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Secretary Hargett Encourages Tennesseans to Vote Early

Jul 10, 2020 at 10:15 am by WGNS

Early voting for the Tennessee State and Federal Primary and County General Election begins Friday, July 17, and runs Monday to Saturday until Saturday, August 1. Election Day.... Read More

Amelia’s Closet Announces Expansion Program

Jul 10, 2020 at 09:57 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – Amelia’s Closet is expanding its mission after five years of serving Middle Tennessee, founding Executive Director Jody Powers officially announ.... Read More

UPDATE: Man Convicted of Murder in TX Twice facing Murder Charges in Murfreesboro, TN

Jul 10, 2020 at 09:42 am by WGNS

UPDATE: A March 31, 2019 murder case is progressing through the court system after a hearing this past June. 54-year old Martin Benito Montemayor is charged with the first deg.... Read More

WGU Tennessee, Rutherford County Schools Announce Partnership and Scholarship

Jul 10, 2020 at 05:15 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – WGU Tennessee today announced a new partnership with Rutherford County Schools (RCS). Through the partnership, RCS employees may apply to and.... Read More

Second of Two Shootings on NW Broad Street Thursday Night

Jul 09, 2020 at 10:34 pm by WGNS

There were two shootings on Thursday night in Murfreesboro. Both were unrelated and in different areas.On Broad Street at Northfield, a road rage incident ended with a vehicle.... Read More

UPDATE: MTSU Quickly Cutting Confucius Institute Ties

Jul 09, 2020 at 07:58 pm by Bart

(MURFREESBORO) MTSU is phasing-out the Confucius Institute relationship. This is not ending associations with China, as the univrsity has agreements with 11 Chinese.... Read More

AUDIO: Co. Schools to Open with Traditional Schedule

Jul 09, 2020 at 07:04 pm by WGNS

The Rutherford County School Board unanimously votes to begin schools in August on a traditional schedule, with social distancing & other considerations. One of the consid.... Read More

1st Step To Move Forrest's Bust Approved

Jul 09, 2020 at 06:15 pm by WGNS

(NASHVILLE) After years of controversy, the State Capitol Commission voted 9-2 to remove the bust from the Tennessee State Capitol and place the bronze casting in t.... Read More

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DAR Col Hardy Murfree Chapter Presents Awards

Jul 09, 2020 at 05:08 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) On Thursday (7/9/2020) the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) met at Through The Grapevine and presented awards along with hearing a talk on the i.... Read More

Mayor Ketron Releases Mask Policy for Employees/General Public Referencing #RutherfordResponsible

Jul 09, 2020 at 04:06 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron announced Monday that he will not mandate masks county-wide but instead has elected to follow a new initiative.... Read More

Trial Scheduled for Murder Captured on Video

Jul 09, 2020 at 03:36 pm by WGNS

A Murfreesboro murder that was apparently caught on video at a local apartment complex has been scheduled for trial.Rutherford County District Attorney Jennings Jones stated...... Read More

Suspect WANTED in Thursday Morning Aggravated Assault Case

Jul 09, 2020 at 02:59 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Police are investigating an aggravated assault case involving a vehicle that allegedly hit a woman who suffered critical injuries on Thursday morning around 10AM.... Read More

Mayor orders flags to fly at half-staff at City Hall Friday for Charlie Daniels

Jul 09, 2020 at 12:33 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland has ordered flags to fly at half-staff at City Hall Friday in honor of musician Charlie Daniels who died ea.... Read More

Helping Homeless gain Housing in Murfreesboro

Jul 09, 2020 at 12:31 pm by WGNS

The Murfreesboro Cold Patrol continues to help the homeless in our community. Margaritta Scroggins told WGNS News the Cold Patrol recently helped her get into housing...Scrogg.... Read More

To Date: 0 Positive COVID-19 Tests within the ranks of the Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue Personnel

Jul 09, 2020 at 11:47 am by WGNS

Over the COVID-19 Pandemic thus far, Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue personnel have continued to test negative for the coronavirus despite being dispatched to multiple calls invo.... Read More

Meth Case Appealed by Defendent - Appeals Court Sides with Rutherford County

Jul 09, 2020 at 11:30 am by WGNS

A man by the name of Jesus Alfonso Castillo who was indicted by a Rutherford County Grand Jury along with four co-defendants for conspiracy to sell over 300 grams of methamphe.... Read More

Launch of Rutherford County's First Rotational Atherectomy Program

Jul 09, 2020 at 10:15 am by WGNS

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford has announced the launch of Rutherford County's first rotational atherectomy program. Implemented by Dr. Hady Lichaa of Ascensi.... Read More

Jobless Claims Back on the Rise in TN

Jul 09, 2020 at 10:06 am by WGNS

The TN Department of Labor and Workforce Development reports the largest jump in new jobless claims was set in 1982 with a record of 695,000 new claims. Now, Tennessee is with.... Read More

COVID-19 Continues in Tennessee - See Chart and Learn More

Jul 09, 2020 at 06:00 am by WGNS

Transmission of COVID-19 across Tennessee has accelerated in the past several weeks, and the number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients has correspondingly increased. Due to bot.... Read More