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WGNS Thanks Police Officers For Keeping Our Community Safe!

May 15, 2022 at 06:35 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  May 15-21, 2022 is National Police Week. This event honors officers who have made the supreme sacrifice or have been wounded while serving the commun.... Read More

Historical Society Meets 7PM Monday Night

May 14, 2022 at 09:56 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Whether you're new to the area or have lived here all of your life, learning about the history of this community is always important. The Rutherford County Hist.... Read More

911 Receives 95% ‘Positive Satisfaction’

May 14, 2022 at 09:30 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  At a time when you hear frightening stories of people calling 911 and getting a busy signal or put on hold, Murfreesboro residents give the emergency serv.... Read More
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SRO Scholarships Awarded

May 14, 2022 at 09:05 am by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN)  Two Rutherford County high school students each received $1,000 scholarships from the school resource officers. Madysson Tibbs of Eagleville Scho.... Read More

MTCS Registers 100% of its eligible Voters!

May 14, 2022 at 08:36 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Middle Tennessee Christian School earned the Secretary of State's Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Level Award by registering 100% of the eligible student.... Read More

Ram's Spring Day Road Forecast

May 14, 2022 at 08:03 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) What a wonderful time of the year--beautiful flowers, the smell of cut grass, enough rain to water the flowers, and a feeling of urgency to enjoy the outdoors!.... Read More

Early Morning Smyrna Inferno

May 14, 2022 at 06:08 am by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN) An Orchard Valley home was a total loss Friday (5/13/2022) morning. Smyrna firefighters were quickly on the scene, but the structure was fully engulfed when they.... Read More

MTSU's Judith Iriarte-Gross Honored

May 14, 2022 at 06:02 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) MTSU chemistry professor and Women in STEM Center Director Judith Iriarte-Gross is the 2022 recipient of the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network Excellence i.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police need assistance identifying subject in "Threat's" case

May 13, 2022 at 04:48 pm by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) Murfreesboro Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a woman caught on video at Applebee's. Detectives suggest the subject is a per.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools announce FREE summer food

May 13, 2022 at 04:12 pm by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN) Rutherford County Schools will provide various venues for the free summer food program, which is open to any Rutherford County child aged 18 and younge.... Read More

Did You Go To BSA Camp Boxwell? Linebaugh Has A Treat!

May 13, 2022 at 02:09 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  If you grew-up in this area and were a Boy Scout, you probably have some fond memories of fun days at Camp Boxwell. Local author Grady Eades will be at th.... Read More

Stewarts Creek Middle School's Band Director Receives CMA Award

May 13, 2022 at 01:51 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN)  Stewarts Creek Middle School's Band Director Andrew Lynn has been selected as one of 30 recipients of the 2022 CMA Music Teachers of Excellence Award. The.... Read More

Call MPD If You Recognize This Person

May 13, 2022 at 01:33 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Do you recognize this person?  Murfreesboro detectives are attempting to ID and locate him regarding a bank fraud case inves.... Read More

Annual TBI Crime on Campus Report Released (1)

May 13, 2022 at 12:15 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released its annual ‘Crime on Campus’ publication, detailing the volume and nature of crime on Tennessee’s college and.... Read More

Protecting Property Values in Murfreesboro - Better Control Over Rental Properties

May 12, 2022 at 08:00 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro City Councilman Shawn Wright told WGNS NEWS that he would like to pursue changes to better govern rental units, in hopes of preserving property values throughout.... Read More

Thieves are once again on the prowl for catalytic converters in Rutherford County

May 12, 2022 at 05:33 pm by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN) Catalytic converter thefts are in the news again. The most recent rash of thefts took place in the city limits of Murfreesboro and police department de.... Read More

Murfreesboro’s Own ‘Miracle’, John Dempsey to Represent Tennessee at the National Right to Life Pro-Life Oratory Contest

May 12, 2022 at 04:05 pm by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) “The doctor told my parents that abortion was their only option…so they fired him,” stated John Dempsey during the recent Tennessee.... Read More

MTSU outdoor pursuits reels in $70K TWRA grant to pilot fishing program

May 12, 2022 at 03:50 pm by WGNS

Photo above this story: Blake Osborn, Middle Tennessee State University outdoor pursuits coordinator, supervises students out on kayaks and paddleboards — equipment purc.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office booking deputy intercepts metal strips that could be used as a weapon

May 12, 2022 at 03:38 pm by WGNS

(Rutherford County, Tenn.) Booking deputies intercepted from an inmate metal strips that could potentially be used as a weapon behind bars Tuesday, said Deputy Chief Kevin Hen.... Read More

Downtown Murfreesboro Poised for Growth

May 12, 2022 at 02:55 pm by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, Tenn.) Downtown Murfreesboro is poised for growth and developers continue to make plans for the area around the historic Rutherford County square. A mixed-use d.... Read More