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Community Assistance Sought in Shoplifting Investigation: Person of Interest Wanted for Questioning

Apr 05, 2024 at 11:31 am by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - Authorities are appealing to the public for assistance in locating an individual wanted for questioning in connection with a shoplifting incident at JCPenne.... Read More

Growth in Rutherford County Equals More Accidents and a Larger Fire and EMS Staff

Apr 05, 2024 at 11:24 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Between 1940 and 1950, Murfreesboro grew by 37.2%, with a population of 13,027 on April 1, 1950. At the same time, Smyrna also grew by a whoppi.... Read More

Grand Opening - Ribbon Cutting for Volunteer Behavioral Health’s Crisis Stabilization Unit and Detox Services

Apr 04, 2024 at 06:32 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Volunteer Behavioral Health (VBH) is pleased to announce the grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony of its Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) Wa.... Read More

UPDATE: Secretary of State Tre Hargett Issues New Warning about Mail Scam Targeting Business Renewals

Apr 04, 2024 at 06:19 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett issued a new warning to businesses across the state today about a deceptive mail scam related to the filing of annual business renew.... Read More

Help Needed: Identifying Suspects in Kohl’s Shoplifting Case

Apr 04, 2024 at 03:57 pm by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - Police are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect in a shoplifting incident at Kohl’s on Old Fort Parkway. According to detectives, the wo.... Read More

Helping by Listening to Others - Upcoming Panel Discussion on April 11, 2024

Apr 04, 2024 at 01:13 pm by WGNS News

A local non-profit with a focus on helping others, continues to make an impact in the community by doing something that many no longer do... and that is to be still –.... Read More

Accused Murderer Anton Rucker to be Returned to Middle Tennessee

Apr 04, 2024 at 11:24 am by WGNS News

An accused murderer who is presently jailed in Kentucky as a fugitive from Nashville, waived extradition Wednesday afternoon and will be returned to Middle Tennessee in the.... Read More

Media Commentary by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss: A Landmark Concert and Civil Rights Moment

Apr 04, 2024 at 09:35 am by WGNS News

  Commentary: Two significant events in the history of African American performers and media controversy take place next week. Firstly, they discuss Marian Anderson's ic.... Read More

Political: Mike Jones Suspends Campaign for Circuit Court Judge and Offers Support for Judge Terry Fann

Apr 04, 2024 at 09:19 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Murfreesboro resident Mike Jones announces that he is suspending his campaign for Circuit Court Judge 16th Judicial District, Division 1, and will be s.... Read More

Rutherford County has Low Mental Health Vulnerabilities

Apr 03, 2024 at 06:06 pm by WGNS News

The State Collaborative On Reforming Education (SCORE) and NashvilleHealth hosted more than 200 community, education and mental health leaders this week to explore ways to.... Read More

BOLO Issued for Missing Teen Tyree Elijah Graves

Apr 03, 2024 at 04:56 pm by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - 17-year-old Tyree Elijah Graves, who was reported missing by his distressed mother after he ran away from home on April 1. Tyree's mother has reached out t.... Read More

Every Kid is a Hero Foundation Holding Event April 10th for Rutherford County

Apr 03, 2024 at 04:27 pm by WGNS

Smyrna, Tennessee – The Every Kid Is a Hero Foundation will be holding an Every Kid Is a Hero Day event at Stewarts Creek High School in Smyrna on April 10, 2024. Every.... Read More

Listen: Your 5-Minute Good Health Update from Sunshine Nutrition Center

Apr 03, 2024 at 02:07 pm by WGNS News

WGNS takes a look a getting healthy and making positive choices to feel better with Kim Hillsman Dunaway from Sunshine Nutrition Center. Visit Sunshine Nutrition Center&.... Read More

Police Use WGNS To Talk One-On-One With Public

Apr 03, 2024 at 01:43 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro Police Chief Michael Bowen was on WGNS Wednesday morning (4/3/2024) talking with local residents about reducing car break-ins. He noted that it.... Read More

Authorities Seek Help Identifying Suspects in Barfield Park Car Break-In

Apr 03, 2024 at 11:22 am by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - Local authorities are seeking the public's assistance in identifying two individuals believed to be connected to a recent car break-in at Barfield Park. Ac.... Read More

Smyrna Resident's Fatal Attempt to Evade Police Ends in Tragic Arkansas Crash

Apr 03, 2024 at 09:43 am by Chandelar Williams

Jennette, Ark - Tragedy struck on the evening of April 1, 2024, when an attempt to evade law enforcement ended in a fatal crash near Jennette, Arkansas. The incident unfolded.... Read More

Scam Alert for Businesses in Tennessee

Apr 02, 2024 at 11:03 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett issued a new warning to businesses across the state today about a deceptive mail scam related to the filing of annual business renewal.... Read More

Forensic Anthropologist Dr. Berryman Opened The Greenhouse Ministry Season of Public Talks

Apr 02, 2024 at 09:27 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - On Tuesday (4/2/2024) evening, Greenhouse Ministries began its third season of talks to stimulate community thinking. Forensic Pathologist Dr. Hugh Berryman.... Read More

State Veterinarian Issues Order for Dairy Cattle Movement

Apr 02, 2024 at 07:08 pm by WGNS News

In response to the USDA confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle in four states, the State Veterinarian has ordered a movement restriction.... Read More

High-Speed Chase in Murfreesboro on Monday Night

Apr 02, 2024 at 05:08 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A felon wanted on aggravated domestic assault charges was arrested after trying to evade Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies and attempt.... Read More