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New MTSU Walker Library exhibit provides ‘different way’ of assembling Special Collections

Sep 27, 2023 at 01:37 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — From Civil War memoirs and pop-up books to World’s Fair memorabilia and anatomy books with movable parts, variety is the underlying theme of.... Read More

City/County Fire Marshal’s Ban All Open Burning Until Further Notice Due to Lack of Rainfall

Sep 27, 2023 at 12:22 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The fire marshals for the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MRFD) and Rutherford County Fire & Rescue Department (RCFR) have issued a mandat.... Read More

Local Author to Visit Linebaugh Public Library for Book Signing

Sep 27, 2023 at 10:48 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN - Linebaugh Public Library in Murfreesboro will host local author Taffeta Chime for a book signing on Saturday, October 21st, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The aut.... Read More

The Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra Begins Their 42nd Season in Rutherford County

Sep 25, 2023 at 10:34 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra Begins Their 42nd Season this year and the season opener will be the annual Veterans Day Concert, whic.... Read More

Starting This Week: Macon Music and Mules Festival

Sep 25, 2023 at 10:17 pm by WGNS News

Shelbyville, TN - We are only days away from the start of what was once called Uncle Dave Macon Days, which gets underway later this week on Thursday. Now titled, “Macon.... Read More

UPDATE: Missing 16-Year-Old Found Safe

Sep 25, 2023 at 10:56 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN -NEW:  Missing teen 16-year-old Kezyian Jarome Lawrence has been found safe and is back home with his family. He has been removed from NCIC, according to.... Read More

Middle Point to Host Open House at Almaville Volunteer Fire Station

Sep 23, 2023 at 12:30 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Middle Point Landfill announces its next open house will take place Tuesday, September 26th at the Almaville Volunteer Fire Station, 911&.... Read More

SAR Presents Medals to Rutherford County Deputies who Save Man from Burning House

Sep 22, 2023 at 07:27 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Three Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies who saved a man from his burning house received medals Thursday from the Stones River Chapter of the T.... Read More

Smyrna Police Seeking Information Surrounding Theft from Target

Sep 21, 2023 at 10:41 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - In Smyrna, Police are hoping to gain additional information about a theft that occurred late last month (08/28/23) in the Target store. Detectives are seeking t.... Read More
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Governor helps Mark ‘Defining Moment’ as MTSU Aerospace Campus Shifts to Shelbyville

Sep 21, 2023 at 07:46 pm by WGNS News

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. — With MTSU Aerospace-branded planes flanking the stage on which he would speak, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee joined Middle Tennessee State University.... Read More

5,000,000 Accident Free Miles in an 18-Wheeler

Sep 20, 2023 at 11:10 pm by WGNS News

BEDFORD COUNTY, TN - A lot of drivers can say they've driven a year or two without the slightest of fender benders on their record, but few can say they've driven 100-thousa.... Read More

County Mayor Joe Carr's "State of the County" Address 7PM Thursday

Sep 20, 2023 at 01:05 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr will deliver his inaugural State of the County address LIVE on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 7 pm on RCTV. Having c.... Read More

Evangelist / Guest Pastor at a Variety of Churches Arrested on Multiple Rape of a Child Charges in Murfreesboro

Sep 20, 2023 at 02:02 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - An evangelist who calls the Blackman area home is facing a slew of charges that revolve around the rape of a child. Benjamin Garlick was taken into.... Read More

Unknown Subject Steals Trailer in Broad Daylight on 231 South

Sep 19, 2023 at 07:34 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In Christiana, the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office was recently dispatched to a local address after an unknown subject helped himself to someo.... Read More

Secretary Hargett Encourages Tennesseans to Register to Vote on National Voter Registration Day

Sep 19, 2023 at 06:32 am by WGNS News

Secretary of State Tre Hargett encourages Tennesseans to register to vote or ensure their address on file is up to date on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, National Voter Registration.... Read More

Commentary by Commissioner Harris: Being a Masculine Man in Today's World

Sep 19, 2023 at 06:00 am by WGNS News

Commentary: Today, Commissioner Craig Harris takes a look at being a masculine man in today's world...

City’s Public Works Annual Fall Leaf Collection Begins Oct. 2

Sep 19, 2023 at 02:00 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – It is that time of year again—cooler nights, football, pumpkin spice, and leaves change color and fall. The 2023 Fall Leaf Collection s.... Read More

Property Tax Season Begins October 1

Sep 18, 2023 at 10:22 am by WGNS News

(La Vergne, Tenn.) La Vergne’s property tax season starts the first week of October when bills are mailed out to property owners and mortgage companies. The City of La V.... Read More

Monday Gas and Diesel Prices in Rutherford County

Sep 18, 2023 at 07:45 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 7.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.41/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821.... Read More

17% Increase In SPENDING By Tourists In Rutherford County

Sep 15, 2023 at 03:56 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN – The numbers are in, and Rutherford County, Tennessee continues to be a top destination for tourists. The recently released 2022 Visitor Sp.... Read More