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Thanks to grants, MTSU Daniels Center assists military-connected veterans through stress of COVID

Jan 14, 2021 at 07:15 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Military-connected members of the Middle Tennessee State University community found themselves beneficiaries of numerous grants &mda.... Read More

BUSINESS: First Community Mortgage announces pending acquisition of a Mortgage Boutique

Jan 14, 2021 at 07:00 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro – First Community Mortgage (FCM), announced today that it will acquire a Mortgage Boutique (AMB) in a transaction it hopes to close with.... Read More

Second Suspect in Murder of Nashville Nurse Caitlyn Kaufman Arrested

Jan 13, 2021 at 03:51 pm by WGNS

The second man wanted for the December 3rd murder of Nashville nurse Caitlyn Kaufman as she traveled to work on I-440 is now in custody.James Edward Cowan, 28, was apprehended.... Read More

UPDATE: Missing Woman With Dementia LOCATED

Jan 13, 2021 at 03:36 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Rutherford County emergency responders were on the lookout for a missing woman who has dementia on Tuesday night. Deborah Alsup, 67, was reported miss.... Read More

UPDATE: Sen. White appointed to leadership of Senate Judiciary Committee, newly appointed to Finance, Education Committees

Jan 13, 2021 at 11:51 am by WGNS

UPDATE:  Lt. Governor Randy McNally has announced that State Senator Dawn White (R-Murfreesboro) will serve in a leadership role in a key Senate Committee..... Read More

Dr. Mark Gonyea selected as principal of Plainview Elementary School

Jan 13, 2021 at 11:40 am by WGNS

Dr. Mark Gonyea is elated about the chance to open a new school and work with a team of dedicated educators and staff members to establish a culture to best serve students.He&.... Read More

UPDATE: 2019 Murder of Terry Barber in Christiana Case to Go Before Circuit Court This March

Jan 13, 2021 at 10:48 am by WGNS

WGNS has an important update in the 2019 murder of long-time Christiana resident Terry Barber.Rutherford County District Attorney Jennings Jones recaps what happened to Barber.... Read More

Tennessee Makes Rapid Progress in Vaccinating Highest Risk Populations

Jan 13, 2021 at 10:29 am by WGNS

Tennessee is making great progress in rapidly vaccinating those at highest-risk of serious illness and death from COVID-19. Within four weeks of Tennessee receiving its first.... Read More

2021 Murfreesboro Laureates announced

Jan 13, 2021 at 10:24 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN, January 11 — The City of Murfreesboro Cultural Arts announced the 2021 recipients of the Murfreesboro laureate honor today.  Dancer laureate Meg B.... Read More

Tennessee R.E.A.D.S. Breaks Record with Nearly Five Million Checkouts in 2020

Jan 13, 2021 at 10:21 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Regional eBook and Audiobook Download System (R.E.A.D.S.) announced today that they achieved a record-breaking 4,957,038 digital e-book, audiobook, magazine and.... Read More

UPDATE: Saturday Evening Fire Behind Warehouse - Burning Without Permit

Jan 13, 2021 at 10:10 am by WGNS

Passing motorists called 9-1-1 when they saw a fire in the rear of a large warehouse that sits behind CO-OP. The fire could be seen from the South Church Street Bridge near th.... Read More

Red Cross’s ‘2021 Hero’ Holmes maintains strong MTSU ties

Jan 13, 2021 at 09:52 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Former MTSU student Jeff Holmes, Tennessee’s 76th adjutant general with the state’s National Guard, will be the&nbs.... Read More

Lt. Governor McNally announces committee appointments for the 112th General Assembly

Jan 13, 2021 at 09:44 am by WGNS

Lt. Governor Randy McNally (R-Oak Ridge) announced state Senate committee assignments for the 112th General Assembly. Lt. Governor McNally was re-elected Speaker of the Senate.... Read More

Murfreesboro City School Director Interviews Continue

Jan 13, 2021 at 09:31 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The interview process continues for five candidates aiming to be the next Murfreesboro City Schools Director. The interviews started on Monday.... Read More

What's In A Name? Middle TN Electric!

Jan 12, 2021 at 02:02 pm by WGNS

(Murfreesboro)  Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE)announced an update to its brand. MTE, whose legal name remains Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation, is making.... Read More

Tennessee county profiles provide benchmark for child well-being in pandemic recovery

Jan 12, 2021 at 02:00 pm by WGNS

Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth has released its County Profiles of Child Well-Being in Tennessee. At 8th, Rutherford County ranks among the top Tennessee.... Read More

MTSU reviews COVID-19 safety protocols by Blue Raider Football after allegations

Jan 12, 2021 at 01:43 pm by WGNS

A review by Middle Tennessee State University's human resources chief into Blue Raider Football's compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols found that Head Coach Rick Stocksti.... Read More

Mothers-to-be at Higher Risk of COVID-19 Complications

Jan 12, 2021 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

A lot of questions circulate around the COVID Vaccine, but little has been discussed about expectant mothers. That said, more should be addressed about the subject because Rut.... Read More

Tennessee State Parks Have $1.84 Billion Economic Impact in 2020

Jan 12, 2021 at 11:26 am by WGNS

Tennessee State Parks had an economic impact of $1.84 billion in Tennessee in 2020 and welcomed 34.7 million visits, according to a report done for the Tennessee Department of.... Read More

Murfreesboro "City" offices and facilities closing in observance of MLK Jr. Day Jan. 18

Jan 12, 2021 at 11:15 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all City of Murfreesboro offices, and most recreational facilities, will be closed on Monday.... Read More