Smyrna has Lowest Unemployment Figures, Followed by Murfreesboro and LaVergne, TN

Aug 25, 2022 at 02:26 pm by WGNS

(Rutherford County, Tenn.) Nearly every county in Tennessee experienced lower unemployment in July, according to new data provided by the Department of Labor and Workforce Dev.... Read More

Smyrna Police Continue Investigation into Alleged Aggravated Assault Incident

Aug 25, 2022 at 11:51 am by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TENN.) In Smyrna, police continue to investigate an incident that was reported on August 14, 2022, at 9:40 in the evening. On that Sunday, the Smyrna Police responded.... Read More

'The Middle Half' will come to a close this October (2022)

Aug 25, 2022 at 10:57 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO, TENN.) Over 15 years ago, Miles and Melinda Tate felt that Murfreesboro needed a half marathon to springboard the running community.  Since that time, the.... Read More

TwelveStone Health Partners in Rutherford Co. Ranks No. 1,827 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 Annual List

Aug 25, 2022 at 10:17 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO, TENN.) Today, Inc. revealed TwelveStone Health Partners, based in Murfreesboro, TN, is No. 1,827 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of t.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric to host 'Virtual' Annual Meeting this Saturday

Aug 25, 2022 at 09:17 am by WGNS

The annual meeting for Middle Tennessee Electric is this Saturday (August 27, 2022), and this year the meeting will be virtual… That was Amy Byers, Public Relations Coo.... Read More

Smyrna native graduates as Army motor transportation specialist

Aug 24, 2022 at 07:59 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tenn. – Pvt. Dah Dah Eh, a Smyrna native, recently completed Advanced Individual Training as an Army motor transportation specialist at Fort Leonard, Missouri, o.... Read More

Christiana Middle launches ‘STEAM Thursdays’ in pursuit of state designation

Aug 24, 2022 at 06:58 pm by WGNS

You may have noticed a few new items at Christiana Middle School this year.  On the light poles in the parking lot outside, for example, there are banners that read, &ld.... Read More

Police Looking for "Porch Pirate" in Murfreesboro - MPD Releases Video

Aug 24, 2022 at 06:44 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Police report they are looking for a subject who is apparently helping himself to others people’s packages. The MPD says they obtained videos of a ‘pe.... Read More

Road Rage Shooting Incident on I-24 in Rutherford County Remains Under Investigation

Aug 24, 2022 at 06:00 pm by WGNS

The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating what has been labeled as a road rage shooting. The incident took place this past Friday morning at 12:37 AM. Acc.... Read More

New Skatepark with Bowl Coming to Murfreesboro Parks

Aug 24, 2022 at 03:00 pm by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) Skateboarders, inline skating enthusiast and more will appreciate the recent news announced by the Murfreesboro Parks & Rec. Department…That was.... Read More

Credit Card/ Debit Card Fraud Case Under Investigation in Murfreesboro

Aug 24, 2022 at 12:34 pm by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) Fraudulent use of credit and debit cards continues to be a problem across the state and throughout the country, costing credit card companies, banks, mercha.... Read More

TN Right to Life on Human Life Protection Act Effective 8/25/22

Aug 24, 2022 at 09:04 am by WGNS

(TENNESSEE) Tennessee Right to Life reports that pro-life Tennesseans have waited nearly 50 years for Thursday, August 25, 2022, to take place. On that date, Tennessee Right t.... Read More

Celebration Kick-Off Event This Saturday (08/27/22) for the Upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer's in Murfreesboro

Aug 24, 2022 at 09:01 am by WGNS

(Rutherford County, Tenn.) The annual Walk to End Alzheimer's is nearing, but before the actual walk occurs, a special kick-off celebration and sign-up event will be held this.... Read More

Smyrna Chief of Police Kevin Arnold announces retirement

Aug 23, 2022 at 09:14 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, TN - Town of Smyrna Police Chief, Kevin Arnold, has announced his retirement after 33 years of dedicated service to the Town and its citizens. During his tenure with t.... Read More

MPD: Investigation Into Theft at Beauty Supply Store

Aug 23, 2022 at 09:00 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN – Hundreds of dollars’ worth of self-care products were stolen from a local beauty supply store on Medical Center Parkway in Murfreesboro. The the.... Read More

La Vergne Police Need Help Locating and Identifying Theft Suspects

Aug 23, 2022 at 06:19 pm by WGNS

(La Vergne, Tenn.) La Vergne Police Officers are asking for help from the community to identify two theft suspects. Authorities released photos captured of the two on Tuesday..... Read More
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Rutherford County SRO's Settling into Schools for the 2022-23 School Year with 50,000+ Students at 50-Schools

Aug 23, 2022 at 10:19 am by WGNS

The School Resource Officer program in Rutherford County was started nearly 30-years ago in 1993. The program began under former long-time Sheriff Truman Jones after learning.... Read More

Secretary of State’s Office Warns of Resurfaced Scam Targeting Business Owners

Aug 23, 2022 at 09:30 am by WGNS

Secretary of State Tre Hargett is warning Tennessee business owners to be aware of a scam that has resurfaced and is once again targeting businesses with a deceptive mailer fr.... Read More

Linebaugh Library Hosts Local Author Jim Sandman for Book Signing

Aug 22, 2022 at 03:20 pm by WGNS

Linebaugh Public Library in Murfreesboro has announced that they will be hosting local author Jim Sandman for a book signing on Saturday, September 10th, from 10 a.m. until 2.... Read More

English grad student interns at Discovery Center thanks to new course

Aug 22, 2022 at 01:51 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Graduate student Sarah Hicks is not the typical English graduate program student. She returned to school after working fou.... Read More