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The Backstage BASH will be on April 22, 2023

Mar 27, 2023 at 06:00 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Backstage BASH, The Center for the Arts annual fundraiser event, will be held Saturday, April 22, and tickets are now available. The Backstag.... Read More

Oakland High FFA Students find Leadership in Pathway

Mar 24, 2023 at 06:36 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Oakland High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) recently attended the 97th Tennessee FFA State convention in Gatlinburg, TN and came away with.... Read More

UPDATE: Rutherford County Inmate Walks Away from Work Detail - Captured Hours Later

Mar 24, 2023 at 03:38 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - An inmate in Rutherford County had a short taste of freedom after a brief escape on Friday. That inmate has since been charged with felony escape after.... Read More

MTSU’s Chair of Excellence in Urban and Regional Planning launches new Scholars Program

Mar 24, 2023 at 02:55 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU’s Jennings and Rebecca Jones Chair of Excellence in Urban and Regional Planning Advisory Committee is launching a new Scholars Prog.... Read More

Oakland High School Student Wins National Bowling Scholarship, Trip to LasVegas

Mar 23, 2023 at 07:40 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - William “Will” Smith doesn’t mind that he shares a name with a well-known actor from Hollywood — because he’s making.... Read More

Outdoor Enthusiasts to Hike, Paddle, Bike, Run, and Climb Thousands of Miles in April to Protect Nature in Tennessee

Mar 23, 2023 at 11:22 am by WGNS News

TENNESSEE —Registration is underway for TennGreen Land Conservancy's third annual Hike-a-Thon! The Hike-a-Thon starts on Saturday, April 1st, and is an event unlike any.... Read More

New Rutherford County Sheriff's Patrol Deputies Complete Orientation Program

Mar 22, 2023 at 11:22 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Five patrol deputies in training received badges from Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh Friday. The sheriff presented the badges to new patrol deputies are.... Read More

MTSU's 'Saddle Up' FUN-draiser April 15 marks ACE Learning Center's 40th anniversary

Mar 22, 2023 at 08:52 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Make plans now to bring the family and give the community’s littlest cowhands a leg up on Saturday, April 15, when the an.... Read More

Rutherford County School students featured at Frist Museum

Mar 21, 2023 at 01:01 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County,  TN - The 2023 Rutherford County Schools (RCS) Art Show at the Frist Museum will feature some of the finest work created by students throughout the dis.... Read More

Mayor McFarland delivered the ‘State of the City’ Address on Tuesday Evening (Watch)

Mar 21, 2023 at 11:22 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Mayor Shane McFarland discussed the City’s major 2022 accomplishments in his latest “State of the City.” The interview / dis.... Read More

Burn Permits Required Through May 15

Mar 21, 2023 at 09:59 am by WGNS News

A debris burn permit is required through May 15 for outdoor burning from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry where local restrictions do not a.... Read More

UPDATE: Rutherford County Man to Face Solicitation of a Child Charge in a Florida Court Next Month

Mar 20, 2023 at 06:00 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY – A Rutherford County man arrested last year on charges in Florida that include using a computer to seduce, solicit or lure a child (847.0135.3a) and t.... Read More

At Least 9,300 Addresses were Without Electricity on Monday Evening in Portions of Murfreesboro

Mar 20, 2023 at 05:41 pm by WGNS News

  Rutherford County, TN - Just before 4:45 on Monday afternoon, at least 9,300 customers with Middle Tennessee Electric lost their power. Amy Byers, the Public Relations.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Manager appoints Jennifer Knauf as Floodplain Administrator

Mar 20, 2023 at 12:51 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — City Manager Craig Tindall has appointed Jennifer Knauf as Floodplain Administrator in her role as a Project Engineer in the Murfreesboro Plan.... Read More

New Fire Hall Being Built on Lascassas Pike where the Old Lascassas School Once Stood - Historic Rock Wall to Remain In-Tact and Part of the Plans

Mar 20, 2023 at 10:09 am by WGNS News

The land that the old Lascassas School (6531 Lascassas Pike, Lascassas, TN) once sat on will soon be home to a brand new Rutherford County Fire and Safety Department building..... Read More

Liberty’s Station is Helping those with Obstacles find Purpose

Mar 20, 2023 at 06:15 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Liberty’s Station is helping those with employment obstacles find their purpose. Liberty’s Station is a progressive workforce pipeline in w.... Read More

Offensive Musical Lyrics About Death, Sex, Drugs…Is Anyone Listening? Commentary by Dr. Burriss with MTSU

Mar 18, 2023 at 02:20 pm by WGNS News

In music, we often hear things that bother us in some way or another. But, does anyone truly pay attention to song lyrics? With today media commentary, here is MTSU Professor.... Read More

UPDATE: Suspected Bank/Check Fraud Suspect Identified, According to MPD

Mar 18, 2023 at 12:25 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – The investigation into the attempted check fraud case in Murfreesboro has picked up momentum and police report the suspect has been identified. H.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools STEM Expo on Monday, March 20

Mar 16, 2023 at 08:30 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - More than 300 students representing 17 schools and 168 projects will convene Monday for the Fifth Annual Rutherford County Schools’ STEM Expo. Th.... Read More
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Exterior Home Fire Caused by Unattended Outdoor Pit Fire on Thursday Morning

Mar 16, 2023 at 10:30 am by WGNS News

A small house fire, which could have turned much worse, was reported on Thursday morning in downtown Murfreesboro. The fire was reported at 443 East College Street, which is a.... Read More