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Veteran program in Murfreesboro earns rare achievements

Mar 26, 2021 at 02:09 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO - Tennessee Valley Healthcare System’s substance abuse and post-traumatic treatment center earned three-year accreditation for its health care services from.... Read More

Two Arrested and 28-Pounds of Meth off the streets of Middle Tennessee

Mar 26, 2021 at 01:45 pm by WGNS

As the result of an ongoing drug investigation, Special Agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation arrested two people Thursday.... Read More

Local Doctor Offices Now Offering COVID Vaccine to those 16 and Older in Rutherford County

Mar 26, 2021 at 01:22 pm by WGNS

As the COVID vaccines become more readily available, locations of where patients can receive the vaccine are also expanding.As heard in previous WGNS newscast, Governor Bill L.... Read More

TN: February 2021 Unemployment Within a Percentage Point of the Previous Year’s Rate

Mar 26, 2021 at 10:21 am by WGNS

Tennessee’s unemployment rate for February 2021 has reached near pre-pandemic levels, according to data released by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TD.... Read More

Rutherford County Fire and Rescue Promotes Sanders to Captain

Mar 26, 2021 at 10:12 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) Chief Larry Farley announced this week Joshua Sanders will be promoted to the position of Captain effective Ma.... Read More

Public Works Department employee Jeff Todd receives STARS Award

Mar 26, 2021 at 10:06 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Public Works Department employee Jeff Todd has been named STARS award recipient for February 2021. Todd’s quick action.... Read More

Photo of the Day: The Streets of Memphis

Mar 25, 2021 at 09:30 pm by WGNS

by Scott Walker He was sitting on the edge of a side street in downtown Memphis, Tennessee. I asked him, “What were your best times growing up in Memphis?” He sat.... Read More

Man Facing "Trafficking of Sexual Servitude" Charge in Murfreesboro

Mar 25, 2021 at 03:17 pm by WGNS

A man from Greeneville, Mississippi will soon face the courts in Rutherford County for human trafficking charges.On September 28, 2020, Gerald Bell was arrested after a warran.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric urges spring storm preparedness and safety

Mar 25, 2021 at 02:16 pm by WGNS

Everyone loves sunny, warm days in spring. However, Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) urges members to be weather aware and not forget we’re in the spring storm season whe.... Read More

Severe Weather Likely Today (Thursday)

Mar 25, 2021 at 12:04 pm by WGNS

Another round of severe weather is in the forecast for today (Thursday). The severe outlook for Rutherford County is a level four out of five from the Storm Prediction Center.... Read More

MTSU to resume primarily in-person classes and activities in Fall 2021

Mar 25, 2021 at 11:33 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University remains on track to resume primarily in-person instruction and restore its array of campus events and activi.... Read More

Rutherford County Health Department Expands Vaccine Eligibility for COVID-19 Vaccinations for Residents Aged 16 and Older

Mar 25, 2021 at 10:04 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN— Rutherford County is now booking appointments for individuals aged 16 and older who wish to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. The Rutherford Cou.... Read More

Red Cross in Need of Blood Donations

Mar 25, 2021 at 09:59 am by WGNS

The American Red Cross is calling for donors of all blood types, especially those with type O blood, to race to give blood and help refuel the blood supply.This.... Read More

Severe Weather Closings / Cancellations for Thursday

Mar 25, 2021 at 08:59 am by WGNS

Due to the threat of severe weather, all Rutherford County Schools will be closing early on Thursday (03/25/21). Schools’ spokesperson James Evans made the ann.... Read More

Registration open for MTSU’s ‘Finish Now’ degree Q&A event at chamber April 13

Mar 24, 2021 at 04:30 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Adults looking to return to college to finish their degree or considering attending college for the first time will have the opportunity to ha.... Read More

Lee Proclaims March 31 Mack S. Prichard Day Honoring First State Naturalist

Mar 24, 2021 at 03:00 pm by WGNS

Gov. Bill Lee has designated March 31 as Mack S. Prichard Day, honoring Tennessee’s first state naturalist and state archeologist.Prichard, who died last year at 81, bui.... Read More

Promoter of Laser Tag League in Nashville Arrested on Sex Crimes Indictment

Mar 24, 2021 at 02:30 pm by WGNS

Detectives in Nashville this week arrested the promoter of a laser tag league on a grand jury indictment charging him with displaying sex acts to a minor and inducing a m.... Read More

Blackburn Introduces Bill Requiring DNA Border Testing to ‘End Child Trafficking Now’

Mar 24, 2021 at 02:00 pm by WGNS

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) along with Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) introduced the En.... Read More

Operation School Zone Safety Friday in Rutherford County

Mar 24, 2021 at 12:05 pm by WGNS

Keeping school students safe will be the focus of Operation School Zone Safety Friday by the Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force.Murfreesboro Police officers, Tennesse.... Read More

Family Preservation Initiative Promises New Solutions to Help Vulnerable Children and Families

Mar 24, 2021 at 11:56 am by WGNS

A new, cutting-edge court program in Tennessee is changing the way the judiciary interacts with at-risk children and their families.Unlike other programs which connect with ju.... Read More