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More Details Released: Attempted Murder by Fire at Homeless Camp in Murfreesboro

Oct 19, 2023 at 10:35 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – WGNS has more details on an attempted murder that occurred earlier this month in Murfreesboro. According to police, officers were called to a &ldquo.... Read More

Op-Ed: Affordable Childcare for Teachers

Oct 19, 2023 at 07:23 am by WGNS

Over eighty percent of educators in Tennessee are female. Affordable childcare is in high demand, and there is limited availability for childcare. For many families, i.... Read More

12-Year-Old Leaven Needs a Kidney Transplant - Hear the WGNS Interview

Oct 18, 2023 at 11:41 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - All too often we see someone who appears to be going through some type of struggle, but seldom do we know why – nor do we ask. For one Murfree.... Read More

City Solid Waste Wants To Know Need For Business Pickup

Oct 18, 2023 at 08:44 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  The City of Murfreesboro wants to know the future curbside trash collection service needs of commercial enterprises inside the City limits. “The su.... Read More
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Home Blaze 4:30PM Wednesday

Oct 18, 2023 at 08:05 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro Fire-Rescue answered a call regarding a house fire at 4:29PM Wednesday afternoon. First units on-the-scene at the Ballater Drive ad.... Read More

Murfreesboro Property Taxes due Dec. 31, 2023, with Interest Incurred After Jan. 2, 2024

Oct 18, 2023 at 04:13 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Finance Director and City Recorder/Treasurer Jennifer Brown reminds property owners to pay property taxes on time. City property taxes are due.... Read More

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic to Open New Westlawn Facility This Month

Oct 18, 2023 at 03:52 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - More and more medical offices are opening in the area known as Westlawn, which is along Veterans Parkway near I-840 in Murfreesboro. Murfreesb.... Read More

Demos' Restaurants--One of TN Top Employees!

Oct 18, 2023 at 02:08 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The Demos Family of Restaurants has been honored as one of Tennessee’s Top Workplaces. Peter Demos commented... When talking about their restaurant, he.... Read More

New Dean of Education at MTSU Talks About Working with Local Schools to Hire, Retain and Create More Teachers

Oct 18, 2023 at 12:00 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - With a nationwide teacher shortage, WGNS asked the new dean of the MTSU College of Education what can be done to better hire and keep teachers. *Dr..... Read More

Area Nurse Accused of Improperly Prescribing Medications

Oct 18, 2023 at 11:13 am by WGNS News

LEBANON, TN – Just 15-minutes north of Rutherford County, special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division.... Read More

Suspect in a Murfreesboro Home Invasion Sentenced to 10-Years in Prison

Oct 18, 2023 at 10:45 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – WGNS News has an update on a home invasion that occurred last July (2022) in Murfreesboro. Apparently, of the items stolen in the hold-up, one prove.... Read More

Greenhouse Needs Churches & Groups to help with Thanksgiving

Oct 18, 2023 at 08:23 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  We're about a month away from Thanksgiving and Greenhouse Ministries is seeking help from area churches as well as groups.  Cliff Sharp was on WGNS.... Read More

The Veterans Parade in Murfreesboro

Oct 17, 2023 at 11:29 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - The Tennessee Valley Healthcare System will host their Annual Veterans Day Parade on the York VA Medical Center campus in Murfreesboro next month. O.... Read More

Lunar Viewings and Star Gazing in Murfreesboro on October 25, 2023

Oct 17, 2023 at 11:12 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - The 6th annual International Observe the Moon Night takes place on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at the TEC in Murfreesboro. This special event will b.... Read More

Social Security Checks are Going UP by a Little Under 3.5%

Oct 17, 2023 at 09:00 pm by WGNS News

  More than 71 million Americans will see a 3.2% increase in their Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments in 2024. By law, federal bene.... Read More

Driver pleads guilty in crash that killed 11-year-old child

Oct 17, 2023 at 11:31 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A driver has pleaded guilty in the May 2022 crash on Lascassas Pike that killed an 11-year-old Providence Christian Academy student, injuring his b.... Read More

Local Electric Provider Suggests Rutherford County Residents Prepare for a Cold Winter Now

Oct 17, 2023 at 07:39 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County saw milder than normal temperatures this past winter and the Old Farmer's Almanac shows November temperatures will be about 4-degre.... Read More

Milestone of Gratitude: 100th Patient Thrives After Heart Surgery at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford

Oct 16, 2023 at 09:49 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Robert Mullican, 63-year-old retired truck driver and father of two, who resides in the rural community of Morrsion, Tennessee, recently found himsel.... Read More

Indecent Exposure Case in Smyrna, Tennessee

Oct 16, 2023 at 09:33 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - Another indecent exposure case is making the news in our immediate area. This time, the situation reportedly occurred in North Rutherford County and the.... Read More

MTSU Welcomes Trick-or-Treaters at Two Halloween-Themed Events

Oct 16, 2023 at 09:07 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The fun will come alive with trick-or-treaters in downtown Murfreesboro at the end of the month. This year, Halloween falls on Tuesday, Octobe.... Read More