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Roadway Improvements Authorized for Burnt Knob / Manson Pike / Blackman Rd. Intersection

Apr 11, 2024 at 07:51 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Murfreesboro City Council, on Thursday, April 11, 2024, voted to approve a professional services contract worth $413,500 with Kimley Horn, Inc. The co.... Read More

MTSU Chef Whips Up Award-winning Dish for Regional Culinary Competition

Apr 11, 2024 at 06:14 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University chef Mike Wojciechowski has combined his passion for cooking with his penchant for competitio.... Read More

Appellate Courts Uphold Rutherford County Convictions in I-24 Police Pursuit

Apr 11, 2024 at 05:57 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A man who appealed a local courts decision was denied by the Tennessee Appellate Courts in recent months. The case in question had roots in Rutherfor.... Read More

International Folkfest Set: June 2-9, 2024

Apr 11, 2024 at 01:08 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN -Murfreesboro’s International Folkloric Society, a non-profit organization established in 1986, announces the arrival of musicians and da.... Read More

From Colorado to Court, Pursuing the Suspect who Killed Brandon Anderson in Murfreesboro

Apr 10, 2024 at 09:35 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A man who was once on the TBI 10 Most Wanted list now sits behind bars in Rutherford County and awaits an upcoming court date. Jamar Marks, 23, was arrest.... Read More

Rutherford County Expanding and will Surpass Hamilton County in Population by 2027

Apr 10, 2024 at 09:10 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Research released this year by the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Development at the University of Tennessee indicates that Rutherford C.... Read More

‘Saddle Up’ for Fun, Good Cause at April 20th ACE Learning Center Fundraiser

Apr 10, 2024 at 04:26 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Mark your calendars for the 17th annual “Saddle Up” FUN-draiser event on Saturday, April 20, to support Middle T.... Read More

Tennessee Launches $30,000 Tuition Aid Program for Behavioral Health Master's Students

Apr 10, 2024 at 04:15 pm by Chandelar Williams

Tennessee - As the academic year draws to a close, Tennessee is unveiling an unprecedented opportunity for students pursuing careers in behavioral health. For the first time e.... Read More

AMBER Alert Issued for Missing 3-Year-Old Possibly Traveling Through Tennessee

Apr 10, 2024 at 03:50 pm by Chandelar Williams

Tennessee - The Tennessee Bureau of Investgation (TBI), in coordination with the Missouri State Highway Patrol has activated an AMBER Alert for 3-year-old Aziah Laurent, who m.... Read More

Police Seek Person of Interest in Clothing Recycle Bin Thefts Across Murfreesboro

Apr 10, 2024 at 11:40 am by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - Authorities in Murfreesboro are on the hunt for a person of interest linked to the theft of several clothing recycle bins across five different locations in.... Read More

Good Friday Tornado 15-Year Anniversary

Apr 10, 2024 at 10:50 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN - It has been 15-years since the Good Friday tornado outbreak slammed Murfreesboro April 10th, 2009. It damaged more than 800 buildings, completely destr.... Read More

RCS Comments On Library Book Removals

Apr 09, 2024 at 03:44 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - WGNS attempts to give all views about issues that impact this community. In response to the recent allegations regarding the removal of library books w.... Read More
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📺 Daylighting Town Creek Project: Drone Footage from Inside the Culvert

Apr 09, 2024 at 03:26 pm by WGNS News

We've been talking for several years about the Town Creek Daylighting Project. You can see work to remove buildings on NW Broad Street has already begun as the project is unde.... Read More

Congratulations Rutherford County Health Department

Apr 09, 2024 at 03:10 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The Tennessee Department of Health’s Mid-Cumberland Regional Office has chosen the Rutherford County Health Department as the Outstanding Health.... Read More

IRS Reminds You: TAX DAY is this coming Monday!

Apr 09, 2024 at 02:00 pm by WGNS

Washington, DC -Tax Day is this coming Monday, April 15, 2024, are you ready? Tennesseans have an opportunity to simplify their filing process with a new PILOT PROGRAM..... Read More

Save A Life, Give Blood To Red Cross!

Apr 09, 2024 at 11:08 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - April is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the invaluable contributions of blood and platelet donors who support the American Red Cross&rsq.... Read More

Op-Ed: Mike Sparks: "Uncommon solutions can help fix student behavioral health problems."

Apr 09, 2024 at 08:12 am by WGNS

(OpEd from 49th District State Rep. Mike Sparks - "Behavioral Health")  During my years in public service, I’ve always had a simple goal: to improve my community an.... Read More

FUN Thru Sat. (4/13) For MTSU Alumni!

Apr 09, 2024 at 06:49 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - If you’re an MTSU alumni, this is your lucky week! From now until Saturday, April 13, 2024, the Spring Showcase, sponsored by the&.... Read More

Clocking Out and the Importance of Redefining Work Boundaries in the Home

Apr 09, 2024 at 12:34 am by WGNS News

  Commentary: In today's media commentary, the implications of sending and responding to after-hours emails and other communication are highlighted as things that have n.... Read More

Charity Celebrity Chess Tournament this Saturday in Murfreesboro

Apr 08, 2024 at 10:55 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell has launched a chess program in Rutherford County that will benefit local at-risk children. This celebrity.... Read More