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Local Fitness Coordinator / Former YMCA Director Found Guilty in Murfreesboro Rape Case - One Additional Case of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Pending

May 05, 2023 at 05:45 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A man by the name of Richard Lawrence Canada was found guilty on 8-counts of rape this week in the Rutherford County Courtroom of Chancellor Ho.... Read More

MTSU announces major student award recipients for 2022-23

May 05, 2023 at 09:26 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University recently presented its most prestigious student awards for the 2022-23 academic year. This universitywide a.... Read More

Welcome: New Rutherford County Sheriff Deputies and School Resource Officers

May 05, 2023 at 07:47 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Welcome, new patrol deputies and SROs at the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office in Murfreesboro. The hires include five new patrol deputies and t.... Read More

Two Traffic Stops in Bedford County Lead to Sizable Seizures and More

May 05, 2023 at 07:20 am by WGNS News

BEDFORD COUNTY, TN - Two big arrests took place in recent weeks in neighboring Bedford County, Tennessee. In one of the two cases, a pursuit unfolded and a passenger jumped ou.... Read More

Cannon / Rutherford County FEMA Sites Closing Soon for In-Person Storm Relief Filing

May 05, 2023 at 06:51 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD / CANNON COUNTY, TN - UPDATE: Time is running out for area residents to file claims “in-person” with FEMA representatives. For anyone who experienced da.... Read More
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New 55+ Community with 1,111 Homes on 522-Acres will be built on Highway 96 in Murfreesboro

May 05, 2023 at 06:00 am by WGNS News

  Murfreesboro, TN - A new neighborhood is planned for Murfreesboro that will be exclusively built for those who are 55-years-old or older. The new community will sit on.... Read More

UPDATE: WGNS Spoke to the CEO of Murfreesboro Medical Clinic to Learn More About the Criminal Cyber-Attack that Led to MMC Shutting Down for Several Days

May 04, 2023 at 06:45 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN. – Murfreesboro Medical Clinic has announced an update regarding their services after their computer systems were criminally hacked. On Thursday after.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Goes Red For Stroke Month

May 04, 2023 at 06:36 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford hospital has lit the hospital red for the month of May to honor stroke month. According to the American Heart Associatio.... Read More

MTSU Graduation Friday and Saturday

May 04, 2023 at 05:33 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) 2,656 new Blue Raider alumni will be created during this weekend's MTSU commencement inside Murphy Center (2650 Middle TN Blvd.). There are so many students th.... Read More
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Smoke Filled 'Boro Skies At Lunch Thursday

May 04, 2023 at 04:11 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Black smoke was seen in the sky from all parts of Murfreesboro around 11:30AM Thursday (5/4/2023). Heavy smoke and flames billowed from a Cason Trail home as un.... Read More

Siegel High School Student Received an Appointment to the United States Naval Academy

May 04, 2023 at 12:23 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A Siegel High School student has received an appointment to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. This year, Madison Whitworth was on.... Read More

UPDATE: More News on a Fatal Accident that Occurred on I-24 Wednesday Afternoon in Rutherford County

May 04, 2023 at 11:41 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – UPDATE: A fatal accident occurred on I-24 in Rutherford County on Wednesday around 1:30 in the afternoon. The wreck happened near exit 89 and acc.... Read More

Dig Up Your Shrubs, Flowers and More to TRADE Them for FREE at the Plant Swap in Murfreesboro

May 04, 2023 at 10:39 am by WGNS News

A plant swap is coming up in Murfreesboro and the one-of-a-kind event will allow local residents the opportunity to trade their plant for a new plant. Plants that are accepted.... Read More

Mayors Prayer Breakfast

May 04, 2023 at 10:21 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The 20th Annual Mayors Prayer Breakfast was held Thursday morning 5/4/2023) at The Experience Community on the Old Salem Road.  Greenhouse Ministries' Co-.... Read More

Price-Tag Swapping Lands One Man Behind Bars in Murfreesboro

May 04, 2023 at 07:35 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – It was a case of price-tag swapping that landed one subject behind bars. The case, that occurred at the Walmart store on Old Fort Parkway, involved a.... Read More

UPDATE: Attempted Bank Fraud Case Remains Open and Investigation is Ongoing

May 04, 2023 at 06:32 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – On Wednesday, Murfreesboro Police Public Information Officer Larry Flowers confirmed that an arrest has yet to be made in a recent attempted.... Read More

Deputy Chief Reed at Sheriff's Office Recognized as Hometown Hero for Child Advocacy Center

May 03, 2023 at 07:22 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Sheriff’s Deputy Chief Britt Reed earned a Hometown Heroes award from the Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford and   Cannon counties. Ree.... Read More

"Cripple Creek Cloggers" at the May 15th Historical Meeting

May 03, 2023 at 07:09 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  The entire community is invited to learn history about Appalachian style square dancing at the May meeting of the Rutherford County Historical S.... Read More
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Home Damaged by Fire on Wednesday Afternoon in La Vergne

May 03, 2023 at 07:08 pm by WGNS News

  La Vergne, TN - A La Vergne home was severely damaged due to a large structure fire. The blaze occurred on Wednesday, May 3rd along Forest Ridge Drive. Accordin.... Read More

Driver Speeds 53 MPH Over the Speed Limit in Nearby Franklin, Which Equals 8-Points on a Drivers Record

May 03, 2023 at 05:00 pm by WGNS News

  In nearby Franklin, Tennessee, police clocked a driver doing 98-miles-per-hour on the busy Mack Hatcher Memorial Parkway. For those who are not familiar with the roadw.... Read More