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Op-Ed on PRESIDENT'S DAY

Feb 17, 2024 at 10:07 am by WGNS

(NASHVILLE) Presidents' Day is a US national holiday that honors the first president, George Washington. The role of the President of the United States is unlike any other and.... Read More

MTSU's Spring Career Fair Feb. 26

Feb 17, 2024 at 07:09 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Middle Tennessee State University students and alumni looking for employment are encouraged to take advantage of the upcoming career fair hosted by t.... Read More

Ram Has The ROAD REPORT For Boro Motorists

Feb 17, 2024 at 06:27 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) It's that "twixt and tween" time of the year, as we move back and forth from winter to spring. Murfreesboro Transportation's Deputy Director Ram Balachandran ha.... Read More

Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force: Five Years of Collaboration and Commitment

Feb 16, 2024 at 10:45 pm by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - Recently, the Smyrna Police Department in Tennessee collaborated with multiple law enforcement agencies to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the Rutherford Cou.... Read More

Assistance Needed: Smyrna Police Seek Identification of Suspect in Credit Card Fraud Case

Feb 16, 2024 at 10:39 pm by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - The Smyrna Police Department is trying to identify the individual shown in the image below. On February 7, 2024, the suspect used a credit card that was not their.... Read More

La Vergne Police Seek Assistance in Identifying Robbery Suspects

Feb 16, 2024 at 10:29 pm by Chandelar Williams

La Vergne, TN - La Vergne police are seeking assistance in identifying two individuals involved in a recent robbery. The incident occurred on Wednesday, February 14, around 1:.... Read More

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