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Rutherford County School Safety Drills

Mar 19, 2021 at 09:21 pm by WGNS

A scenario where a teacher experienced trouble breathing tested the response by Siegel High School students, teachers and staff during an annual safety drill conducted by scho.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Dispel False Social Media Claims of Missing Child

May 13, 2024 at 01:36 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A troubling social media post has emerged, sparking concerns and frustrations among the community and law enforcement officials alike. The post, cla.... 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

Murfreesboro Police Investigate Fraudulent Withdrawals Linked to Fake ID Ring

Apr 25, 2024 at 12:47 pm by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - Detectives from the Murfreesboro Police Department are actively investigating a potential crime ring involving the fraudulent use of fake IDs to withdraw th.... Read More

"Rutherford's Got Talent"...HUGE Success!

Oct 17, 2013 at 10:07 pm by Bryan Barrett

MTSU's renovated Tucker Theatre had a strong turnout for the 4th Annual Rutherford's Got Talent, a fundraiser by county employees to benefiting United Way of Rutherford and Ca.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Discuss Issues, Safety and More with Host Bart Walker

Oct 04, 2023 at 09:04 am by Producer

Murfreesboro Police Sgt. Amy Denton and PIO Larry Flowers talk about: Traffic Issues: last Friday (9/29/2023) MPD participated in "Don't FALL Behind On Your Drivi.... Read More

Quicker Heart Attack Response with AEDs Distributed to County Emergency Services

Feb 14, 2025 at 11:58 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County emergency responders will provide quicker treatment for heart attack victims, thanks to a grant from the Christy-Houston Foundation a.... Read More

UPDATE: Suspect Identified in Murfreesboro Dentist Office Break-In

Aug 11, 2023 at 03:03 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - In Murfreesboro, Detectives have determined the suspect in the above video, was the one who committed the burglary, according to Murfreesboro Police.... Read More

UPDATE: License Plate Readers Assisted in Locating the Hit and Run Vehicle

Aug 23, 2024 at 09:35 am by WGNS News

MURFRESSBORO, Tenn. – WGNS has an update on the fatal hit and run incident involving a pedestrian this past Sunday (August 18, 2024). According to Murfreesboro Poli.... Read More

Crime Fighting App - Report Crime anonymously in Rutherford County

Mar 16, 2022 at 02:14 pm by WGNS

Citizens can report crime tips in real-time, thanks to an app designed to help curb crime. Throughout Rutherford County, the Global P3 Intel App allows users to report.... Read More

Murfreesboro Man Now Facing Especially Aggravated Solicitation of a Minor Charges in Nashville

Aug 23, 2023 at 10:16 am by WGNS News

UPDATE: Earlier this month on August 10th, Murfreesboro Police went to a home in the Kingdom Ridge subdivision with their special response unit to assist Metro Nashville Polic.... Read More

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National Cadets Explore STEM Frontiers at MTSU’s Summer Academy

Jul 10, 2025 at 08:28 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Middle Tennessee State University welcomed 40 Civil Air Patrol cadets from across the country this week for the National Cadet Engineering Technology Academ.... Read More

Woman's Club Links With Fire Fighters Saturday

May 08, 2019 at 04:21 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Murfreesboro Woman's Club invites the public to shop at Barnes & Noble in the Avenue this Saturday. The group's new RESCUE READERS project furnishes books for local fi.... Read More

Beesley Animal Foundation unveils brand refresh at Paws and Pearls

May 09, 2015 at 10:21 am by Bryan Barrett

Beesley Animal Foundation celebrated their annual fundraiser, Paws and Pearls, at The Corners in Readyville Tenn. on Thursday, April 30 to a bevy of patrons with music by Larr.... Read More

Statement from Rutherford County Medical Examiner’s Office regarding the Percy Priest Small Jet Crash

Jun 03, 2021 at 03:25 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN) The Rutherford County Medical Examiner’s Office has released a statement regarding its investigations into the Percy Priest lake small jet crash incide.... Read More

State Senators seeking photos of persons killed in action from Rutherford County, TN

Jul 15, 2014 at 07:31 pm by Bryan Barrett

Rutherford County’s State Senators Bill Ketron and Jim Tracy are seeking photos of Rutherford County Vietnam War veterans who were killed in action in order to honor the falle.... Read More

Readyville Farmer Okay With Additional $.50-Cent Charge Per Head of Cattle in TN

Mar 06, 2012 at 04:58 pm by Bryan Barrett

A 50-cent assessment on each head of cattle sold in Tennessee will begin April 1 announced the newly organized Tennessee Beef Promotion Board, which will oversee the funds. &.... Read More

UPDATE: Car Vs. Motorcycle Accident on Wednesday Evening in Murfreesboro

Apr 21, 2022 at 11:02 am by WGNS

All lanes of Memorial Boulevard in Murfreesboro between MTCS Drive and Heritage Park Drive reopened to motorist around 9:30 Wednesday night, after police wrapped up their inve.... Read More

LaVergne Old Timers Festival

Sep 15, 2011 at 08:42 am by Bryan Barrett

La Vergne’s popular Old Timers’ Day has expanded into a three-day festival, now known as Old Timers’ Festival. The event will take place Sept. 16-18, with ca.... Read More

"Excellence In Education" Honors Patel

Feb 03, 2023 at 08:43 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Charlie Patel joins an elite group of civic leaders to be honored by The City Schools Foundation for their support of public education at the 16th Annual E.... Read More