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Murfreesboro City Schools Art Show Winners

Apr 29, 2022 at 09:38 am by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) The Murfreesboro City Schools have announced the 2021-2022 winners of the Murfreesboro Student Art Show.The 32nd annual art show, held at the Murfreesb.... Read More

Two men, one from Rutherford County and the Second from Warren County - Behind bars after I-24 Pursuit

Apr 29, 2022 at 07:22 am by WGNS

(COFFEE COUNTY, TN) Two suspects, one from Warren County and the second from Rutherford County, have been accused of running from the law and are now in custody and face a lit.... Read More

Bee Boxes - Referred to as Brood Boxes - Stolen in Rutherford County have been Recovered

Apr 27, 2022 at 09:36 am by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) Here’s a not so sweet story with a sweet ending – one thing for sure though, it's a story that packs a real sting! Evidently, thieves alleg.... Read More

Sobriety Checkpoint in LaVergne area

Apr 25, 2022 at 06:02 pm by WGNS

LaVergne, Tennessee— Members of the La Vergne Police Department will be conducting a Sobriety Checkpoint on Thursday, May 5, 2022, from 10:00 p.m. until midnight. Offi.... Read More

UPDATE: Smyrna police confirm shooting suspect was driving a Pontiac Vibe vehicle

Apr 25, 2022 at 05:47 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tennessee — Police have an update on the shooting that unfolded in the 200-block of Cannon Drive in Smyrna. The Smyrna Police Department has announced the ve.... Read More
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Murfreesboro police celebrate the promotion of three new captains, two lieutenants, and two sergeants

Apr 25, 2022 at 04:18 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (April 25, 2022) – Murfreesboro Chief of Police Michael Bowen announces the promotion of seven members of the department.  Three lieutenant.... Read More

Central Magnet School receives state volunteer award for sixth consecutive year

Apr 22, 2022 at 12:30 pm by WGNS

Central Magnet School senior Will Starling has already completed more than 150 community service hours this year. That nearly doubles what he’s done most other year.... Read More

Darkness to Light - Five Days of Action

Apr 22, 2022 at 10:46 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO – According to the Darkness to Light child sexual abuse prevention training, “disclosure, discovery, and suspicion of sexual abuse prov.... Read More

Tele-Med Abortion Ban (HB 2416/SB 2281) Advances to Governor's Desk

Apr 22, 2022 at 07:49 am by WGNS

Tennessee - The Tele-med abortion ban passed its final step in the Tennessee General Assembly on Thursday, passing in the Senate by a 26-4 vote."Tennessee Right to Life thanks.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mayor recognizes MFRD Capt. David Bricker and MPD Officer Jaydin Davis

Apr 22, 2022 at 07:40 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Captain David Bricker and MPD Officer Jaydin Davis were honored April 21, 2022, with STARS awards. Bricker and D.... Read More

Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast Returns to Murfreesboro - Scheduled to be held at Embassy Suites

Apr 20, 2022 at 08:57 am by WGNS

Due to the COVID Pandemic, there has not been a Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast in about 3-years. That said, this year’s event in Murfreesboro is expected to be heavily a.... Read More

Local Library Branches are Thriving in Today's Tech Days

Apr 18, 2022 at 09:00 pm by WGNS

Branches of the local library system are often visited online, not just in person. Amanda, who is with the Rutherford County Library System, said that local libraries in place.... Read More

Darkness to Light Five Days of Action

Apr 18, 2022 at 10:03 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO – “April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month,” announced Community Education Coordinator Carrie Norvell, “and today is the beginning.... Read More

Tennessee Gas Prices have FALLEN 4.1-Cents when Compared to Last Week

Apr 18, 2022 at 07:51 am by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 4.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.83/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,.... Read More

More Vehicle Break-Ins in Rutherford County - And Subjects Allegedly Using Stolen Credit Cards

Apr 18, 2022 at 07:25 am by WGNS

WGNS has more vehicle break-ins to update listeners on. This rash of crime took place in LaVergne last month and has yet to end in arrests.The targeted vehicles were parked ou.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police launches ‘Junior Officer Summer Camp’ for local kids

Apr 15, 2022 at 11:24 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (April 15, 2022) - Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) is launching a Junior Officer Summer Camp for children ages eight to 12 as a way of getti.... Read More

State Rep. Bryan Terry passes legislation to help working families

Apr 15, 2022 at 07:48 am by WGNS

State Rep. Bryan Terry, MD (R-Murfreesboro), on March 31 passed House Bill 2559 which will help with accommodations for child care during a normal workday. The bill extends fr.... Read More

Local NAACP Awards Four Rutherford County Sheriff’s Deputies with Jerry Anderson Hero Award

Apr 15, 2022 at 07:27 am by WGNS

Four Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies earned the Jerry Anderson Hero Award from the Murfreesboro Chapter of the NAACP.MLK Breakfast Celebration Committee Chair Carol.... Read More

CRIME BEAT: Recent theft cases in the Smyrna, TN area have police asking for the assistance of the public

Apr 14, 2022 at 09:41 pm by WGNS

In Smyrna, police are looking for more details on several recent theft cases. During one of three recent shoplifting related investigations, a woman was captured on camera at.... Read More
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Cause of wildfires in East Tennessee Released

Apr 14, 2022 at 09:00 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s (TDA) Agricultural Crime Unit (ACU) completed their investigation into the cause of two recent Sevier County wildland fires (Cl.... Read More