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80-Year-Old Convicted in Aggravated Sexual Battery Case that Reportedly Involved Child

Oct 12, 2023 at 09:33 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The suspect of a child sex abuse case has been convicted in a Rutherford County Courtroom. District Attorney Jennings Jones told WGNS more.... Read More

Springs Empower Academy Building Charter School in Smyrna

Oct 12, 2023 at 07:01 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Springs Empower Academy, a K-8 tuition-free public charter school focused on individualized learning, announced that during its October 5.... Read More

Previously Proposed Sports Complex in Murfreesboro in Midst of Bankruptcy Sale in Arizona

Oct 09, 2023 at 03:13 pm by WGNS News

  After plans for Legacy Sports to build a massive sports complex in Murfreesboro fell through, WGNS has learned under the bankruptcy courts, the organization is having.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Issue Theft Warning for Hyundai and Kia Owners

Oct 05, 2023 at 11:40 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Detectives in the Murfreesboro Police Criminal Investigations Division have issued a warning for Kia and Hyundai vehicle owners to be on.... Read More

Rutherford County School Board Member Advocates for Mandatory Safety Training for Substitute Teachers

Oct 03, 2023 at 03:58 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - In an unprecedented move to bolster school safety and enhance emergency preparedness, Rutherford County School Board Member Frances Rosales is urging lawm.... Read More

Drop Off Unused Medications at the Smyrna Police Department

Oct 03, 2023 at 03:46 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public health, public safety, and national security threat. DEA’s National Prescrip.... Read More

Oct. 9 Strickland Lecture Tackles Ukraine-Russia; Sneak Peek Also for Ken Burns ‘American Buffalo’

Oct 03, 2023 at 03:02 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — An award-winning author and professor of history and Slavic studies will explain the conflict between Ukraine and Russia Monday, Oct. 9, at&nb.... Read More

Rutherford County Correctional Work Center Uses Music for Behavior Modification

Oct 02, 2023 at 04:17 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Residents of the Rutherford County Correctional Work Center (RCCWC)  have experienced a variety of music events in the last month.  One even.... Read More

Long-Time MTSU Professor to be Laid to Rest on Monday After Auto Accident

Oct 02, 2023 at 06:44 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A well known professor at Middle Tennessee State University has died after being injured in an auto accident that occurred over a month ago.... Read More

Outdoor Theater Becomes Reality at Smyrna Elementary School

Sep 29, 2023 at 02:18 pm by WGNS News

  SMYRNA, TENN - Friday, August 25th finally arrived! It may have been warm but the sun was shining! It was the day that students could use their new Outdoor Amphitheate.... Read More

Assistant Chief Tim Swann Retires After 33-Years with Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department

Sep 29, 2023 at 08:00 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – It has been said if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.  If that’s true, Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Depart.... 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

Flag Raising Ceremony to Mark the Opening of the Kittrell Public Health & Safety Building

Sep 21, 2023 at 10:03 pm by WGNS News

  Rutherford County, TN – A large number of Rutherford County officials will come together this Sunday and hold a flag raising ceremony. The special event will off.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Investigating Tire Thefts along NW Broad Street - Video and Sound Included

Sep 20, 2023 at 11:23 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Murfreesboro Police Department is investigating another theft of property case. In this particular crime, two culprits working together were captured on.... Read More

Cummings Graduates from Rutherford County Fire and Rescue Training

Sep 19, 2023 at 06:45 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Fire and Rescue Firefighter(RCFR) Brian Cummings graduated from Recruit Training on September 18, 2023. Cummings began with RCF.... Read More

‘Hell and Gone’ Podcaster Cat Townsend visits MTSU for Sept. 11 Guest Lecture

Sep 08, 2023 at 12:00 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — If you love true crime tales, you won’t want to miss Middle Tennessee State University’s next Distinguished Lecture.... Read More

UPDATE: More Details on the Suspect who Barricaded Himself in a Fortress Blvd. Area Townhome Last Week

Sep 08, 2023 at 07:06 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - WGNS has more news on an armed man who reportedly barricaded himself in a home in the area of Fortress Boulevard last week. 34-Year-old Michael Thibodeau re.... Read More

Woman Accused of Raping Son 24-Years Ago Denied Appeal 2-Weeks Ago

Sep 05, 2023 at 08:50 pm by WGNS News

    UPDATED - MURFREESBORO, TN - A woman who was convicted for the rape of her son in Rutherford County between 1999 and 2003, has filed another appeal after previ.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Investigate Stolen Wallet Case

Aug 23, 2023 at 05:18 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro Detectives are investigating a stolen wallet case that involved a local shopper visiting a grocery store. The wallet was evidently stolen fro.... Read More

Olympian Hamilton headlines 6th Veteran Impact Celebration benefiting MTSU’s Daniels Center Aug. 25 on campus

Aug 21, 2023 at 09:58 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Olympic gold medalist and bestselling author Scott Hamilton will deliver the keynote address for the sixth annual Middle Tennes.... Read More