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Historic Dedication at Courthouse by African American Heritage Society

Jan 13, 2024 at 11:52 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  The African American Heritage Society of Rutherford County unveiled a historical marker at 10:00 o'clock Saturday morning (1/13/2024) at the Rutherford Co.... Read More

MTE: How to Save on Electric in 2024

Jan 13, 2024 at 11:00 am by Chandelar Williams

Gear up for the cold! Middle Tennessee Electric suggests energy-efficient tips like adjusting thermostat settings, sealing leaks, and using the myMTE app to manage costs. Amy.... Read More

MTSU Offers FREE RAD Class To All Women Age 13+

Jan 13, 2024 at 09:17 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Middle Tennessee State University's Police Department is again offering a free RAD class to all women age 13 or older. They stress that this free class is avail.... Read More

WINTER STORM WATCH FOR SUNDAY PM-MONDAY (expired)

Jan 12, 2024 at 11:35 pm by Rutherford Weather

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for all Middle Tennessee counties from late Sunday evening until Tuesday morning. Two to four inches of snow is possible. Combined with the d.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Exhaust All Leads in Murder Case Involving an Innocent Young Man - MPD Asking for Publics Help

Jan 12, 2024 at 12:24 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - In a tragic turn of events, the Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) has announced that all leads in the investigation into the murder of 26-year-old Christ.... Read More

Local Family Escapes Unharmed as Firefighters Contain Blaze to Garage

Jan 12, 2024 at 12:04 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - In a swift response to an emergency call, Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) firefighters successfully contained a fire that erupted in the attached.... Read More

Mayor Shane McFarland recognizes Crossing Guard Mary Smith with STARS Award

Jan 12, 2024 at 11:52 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Mary Smith has devoted her time and energy to keeping school children safe! On Jan. 11, 2024, Mayor Shane McFarland recognized Smith, a S.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Seek Public's Help in Identifying Person of Interest in Commercial Burglary

Jan 12, 2024 at 11:48 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - The Murfreesboro Police Department is actively investigating a recent commercial burglary at a business strip located on W. Northfield Blvd. Detectives are.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Council Approves $267,000 Contract to Design Pedestrian Bridge Over Broad Street and TDOT Awards Funding to Build $1.7 Million Bridge

Jan 12, 2024 at 10:48 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council made a significant decision on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, by voting to authorize a professional services contract worth.... Read More

Negative Wind Chills and Driving Safely into Next Week

Jan 12, 2024 at 07:24 am by Rutherford Weather

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - AAA is bracing for extremely cold temperatures and the possibility of high winds and inclement weather in parts of the state this weekend through early.... Read More

Middle Point Landfill Launches Virtual Comment Card

Jan 11, 2024 at 09:00 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Point Landfill has launched a new section on its website dedicated to gathering feedback from the general public. The vi.... Read More

Police Seek Person of Interest in Ulta Theft Case

Jan 11, 2024 at 08:37 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Authorities are actively seeking the assistance of the public in identifying a male individual captured on a security camera, now named as a perso.... Read More

Monday's WINTER BLAST Cancels 7PM Historical Society Meeting

Jan 11, 2024 at 08:13 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) With Monday's weather calling for a "wintry blast", the Rutherford County Historical Society has cancelled its January meeting. Carol White told WGNS, "Author.... Read More

Cold Weather UPDATE: Negative Windchills Expected to Hit Rutherford County

Jan 11, 2024 at 06:36 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County residents should brace themselves for an impending cold front that will dramatically drop temperatures over the weekend and i.... Read More

VIDEO: Wind Advisory, Arctic Cold & Snow?

Jan 11, 2024 at 06:30 pm by Rutherford Weather

(MURFREESBORO) The National Weather Service has placed Rutherford County and all of Middle Tennessee under a Wind Advisory for Friday. It will be from 6AM until midnight. W.... Read More

Rutherford County Chamber Announces Distinguished Award Recipients

Jan 11, 2024 at 05:37 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, Tenn.) – The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce has named Andy Womack as the 2023 Business Legend of the Year, Jeff Hollingshead as the 2023 Busin.... Read More

Who Will Pay For Rutherford County's Growth?

Jan 11, 2024 at 05:27 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) At a press conference held at 1:00 o'clock Thursday afternoon (1/11/2024) in the Rutherford County Courthouse, Mayor Joe Carr announced that a workable plan had.... Read More

Linebaugh Hosts Local Author Luke Truxal

Jan 11, 2024 at 05:00 pm by WGNS News

Linebaugh Public Library is pleased to host local author Luke Truxal for a book signing on Saturday, February 3rd, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The author will be signing and sell.... Read More

TSSAA Board of Control Votes on Siegel Disciplinary Action, Softball Changes, Classification & More

Jan 11, 2024 at 03:01 pm by WGNS

(HERMITAGE) The TSSAA Board of Control met in Hermitage on Thursday, January 11. Among the changes locally, the board voted to remove the disciplinary action that was placed.... Read More

MAHLE Manufacturing Continues to Grow - Need for New Employees Also Increases in 2024

Jan 11, 2024 at 01:24 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO,TN – After hiring over 100 new employees at the close of 2023, MAHLE Manufacturing is now in need of 75 more employees, due to exceptional growth. MAHLE w.... Read More