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Murfreesboro is the No. 17 Best City for Dog Lovers

Aug 23, 2021 at 10:07 am by WGNS

Here’s something to bark at: About one in five — or roughly 23 million — U.S. households acquired a dog or cat during the pandemic.But some cities.... Read More

Rutherford County Solid Waste Advises on Proper Latex Paint Disposal

Aug 23, 2021 at 09:53 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County Solid Waste advises the community on the proper way to dispose of latex paint. “If you have latex paint, no center wi.... Read More

National Battlefield in Rutherford County one of the Most Important Parks

Aug 23, 2021 at 09:35 am by WGNS

The pandemic brought the national parks system to a virtual halt in 2020 as federal shutdowns closed various sites across the country. Yellowstone National Park’s attend.... Read More

New Men's Program to Teach Top Notch Life Skills in Murfreesboro

Aug 20, 2021 at 02:10 pm by WGNS

As the new Greenhouse Ministries structure moves closer to completion, so does the opening of a brand new program that will include housing. The second floor of the building.... Read More

TBI Investigation: Estate Planner Indicted in Rutherford County

Aug 20, 2021 at 12:33 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO – Special agents from the TBI’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division have obtained indictments charging a 65-year-old Nashville man accused of financi.... Read More

UPDATE: Special Kids "Virtual" Banquet to feature Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton as guest speaker

Aug 20, 2021 at 12:30 pm by WGNS

The community is invited to #DreamBig at the "Virtual" 2021 Special Kids Banquet this month, featuring Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton! As a humanit.... Read More

New MTSU students make the move to begin the college experience

Aug 20, 2021 at 12:22 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU students continue to return to campus this week for the start of the fall semester, with some pandemic precautions still in place but als.... Read More

Oakland High School launches new IB alumni speaker series

Aug 20, 2021 at 11:49 am by WGNS

Thirty minutes.That’s all it took for Beth Nelson and her friends to feel a sense of relief when they stood up and walked out of the auditorium at Oakland High School.Ne.... Read More

78-Year-Old Lebanon, TN Man Pleads Guilty in 40+ Year Old Rape Case

Aug 19, 2021 at 05:51 pm by WGNS

(UPDATE: LEBANON, TN) We have a powerful update to a story about a rape that happened more than 40-years ago in nearby Wilson County. WGNS brought you the first details of t.... Read More

Travis Manion Foundation to Host Annual 9/11 Heroes Run in Murfreesboro

Aug 19, 2021 at 10:35 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Travis Manion Foundation will host the Murfreesboro 9/11 Heroes Run 5K race and 1M Fun Run/Walk on September 11 at 8 a.m. at Civic Plaza,111 W..... Read More

MTSU repeats drive-thru parking permit pickup to ease fall 2021 back-to-class crunch

Aug 18, 2021 at 11:55 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU students can avoid long last-minute lines for their campus parking permits again this fall, thanks to the university&.... Read More

Murfreesboro Native serves aboard nuclear-powered aircraft carrier “Mighty IKE”

Aug 17, 2021 at 01:00 pm by WGNS

A Murfreesboro, Tennessee, native is serving aboard one of the world’s largest warships, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).Petty Officer 2.... Read More

Emissions Testing Ending in January 2022

Aug 17, 2021 at 10:13 am by Producer

NASHVILLE – Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron says the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) announced that vehicle emissions testing in five Ten.... Read More

The Latest News from the Local Library System

Aug 16, 2021 at 09:27 pm by WGNS

The local library system continues to offer great programs and opportunities in Rutherford County. Hear the latest news from the library below: Rutherford County Librar.... Read More

Police Say Duo Stole Wallet from Retail Worker at Cason Lane Business

Aug 16, 2021 at 05:00 pm by WGNS

Have you seen these men? That is the question police in Murfreesboro are asking the public. MPD Detectives are asking for help identifying the two men who are accused of steal.... Read More

Tennessee Department of Health Offering Third Dose of mRNA Vaccine

Aug 16, 2021 at 04:00 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Health is acting upon recent guidance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regardin.... Read More

Bond Hearing on Tuesday for Suspect in Aggravated Rape of a Child Case

Aug 16, 2021 at 03:46 pm by WGNS

24-Year-old Brian Burke has been arrested in Murfreesboro, after being investigated by MPD Special Victims Unit Detective Michael Yates. Burke is facing a single charge of agg.... Read More

Convicted Felon with Pending Charges for the Rape of a Child is WANTED by Local Law Enforcement

Aug 16, 2021 at 02:38 pm by WGNS

The Murfreesboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division and Special Victims Unit is attempting to locate 34-year-old Eric Branch.Branch is wanted on multiple fel.... Read More

Subject Accused of Losing His Cool at Gas Station Wanted for Questioning by Murfreesboro Police after

Aug 16, 2021 at 01:58 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Detectives are hoping the community can help identify and locate a subject who is wanted for questioning in regards to an assault and vandalism investigation. T.... Read More

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The Murfreesboro Police Department Welcomed their NEW Class of Police Officers on Monday

Aug 16, 2021 at 01:22 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Police Chief Michael Bowen swore in the newest MPD officers on Monday morning (8/16/2021). Four recruits are already certified and fourteen others are new polic.... Read More