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2 Men Escape Cannon County Jail

Jun 30, 2023 at 05:23 pm by WGNS

(WOODBURY) During Friday afternoon’s (6/30/2023) heat wave, two inmates escaped from the Cannon County Jail at 110 Alexander Drive in Woodbury. Sheriff Dale Young said.... Read More

Interim Murfreesboro Fire Chief McCluskey Named CHIEF!

Jun 30, 2023 at 04:58 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) City Manager Craig Tindall has appointed Mark McCluskey as Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Chief, effective July 1, 2023. McCluskey had served as Interim Chief si.... Read More

SUV vs Motorcycle: Veterans Parkway at Armstong Valley

Jun 30, 2023 at 04:45 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Around 2:00 o'clock Friday afternoon (6/30/2023) there was a serious SUV vs motorcycle crash on Veterans Parkway at Armstrong Valley Road. Traffic was shu.... Read More

3 Promoted at RCSO

Jun 30, 2023 at 04:19 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh promotes three officers with the Rutherford County Sheriffs Office. Sgt. Troy Hooker to lieutenant over the SWAT Team, Cpl. Ashley King to.... Read More

JULY: Rutherford Arts Alliance

Jun 30, 2023 at 03:02 pm by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) Are you ready for some fun in July? The Rutherford Arts Alliance (RAA) is at the center of fun events during our seventh month. RAA presents its fifth.... Read More

MPD Officers Recognized by MADD

Jun 30, 2023 at 11:47 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The Murfreesboro Police Department has been awarded the 2023 Middle Tennessee Outstanding Department by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Tennessee.&nbs.... Read More

Empty PAWS Shelter July 6-31, 2023

Jun 30, 2023 at 11:21 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, is excited to announce it will team up with MetL.... Read More

BEWARE: 4th of July Fireworks, Veterans, and PTSD

Jun 30, 2023 at 10:32 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) As we head into the Fourth of July holiday, our PTSD Clinic at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System wanted to share resources and tips to help reduce anxi.... Read More

Get FREE "Baby In The Back" Hangtags

Jun 30, 2023 at 08:19 am by WGNS

(NASHVILLE) Secretary of State Tre Hargett, the Department of Health and the Department of Safety and Homeland Security announced a statewide partnership to distribute fr.... Read More

RCFR Saves Equine

Jun 30, 2023 at 07:27 am by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) In the noon hour on Thursday (6/29/2023) Rutherford County Fire-Rescue was dispatched to an animal rescue.  Upon arrival, they found a horse stuc.... Read More

Rockvale Women Competing In Professional Bronco Riding

Jun 30, 2023 at 06:57 am by WGNS

(ROCKVALE, TN) Katie Coker will be competing for the National Championship in professional Women's Bronc Riding competition be held in Steamboat Colorado coming-up over this 4.... Read More

City of La Vergne Announces Top Candidates in Police Chief Search

Jun 29, 2023 at 08:26 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE,  TN - Final candidates have been selected to move forward in the interview process as the City of La Vergne looks for its next police chief.  The five ca.... Read More

Ever Thought About a Name Change - Free Virtual Clinic on Changing Your Name July 15th

Jun 29, 2023 at 08:00 pm by WGNS News

Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, Tennessee’s largest nonprofit law firm, will be holding a virtual name change clinic beginning at 10 a.m. Satu.... Read More

SCAM: Unknown Subject Claims to be a Codes Enforcement Officer

Jun 29, 2023 at 07:48 pm by WGNS News

Another scam is impacting Middle Tennesseans. This most recent scam alert comes from Warren County, where the Sheriff says that some residents have been approached by an ind.... Read More

Local Ordinances on Shooting and Selling Fireworks - And Where to See Fireworks in Rutherford County

Jun 29, 2023 at 07:35 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Independence Day is directly around the corner on this upcoming Tuesday and residents throughout the City of Murfreesboro are beginning to hear more.... Read More

Blackburn, Barrasso Lead Effort To Lower Prices at the Pum

Jun 29, 2023 at 05:20 pm by WGNS News

In this day and age of the push for electric vehicles, you seldom hear of change for gas powered rides. However, some congressional members are pushing for change in the cost.... Read More

July Friday Night Live Concert on the Historic Rutherford County Square

Jun 29, 2023 at 04:09 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Main Street Murfreesboro, a nonprofit, 501c3 has been focused on economic development, design, and promotions of the historic downtown business district for.... Read More

After 2,400 miles, MTSU female flying aces earn their wings at Air Race Classic

Jun 29, 2023 at 03:32 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Three female flying aces representing Middle Tennessee State University’s Aerospace Department just returned from a successful 2,400-mile.... Read More
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Central Magnet in The Great Race's First Place on X-Cup

Jun 29, 2023 at 02:39 pm by WGNS

JOPLIN, MO - Thursday morning (6/29/2023) came early for the Murfreesboro team in The Great Race faced hot weather as they left Joplin, Missouri on the famous R.... Read More

UPDATE: Rutherford County Commissioners Approve Property Tax Increase

Jun 29, 2023 at 02:01 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County – TN: Residents who own a home valued at $450,000 can expect to pay $24 more a month, $288 annually as a result of the property tax increase approved b.... Read More