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Happy 34th Anniversary Demos' Family!

Dec 13, 2023 at 04:27 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) It was 34-years ago that Jim and Doris Demos opened the legendary Demos’ Steak and Spaghetti House at 1115 NW Broad Street. Over the years the eatery&rsqu.... Read More

UPDATE: 2023 Wreaths Across America at Stones River National Cemetery

Dec 13, 2023 at 01:17 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – On Saturday, December 16, 2023, members of the Rutherford County community, as well as attendees from well outside of the local area, will gather at S.... Read More

100 Women Who Care - Rutherford County Empowers Local Non-Profits with Over $34,000 in 2023

Dec 13, 2023 at 01:01 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County's chapter of 100 Women Who Care is a dedicated force for positive change. They are thrilled to announce that they have generously donated over $34,000 in 202.... Read More

New Bikes and More with the Rutherford County Shop with the Sheriff Event

Dec 13, 2023 at 12:57 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Eleven-year-old Jace couldn’t wait to ride his new mountain bike. “I’ll be zooming down my neighborhood,” Jace promised.... Read More

Continued Growth for Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital and an Increase in Critical Care Beds

Dec 12, 2023 at 11:45 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In a year marked by continued growth in Rutherford County, Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital continues to make advances to better serve the.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Seek Assistance in Identifying Person of Interest in Theft and Credit Card Fraud Investigation

Dec 12, 2023 at 09:43 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro Police Detectives are actively seeking information to identify a person of interest connected to a recent theft and credit card fraud case that.... Read More

Warren County Drug Bust: Authorities Confiscate Nearly 1-Pound of Meth and Collar 48-Year-Old Suspect

Dec 12, 2023 at 07:10 am by WGNS News

WARREN COUNTY, TN - In a coordinated effort by the McMinnville Police Department, Warren County Sheriff’s Department, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigat.... Read More

La Vergne Police Officer Joyner Died Monday Morning In Smyrna

Dec 11, 2023 at 09:03 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN) On Monday (12/11/2023) morning a truck was found in a creek that is just off Fitzhugh Blvd. near the Smyrna-Rutherford County Airport and golf course. Emergency M.... Read More

Middle Point Landfill’s Community Open Houses Reveal Common Concerns Over Waste Disposal

Dec 11, 2023 at 08:39 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Middle Point Landfill has recently concluded a series of community open houses across Rutherford County to provide information and to.... Read More

Smyrna Assistant Police Chief Graduates FBI National Academy

Dec 11, 2023 at 08:08 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tenn.—Assistant Police Chief John Liehr from the Smyrna Police Department was among the 198 law enforcement officers who graduated 12/7/2023 from the FBI Nationa.... Read More

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Two-Vehicle Crash Closed Broad at Front St.

Dec 11, 2023 at 07:36 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Around 5:44PM Monday night (12/11/2023) there was a two-vehicle crash on Broad Street at Front Street, near the Yard Sale Store. First responders on-the-scene w.... Read More

Rutherford County Fire Marshal Sworn in as ATF Task Force Officer

Dec 11, 2023 at 06:03 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Fire Marshal Joshua Sanders was sworn in as a U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) Task Force Officer Frid.... Read More

Fatality in Smyrna on Monday Morning

Dec 11, 2023 at 12:05 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: LaVergne Police released information confirming the person involved in the Smyrna fatal accident was actually a LaVergne Police Officer. See the updated news story HER.... Read More

Rutherford County Long-Term Recovery Group Continues to Look at Tornado Damaged Areas Hit Earlier This Year

Dec 11, 2023 at 11:46 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - As Tennesseans in Madison, Hendersonville, Gallatin and Clarksville work around the clock to start the long recovery process after tornadoes hit.... Read More

Metro Police Continue Investigation into the Shooting Death of a Murfreesboro Husband who was the Father of Two

Dec 11, 2023 at 11:24 am by WGNS News

UPDATED: In a somber update on the November 14, 2023 shooting that claimed the life of a 34-year-old Murfreesboro man in Nashville, Metro Police continue to actively pursue.... Read More

State finds City Building and Codes Department in compliance after routine Audit

Dec 11, 2023 at 11:07 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The City Building & Codes Department is pleased to announce its compliance with State of Tennessee regulations for conducting in.... Read More

Gas Prices This Week in Rutherford County are Averaging $2.73 Per Gallon

Dec 11, 2023 at 11:02 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 10.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.76/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,8.... Read More

Power Outage in the Downtown Murfreesboro Area Fixed

Dec 11, 2023 at 10:28 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Equipment failure is to blame on a morning power outage in Murfreesboro on Monday at around 9:30 AM. Amy Byers with Middle Tennessee Electric told W.... Read More