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Fire Marshal Brian Lowe Receives Prestigious Chief Fire Officer Designation

Feb 16, 2024 at 10:24 pm by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department's Fire Marshal Brian Lowe has been honored as one of only 1,873 fire officials worldwide to receive the 'Chief Fire Offi.... Read More

Help Identify Person of Interest in Theft Case at Dollar General on Cason Lane

Feb 16, 2024 at 10:18 pm by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - Detectives are seeking to identify a person of interest regarding a theft case at the Dollar General on Cason Lane on February 11, 2024. The individual depa.... Read More

Return of the Cicadas: Brood XIX Emerges in Rutherford County and Beyond

Feb 16, 2024 at 10:38 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Residents of Rutherford County and surrounding areas are gearing up for the return of a natural phenomenon as the swarming of the cicadas is set.... Read More

The Journey Home Receives $30,000 from Wellpoint Tennessee to Address Homelessness

Feb 16, 2024 at 09:16 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO – The Journey Home, a nonprofit organization serving the unhoused of Rutherford County, received $30,000 from Wellpoint, a leading healthcare company, dur.... Read More

Stay Informed: Sign Up for Garbage Collection Schedule Notifications

Feb 15, 2024 at 05:16 pm by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - You now have the option to receive text notifications regarding changes to the garbage collection schedule, particularly around holidays. Simply text "BoroG.... Read More

Sisterly Love Leads to Life-Saving Journey for Murfreesboro Retiree

Feb 15, 2024 at 05:05 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Diane Lariscy, a retired sterile technician residing in Murfreesboro, TN at 67, found herself on a life-saving journey supported by her sister, Denise. As t.... Read More

Arrest Made in Stolen Vehicle and Drug Possession Case: Nathan Lual in Custody

Feb 15, 2024 at 05:05 pm by Chandelar Williams

Nashville, TN - On February 14th, detectives from the Violent Crimes unit arrested Nathan Lual, a 19-year-old convicted felon, in a stolen Nissan Sentra.   The car was.... Read More

House Fire in La Vergne Displaces Residents: No Injuries Reported

Feb 15, 2024 at 04:46 pm by Chandelar Williams

La Vergne, TN - A house fire in La Vergne has displaced two adults and a child. The fire was reported around 11:00 a.m. on Bobby Drive, and firefighters promptly extinguished.... Read More

Help Needed: Identifying Persons of Interest in Vehicle Break-in and Credit Card Fraud Case

Feb 15, 2024 at 04:35 pm by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - Detectives are seeking assistance in identifying two persons of interest related to a vehicle break-in and fraudulent credit card usage. On February 4, 2024.... Read More

MTSU Quantum Takes New Leap with Two NSF Grants Totaling $1M-Plus

Feb 15, 2024 at 03:10 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Quantum Science Initiative is taking more giant leaps with two new grants — tot.... Read More

Sullivan Family Scholarship Now Taking Applications

Feb 15, 2024 at 02:50 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In the spring of 2020, Jimmy Sullivan got a call from his wife, Kaycee, telling him to get to Vanderbilt as fast as possible about an alarming diagnosi.... Read More

Rutherford County PAWS, “PAWS PET FEST," a Quarterly Adoption Special

Feb 15, 2024 at 02:43 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Excitement is in the air as Rutherford County PAWS gears up to host its quarterly "PAWS PET FEST" adoption special, sponsored by Petco Love this spring! T.... Read More

18-Wheeler Mishap – Stuck in the Mud

Feb 15, 2024 at 01:59 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A mishap involving a tractor-trailer truck caused traffic chaos on Thursday morning around 11 AM. The big rig became lodged in the mud while attempti.... Read More

Investigation into Human Trafficking Ends with Arrest of 79-Year-Old Suspect

Feb 15, 2024 at 11:51 am by WGNS News

About an hour and a half away from nearby Lebanon, TN along I-40 East in Rockwood, multiple complaints of illegal business activity has led to a Tennessee Bureau of Investigat.... Read More

Free Child Safety Seat Check at Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department

Feb 15, 2024 at 10:09 am by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - Attention parents: Take advantage of a free child safety seat check today from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department Station 9, located at.... Read More

Main Street Murfreesboro's Annual Celebration: Honoring Downtown Contributions

Feb 15, 2024 at 01:29 am by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - Main Street Murfreesboro's Annual Celebration on February 22nd at The Walnut House will honor local businesses for their contributions to the downtown distr.... Read More

Early Voting Information: Rutherford County Primary at Town Hall

Feb 14, 2024 at 06:24 pm by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - The Smyrna Town Hall will serve as an early voting polling location for the Rutherford County Republican and Democratic Primary from February 14th to February 27t.... Read More

Smyrna Road Closure: Safety Maintenance on Spring Hill Drive

Feb 14, 2024 at 05:33 pm by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - On Thursday, February 15th, 2024, the section of Spring Hill Drive from Rock Springs Road to St. Francis Avenue will be closed from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. Smyrna Pub.... Read More

UPDATE: Search for Robbery Suspects in LaVergne Area Continues, but Perimeter Ends

Feb 14, 2024 at 05:27 pm by Chandelar Williams

  LaVergne, TN - UPDATE - Law enforcement officers in La Vergne have ended a perimeter that was set-up earlier in the day on Wednesday, after exhausting search efforts i.... Read More

UPDATE: Lockdown Lifted at Motlow State Community College in Smyrna

Feb 14, 2024 at 05:16 pm by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - Smyrna Police were dispatched to the campus of Motlow State Community College near the North Rutherford YMCA on Wednesday, after being told there was possibl.... Read More