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PAWS Pet of the Month: Meet Danny

Sep 29, 2022 at 11:07 am by WGNS

Meet the Rutherford County PAWS Pet of the Month - Danny. This is what Danny wrote about himself!   Summer lovin’, had me a blast Oh, sorry! I didn’t see y.... Read More

Walk 4 Water to be held in Smyrna, TN October 16th

Sep 29, 2022 at 10:22 am by WGNS News

A special walk will be held for something that most of us don’t think twice about, even as we use this powerful life-saving resource daily - - Water. Healing Hands Inter.... Read More

Fatal Wednesday Night Shooting At McDonald's

Sep 29, 2022 at 06:33 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) At 11:41PM Wednesday (9/28/2022) night, Murfreesboro Police responded to a fatal shooting at McDonald's Restaurant on South Rutherford Boulevard (1716.... Read More

Newly Elected Mayor Speculates Landfill in Rutherford County Could Close Within 3-Years

Sep 28, 2022 at 11:03 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The Middle Point Landfill in Walter Hill may have a shorter lifespan than expected. During a report filed less than a year ago, it was in.... Read More

Thurman Francis Arts Academy earns National Blue Ribbon award

Sep 28, 2022 at 10:18 pm by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) When you walk into Thurman Francis Arts Academy, you will be greeted not only by the Principal, Jeff McCann, but by the sounds of stringed instruments,.... Read More

Alcohol is Not the Only Factor in the Climbing Number of DUI Arrests Made in Rutherford County

Sep 28, 2022 at 10:00 pm by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY TN) – Last year, Tennessee Law Enforcement Officers made 18,757 DUI arrests statewide, which is a 3.03% increase compared to 2020. In Rutherford.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric Crews Head Into South Carolina as Hurricane Ian Wreaks Havoc

Sep 28, 2022 at 09:00 pm by WGNS News

  Murfreesboro, Tenn.— Crews from Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) are answering the call of duty by helping nearby states deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian..... Read More

UPDATE: Incident at Siegel High School Wednesday – No Serious Injuries

Sep 28, 2022 at 07:47 pm by WGNS News

  (MURFREESBORO, TN) Rutherford County School Resource Officers responded to a fight at Siegel High School on Wednesday afternoon in Murfreesboro. Murfreesboro Police an.... Read More

Suspect charged with Attempted First-Degree Murder

Sep 28, 2022 at 04:59 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County,  TN) A suspect accused of shooting a Rutherford County man was arrested Wednesday by Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies and detectives. Suspe.... Read More

Missing / Runaway Teen Has Been Located: She is safe!

Sep 27, 2022 at 10:30 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: MPD Public Information Officer Larry Flowers confirmed, “Good News! 14-year-old Kaliyah Franks has been found. She is safe!” PREVIOUS NEWS STORY - (MURFRE.... Read More

Local Suspect Charged with Robbery and Theft Under $1,000 after Allegedly Stealing $29

Sep 27, 2022 at 05:58 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TN) After parking his car behind JD’s Market at the intersection of Vine Street and Maney Avenue, the soon-to-be victim began walking towards the store. I.... Read More

MTSU's lifesaving blood-drive rivalry with WKU returns Oct. 3-5 for lucky 13th year

Sep 27, 2022 at 04:39 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University supporters have poured out their True Blue love and helped save as many as 17,000 lives .... Read More

I-24 Eastbound Crashes

Sep 27, 2022 at 02:47 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN) Around 7:25AM Tuesday morning (9/27/2022), a single-vehicle crash shut-down one lane eastbound of I-24 (toward Chattanooga, mm 69) at the Almaville Road exit. Th.... Read More

Helping others by golfing with the Rutherford County School Resource Officers

Sep 27, 2022 at 02:30 pm by WGNS News

Golfers braved the rain to raise funds for Rutherford County School Resource Officers to sponsor a spring event for special needs’ students in Rutherford County School.... Read More

From Chattanooga to Surgery in Murfreesboro - Duo Celebrates New Jobs and Wedding Anniversary this Fall

Sep 27, 2022 at 02:15 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Three years ago on September 21, 2019, Dr. Nadine Rampp and Dr. Bobby Rampp declared their love for each other and married in Chattanooga, Tennessee. A.... Read More

UPDATE: More Details on Robbery Case in Murfreesboro that Allegedly Involved a Cellphone Store Customer

Sep 27, 2022 at 12:02 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE (MURFREESBORO, TN) – WGNS has more details on an upcoming October court case involving an alleged robbery that was reported in Murfreesboro. The incident occurred.... Read More

Amelia’s Closet to hold Project ReStyle Fashion Show and Competition

Sep 27, 2022 at 11:00 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – Amelia’s Closet has announced its first fashion show fundraiser, Project ReStyle, to be held Thursday, October 13, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Libert.... Read More

Monday 3PM Kitchen Fire On Walton Drive

Sep 26, 2022 at 10:50 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Just after 3:00 o'clock Monday afternoon (9/26/2022), Murfreesboro Fire Rescue responded to a kitchen fire at a home on Walton Drive. The road s.... Read More
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UPDATE: Police Want to Speak with Driver of Chrysler 200 After Man Shot Multiple Times on Sunday

Sep 26, 2022 at 08:56 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE (MURFREESBORO, TN) The Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Criminal Investigations Division (CID) continue to investigate a shooting where a man was shot multiple time.... Read More

Housing Tennessee report: State ‘saw robust to mixed economic outcomes’

Sep 26, 2022 at 03:35 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s latest “Housing Tennessee” report shows “mixed economic outcomes” for a housing m.... Read More