He was one of less than 30 who were able to get off of a sinking ship during the D-Day Invasion

Mar 14, 2021 at 11:02 am by WGNS

Bill Allen was a medic on a US Navy Ship during the D-Day Invasion. He sat down with WGNS' Truman Jones to talk more about that day, recalling memories of how his ship sunk, b.... Read More

MURFREESBORO ACCIDENT: Construction worker dies after falling off scaffold

Mar 14, 2021 at 10:39 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – An independent contractor working on a gazebo in the backyard of a Murfreesboro home died after falling from a scaffold on Thursday, March 11t.... Read More

UPDATE: One Dead in Friday Night Shooting in Murfreesboro

Mar 13, 2021 at 08:57 am by WGNS

The Murfreesboro Police Department continues to investigate a shooting that took place on Friday night.The shooting took place on Sevier St. at University.... Read More

Tennessee Valley Healthcare System expands COVID-19 vaccines to enrolled Veterans of all ages

Mar 12, 2021 at 12:28 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Valley Healthcare System is offering COVID-19 vaccines to enrolled Veterans of all ages starting Friday, March 12.To request a vaccine appointment, enrolled Vete.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Man Jailed for Nashville Murder

Mar 12, 2021 at 11:34 am by WGNS

Homicide Unit detectives in Nashville have arrested a Murfreesboro man in connection to a February 9th murder.24-year old Isahia Gooch of Murfreesboro, recently turned himself.... Read More

RUTHERFORD COUNTY Law Enforcement Team Up to Fight Drunk Driving St. Patrick's Day

Mar 12, 2021 at 09:38 am by WGNS

Drivers who drink AND plan to drive on St. Patrick’s Day should also plan ahead to get a ride home, said Murfreesboro Police Capt. Cary Gensemer.“We would like to.... Read More

Largest Community Tree-Planting Event in America Set for March 20

Mar 11, 2021 at 02:11 pm by WGNS

In what organizers believe is the largest community tree planting event in America, thousands of volunteers have registered to plant more than 50,000 native trees including ev.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Daisy Troop Makes Sweet Stop at Murfreesboro Hospital

Mar 11, 2021 at 02:06 pm by WGNS

Last week, the kind-hearted young ladies of Daisy Troop 3071 delivered Girl Scout cookies and a handmade banner to the frontline heroes at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Ho.... Read More

UPDATE: Construction on Highway 99 in Murfreesboro Continues

Mar 11, 2021 at 02:00 pm by WGNS

The City of Murfreesboro recently met with the Tennessee Department of Transportation to discuss the progress of construction on State Highway 99, which is being widened at th.... Read More

Police searching for man who pulled gun on drive-thru worker over refund

Mar 11, 2021 at 01:11 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police Department detectives are still in search of the man who allegedly threatened a Hardee’s employee with a gun at the drive.... Read More

UPDATED INFORMATION: Subject Allegedly Uses Emergency Radio to Spew Profanities and Vandalizes Sheriff's Vehicle

Mar 11, 2021 at 08:47 am by WGNS

Generic Scanner Chatter (audio on WGNSradio.com):UPDATED INFORMATION – Murfreesboro Police Detectives are in search of the man who vandalized a Rutherford County Sh.... Read More

UPDATE: Teen Shot at Baymont Inn & Suites has Died - Charges Upgraded Against Suspect

Mar 11, 2021 at 07:53 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – WGNS has more news on the teenager who was shot while inside a room at Baymont Inn & Suites on Armory Drive in Murfreesboro. Police have now co.... Read More

Operation Impact 24 from Kentucky to Georgia Friday

Mar 10, 2021 at 05:54 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force officers will focus on dangerous drivers during “Operation Impact 24: Interstate 24 for 24 Hours” Friday, March 12 on I.... Read More

MTSU launches Campus Life as ultimate student resource = Increased student involvement

Mar 10, 2021 at 12:23 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU recently launched the Campus Life, mtsu.edu/campuslife — as a one-stop spot for students to learn about all that campus h.... Read More

TBI Charges Two Students With Stealing Over $110,000 from MTSU

Mar 10, 2021 at 10:36 am by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury has resulted in.... Read More

Family Preservation Initiative Promises New Solutions To Help Vulnerable Children and Families

Mar 10, 2021 at 09:43 am by WGNS

A new, cutting-edge court program in Tennessee is changing the way the judiciary interacts with at-risk children and their families. This new program is right here in Rutherfo.... Read More

$20-Million Shortfall in Rutherford County Property Tax Collections Reversed on March 4th

Mar 09, 2021 at 11:50 am by WGNS

Rutherford County got quite the surprise on property tax payments…That was Rutherford County Trustee Teb Batey. Luckily, the $20-million shortfall on property tax payme.... Read More

OpEd from State Rep. Charlie Baum about the Katie Beckett program

Mar 09, 2021 at 11:34 am by WGNS

OpEd by Charlie Baum, TN State Representative of MurfreesboroAs a father of three, I know our children are one of our most precious gifts.I don’t believe any child shoul.... Read More

Sheriff’s Office command vehicle vandalized at COVID testing site

Mar 09, 2021 at 10:58 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police Department detectives are in search of the man who vandalized a Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) Incident C.... Read More

Bring the Drums... Everybody Drum Some!

Mar 09, 2021 at 10:51 am by WGNS

Ross Lester and Everybody Drum Some will resurrect the Murfreesboro Community Rhythm Event on the first day of spring. Murfreesboro drummers, music fans and community members.... Read More