COVID-19 Rates Continue to Increase in Rutherford County

Aug 18, 2021 at 06:30 am by WGNS

Rutherford County is currently listed as being in a "High” COVID Community Transmission category, according to the CDC. This past week only highlights the problem as t.... Read More

Fatal 2 Vehcile Crash In La Vergne

Aug 18, 2021 at 06:19 am by WGNS

(La Vergne, TN)  There was a fatal two-vehicle crash on Bridgestone Parkway at the county line this past Sunday (8/15/2021). The collision was between a large 4-wheel dri.... Read More

REMINDER: Annual Middle Tennessee Electric Meeting to be Virtual

Aug 17, 2021 at 06:48 pm by WGNS

The community is nearing the annual date of the Middle Tennessee Electric meeting, which will be on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Amy Byers, spokesperson for the electr.... Read More

CAC In Top 200 For State Farm Grants---Help Needed!

Aug 17, 2021 at 03:01 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro – “The Child Advocacy Center is excited to announce that we have been selected as a Top 200 Finalist in the State Farm Neighborhoo.... Read More

Murfreesboro Native serves aboard nuclear-powered aircraft carrier “Mighty IKE”

Aug 17, 2021 at 01:00 pm by WGNS

A Murfreesboro, Tennessee, native is serving aboard one of the world’s largest warships, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).Petty Officer 2.... Read More

TBI issues Most Wanted Alert

Aug 17, 2021 at 12:39 pm by WGNS

A TBI Most Wanted alert has been issued for 42-year-old Edward Laster Moore, Jr.Moore is wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, and t.... Read More

Homicide Unit Detectives Investigating Death of Smyrna, TN Man in Downtown Nashville

Aug 17, 2021 at 12:25 pm by WGNS

A Smyrna, Tennessee died in downtown Nashville August 16, 2021, after a bar altercation on Broadway. Metro Police Homicide Unit detectives continue to investigate the cir.... Read More

MTSU's Lana Seivers to receive Gilbert award for education, children's advocacy

Aug 17, 2021 at 12:06 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU’s Lana Seivers, dean emerita of the College of Education, devoted her almost half-century-long career to education — fro.... Read More

Alum and CMA Board Member Donates Music Artifacts To MTSU

Aug 17, 2021 at 11:17 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  An MTSU alumnus has given his alma mater a wealth of unique artifacts from his life in the music industry. Jim Free, whose career encompasses st.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools offering $500 bonus to recruit, retain cafeteria employees

Aug 17, 2021 at 10:32 am by WGNS

Like many local restaurants and food service employers throughout Rutherford County, the school nutrition department is experiencing issues with hiring and retaining cafeteria.... Read More

PHOTO OF THE DAY: The Big Race

Aug 17, 2021 at 03:30 am by WGNS

by Scott Walker A crowd of more than 140,000 spectators were in downtown Nashville for the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix. Fans from all over the globe filled hotels thr.... Read More

The Latest News from the Local Library System

Aug 16, 2021 at 09:27 pm by WGNS

The local library system continues to offer great programs and opportunities in Rutherford County. Hear the latest news from the library below: Rutherford County Librar.... Read More

Community Says "THANK YOU" Lee Moss

Aug 16, 2021 at 08:10 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  The community said "THANK YOU" to local banker and sports referee Lee Moss Monday (8/16/2021) evening with a retirement party at the Fountains at Greenway.... Read More

Police Say Duo Stole Wallet from Retail Worker at Cason Lane Business

Aug 16, 2021 at 05:00 pm by WGNS

Have you seen these men? That is the question police in Murfreesboro are asking the public. MPD Detectives are asking for help identifying the two men who are accused of steal.... Read More

Tennessee Department of Health Offering Third Dose of mRNA Vaccine

Aug 16, 2021 at 04:00 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Health is acting upon recent guidance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regardin.... Read More

Bond Hearing on Tuesday for Suspect in Aggravated Rape of a Child Case

Aug 16, 2021 at 03:46 pm by WGNS

24-Year-old Brian Burke has been arrested in Murfreesboro, after being investigated by MPD Special Victims Unit Detective Michael Yates. Burke is facing a single charge of agg.... Read More

Rutherford County Fire & Rescue Seeks Public’s Assistance with Investigation of Big Springs Road House Fire

Aug 16, 2021 at 03:13 pm by WGNS

  Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County Fire Rescue’s (RCFR) Fire Marshal’s Office seeks the public’s assistance with the investigation into a.... Read More

Convicted Felon with Pending Charges for the Rape of a Child is WANTED by Local Law Enforcement

Aug 16, 2021 at 02:38 pm by WGNS

The Murfreesboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division and Special Victims Unit is attempting to locate 34-year-old Eric Branch.Branch is wanted on multiple fel.... Read More

Subject Accused of Losing His Cool at Gas Station Wanted for Questioning by Murfreesboro Police after

Aug 16, 2021 at 01:58 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Detectives are hoping the community can help identify and locate a subject who is wanted for questioning in regards to an assault and vandalism investigation. T.... Read More
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The Murfreesboro Police Department Welcomed their NEW Class of Police Officers on Monday

Aug 16, 2021 at 01:22 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Police Chief Michael Bowen swore in the newest MPD officers on Monday morning (8/16/2021). Four recruits are already certified and fourteen others are new polic.... Read More