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Local Tip Leads to Felony Drug Charges and Seizure of Cocaine and Marijuana

Feb 15, 2023 at 02:00 pm by WGNS News

Two Rutherford County residents are facing felony drug and weapons charges after the Rutherford County Narcotics Unit acted on a citizen tip. Narcotics detectives conducted.... Read More

Statewide Special Olympics Event to be Hosted in Murfreesboro this April

Feb 15, 2023 at 11:36 am by WGNS News

Special Olympics in the Murfreesboro area has grown considerably and Olympians are training in a variety of sports to prepare for an upcoming event that will involve athletes.... Read More

Police arrest a man for allegedly stabbing roommate to death

Feb 15, 2023 at 10:15 am by WGNS News

UPDATED: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - A man was stabbed to death allegedly by his roommate on Monday night in Murfreesboro. The incident occurred in a home on Ransom Drive, which run.... Read More
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Murfreesboro Area Fire Displaces 8 on Valentine's Morning

Feb 14, 2023 at 03:30 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Eight people were displaced as a result of a Tuesday morning fire on Aurora Drive near Murfreesboro, Rutherford County Fire Rescue Department reported..... Read More

Commentary: Government Departments Causing Confusion, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Feb 14, 2023 at 02:32 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) One or two government departments may have once tried to confuse the public, but today, more and more departments and committees are doing the same. Wi.... Read More

La Vergne Fire Rescue Earns New ISO 2 Rating

Feb 14, 2023 at 01:19 pm by WGNS News

(La Vergne, Tenn.) After review by the Insurance Services Office, the City of La Vergne Fire Rescue Department has received a new, improved ISO rating. The new ISO 2/2X rating.... Read More

National SRO Appreciation Day is Wednesday, Feb. 15

Feb 14, 2023 at 10:00 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County Sheriff’s School Resource Officers have provided safety for Rutherford County Schools’ students for 30 years. The National Association of School.... Read More

UPDATE: Teen Reported Missing in Murfreesboro on February 6 was Located on Tuesday, February 14

Feb 14, 2023 at 09:51 am by WGNS News

UPDATED: The Murfreesboro Police Department has confirmed that an 18-year-old student who was reported as missing on Monday, February 6th has since been located. Evi.... Read More

UPDATE: Name of Man who Died in Murfreesboro Home Fire this Past Thursday Released by Fire Marshal's Office

Feb 14, 2023 at 07:13 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - WGNS now has more news on a fatal home fire that occurred on Snell Road in Murfreesboro this past Thursday, February 9, 2023. The Rutherford County Fir.... Read More
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Smyrna Fire: Big Rig Hauling Trash Dumpster Catches on Fire Monday

Feb 14, 2023 at 06:31 am by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN - A truck fire shut-down traffic in Smyrna on Interstate 24 West near the Sam Ridley Parkway overpass on Monday. The Smyrna Fire Department responded to the ca.... Read More

Romantic Valentine's Concert this Thursday Night by TN Philharmonic Orchestra in Murfreesboro

Feb 14, 2023 at 05:43 am by WGNS News

42-Years ago, the Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra began in Murfreesboro and today, they continue to consist of dedicated and professional musicians who perform on a regular b.... Read More

MTSU, Siegel Humanities partnership allows high schoolers to celebrate creativity, community

Feb 13, 2023 at 09:20 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — It was more than an ordinary week recently for Siegel Humanities Academy students at Siegel High School in Murfreesboro, Tennessee &.... Read More

UPDATE: Senator Shane Reeves from Murfreesboro votes for legislation to protect children from exposure to adult entertainment

Feb 13, 2023 at 09:07 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Senator Shane Reeves, a Republican from Murfreesboro voted in favor of legislation to protect children from being exposed to sexual.... Read More

Traffic Fatalities are UP in Rutherford County Over the First 43-Days of 2023, When Compared to 2022 and 2021

Feb 13, 2023 at 08:59 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Over the first 43-days of this year, there have been 118 fatal accidents on Tennessee roadways (January 1, 2023 to February 13, 2023 at 7PM). At this.... Read More

Drive Safely for Your Valentine on Valentine's Day in Rutherford County

Feb 13, 2023 at 08:06 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Law enforcement agencies are asking area residents to show love to your valentine by driving safely Tuesday night and possibly into the early morning h.... Read More

Woman Reported as Missing in Murfreesboro on Feb. 5th Safely Located in East TN

Feb 13, 2023 at 06:47 pm by WGNS News

A woman who was reported as missing in the Murfreesboro has been safely located. According to MPD Public Information Officer Larry Flowers, “57-year-old Wendy Jensen h.... Read More

Professional Educators of TN Focusing on Teacher Salaries, School Safety and a Lack of Federal Dollars

Feb 13, 2023 at 11:29 am by WGNS News

In education news that impacts our local schools, JC Bowman, Executive Director of the Professional Educators of Tennessee, points to 3 Issues that dominated discussions last.... Read More

Teen Dating Violence is Common and February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Feb 13, 2023 at 10:21 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO – “Teen dating violence is more common than you think,” announced Child Advocacy Center Community Education Coordinator Presley Hosford.&nb.... Read More

Leadership Changes at Ascension Saint Thomas as Health System Looks to Future

Feb 13, 2023 at 09:54 am by WGNS News

Ascension Saint Thomas today announced changes in senior leadership as Robyn Morrissey is named Chief Strategy Officer and Ruth Portacci becomes Vice President of Joint Ventur.... Read More

Possible Legal Troubles for the LaVergne Police Department - Former Officer Files Sexual Harassment Complaint

Feb 13, 2023 at 09:29 am by WGNS News

More trouble for the LaVergne Police Department. WGNS’ Ron Jordan explains more…           LaVergne Mayor.... Read More