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UPDATE: Murfreesboro Man Wanted in Shelbyville Shooting with Shelbyville Police Captured

Jul 20, 2022 at 04:16 pm by WGNS

BEDFORD COUNTY, TENN. – UPDATE: A Murfreesboro man is behind bars after he allegedly fired shots at officers with the Shelbyville Police Department and.... Read More

Rutherford County Board of Education approves one charter school application, rejects another

Jul 20, 2022 at 01:31 pm by WGNS

One charter school application has been approved, and another has been rejected, by the Rutherford County Board of Education at a special-called meeting on July 18, 2022. .... Read More

COMMENTARY: In 1798, if you reported scandalous news about the government, you'd be jailed

Jul 20, 2022 at 01:06 pm by WGNS

(Commentary) You could be sentenced to prison if you report scandalous information about the government - - well, you could have if it was year 1798. With today's media comm.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police want to question 'Persons of Interest' in Target and Lowe's $2,000+ Theft Cases

Jul 20, 2022 at 10:19 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro Police have released a BOLO, or a 'Be On the Lookout' for three persons of interest in a theft case. MPD Public Information Officer Larry Flowers told WGN.... Read More

OP-ED: Parent Engagement in the Schools

Jul 20, 2022 at 10:00 am by WGNS

As you start the school year, take an opportunity to open a door to healthy dialogue with parents about the day-to-day events in their child’s classroom. Research reveal.... Read More

Free Backpacks at H3 Church Back to School Event on July 27th

Jul 20, 2022 at 09:14 am by WGNS

H3 Church (His Holy Hill Church) will hold a Back-to-School Backpack and School Supplies Giveaway on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM for the Murfreesboro Co.... Read More

TBI Releases 'Crime In Tennessee 2021' Report - DUI's and weapon violations are UP

Jul 19, 2022 at 10:15 pm by WGNS

DUI arrests increased by 3% as the COVID Pandemic came to a close in 2021, according to the latest report released by the TBI. There was also a 21.5% increase in weapon viol.... Read More

Fraudulent purchases through a local victim's Walmart app

Jul 19, 2022 at 11:30 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn - Make sure you check your bank or credit card statement often, or else you may fall victim to theft and fraud. A 23-year-old Murfreesboro woman fell victi.... Read More

Main Street 'Taste of Rutherford' is This Saturday (07/23/22)

Jul 19, 2022 at 08:00 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO - Main Street “Taste of Rutherford” tickets are still on sale for their annual fundraising event. For the first time ever, this event will be held at.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric Takes Local Students to Washington, D.C.

Jul 19, 2022 at 07:45 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tenn - Seven students from Middle Tennessee spent a week in the nation’s capital last month as delegates of the 2022 Washington Youth Tour. Kellie Koss fro.... Read More

Springs Empower Academy, A Public Charter School, Approved in Rutherford County

Jul 19, 2022 at 07:30 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – On Monday (08/18/22), the Rutherford County Board of Education approved the application from Springs Public Schools Tennessee to open Empower.... Read More

Capt. Jeff Kuss USMC Memorial hosts the annual Top Gun Night Run 6k

Jul 19, 2022 at 06:15 am by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY – Last month on June 2nd marked the anniversary of a sad day for not only residents of Smyrna, but also for the Blue Angels. On that day 6-years ago,.... Read More

Carnival Returns to La Vergne for 50th Anniversary Celebration

Jul 18, 2022 at 05:23 pm by WGNS

(La Vergne, Tenn.) The City of La Vergne is excited to host a carnival at Veterans Memorial Park in August as a part of the City’s 50th Anniversary celebrat.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police warn residents of home rental scam

Jul 18, 2022 at 04:28 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division fraud detectives are warning residents not to fall victim to crafty home re.... Read More

Drive-By Shooting Reported in Murfreesboro

Jul 18, 2022 at 12:47 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO, TN) A home in the 400 block of South Bilbro Avenue near Minor Street in Murfreesboro was hit by a bullet, according to a recently filed police report. The incid.... Read More

Total Number of Fatal Accidents (Year to Date) in Rutherford County Stands at 16 - Law Enforcement to Crack Down on Speeders This Week

Jul 18, 2022 at 11:55 am by WGNS

Increases of traffic crashes on New Salem Highway prompted the Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force to focus on speeding drivers Monday, a Murfreesboro Police lieutenan.... Read More