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UPDATE: Investigation Continues into Tuesday's Fatal Shooting of Murfreesboro Man in South Nashville

Nov 15, 2023 at 03:19 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE / MURFREESBORO, TN - Homicide Unit detectives with the Metro Police Department are pursuing leads in Tuesday’s 2 pm fatal shooting of 34-year-old Joshua Whit.... Read More

MTSU Undergrad Researchers Showcase Animation, Psychology Projects at Open House

Nov 15, 2023 at 03:08 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Last week’s sixth annual Open House undergraduate research event, organized by Middle Tennessee State University’s Undergradu.... Read More

Coat Drive and Free Coat Giveaway Nearing - Plus, an Opportunity to Sponsor a Local Child This Christmas

Nov 15, 2023 at 03:02 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A coat drive is now underway at Barnabas Vision in Murfreesboro. The local non-profit has spearheaded this drive since their inception and has.... Read More

Frozen Turkeys are Bringing Families Together - Turkey Drive This Friday

Nov 15, 2023 at 01:17 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - One non-profit in Murfreesboro is making a difference in the lives of others by bringing families and friends together in a unique way. A number of years.... Read More

Juveniles Reported: Woman Almost Hits Minors with Her Car After Store Incident

Nov 15, 2023 at 12:03 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro Detectives are aiming to learn the identity of a subject they're calling a “Person of Interest” in an aggravated assault case. The.... Read More

2-Arrested for Tuesday ATM Robbery - Warrants for 3rd Suspect

Nov 15, 2023 at 10:55 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Two men have been arrested and warrants have been issued for a third, after the robbery of an ATM repairman outside of a Murfreesboro bank o.... Read More

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City Schools Foundation Awards over $100,000 to Murfreesboro Educators

Nov 14, 2023 at 11:54 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) The City Schools Foundation distributed a record setting $106,000 in grants to Murfreesboro City School teachers. The Foundation asks educators to sub.... Read More

Murfreesboro Area Doing Better Than National Average at Making Mortgage Payments

Nov 14, 2023 at 10:49 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Nationally, total mortgage debt now stands at more than $12 trillion and accounts for more than 70% of the total debt held by U.S. households.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Investigate ATM Robbery on Tuesday

Nov 14, 2023 at 09:38 pm by WGNS News

See UPDATE HERE - Previous News Article: For those who saw a large police presence in the areas of Old Fort Parkway, Thompson Lane and Medical Center Parkway on Tuesday, autho.... Read More

RCSO Narcotics Detective Who Died This Year Challenged Co-Workers to Excel - His Unit Recently Received State Award

Nov 14, 2023 at 09:25 pm by WGNS Radio News

Inspiration from a narcotics detective who died in a motorcycle crash invigorated fellow Rutherford County Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit detectives to work harder in his memo.... Read More

Murfreesboro Shoplifting Case: Police Not Releasing Value of Stolen Goods, But Can You Identify This Trio?

Nov 14, 2023 at 11:54 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – Murfreesboro Detectives are asking for assistance in identifying three persons of interest after another shoplifting incident was reported. This incid.... Read More

Mother of 4-Year-Old Arrested After Her Child Was Attacked by a Dog

Nov 14, 2023 at 09:17 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Just outside the city limits of Murfreesboro, a 4-year-old suffered severe injuries when attacked by a pit bull dog Thursday at her Rutherford County h.... Read More

Cost to Build a Minor League Baseball Stadium May Keep Franchise Out

Nov 13, 2023 at 07:36 pm by WGNS News

A minor league baseball team in Murfreesboro with a minor league baseball stadium looks to be further away from reality than initially anticipated. This past Septemb.... Read More

Macon Music and Mules Give Back to Veterans

Nov 13, 2023 at 06:40 pm by WGNS News

Shelbyville, TN - The American Mule and Music Association and Uncle Dave Macon Days teamed up for a successful 2023 Macon Music and Mules festival this past Sep.... Read More

City of Murfreesboro Currently Relying on Contract with One East College Developers for Old First Methodist Church Property

Nov 13, 2023 at 05:38 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - WGNS is continuing to follow the construction of One East College in Murfreesboro, or perhaps as many would point out, the lack of construction. When th.... Read More

COMMENTARY: The Retail Merge of Thanksgiving and Christmas, by Professor Larry Burriss

Nov 13, 2023 at 02:54 pm by WGNS News

Years ago, there was a line drawn between the dates leading up to Thanksgiving and Christmas. But today, there's no line between the dates and a visit to any retailer would.... Read More