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Murfreesboro City Schools Announces Teachers of the Year

Dec 06, 2024 at 04:39 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) Murfreesboro City Schools is proud to announce that Dr. Ashley Mushamba, a 6th-grade teacher at Mitchell-Neilson Elementary, and Hannah Bowe, a Comp.... Read More

MTSU to Celebrate Nearly 1,600 Graduates at Fall 2024 Commencement

Dec 06, 2024 at 04:28 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University is preparing to celebrate its newest alumni when almost 1,600 new graduates receive their degrees Saturday, Dec..... Read More

Addressing the Rising Mental Health Crisis Among Students: A Community Roundtable

Dec 06, 2024 at 04:06 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - The alarming rise in mental health issues and suicides among high school and college students demands urgent attention and action. Recent statistics reveal.... Read More

Battle Over Gender-Affirming Care for Youth in Tennessee Reaches Supreme Court

Dec 06, 2024 at 11:32 am by WGNS News

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court today held oral arguments in a landmark case brought by three families and a medical provider challenging a ban on gender-affirming hormon.... Read More

Bullard Named Principal of the Year in the Murfreesboro City Schools

Dec 06, 2024 at 11:00 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Dr. Caitlin Bullard, principal of the Discovery School, has been honored as the Principal of the Year by Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS). The award.... Read More

"Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree" Named Tennessee’s Official Holiday Song

Dec 05, 2024 at 02:12 pm by WGNS

NASHVILLE, TN – Country Music legend Brenda Lee received a historic honor on this week (Monday) at the Tennessee State Capitol. Her iconic holiday hit, “Rocki.... Read More

Repair and Run: Murfreesboro’s New Crime Trend?

Dec 05, 2024 at 01:58 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – Move over, Robin Hood—there’s a new pair of rule-bending rogues in town, and their act of defiance is downright... baffling. Murfreesboro.... Read More

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UPDATE: Police Seek Witnesses in Fatal NW Broad Street Collision

Dec 05, 2024 at 01:35 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Murfreesboro Police Department’s Fatal Accident Crash Team (FACT) is urgently seeking witnesses to a fatal three-car collision that occur.... Read More

From Volunteer to Superintendent: Benjamin Hayes Returns to Stones River

Dec 05, 2024 at 01:30 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - National Park Service (NPS) today announced the selection of Benjamin Hayes as the new superintendent for Stones River National Battlefield. Hayes begi.... Read More

Growing Classrooms: How Murfreesboro City Schools Adapt to Expansion

Dec 05, 2024 at 01:22 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - As Murfreesboro continues to expand in population, so does the need for classroom space. WGNS spoke to Lisa Trail, Director of Communications for the Cit.... Read More

CONTINUED: Mayor Carr and Commissioner Harris on Use of County Funds

Dec 05, 2024 at 11:25 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr has proposed another cost-of-living pay increase for county employees in the next fiscal year, aiming to make count.... Read More

Buc-ee’s Murfreesboro Construction Update

Dec 05, 2024 at 09:46 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO - Progress continues on the highly anticipated Buc-ee’s travel center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, with construction updates pointing to significant mil.... Read More

AI Scam Targets Rutherford County Resident, Steals $7,500 in Bitcoin

Dec 04, 2024 at 07:51 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Criminals have once again found new ways to exploit technology, using artificial intelligence to mimic the voice of Rutherford County Sheriff’s C.... Read More

UPDATE: SUV Catches Fire on I-24 in Murfreesboro, No Serious Injuries Reported

Dec 04, 2024 at 06:57 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A small gray SUV caught fire in Murfreesboro on Interstate 24 Tuesday morning, leaving the vehicle a total loss. The incident occurred around 10:00 AM in th.... Read More

Thirteen Indicted in Meth Trafficking Conspiracy Spanning Two States

Dec 04, 2024 at 06:00 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In the largest methamphetamine investigation/enforcement action in the Nashville’s history, Chief John Drake and TBI Director David Rausch ann.... Read More

Tennessee Woman Takes “Company Perks” to a Whole New Level - Theft Over $250K

Dec 04, 2024 at 05:30 pm by WGNS News

SMITH COUNTY, Tenn. — Forget company holiday bonuses; one Elmwood, Tennessee woman allegedly had a unique take on employee benefits, racking up over $250,000 in expens.... Read More

MTSU Trustees OK 3 New Master’s Programs - Pending State Approval

Dec 04, 2024 at 05:00 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved Wednesday, Dec. 4, the addition of three master’.... Read More