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Annual Hometown Heroes Walk for Children this past Friday was a Success

May 02, 2022 at 05:15 am by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN) Several hundred people met on the Murfreesboro Civic Plaza this past Friday in support of the Child Advocacy Center. Participants – all wearing b.... Read More

New Tennessee Titans Dome moves closer to reality at the end of the 112th Legislative Session

Apr 30, 2022 at 07:24 pm by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) (Murfreesboro, TN) The 112th General Assembly has come to a close and a brand-new Tennessee Titans dome seems to be inching closer to reality.... Read More

UPDATE: More news on removing the sting in the local honey thefts

Apr 29, 2022 at 11:57 am by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) WGNS has more news on a theft that caused quite the sting for one man.WGNS previously reported that 5-beehive boxes, which are called “Brood Boxes,&rd.... Read More

Annual Heroes Breakfast for the American Red Cross Heart of Tennessee Chapter Announced for May 10 - WGNS' Bart Walker Honored

Apr 29, 2022 at 11:03 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - The American Red Cross, Heart of Tennessee Chapter will host the annual Heart of Tennessee Heroes Breakfast on Tuesday, May 10 from 7:30 a.... Read More

Theft of Purse under investigation at Joe B. Jackson Pkwy Walmart Store

Apr 29, 2022 at 10:45 am by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) Theft is the charge one man will likely face, as soon as police figure out his identity.Murfreesboro Police have released a photo and video of the subject w.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools Art Show Winners

Apr 29, 2022 at 09:38 am by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) The Murfreesboro City Schools have announced the 2021-2022 winners of the Murfreesboro Student Art Show.The 32nd annual art show, held at the Murfreesb.... Read More

Two men, one from Rutherford County and the Second from Warren County - Behind bars after I-24 Pursuit

Apr 29, 2022 at 07:22 am by WGNS

(COFFEE COUNTY, TN) Two suspects, one from Warren County and the second from Rutherford County, have been accused of running from the law and are now in custody and face a lit.... Read More

Serial ‘Rock Burglar’ hits multiple local businesses; police need help identifying burglar

Apr 28, 2022 at 08:21 pm by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) Murfreesboro police are asking for help identifying a man suspected of burglarizing dozens of businesses over the past five months.  The thief targets.... Read More

Food bank in Murfreesboro negatively impacted by recent THEFT

Apr 28, 2022 at 07:22 pm by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) Murfreesboro Police say they are investigating a case involving an unknown man who stole from a local foodbank. However, the thief was not after food.Securi.... Read More

Greenhouse Ministries names new Executive Director

Apr 28, 2022 at 05:32 pm by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) A brand new Executive Director of Greenhouse Ministries has been named. Christy Sanford, the daughter of Greenhouse founders Cliff and Jane Sharp, will.... Read More

Landfill in Rutherford County will not be useable by other counties at the end of 2022

Apr 27, 2022 at 07:33 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, Tenn. – Changes are on the way for the local landfill in Rutherford County. Former State Representative Donna Barrett serves on the Tennessee Central.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Received the Tennessee Department of Health BEST Award for Efforts to Decrease Infant Mortality

Apr 27, 2022 at 06:40 pm by WGNS

In 2020, more than 6 out of every 1,000 infants in Tennessee did not make it to their first birthday. In an effort to save lives, Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford has partner.... Read More

MTSU, Siegel High School celebrate inaugural semester of humanities academy

Apr 27, 2022 at 01:00 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A Murfreesboro high school provided evidence Tuesday of how a connection with higher education can make its students far more prepared for col.... Read More

Bee Boxes - Referred to as Brood Boxes - Stolen in Rutherford County have been Recovered

Apr 27, 2022 at 09:36 am by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) Here’s a not so sweet story with a sweet ending – one thing for sure though, it's a story that packs a real sting! Evidently, thieves alleg.... Read More

Local Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital a Leader in "Digestion" Technology to Minimize Hospital Food Waste

Apr 26, 2022 at 09:40 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tenn. - Ascension Saint Thomas is excited to participate in Stop Food Waste Day, an international campaign seeking to combat food waste with an annual flagship a.... Read More

Child Advocacy Center Hometown Heroes Silent Auction

Apr 26, 2022 at 09:24 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO — “You only have four days left to bid on the items in the Hometown Heroes Silent Auction,” announced Child Advocacy Center Developmen.... Read More

Investigation into Mysterious Liver Disease in Children

Apr 26, 2022 at 08:25 pm by WGNS

Physicians at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt are collaborating with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other hepatologist.... Read More

Read To Succeed 18th Annual Read To Bee Sixth Grade Spelling Bee

Apr 26, 2022 at 07:53 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tenn. — The 18th Annual Read To Succeed Read To Bee Spelling Bee sponsored by Redstone Federal Credit Union was Friday evening, April 22nd, at Murfreesboro.... Read More

REMINDER: Drug Take-Back scheduled for this Saturday

Apr 26, 2022 at 07:07 pm by WGNS

Residents may dispose of expired and unused prescriptions from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 30 at the Sheriff’s Office at 940 New Salem Highway in Murfreesboro, sa.... Read More

Job Fair geared towards local high school juniors and seniors in Rutherford County

Apr 26, 2022 at 06:59 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, TENN. – The Jumpstart Job Fair will work to connect area high school juniors and seniors with employers, offering part-time and full-time employment, internships.... Read More