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Air show pilots 'entertain MTSU students, faculty, staff during campus visit

Jun 10, 2023 at 01:40 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Pilots and mechanics participating in this weekend’s Great Tennessee Air Show in Smyrna, Tennessee, “entertained” Mid.... Read More

8th Annual Gr8t Chase 5K ~ Forget Me Not in Murfreesboro

Jun 09, 2023 at 10:30 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Runners, walkers, and cancer fighters of all ages will once again lace up their sneakers for the Forget Me Not 5K Run or Walk that is being planned for late.... Read More

Probation Revoked for Rutherford County Man – Ordered to Serve Remainder of Sentence in Prison

Jun 09, 2023 at 12:06 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – A registered sex offender from Rutherford County who was on probation, was ordered to go back to prison to serve the remainder of his impo.... Read More

North Rutherford Family YMCA Names 2022 Community Impact Award Honoree Recipient

Jun 08, 2023 at 09:17 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The North Rutherford Family YMCA has selected Marion Appleton as its 2022 Community Impact Award recipient. Appleton is retired and has been a commun.... Read More

Mark Your Calendars for Summer Fun at the SOAC, Provided by MTE and United Communications

Jun 08, 2023 at 07:21 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) and its subsidiary, United Communications, are sponsoring several family-friendly events at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center (S.... Read More

Owner of Opioid Treatment Programs Settles Allegations of PPP Fraud & Controlled Substance Act

Jun 08, 2023 at 11:49 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - WGNS has an update on a suspect who was tied to a fraud case and recovery clinics in Murfreesboro, Nashville and Gallatin, Tennessee. The case reported.... Read More

Wedding Dresses Across Decades and Cultures Exhibit in Murfreesboro

Jun 08, 2023 at 11:12 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Wedding Dresses Across Decades and Cultures exhibit opened June 2 at The Woman’s Club of Murfreesboro and will continue for only two more weekends.... Read More

2023 Vehicle Break-Ins and Gun Thefts in Murfreesboro

Jun 08, 2023 at 10:55 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Vehicle break-ins continue to be a problem throughout Rutherford County and sometimes, local residents are leaving their key fob too close to their car at n.... Read More

Annual Fix It Fair and Bike Repair at Greenhouse Ministries This Saturday in Murfreesboro (FREE)

Jun 08, 2023 at 06:59 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Local non-profit Greenhouse Ministries is holding their annual Fix-It Fair and Bike Repair this Saturday in Murfreesboro… That was Greenhouse Founder.... Read More

Blood Supply is Falling Short - Donations Needed

Jun 07, 2023 at 04:33 pm by WGNS News

A concerning shortfall in blood donations last month could stress the American Red Cross blood supply. The Red Cross collected over 26,000 fewer blood donations than needed.... Read More

MTSU Students Seek Big Splash at 2023 Solar Boat Competition

Jun 07, 2023 at 04:26 pm by WGNS News

PHOTO: From left, Middle Tennessee State University graduate student Ben Garretson, College of Basic and Applied Sciences Dean Greg Van Patten, rising juni.... Read More

Tennessee Has a 6.7% Rental Vacancy Rate, Above the U.S. Average

Jun 07, 2023 at 04:11 pm by WGNS News

How and where people live saw a drastic transformation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the initial lockdowns around the country aimed at slowing the virus's spread, so.... Read More

Proposed 15%+ Property Tax Increase for Rutherford County - Public Hearing on Tuesday Night

Jun 07, 2023 at 03:57 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN. - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr is proposing an increase to the property tax that adds up to more than 15%. The proposal is gaining momentum.... Read More

TennCare Changes Could Leave Elderly, Disabled Without Health Benefits

Jun 07, 2023 at 03:25 pm by WGNS News

For elderly and disabled people, doctor and hospital visits can be a regular part of life, causing a seemingly never-ending stream of medical bills. For those with low inco.... Read More

Suspect in the Murder of a Smyrna Gas Station Clerk to Undergo a Mental Health Evaluation

Jun 07, 2023 at 09:25 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN. - Last year, a man was honored in Smyrna during a community fundraiser at a local convenient store. Throughout the day on September 8th, the Twice Dai.... Read More

Paid Summer Internships Connects Middle TN Teens to Career Building Opportunities

Jun 06, 2023 at 08:33 pm by WGNS News

Bank of America announced the names of four Nashville-area high school students who were selected for the Student Leaders® program (#BofAStudentLeaders), an eight-week pai.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Police Release the Name of the Driver Killed in the Sunday Accident

Jun 06, 2023 at 12:22 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Fatal Accident Crash Team (FACT) has released the name of the driver who was killed in a single veh.... Read More

5th Death Reported on Percy Priest Lake in 2023

Jun 06, 2023 at 09:35 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN – The 5th person to drown in Percy Priest Lake this year has been identified as 32-year-old Jorge Guevara Ventura of the Nashville area. He died this.... Read More

After Surviving Multiple Cardiac Arrests in 1 Week, Murfreesboro Woman is Recovering at Home with Family

Jun 05, 2023 at 10:37 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - It was a regular summer day in July for Mark and Lerinda Pierce.They ended their day with a walk after dinner in their neighborhood, not knowing their lives.... Read More

Visitor to Murfreesboro Welcomed to Town with her Wallet Being Stolen - $30,000 in Attempted Credit Card Charges

Jun 05, 2023 at 10:16 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TENN – A 70-year-old Cookeville woman became the victim of a crime while in Murfreesboro. The female, who was shopping in the HomeGoods store near.... Read More