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THP Works Friday PM Utility Pole Crash on Cherry Ln.

Dec 13, 2024 at 08:18 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Around 7:00 o'clock Friday night (12/13/2024) there was a singe-vehicle crash into a utility pole on Cherry Lane, near Sulphur Springs Road.  That sec.... Read More

The Debate Over Social Media Age Ban – Commentary by Dr. Burriss, an MTSU Professor

Dec 13, 2024 at 05:00 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: Australia has introduced a law requiring social media platforms to take reasonable steps to prevent children under the age of 16 from creating accounts, aiming to.... Read More

Tennessee Housing Report Shows Market ‘Stable’ with ‘Steady Growth’ Statewide

Dec 13, 2024 at 04:22 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Tennessee’s housing market showed “steady growth” for the third quarter as home prices continue to rise throughout the state, tho.... Read More

The Art of Shoplifting and Loss Prevention Expertise in Murfreesboro (and 2 Garfield Ornament’s)

Dec 13, 2024 at 04:04 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - It was just another peaceful Saturday afternoon in Murfreesboro when the Walmart on Memorial Boulevard became the scene of a riveting heist involving two.... Read More

Man Wanted for Sexual Assault in Custody

Dec 13, 2024 at 07:00 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Dejuan Moore, 23, who was wanted on two counts of aggravated rape, three counts of aggravated assault and three counts of kidnapping for a November 24 attac.... Read More

Do You Know This Man? Police Investigate Debit Card Fraud

Dec 12, 2024 at 11:31 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man captured on security footage in connection with a stolen debit card in.... Read More

Drinking, Driving, and a Free Ride Home on New Year's

Dec 12, 2024 at 11:13 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - New Year’s Eve transitioning into New Year’s Day has historically been a dangerous time for drivers on area roadways, as far too many in.... Read More

1,300 Students May Go Hungry During Christmas Break

Dec 12, 2024 at 09:29 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - About 1,300 Rutherford County Schools’ students may be hungry during the Christmas holiday. That’s why SRO Summer Higgins coordinated.... Read More

$890K Grant to Support Tennessee’s Shift to Zero-Emission Trucks

Dec 12, 2024 at 09:14 pm by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - As President Joe Biden prepares for his departure, multiple federal departments are announcing end-of-year initiatives. One of these, the EPA’s Clean Heavy-D.... Read More

Grinch Stole 98 Trees From Local Scouts

Dec 12, 2024 at 09:02 pm by WGNS

  Murfreesboro, TN - It seems the "Grinch That Stole Christmas" has struck in Murfreesboro. Boy Scout Troop 197, which has been selling Christmas trees at Fellowshi.... Read More

State Decommissions Fired LPD Chief Burrell "Chip" Davis

Dec 12, 2024 at 08:50 pm by WGNS

Nashville, TN - Former La Vergne Police Chief Burrell "Chip" Davis appeared before the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards & Training Commission on Thursday (12/12/2024) for.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Seek Suspects in $3,900 Dick’s Sporting Goods Theft

Dec 12, 2024 at 08:14 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - The Murfreesboro Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying three individuals captured in surveillance photos at Dick&rsqu.... Read More

Pet Photos Benefiting Animal Rescue at Animal City Saturday

Dec 12, 2024 at 06:12 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - We have already felt old man winter enter our community with temps in the teens, but imagine pets wandering outside during sub-freezing evenings. Anima.... Read More

Local Christmas Light Guide & Interactive Map Returns

Dec 12, 2024 at 05:28 pm by WGNS

Tony Crabtree of Crabtree Homes has once again curated his annual list of Rutherford County's top Christmas light displays, offering families a festive guide to enjoy dazzling.... Read More

Habitat Celebrating 200th Home 10AM Next Thursday (12/19)

Dec 12, 2024 at 03:52 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - "It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" takes-on new meaning as Rutheford County's Habitat for Humanity announces it will celebrate its 200th home at 10:.... Read More

Investigation Continues After Two-Vehicle Crash on Franklin Road - Charges Pending

Dec 12, 2024 at 09:55 am by WGNS News

UPDATE: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - The Tennessee Highway Patrol has released more details about a Wednesday morning accident that occurred at the intersection of Franklin Road (Hig.... Read More

"White Christmas" from Center for the Arts: A New Local Tradition

Dec 11, 2024 at 04:02 pm by Danny Osborn

The Center for the Arts continues to add to Murfreesboro’s Holiday traditions. WGNS’ Danny Osborn is here with the story:  MURFREESBORO - Starting this w.... Read More

From Lone Star to Lone Lowe’s: Senior’s Heist Ends with 1,746 No-Go Zones

Dec 11, 2024 at 02:04 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – Move over, Ocean’s Eleven; we have a new contender for the title of most daring heist—except this one stars a 68-year-old Texan, a pocket-.... Read More

Population Growth and Business Survivability Both Positive in Rutherford County

Dec 11, 2024 at 01:05 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Starting a business in Tennessee might be a daunting task, but according to a recent study, the odds are looking better than you’d think. A promi.... Read More

THP Investigates Collision on Fortress Boulevard and Highway 96

Dec 11, 2024 at 11:59 am by WGNS News

Franklin Road (Highway 96) at Fortress Boulevard has reopened following a serious two-car accident on Wednesday morning in Murfreesboro. The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), al.... Read More