TBI: Rutherford County Woman Indicted on Theft Charge - Over $22,000

Jul 17, 2020 at 06:59 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY – A 53 year old Rutherford County woman has been arrested after being indicted on a theft charge, following an investigation by Special Agents with the.... Read More

Shooting on Friday Afternoon in Murfreesboro

Jul 17, 2020 at 06:41 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Police responded to a shooting in the 700 block of South East Broad Street at 4:41 p.m. Friday afternoon (July 17, 2020). Reports indicate that one person was sho.... Read More

Tri-Star Stonecrest Medical Donates 500 Masks to Rutherford County Businesses to Support #RutherfordResponsible Initiative

Jul 17, 2020 at 03:00 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron announced a new initiative last week entitled “#RutherfordResponsible” strongly encouraging citizen.... Read More

Over $2,000 in Perfume Stolen from ULTA in Murfreesboro

Jul 17, 2020 at 07:30 am by WGNS

On July 1st and July 10th, two subjects in Murfreesboro entered the Ulta store at 2615 Medical Center Parkway and allegedly took several bottles of perfume. The fragrances wer.... Read More

VA nurse receives VA Secretary’s top award

Jul 17, 2020 at 05:15 am by WGNS

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced Kelly Drumright, MSN, RN, CNL, CCRN-CMC, CSC, as the national winner of the 2020 VA Secretary’s Award for Excellen.... Read More

Sept. 11 MTSU Songs for Service canceled due to COVID-19

Jul 16, 2020 at 05:45 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Citing public health concerns, organizers have canceled the inaugural Songs for Service, a tribute scheduled for Sept. 11 in Middle.... Read More

FREE Food Distribution Saturday

Jul 16, 2020 at 01:45 pm by WGNS

MTSU is the location of an upcoming food distribution sponsored by “One Generation Away” on Saturday (July 18, 2020) from 9AM to 11AM.The event will be in the Ruth.... Read More

POLICE: Be on the Lookout

Jul 16, 2020 at 11:38 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro Police are on the lookout for a subject who allegedly stole tools and then returned them to Lowe’s. Detectives need help identifying the man who reportedly.... Read More

Volunteer Opportunity - Become a Tutor in Rutherford County for Read To Succeed

Jul 16, 2020 at 11:21 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn - If you are looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity, please consider being an ESL (English Second Language) teacher or one-on-one tutor for adult lea.... Read More

Race Education Workshop to Be Held hosted by the Community Action Committee of Rutherford County and the Department of Justice

Jul 16, 2020 at 11:02 am by WGNS

The Community Action Committee of Rutherford County, in coordination with the United States Department of Justice Community Relations Service, United States Attorney Office fo.... Read More

MTSU joins TTU, UTC to secure $250K grant to boost tech workforce development, research

Jul 16, 2020 at 10:52 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University has joined with two state universities in a grant-funded project that aims to bolster regional workforce dev.... Read More

Unemployment Claims down by 3,400 in Tennessee

Jul 16, 2020 at 10:25 am by WGNS

The numbers for those filing unemployment in Tennessee continue to go up and down. According to the Labor and Workforce Development Department, at the close of this past week.... Read More

Man Jailed in Rutherford County indicted on murder charges in Nashville

Jul 16, 2020 at 10:06 am by WGNS

A man jailed in Rutherford County in connection to a murder locally, has been indicted in a 2017 Nashville murder case.22 Year old Albert Mustapha has been charged with two co.... Read More

American Lung Association starts Initiative to better explain COVID-19 as a Lung Infection

Jul 15, 2020 at 05:40 pm by WGNS

As the country's trusted champion of lung health, the American Lung Association’s top priority is the public’s health and well-being.  As more and more states.... Read More

The Discovery Center in Murfreesboro Thanking Frontline Workers

Jul 15, 2020 at 05:10 pm by WGNS

The Discovery Center in Murfreesboro is open and serving the community. Right now, they are showing their appreciation to frontline workers.Now through July 31st, frontline wo.... Read More

Legal Aid Society Attorney Russ Overby Retires After 46 Years Advocating for Rights of Low-Income Clients

Jul 15, 2020 at 05:00 pm by WGNS

Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, Tennessee’s largest nonprofit law firm, announced today that attorney Russ Overby is retiring from the firm, w.... Read More

EDITORIAL: State can help families and veterans become homeowners during economic downturn

Jul 15, 2020 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

Editorial By TN State Rep. Charlie Baum of Murfreesboro: Even in good economic times, finding affordable housing can be challenging.  Finding adequate housing is even mor.... Read More

FirstBank Mortgage awards $5,000 in scholarships to Murfreesboro families

Jul 15, 2020 at 10:45 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – FirstBank Mortgage has awarded $58,000 to families as part of the Next Generation Mortgage Scholarship program. In total, 58 families received $1,0.... Read More

Tri-Star Stonecrest Medical Donates 500 Masks to Rutherford County Businesses to Support #RutherfordResponsible Initiative

Jul 15, 2020 at 09:59 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron announced a new initiative last week entitled “#RutherfordResponsible” strongly encouraging citizen.... Read More

UPDATE: Rutherford County Schools Seek Parent Input on Masks for the Upcoming School Year

Jul 14, 2020 at 07:28 pm by WGNS

The Rutherford County Schools are asking parents for their input on students and staff wearing masks during the upcoming school year. On Tuesday (7/14/2020), parents received.... Read More