University has named experienced aviation professor Chaminda S. Prelis as the new chair of its nationally recognized De.... Read More

In-person Governor’s School gets young artists back into the swing of things at MTSU

Jul 01, 2021 at 09:11 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — After what 2020 and much of 2021 threw at them, this summer's round-the-clock Tennessee Governor’s School for the Arts at .... Read More

Legislation sponsored by State Rep. Mike Sparks eliminating gun-safe tax signed by Gov. Lee

Jul 01, 2021 at 09:05 am by WGNS

Legislation sponsored by State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, that will make it less expensive for gun owners to safely store their firearms has officially been signed into law b.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric in Murfreesboro is growing, but what happens in year 2023?

Jun 30, 2021 at 06:47 pm by WGNS

Middle Tennessee Electric continues to grow, which creates the need for more office and customer service space for their Murfreesboro headquarters. That said, you may recall.... Read More

UPDATE: More New Laws to go into effect July 1

Jun 30, 2021 at 11:23 am by WGNS

New laws will go into effect on July 1 in Tennessee to help improve the health and welfare of Tennesseans. These laws are focused on increasing access to patient-centered care.... Read More

Saint Thomas Rutherford releases Firework Safety Tips

Jun 30, 2021 at 08:41 am by WGNS

From barbecues and cooling off by the pool to scenic firework shows, the Fourth of July often means a fun-filled day for Middle Tennessee families. However, patriotic fun can.... Read More

Woman arrested, jailed on suspicion of stealing thousands of dollars of merchandise from JCPenney and other businesses

Jun 30, 2021 at 08:35 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Two women are seen stuffing bags full of thousands of dollars’ worth of stolen items at JCPenney at Stones River Town Centre but dropped the.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro to host “Celebration Under the Stars” July 4

Jun 30, 2021 at 06:30 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – “Celebration Under the Stars” presented by Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) will be held THIS Sunday, July 4 with fireworks and mus.... Read More

Innovative Program Prepares Inmates for Release/Reentry into Community

Jun 29, 2021 at 03:18 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—The Rutherford County Correctional Work Center (RCCWC) is pleased to announce its newest program geared toward preparing inmates for release and re.... Read More

DIFFERENT NEWS: Free Yoga with a Group of Alpaca's

Jun 29, 2021 at 02:55 pm by WGNS

An interesting opportunity awaits those in Middle Tennessee... a date with an alpaca. To be more specific, a date to do yoga with a group of Alpaca's. The Alpaca Owners Associ.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police to be outfitted with Body Cameras for the first time

Jun 29, 2021 at 02:40 pm by WGNS

In 2018, the Murfreesboro Police Department examined the idea of utilizing body cameras for their officers. However, the idea never panned out. That same year, the nearby ci.... Read More
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JUNE 2021: Lebanon, TN Organization Rescues Animals in Jackson, Tennessee

Jun 29, 2021 at 02:16 pm by WGNS

Click above PHOTO to see more pictures from the June 2021 Rescue.JUNE 2021 - Animal Rescue Corps (ARC), a national animal protection nonprofit, assisted the Jackson Police Dep.... Read More