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Westmoreland Police Officer Indicted on Solicitation of a Minor and Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Charges

Aug 06, 2021 at 07:00 pm by WGNS

An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Westmoreland police officer, on charges of trying.... Read More

Evictions to Start in Tennessee

Aug 06, 2021 at 05:15 pm by WGNS

Evictions are expected to get underway in Tennessee, after the state says the CDC overstepped their boundary on issuing an eviction moratorium. WGNS’ Ron Jordan has the.... Read More

Former District Attorney in Memphis among 9 Indicted in Year Long TBI Investigation

Aug 06, 2021 at 03:24 pm by WGNS

MEMPHIS, TN – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a former Shelby County Assistant.... Read More

MTSU student enjoys 'amazing' Virgin Galactic summer internship

Aug 06, 2021 at 02:58 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University aerospace professional pilot major Mike Harris can claim he had a near-out of this world expe.... Read More

UPDATE: Trial Date Set for Old Lascassas Road Murder Case in Murfreesboro

Aug 06, 2021 at 02:00 pm by WGNS

A murder that happened in June of 2018 will soon see the daylight of court in an upcoming trial.27-Year-old Dylan Biddle Jr was shot and killed at a home on Old Lascassas Road.... Read More

Tennessee Residents Pay 6th Highest Electric Bills

Aug 06, 2021 at 01:30 pm by WGNS

Summer brings with it two certainties: rising temperatures and rising electric bills. Locally, electricity accounts for about 70% of utility bill costs in Tennessee, whil.... Read More

BUSINESS: FirstBank Mortgage Donates $12,000 In Scholarships To Murfreesboro Families

Aug 06, 2021 at 12:55 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (Aug. 6, 2021) – FirstBank mortgage banker Brandon Burks has awarded $12,000 in scholarships to Murfreesboro-area families as part of FirstBank&.... Read More

Oakland High School Held Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, Celebrating Nissan’s Donation of FANUC Robot

Aug 06, 2021 at 10:30 am by WGNS

Oakland High School hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to celebrate Nissan’s donation of a FANUC robot to an already state of the art mechatronics classroom.Paul Ant.... Read More

OPINION: Reporters Making their Audience Mad Vs. Reporters Pleasing their Audience

Aug 06, 2021 at 10:13 am by WGNS

Is A media outlet doing the right thing when half of their audience is upset by the news and the other have pleased? Hear what Larry Burris, an MTSU Professor of Journalism ha.... Read More

Murfreesboro 10th Most Costly City to Call Home, but Tennessee as a Whole is the 6th Least Expensive State

Aug 06, 2021 at 10:00 am by WGNS

It's no secret that the cost of living is on the increase in Rutherford County and throughout Middle Tennessee.According to a survey released earlier year, Murfreesboro.... Read More

Sponsors and players needed for Explorers' golf tournament

Aug 06, 2021 at 09:30 am by WGNS

Golfers may enjoy a day at Indian Hills Golf Course while helping Explorers pursue law enforcement careers. The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Explorers Post #106.... Read More

UT Extension Rutherford County’s Amy Willis Honored as Outstanding 4-H Agent

Aug 06, 2021 at 06:15 am by WGNS

The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture recognized some of its top faculty, staff, researchers and Extension experts at UTIA’s annual awards and promotions.... Read More

Slow Down In School Zones; Friday Is First Day of School

Aug 05, 2021 at 07:59 pm by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY) Slow down in school zones all across Rutherford County on Friday. Yes, Friday is the first day of school for both COUNTY and MURFREESBORO CITY schools.&nbs.... Read More

Don't Miss FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE at 6:30PM

Aug 05, 2021 at 07:51 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The first Friday night of the month and the historic town square will be packed with people enjoying an evening of great music, delicious food and shopping with.... Read More

2nd Degree Murder Warrant On Georgia Prisoner

Aug 05, 2021 at 05:12 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Detectives from the Murfreesboro Police Criminal Investigations Division have obtained warrants for 28-year old Khaleel Smith, who is currently in fe.... Read More

Full 6th Circuit upholds Tennessee’s 48-hour waiting period before an abortion

Aug 05, 2021 at 03:45 pm by WGNS

The full U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit on Thursday upheld a 2015 Tennessee law requiring a 48-hour waiting period before abortions so that women have time to recei.... Read More

200 MPH Across a Downtown Nashville Bridge and Over 140,000 Fans at the Inaugural Music City Grand Prix

Aug 05, 2021 at 03:30 pm by WGNS

A crowd estimated at in excess of 140,000 persons is expected to attend the inaugural Music City Grand Prix over its three days Friday, Saturday and Sunday (Aug. 6, 7, 8, 2021.... Read More

Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force addresses school traffic safety

Aug 05, 2021 at 02:10 pm by WGNS

Keeping students safe in school zones this academic year will be the goal of Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force officers who will launch an awareness event beginning.... Read More

MTSU concrete students thrive in pre-race ‘mix’ for Aug. 8 Big Machine Music City Grand Prix

Aug 05, 2021 at 01:15 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Autumn Gates can already anticipate the rush of IndyCars reaching 200 mph soon in downtown Nashville, Tennessee.But the Middle Tennessee.... Read More

Routine Checkups are urged for Tennessee kids as School Starts