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Murfreesboro adds 70 acres to southern border of Barfield Crescent Park

Jul 14, 2021 at 11:09 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Through a Federal parkland conversion process, the City of Murfreesboro has closed on the purchase of the 70-acre Oakwood Farm located on the.... Read More

Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services Promotes Two to Captain

Jul 14, 2021 at 09:52 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services (RCEMS) announced Tuesday the promotion of Josh Wright and Mike Johnson to Captain.“Josh Wright.... Read More

MTSU’s Hoffman named ‘Outstanding Educator’; Horse Science students, alumni shine at virtual symposium

Jul 13, 2021 at 11:24 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Past and present Middle Tennessee State University Horse Science students continue to excel in their academic research. The r.... Read More

Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital CEO Joins WGNS On Air Tuesday

Jul 13, 2021 at 09:13 am by Producer

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford President and CEO Gordon B. Ferguson was our guest on The Action Line Tuesday morning. Some of the items that were discussed included: -.... Read More

UPDATE: Shoplifting Incidents Continue to Increase in Murfreesboro and Throughout Middle Tennessee

Jul 13, 2021 at 07:28 am by WGNS

Shoplifting continues to grow as our community grows. Murfreesboro Police Lt. Clayton Williams stated… Rutherford County stores are not the only ones being hit.... Read More

Tuesday: Betsy Taylor

Jul 13, 2021 at 06:15 am by WGNS

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Tuesday, July 13th, 2021Betsy Taylor is today's Good Neighbor of the Day for being the sweetest person who is always willing to lend a hand..... Read More

Aladdin Temp-Rite makes generous donation to the Tennessee Fisher House Foundation Inc.

Jul 12, 2021 at 04:15 pm by WGNS

Nate Jackson, President and Joshua White, Tech Service Specialist (a Veteran) of Aladdin Temp-Rite located in Hendersonville, Tennessee recently presented to Tennessee Fisher.... Read More

Rep. Bryan Terry Continues Opposition to Landfill Expansion, Agrees with Board Denial

Jul 12, 2021 at 01:30 pm by WGNS

On Friday, July 9, at the Rutherford County Courthouse, the Central Tennessee Region Solid Waste Planning Board (CTRSWP) recommended against the proposed northern expansion of.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Advise Citizens to Learn the Law before going armed under the new TN Open Carry Legislation

Jul 12, 2021 at 11:30 am by WGNS

The new legislation that allows individuals to carry a firearm without a permit in Tennessee went into effect on July 1st. Police warn the new law may not allow an individual.... Read More

MTSU recording industry alumnus is ACM's top audio engineer for 2nd time

Jul 12, 2021 at 09:33 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — An MTSU Department of Recording Industry alumnus with a cabinet full of honors and a long list of chart-topping projects is now the&.... Read More

The Making of a News Story in Dangerous Times, by local Professor Larry Burriss

Jul 12, 2021 at 06:44 am by WGNS

What goes into the pursuit of a good news story that documents history… With more, here is MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss:

Advent Lutheran Church to install new lead pastor: Pastor Michelle Kuhlman

Jul 12, 2021 at 06:00 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN - Advent Lutheran Church announced plans for an upcoming service for the installation of Pastor Michelle Kuhlman as their new lead pastor. The speci.... Read More

Missing Rutherford County girl found in North Carolina

Jul 11, 2021 at 09:39 am by WGNS

A 15-year-old Rutherford County girl who was reported missing Thursday was located early Saturday in North Carolina after an investigation by sheriff’s detectives and Ho.... Read More

Friday MPD Pursuit Ends In Crash

Jul 09, 2021 at 01:06 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) On Friday morning (7/9/2021) Murfreesboro Police were in pursuit of an auto burglary suspect, when the armed suspect crashed. The man reportedly shot himself a.... Read More

Report finds Tennessee median home price is $218K, 16th least expensive in U.S.

Jul 09, 2021 at 12:45 pm by WGNS

New data from the Case-Shiller Index reveals that the housing market is rising at a rate that hasn’t been seen in decades. While the year-over-year change in home prices.... Read More

JUST FOR FUN: Visit a Replica of the Ship Christopher Columbus Sailed the Ocean Blue on!

Jul 09, 2021 at 10:45 am by WGNS

On Friday August 27th, the ‘Pinta’, a replica of Christopher Columbus’ famous Ship, will open in Chattanooga, TN. The ship will be docked at the Chattanooga.... Read More

Middle Tennessee’s Largest Job Fair to Recruit 6,500 Workers During One-Day Event

Jul 09, 2021 at 10:30 am by WGNS

(Rutherford County, Tenn.) — Over 140 hiring employers are trying to fill more than 6,500 job vacancies during Middle Tennessee’s largest job fair held in Murfrees.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric celebrates anniversary of Murfreesboro Electric Merger

Jul 09, 2021 at 09:56 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee Electric celebrated the first year together with Murfreesboro Electric in a report to Mayor McFarland and the City Council. T.... Read More

MTSU to host July 19 ‘Finish Your Degree’ Q&A event in Smyrna

Jul 08, 2021 at 04:12 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Adults looking to return to college to finish their bachelor’s degree or considering attending college for the first time will have the.... Read More

Keys Left Inside of 17 of 19 Cars Recently Stolen in Murfreesboro

Jul 08, 2021 at 04:09 pm by WGNS

More cars are being stolen in Murfreesboro and the Public Information Officer for the Police Department told WGNS News...That was Larry Flowers with the Murfreesboro Police.... Read More