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Commentary: Unraveling the Media's Influence of Fame, Perception, and Reality – by Larry Burriss

Apr 23, 2024 at 05:26 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: Fame and its relationship with the media, it is fascinating. Especially when the influence of media plays a role in shaping public perception and determining what.... Read More

Caught on Camera: Suspect Wanted for Alleged Cabinet Theft in Murfreesboro

Apr 23, 2024 at 04:39 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro detectives are seeking the public's help in identifying a person of interest suspected of theft during a cabinet shopping excursion that alle.... Read More

Fraud Alert: Murfreesboro Police Probe Bank Fraud at 2-Local Bank Locations

Apr 23, 2024 at 02:03 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Murfreesboro Police Department's Fraud detectives are currently investigating a series of fraudulent bank transactions that occurred at two Redstone F.... Read More

Child Sex Abuse Cases in Rutherford County Increases Exponentially

Apr 23, 2024 at 09:51 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As the population of Rutherford County continues to grow, the number of criminal cases is also increasing. One particularly disturbing trend is the r.... Read More

Murfreesboro Community Investment Board to Address Financial Matters

Apr 22, 2024 at 05:39 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Board of Trustees over the Murfreesboro Community Investment Trust are gearing up for an upcoming meeting scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April.... Read More

Collaborative Police Effort Leads to Arrest of Felon on Multiple Charges

Apr 22, 2024 at 03:11 pm by Chandelar Williams

Nashville, TN - Last night, an impressive joint effort between MNPD and collaborating agencies, including the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office and Mount Juliet Police.... Read More

Manhunt Launched for Suspect Armed with AR-15 in 7/11 Store Robbery

Apr 22, 2024 at 02:52 pm by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - Authorities are seeking the public's help in identifying the individual responsible for the robbery at the 7/11 store located on Veterans Parkway, which occ.... Read More

Man Charged with Arson and False Report in Rutherford County Domestic Incident

Apr 22, 2024 at 02:40 pm by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - A suspect, identified as Marcus Anthony Ellis, aged 46 and residing on McNair Ave. in Smyrna, faces serious charges following an incident that occurred on April 1.... Read More

Gas and Diesel Prices Down to Start This Week

Apr 22, 2024 at 07:11 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 5.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.21/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,.... Read More

Listen: Autism and Your 5-Minute Good Health Update from Sunshine Nutrition Center

Apr 22, 2024 at 07:00 am by WGNS News

  WGNS takes a look at getting healthy and making positive choices to feel better with Kim Hillsman Dunaway from Sunshine Nutrition Center. Today, we focus on helping th.... Read More
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Inaugural Chess Tournament Awards Top 3

Apr 20, 2024 at 09:23 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The First Annual Rutherford County Tournament of High School Chess Champions took place Saturday (4/20/2024) at the Patterson Community Center.  When.... Read More
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23rd Annual EARTH DAY--Huge Success!

Apr 20, 2024 at 05:41 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - There was a drizzle in the morning hours as Earth Day supporters were setting-up displays around the Historic Rutherford County Courthouse. Middle Tennessee.... Read More

Does Murfreesboro have a law against "Rooster Squatting"?

Apr 20, 2024 at 10:03 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Are there free roaming chickens in any US cities? Some communities in Nevada and California permit it.  And of course, it's a major tourist attrac.... Read More

Buzz: Contrary to Speculation, Tennessee to Only See One Cicada Brood Emerge in May

Apr 19, 2024 at 10:01 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - It may be one of the most talked-about phenomenons in Middle Tennessee... The return of the Cicadas in Mid May... Agriculture Extension Agent Mitchel.... Read More

RCFR Crews Battle Dump Truck Blaze, Prioritize Environment Protection

Apr 17, 2024 at 03:52 pm by Chandelar Williams

Ruherford County, TN - Earlier today, the Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) sprang into action in response to a report of a dump truck engulfed in flames. Engine 51, Engine.... Read More

Spring Road Ramblings With Ram

Apr 13, 2024 at 11:16 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Spring is again "in the air", and it's time to soak-in the weather. Murfreesboro Transportation Department's Deputy Director Ram Balachandran checks his com.... 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

Assistant Commissioner Gary Farley Retires After Distinguished Service

Apr 07, 2024 at 06:08 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro celebrates the retirement of Assistant Commissioner for Fire Prevention, Gary Farley, who has dedicatedly served the community since 2018..... Read More

Earth Day: “Think Green: Planet vs. Plastics”

Mar 20, 2024 at 06:30 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Rutherford County’s 23rd Annual Earth Day is about a month away. It will be around the Historic Rutherford County Courthouse on Saturday, April 20,.... Read More

Schneider Electric Invests $85 Million in Smyrna, Tennessee Manufacturing Expansion

Mar 18, 2024 at 10:50 am by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - Schneider Electric, a global leader in digital automation and energy management, has announced bold plans to strengthen its manufacturing presence in Smyrna, Tenn.... Read More