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Friday Bank Robbery In La Vergne

May 25, 2024 at 02:40 pm by WGNS

La Vergne, TN - Around 4:00 o'clock Friday afternoon (5/24/2024), Regions Bank in La Vergne was robbed. La Vergne Police told WGNS that the subject entered the facility at 50.... Read More

Strong / Severe Storms Likely Today (Sunday)

May 25, 2024 at 01:25 pm by Rutherford Weather

Rutherford County and much of Middle Tennessee is at risk of strong to severe thunderstorms Sunday through the wee hours of Monday morning. All hazards are possible; damaging.... Read More

You Might Be A "First Family of Rutherford County"

May 25, 2024 at 11:13 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - Are you one of Rutherford County's "FIRST FAMILIES"? Many are members of this prestigious group and do not realize it. The Historical Research Center'.... Read More

When Will The Lovely CICADAS SONG End?

May 25, 2024 at 10:09 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - Despite the confusion, the singing cicadas in Rutherford County only have a few more musical notes to share.   The volume swelling up and down is.... Read More

Murfreesboro Awarded "GREEN GRANT"

May 25, 2024 at 09:31 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The Heart of Tennessee is awarded a GREEN GRANT from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry. In fact, Murfreesboro is one of a do.... Read More

Ram's Late Spring Road Advisory

May 25, 2024 at 08:41 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Mixed weather continues with sunshine and clouds, scattered with storms. That creates challenges for construction crews and in-turn surprises for Boro' moor.... Read More

Tribute to Asher Sullivan & Family

May 25, 2024 at 08:09 am by WGNS

Christiana, TN - A private family service was held for Asher Sullivan on Friday (5/24/2024) after he was treated for more than a week in Nashville at the Monroe Carell Jr. Chi.... Read More

Do You Know This Woman? Call MPD!

May 25, 2024 at 07:51 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro Police are asking the public to help identify a person of interest. Detective Shan Harris told WGNS that this person is in a surveillance pictu.... Read More

Spring Fling: Eagleville Baseball State Champs (3-peat) & Stewarts Creek Softball Runner Up; 145 Prep Events Broadcast

May 24, 2024 at 03:36 pm by WGNS

Of the many Rutherford County state champions crowned during Spring Fling, the spring sports TSSAA championships, Eagleville baseball and Stewarts Creek softball made history..... Read More

Annual Memorial Day Healing Fields to Feature 400+ American Flags in Murfreesboro

May 24, 2024 at 02:15 pm by WGNS News

  REMINDER -THIS WEEKEND: MURFREESBORO, TN - Observed annually on the last Monday of May, Memorial Day holds significant historical importance in the United States..... Read More

Sun’s Out, Shades Gone: Murfreesboro Sunglass Heist Shines a Light on Crime

May 24, 2024 at 11:49 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Apparently, the sunshine in Murfreesboro has become too much to bear—so much so that two females took matters into their own hands, literally. Detec.... Read More

Rutherford County Secures $7.2 Million for Broadband Expansion and Digital Jobs

May 23, 2024 at 11:33 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County House Republican lawmakers today announced $7.2 million in grant funding will be used to expand broadband availability and access to high-quality, digital jo.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Police Seek Suspect in Senior Citizen Credit Card Theft

May 23, 2024 at 11:26 pm by WGNS News

Law enforcement in Middle Tennessee is on the lookout for a theft suspect. Detectives with the Franklin Police Department confirmed they are searching for a woman suspected.... Read More

Smyrna Again Leads Rutherford County with Lowest Unemployment Rate in April

May 23, 2024 at 10:39 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Tennessee Department of Labor has released the latest unemployment figures, highlighting Rutherford County as one of the top ten counties with the.... Read More

Rutherford County Legislators Pass Bill to Assist High-Growth Counties

May 23, 2024 at 12:55 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Gov. Bill Lee this week signed legislation co-sponsored by Rutherford County legislators allowing high-growth counties to levy a tax supporting school.... Read More

A Glimpse into Murfreesboro’s Past: The History of Oaklands Mansion

May 23, 2024 at 12:41 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - In the 1800s, Murfreesboro was much smaller than it is today. Looking back to 1818, when the first section of Oaklands Mansion was built, the town had a pop.... Read More

UPDATE: Father Pleads Guilty After 2016 Death of 13-Year-Old Son

May 23, 2024 at 12:29 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Nearly a full decade later, the criminal case against Christopher Hart, the father of 13-year-old Johnathon Lee Hart who died in 2016, has come to a close..... Read More

Tennessee Tourism Launches Statewide Road Cycling Program: Bike Tennessee

May 23, 2024 at 08:30 am by WGNS News

The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development (TDTD) is inviting cyclists to experience Tennessee on 52 new curated road cycling routes that wind their way through.... Read More

MTSU Trustees to Vote on Proposed Tuition and Fee Hike

May 22, 2024 at 07:34 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) Board of Trustees will consider a proposal to increase undergraduate in-state tuition and mand.... Read More
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MTSU Hosts Army Reserve Commanding General for Opry Event, Campus Visit

May 22, 2024 at 05:22 pm by WGNS News

This year’s edition of Grand Ole Opry’s annual Salute the Troops celebration, again sponsored by the Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center,.... Read More