MTSU graduate school hits record spring semester enrollment

Mar 02, 2021 at 02:30 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU’s College of Graduate Studies reported a record spring semester enrollment of 2,919 students, continuing a promising tren.... Read More

Golden Eggs Hidden Around Murfreesboro by McDonald's Fast Food Restaurant

Mar 02, 2021 at 02:20 pm by WGNS

A golden egg hunt is underway throughout Murfreesboro to celebrate the launch of McDonald's Crispy Chicken Sandwich. In fact, there are a total of 50 large, golden eggs hidden.... Read More
Pictured left to right, Lisbeth Couser, Roseann Barton, Jeremy Palmer, Nancy Roark,  Annmarie Kaspy and Lauren Cooley.

Chicken Salad Chick makes $20,030 Investment in The Journey Home

Mar 02, 2021 at 01:58 pm by WGNS

Chicken Salad Chick recently presented The Journey Home with a $20,030 gift to further the efforts of the nonprofit. During December of last year, Chicken Salad Chicks in the.... Read More

Rutherford County Launches Local COVID-19 Vaccine Sign-Up Website

Mar 02, 2021 at 01:45 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County announced Tuesday the launch of a local website (www.covidrc.com)  for residents to sign-up to get the COVID-19 vaccine. &l.... Read More

The Center for the Arts and Center Stage Academy presents Tuck Everlasting at Cannonsburgh Village

Mar 02, 2021 at 09:29 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tenn. – Take a step back in time and join the magical Tuck family for Center Stage Academy’s production of Tuck Everlasting performed by the Center f.... Read More

UPDATE: 18-Year Old Arrested for Sunday Shooting in Murfreesboro Hotel

Mar 01, 2021 at 11:44 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Here's an update on the Sunday (2/28/2021) morning shooting inside a second floor room at the Baymont Inn & Suites at 2230 Armory Drive. A 15-year old.... Read More

MTSU Testing Tornado Sirens

Mar 01, 2021 at 11:31 am by WGNS

MTSU will continue its “first Monday” tornado–siren testing schedule for the 2020-21 academic. In fact, you may have heard tornado s.... Read More

Rutherford County COVID-19 Rental Relief Program to Launch March 8

Mar 01, 2021 at 10:39 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County will begin accepting applications for the 2021 Rutherford County COVID-19 Rental Relief Program beginning Monday, March 8.The pro.... Read More

"Shots Fired" Call Sends Murfreesboro Police to the Barfield Downs Subdivision this past Friday

Mar 01, 2021 at 10:07 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro Police responded to a “Shots Fired” call on Friday afternoon at the Barfield Downs subdivision. Several residents who live in the Barfield Road neighb.... Read More

Car Found in Stones River on Elam Road Slab Monday Morning

Mar 01, 2021 at 07:50 am by WGNS

Rutherford County Fire and Rescue firefighters checked for occupants of a car found Monday morning at County Farm Road and Elam Road. The incident occured on th.... Read More

TDOT Working to Repair Potholes on Highway and Interstate System

Mar 01, 2021 at 07:16 am by WGNS

Pothole repair continues, as a result of the recent ice and snow that hit Middle Tennessee.The repairs to city and county roads are being performed by the Rutherford County Hi.... Read More

RCS Spoils 1,000 COVID Vaccinations

Feb 27, 2021 at 09:40 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Rutherford County Schools received 1,000 doses of the Moderna vaccine this past Thursday (2/25/2021) for an upcoming employee clinic, but the school district mu.... Read More

Investigation into the Identity of a Man Accused of Shoplifting at Walmart on Old Fort Parkway

Feb 26, 2021 at 01:37 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Criminal Investigations detectives need help identifying a subject accused of stealing items from Walmart on Old Fort Parkway. The theft happened on Feb. 23, 2021.... Read More

Police Investigating Burglaries at Three Medical Center Parkway Area Businesses

Feb 26, 2021 at 01:10 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) detectives are investigating several business break-ins that occurred on Monday, February 2, 2021. T.... Read More

MURFREESBORO: Shoplifting Incident being Investigated - Allegedly Shoplifting Over $3,100 at Lowe's

Feb 26, 2021 at 12:51 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro Police need assistance from the community to determine the identity of an accused shoplifter. The shoplifting incident adds up to more than $3,100. Dete.... Read More

Students at Holloway High School Participate in BITZ Week

Feb 26, 2021 at 10:29 am by WGNS

Holloway High School in Murfreesboro is part of the “BITZ” Program, which stands for “Be In the Zone - Turn Off Your Phone” campaign…That was Da.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Loosens Visitor Restrictions for Labor and Delivery in Saint Thomas Rutherford

Feb 26, 2021 at 09:24 am by WGNS

Expectant mothers can breathe a sigh of relief as Ascension Saint Thomas loosens visitor restrictions for its obstetrics areas.At Saint Rutherford, 2 visitors ages 18 or.... Read More

How robots are fighting COVID-19 at Tennessee Valley Healthcare System

Feb 26, 2021 at 09:09 am by WGNS

Robots are taking over the fight against COVID-19 and the VA medical center in Murfreesboro already has 5 robots, each wrapped in camouflage.The Tennessee Valley Healthca.... Read More

RCEMA Encourages Community Participation in Tennessee's Severe Weather Awareness Week: Feb. 28-Mar. 6

Feb 26, 2021 at 08:50 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, Tenn. – Tennessee's Severe Weather Awareness Week is Feb. 28 to Mar. 6, 2021, and Rutherford County Emergency Management Agency (RCEMA) is using this.... Read More

Council adopts resolution creating Community Investment Study - What to do with the $245-Million in Proceeds after Selling Murfreesboro Electric to MTEMC

Feb 25, 2021 at 07:47 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council voted Thursday (Feb. 25) to create a Community Investment Study Group to provide advice on handling pr.... Read More