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Holloway junior named delegate for Congress of Future Medical Leaders

Apr 01, 2021 at 11:59 am by WGNS

By KEITH RYAN CARTWRIGHT Holloway High School junior Ireland Buckley recently participated as a delegate in a virtual event hosted by the Congress of Future Medical Leade.... Read More

TN General Assembly bans human traffickers from getting commercial driver’s licenses

Apr 01, 2021 at 11:51 am by WGNS

Both Tennessee House and Senate chambers on Monday gave unanimous approval to legislation further strengthening Tennessee’s human trafficking laws. House Bill 116 bars a.... Read More

MTSU biology professor guides undergrads’ real-world lab work via URECA

Apr 01, 2021 at 11:45 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU senior biology major Kwinci Britt conducts real-world lab research through the university’s Undergraduate Research Experience.... Read More

Mayor Ketron Proclaims April 2021 “Safe Digging Month”

Apr 01, 2021 at 11:43 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Mayor Bill Ketron recently proclaimed April 2021 “Safe Digging Month” in Rutherford County.The proclamation was a request of Middle Ten.... Read More

Rutherford County School Safety Zone Patrol Leads to Multiple Citations

Apr 01, 2021 at 11:34 am by WGNS

Eight drivers received citations for driving while texting or talking on cell phones in school zones Friday in Murfreesboro, a police sergeant said.Murfreesboro Police, Tennes.... Read More

Alleged Drug Distribution and Organized Crime leads to 37-Indictments, 4-From Rutherford County

Apr 01, 2021 at 11:30 am by WGNS

Four Rutherford County residents are tied to a federal indictment that was unsealed this past Friday.According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the indictment charged 27 ind.... Read More

Long Time Local Law Enforcement Officer Dies at age 66

Apr 01, 2021 at 11:03 am by WGNS

Long time law enforcement officer Randy T. Garrett has died.The 66-year-old spent over 40-years in law enforcement, with his most recent service being at the Rutherford County.... Read More

Man charged with vehicular homicide in Bedford County crash

Apr 01, 2021 at 10:47 am by WGNS

In nearby Bedford County, a 19-year-old has been charged with vehicular homicide.Investigators say Cristian Ruiz was the driver that caused the fatal head-on-collision this pa.... Read More

Mayor Ketron signs proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Apr 01, 2021 at 09:51 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron signed a proclamation in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month and to bring attention to this public hea.... Read More

Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program

Apr 01, 2021 at 08:49 am by WGNS

At the beginning of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Secretary of State Tre Hargett wants to remindTennesseans about Safe at Home, the free statewide address confidentiality pr.... Read More

Flashback Frank - School Names

Apr 01, 2021 at 08:00 am by Dalton Barrett

Frank Caperton, aka Flashback Frank, joins The Wake Up Crew each Thursday to share local history tidbits. This week, he talks about A sweet local memory! Join Frank and The W.... Read More

Drone Footage of the Flooded West Fork Boat Ramp on J. Percy Priest Lake in Smyrna Area

Mar 31, 2021 at 06:26 pm by WGNS

Flooded waters spilling over from Percy Priest Lake submerged the West Fork Boat Ramp entrance and parking lot on Florence Road. Drone footage from Rutherford County Sheriff's.... Read More

Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services Hosts Special Awards Ceremony for Personnel

Mar 31, 2021 at 03:00 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Several Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services (RCEMS) personnel were recognized Tuesday at a special awards ceremony at Lane Agri-park.Direc.... Read More

House Fire on Round Rock Drive Tuesday Afternoon in Rutherford County

Mar 31, 2021 at 02:56 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County Fire Rescue, Christiana Volunteer Fire Department, Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services, Rutherford County Emergency Mana.... Read More

Reports of Rutherford County Water Rescue at Fate Sanders Marina Unfounded

Mar 31, 2021 at 02:50 pm by WGNS

There were reports of a water rescue at Fate Sanders Marina in Smyrna. Those reports were confirmed to be unfounded. Rutherford County Fire and Rescue’s water rescue tea.... Read More

MTSU expands Strickland Scholars' race, U.S. history talks online for April 8 and 22

Mar 31, 2021 at 02:44 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU is taking advantage of virtual meetings' flexibility by expanding its popular Strickland Visiting Scholar Lecture Series&n.... Read More

Appeal Turned Down in Local Domestic Assault Case

Mar 31, 2021 at 02:13 pm by WGNS

The Court of Criminal Appeals just sided with a judgment set by the Trial Courts in Rutherford County, after a defendant filed an appeal in an aggravated and domestic assault.... Read More

Construction Continues on New Greenhouse Ministries Building

Mar 31, 2021 at 10:45 am by WGNS

Despite the hard rain, a local non-profit continues to move forward with the construction of a new facility in the downtown Murfreesboro area.The new Greenhouse Mini.... Read More

Nursing Homes See 96 Percent Decline In COVID Cases Since Vaccine Rollout

Mar 31, 2021 at 10:27 am by WGNS

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and long term ca.... Read More

Murfreesboro Students can be better prepared for Next Year with Summer School

Mar 31, 2021 at 09:36 am by WGNS

COVID-19 changed a lot in the world of education for long-time teachers, due to distant learning. Educators went from full classrooms to empty classrooms and teaching students.... Read More