Growing Barfield Park Adds Land and to Open New Playground this Friday in Murfreesboro

Jul 28, 2021 at 12:16 pm by WGNS

Barfield Park is one of the largest city owned parks in Tennessee with over 430-acres of land that include hiking trails, ballfields and playgrounds. In fact, it is similar to.... Read More

Suspect in 2017 Kendrick Love Murder Awaiting Trial

Jul 28, 2021 at 11:30 am by WGNS

A trial date has been set for the suspect accused of killing Kendrick Love in May of 2017. The upcoming court case will take place in February of next year. Rutherford County.... Read More

Rutherford County Democratic Party Biennial Reorganization Convention on August 14th

Jul 28, 2021 at 10:50 am by WGNS

The Rutherford County Democratic Party will hold a Biennial Reorganization Convention to elect new leaders on Saturday, August 14, 2021. The meeting will take place at Barfiel.... Read More

Murfreesboro Home Depot Store continues to be Plagued by Shoplifters

Jul 28, 2021 at 09:50 am by WGNS

Shoplifting is never a good thing and leads to increased pricing in the retail world along with stores having to increase security measures.Police suggest that shoplifters oft.... Read More

Redistricting Counties throughout Tennessee

Jul 28, 2021 at 08:58 am by WGNS

Tennessee's 95 counties are expected to undergo redistricting once they've received 2020 Census county-level population data this fall, and civic groups across the state say p.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools: ‘Students helping students’

Jul 28, 2021 at 08:47 am by WGNS

Ashley Huerta was one of 440 high school students who participated in the traditional summer school program. The soon-to-be-junior at Smyrna High School was enrolled in h.... Read More

Tennessee sales tax holiday to begin this weekend

Jul 28, 2021 at 08:45 am by WGNS

Tennessee’s annual tax-free holiday is coming up this weekend, and some new items will be going tax-free this year. The Tennessee General Assembly has approved for gun s.... Read More

2 Vehicle Wreck Tues. PM On I-24

Jul 27, 2021 at 08:38 pm by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY)  A trailer truck and a large Uhaul box truck collided on I-24 Tuesday (7/27/2021) evening and the tractor jack-knifed with the trailer. The.... Read More

Pick-Pocketing in Murfreesboro - Police Ask for Help to Identify Possible Suspects

Jul 27, 2021 at 03:08 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Police warn of a pick-pocket ring of three, who are believed to have hit an Old Fort Parkway retailer. Now, detectives need help identifying the people involved.... Read More

OPINION: Is Everyone Looking, Acting, Talking, Dressing the Same? A Local MTSU Professor has the Details!

Jul 27, 2021 at 02:22 pm by WGNS

Do we live in a world where everyone is becoming just alike? MTSU Professor Larry Burriss has his thoughts on the issue:  

MTSU Civil Air Patrol Renew Partnership at EAA Airventure

Jul 27, 2021 at 02:00 pm by WGNS

Middle Tennessee State University celebrated its return Monday to EAA AirVenture, the world’s largest aviation celebration, by renewing a third time its partnership with.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Prepare for Students to Return to the Classroom

Jul 27, 2021 at 01:45 pm by WGNS

The new school year is about to begin and schools around the state are making preparations to keep COVID-19 out of the classroom.WGNS NEWS was told the janitorial staff within.... Read More

Tennessee Reports the 11th Most Burglaries per Capita Each Year

Jul 27, 2021 at 01:33 pm by WGNS

Out of all U.S. states, Tennessee reports the 11th most burglaries per capita. But what is being stolen?Despite perceptions of rising crime, theft has become far less common i.... Read More

Rutherford County, TN Population will likely be the 3rd Largest in Tennessee by year 2050

Jul 27, 2021 at 01:00 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County continues to grow and experts say that the county will likely be named as the third largest in the state by year 2050. Currently, the title of third largest.... Read More

Historical Research Center Being Created At Archives

Jul 27, 2021 at 11:23 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The Rutherford County Library System and the Rutherford County Archives have formed a partnership that creates a Historical Research Center.... Read More

26-Year-Old Murfreesboro Man Reported as MISSING

Jul 27, 2021 at 11:12 am by WGNS

A 26-year-old man in Murfreesboro has been reported as missing.Police tell WGNS NEWS that a family member of Cody Dylan LaChance reported him missing on July 24, 2021. The fam.... Read More

Tips on Saving Energy during Hot Days in Rutherford County

Jul 27, 2021 at 10:59 am by WGNS

Many Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) members are surprised to see their electric bills soar along side the temperature in the hottest months of the year. When sweltering heat.... Read More

Leadership Rutherford Class of 2022 Announced

Jul 27, 2021 at 10:33 am by WGNS

(Rutherford County, Tenn.) – Leadership Rutherford (LR) welcomed 40 members to the upcoming class of 2022. The announcement comes after the program was forced to ta.... Read More

Tuesday: Joanna Herman

Jul 27, 2021 at 08:30 am by WGNS

WGNS Slick Pig BBQ Birthday Winner: Joanna Herman The birthday club winner receives Slick Pig's delicious banana pudding. Just stop by Slick Pig in Murfreesboro at 1920 East.... Read More

Program Helps Elderly and Disabled Residents who Lack AC or Fan During Hot Months

Jul 27, 2021 at 08:06 am by WGNS

The longstanding Cool-Aid program based in Murfreesboro continues to heat up as temperatures rise throughout Rutherford County.Started over 30-years ago, the volunteer based p.... Read More