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Annual College Grove Christmas Parade Canceled due to COVID-19

Nov 20, 2020 at 07:45 am by WGNS

Just past Eagleville and outside of Rutherford County, the Williamson Fire-Rescue Department has canceled their annual College Grove Christmas Parade due to COVID-19 restricti.... Read More

Tennessee Unemployment Stands at 7.4%

Nov 20, 2020 at 07:30 am by WGNS

Tennessee employers added nearly 25,000 new jobs between September and October. Even with the creation of new jobs, the state’s unemployment rate inched upward for the f.... Read More

Senators White and Reeves elected to leadership roles in Senate Republican Caucus

Nov 20, 2020 at 05:00 am by WGNS

Rutherford County lawmakers, Senators Dawn White and Shane Reeves, were unanimously elected by their colleagues on Thursday as officers in the Senate Republican Caucus. &.... Read More

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic & SurgiCenter is proud to announce the addition of Kim Bartley, M.D. its Internal and Family Medicine Department

Nov 19, 2020 at 11:49 am by WGNS

Kim Bartley, M.D., is a board-certified family medicine physician who is now practicing at Murfreesboro Medical Clinic (MMC). Dr. Bartley was born in a port city of Incheon, S.... Read More

Local TN Farms Offering Picture-Perfect Christmas Trees in Safe, New Ways

Nov 19, 2020 at 11:43 am by WGNS

As cool, crisp air draws near, a visit to a local Christmas tree farm is the perfect outdoor adventure to generate holiday spirit and family fun in a safe way.Many Christmas t.... Read More

Nearly 2,100 MTSU grads plan to gather Nov. 21 for 2020’s first in-person commencement

Nov 19, 2020 at 11:38 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU's anticipated 1,701 fall graduates are counting on the weather’s cooperation on Saturday, Nov. 21, when the university has schedule.... Read More

UPDATE: LaVergne PD Announces Final Arrangements for K9 Killed in Line of Duty

Nov 19, 2020 at 11:34 am by WGNS

Final arrangements for the K9 killed in the line of duty have been announced by the La Vergne Police Department.Officers will meet at the Animal Medical Center at 234 River Ro.... Read More

New Unemployment Claims in Tennessee (Weekly and Bi-Weekly)

Nov 19, 2020 at 10:46 am by WGNS

New unemployment claims are down slightly in Tennessee since the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic.The most recent week ending on November 14th closed with 6,182 new unemployment.... Read More

City offices closing in observance of Thanksgiving Day holiday Nov. 26-27

Nov 19, 2020 at 09:00 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – City Hall and most other city offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. S.... Read More

High School Grad from Murfreesboro Crowned Mississippi State Homecoming Queen

Nov 19, 2020 at 08:49 am by WGNS

A former Murfreesboro high school student is making her mark on Mississippi.Siegel High School Class of 2017 Alumna Shelby Mac Mason was selected by her peers through campus-w.... Read More

Shacklett's Photography Recently Discovered Rare Message for Today

Nov 19, 2020 at 08:30 am by WGNS

Shacklett's Photography on the Murfreesboro square, came across a poem that dates back to 1944.According to Bill Shacklett, son, and co-owner of Shacklett’s Photography,.... Read More

Tennessee Supreme Court Issues New Order Related to Court Operations During COVID-19

Nov 19, 2020 at 07:00 am by WGNS

In response to the increased number of COVID-19 cases in the state, the Tennessee Supreme Court issued an Order Wednesday (11/18/20) designed to protect all of the participa.... Read More

City of Murfreesboro Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Honored by The Exchange Club of Murfreesboro

Nov 19, 2020 at 06:15 am by WGNS

Cody Thomas, Detective for the City of Murfreesboro Police Department was named the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by The Exchange Club of Murfreesboro. On November 18th.... Read More

Officer Involved Shooting in LaVergne - Alleged Shooter Dead, Police K9 Dead

Nov 18, 2020 at 11:24 pm by WGNS

UPDATE: One suspect is dead and now a K-9 officer (Police Dog) has been reported as deceased, all due to a shooting that happened on Tuesday, November 17th.Reports indicate th.... Read More
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Wednesday 2-Vehicle Crash

Nov 18, 2020 at 06:59 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  On Wednesday afternoon (11/18/2020), motorists who were traveling near the intersection of S. Rutherford and Mercury Boulevards hit congested traffic. It.... Read More

Arrest in Overdose Death of Smithville Woman - Fentanyl Contributing Factor

Nov 18, 2020 at 12:23 pm by WGNS

DEKALB COUNTY – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the DeKalb County Sheriff&.... Read More

Middle Tennessean Gives Mom a KIDNEY for her Birthday

Nov 18, 2020 at 11:22 am by WGNS

Longtime Antioch resident Geraldean Smith celebrated her 66th birthday on September 30th. Her most memorable present? A kidney donated by her son, 42-year-old Howard Smith Jr..... Read More

North Highland Avenue Fire in Murfreesboro is Under Investigation

Nov 18, 2020 at 11:14 am by WGNS

A Murfreesboro firefighter is recovering after being injured while battling a house fire on North Highland Avenue Tuesday.  Officials say the firefighter suffered minor i.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Identify Alleged Auto Burglary Suspect

Nov 18, 2020 at 10:58 am by WGNS

UPDATE: The auto burglary suspect has been identified.  Previous News Story: Murfreesboro authorities are on the lookout for an alleged auto burglary suspect.Detectives a.... Read More

OPINION: Mental Illness Eludes Most Families

Nov 18, 2020 at 10:03 am by WGNS

OPINION / EDITORIAL by JC Bowman, Executive Director of Professional Educators of Tennessee: “Each one of us here today will at one time in our lives look upon a lo.... Read More