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Taking a More In-Depth Look at the Recently Opened MMC Westlawn

Dec 19, 2023 at 11:58 pm by WGNS News

  In our continued coverage of the ever-changing landscape of the medical community in Murfreesboro, WGNS takes a closer look into the new MMC Westlawn on Shores Road ne.... Read More
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Two Afternoon Fires in Murfreesboro Only 57-Minutes Apart

Dec 19, 2023 at 10:32 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN  - In a heated sequence of events on Tuesday, Murfreesboro faced not one but two separate fires in less than an hour of each other. The first inciden.... Read More

UPDATE: Jury Trial Set for 2-Kentucky Men Facing First-Degree Murder Charges in 2020 Killing of U.S. Veteran in Murfreesboro

Dec 19, 2023 at 10:51 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The July 2020 murder of Erick Bixler, affectionately known as Maverick by friends, will soon make a progressive turn as two Kentucky residents, Chris.... Read More

Author Dr. Rachel Louise Martin to Speak at Friends of Linebaugh Library’s Author Luncheon

Dec 18, 2023 at 11:20 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Author Rachel Louise Martin, PhD, will speak at the Friends of Linebaugh Library’s Author Luncheon on January 27 from 11:00-1:00 at The Maple Room a.... Read More

TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center in Smyrna Announces New CFO

Dec 18, 2023 at 09:58 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tenn. - TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center in Smyrna has announced that Steve Gray is the new chief financial officer. As the CFO for TriStar StoneCrest, Gray wil.... Read More

14-Year-Old Noah in Murfreesboro Needs a New Kidney

Dec 18, 2023 at 07:04 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - Noah Garcia, a 14-year-old resident of Murfreesboro, is in need of a new kidney. As one might imagine, learning of this need has been an emotional r.... Read More

Human Trafficking Investigation yields arrest of Murfreesboro woman and identification of at least a dozen victims

Dec 16, 2023 at 01:02 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO,  TN  - The investigation into a human trafficking ring in Middle Tennessee continues following the arrest of a 50-year-old Murfreesboro woman and the i.... Read More

Indiana Man Convicted of Sexual Battery by an Authority Figure in Murfreesboro

Dec 15, 2023 at 01:30 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - An Indiana man has been convicted on a sexual crime in Murfreesboro after the case was investigated by the MPD Special Victims Unit. Matthew E. Ree.... Read More

City of Murfreesboro Seeks Public Input on Downtown Signage Improvement

Dec 15, 2023 at 12:27 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - In a collaborative effort with Kerestes-Martin Associates (KMA Design), the City of Murfreesboro is reaching out to its citizens for.... Read More

Community leader and volunteer Melissa Warren plays “Santa” for Murfreesboro’s Westbrooks Towers

Dec 15, 2023 at 12:05 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Melissa Warren knew she wanted to do something in the community after she retired from a long career in information technology and long-term care. When sh.... Read More

Fire Engulfs Carport Destroying Car and Damaging Home on Diana Street

Dec 15, 2023 at 11:53 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - At 12:51 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14, the Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue Department swiftly responded to a blazing carport and storage room that caught.... Read More

Two Known Street Racers Wanted Following Dangerous Meetups - One Turns Himself In

Dec 14, 2023 at 08:51 pm by WGNS News

  NASHVILLE, TN - Two known street racers, Markeeis James of Murfreesboro and Caleb Potter of Mt. Juliet, found themselves in legal trouble earlier this year due to thei.... Read More

Appeal Denied in Case that Focused on Robbery at Advance Financial on Old Fort Parkway

Dec 14, 2023 at 08:19 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In a recent court decision, Marcus Anthony Robey's appeal for post-conviction relief has been denied. The case dates back to 2013 when Robey pl.... Read More

MORE: Landmark Life Sentence Handed Down in Rutherford County for Aggravated Rape of a Child

Dec 14, 2023 at 05:45 pm by WGNS News

    RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In a historic verdict, 26-year-old Brian Jeffrey Burke, Jr. of Murfreesboro, TN has been sentenced to life in prison without the possib.... Read More

Rockvale Middle dedicates auditorium to first principal Fred Barlow

Dec 14, 2023 at 05:45 am by WGNS News

ROCKVALE, TN - When Fred Barlow began his career in education over 40 years ago, he always wondered about the impact he would leave. Barlow was the first principal to le.... Read More

Smyrna Police Issue Warning on Suspicious Mail Scam Targeting Residents

Dec 13, 2023 at 10:55 am by WGNS News

  SMYRNA, TN - The Smyrna Police Department has issued a warning to local residents, urging caution amid reports of a potential scam involving organizations claiming to.... Read More

Happy 34th Anniversary Demos' Family!

Dec 13, 2023 at 04:27 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) It was 34-years ago that Jim and Doris Demos opened the legendary Demos’ Steak and Spaghetti House at 1115 NW Broad Street. Over the years the eatery&rsqu.... Read More

UPDATE: 2023 Wreaths Across America at Stones River National Cemetery

Dec 13, 2023 at 01:17 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – On Saturday, December 16, 2023, members of the Rutherford County community, as well as attendees from well outside of the local area, will gather at S.... Read More

New Bikes and More with the Rutherford County Shop with the Sheriff Event

Dec 13, 2023 at 12:57 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Eleven-year-old Jace couldn’t wait to ride his new mountain bike. “I’ll be zooming down my neighborhood,” Jace promised.... Read More

Continued Growth for Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital and an Increase in Critical Care Beds

Dec 12, 2023 at 11:45 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In a year marked by continued growth in Rutherford County, Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital continues to make advances to better serve the.... Read More