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Professional Educators of Tennessee Launch Black History Project for Students and Educators

Jan 23, 2020 at 08:45 am by Bryan Barrett

NOTE: This is a press release from the Professional Educators of Tennessee, Audrey Shores - Dir. of Communications Professional Educators of Tennessee has launched a project t.... Read More

MTSU students can win April 'workout' with NFL linebacker/financial literacy guru

Jan 23, 2020 at 07:06 am by Bryan Barrett

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- NFL player Brandon Copeland will bring his passion for and wisdom about financial literacy to Middle Tennessee State University students this spring, in.... Read More

Summer Meal Programs

Jan 23, 2020 at 06:15 am by Bryan Barrett

The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is seeking rural communities as it opens the application process for organizations to participate in this year's Summer Food.... Read More

MPD Chief Michael Bowen Receives Patriotic Award

Jan 22, 2020 at 09:25 pm by Bryan Barrett

(MURFREESBORO) Congratulations to Murfreesboro Police Chief Michael Bowen on receiving the Tennessee National Guard's PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARD. Murfreesboro Police Officer and.... Read More

Gay State House Candidate in Murfreesboro Condemns Discriminatory Adoption Bill

Jan 22, 2020 at 03:52 pm by Bryan Barrett

NOTE: This is a press release from candidate Brandon Thomas and not a WGNS News StoryMurfreesboro, TN, January 22, 2020 - Days after the Tennessee General Assembly passed an a.... Read More

The Art of Finding the Perfect Shoe for Running or Walking in Murfreesboro and Beyond

Jan 22, 2020 at 03:49 pm by Bryan Barrett

When it comes to shoes for running, walking or even sports like tennis, it is important to have a shoe that is not only comfortable, but also supportive and flexible when need.... Read More

Three Riverdale students selected to perform at prestigious music hall in New York City

Jan 22, 2020 at 03:26 pm by Bryan Barrett

Sydney Callahan, Colby Davis, and Mara Watson, students at Riverdale High School, have been selected for the 202 High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall.They wi.... Read More

Teresa Collins Becomes St. Thomas' CNO February 3, 2020

Jan 22, 2020 at 02:44 pm by Bryan Barrett

(MURFREESBORO) Effective Monday, February 3, 2020, Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital welcomes industry veteran Teresa Collins as its new Chief Nursing Officer. Her 28-year hea.... Read More

TBI Director Rausch Appointed To Presidetial Commission

Jan 22, 2020 at 01:36 pm by Bryan Barrett

(WASHINGTON, DC) On Wednesday (1/22/2020) Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Director David Rausch was appointed by Attorney General William P. Barr to the Presidential Commiss.... Read More

Despite Proposed Bill, TN Lags in Accommodations for Pregnant Workers

Jan 22, 2020 at 09:47 am by Bryan Barrett

A bill in Congress that would ensure pregnant women aren't fired from their jobs for requesting reasonable accommodations in the workplace has received bipartisan approval in.... Read More

Bell Buckle to see improvements to Water System

Jan 22, 2020 at 09:32 am by Bryan Barrett

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers today announced a loan for $886,000 for the Town of Be.... Read More

Four Youth Selected as TN Cattlemen's Association Youth Ambassadors

Jan 22, 2020 at 09:23 am by Bryan Barrett

Murfreesboro, TN--The Tennessee Cattlemen's Association (TCA) and Tennessee Cattlemen's Youth Association (TCYA) recently selected Grant Funderburk, Mason Collins, Breanna Mil.... Read More

Rep. Harold Love Jr. urges community over chaos at MTSU MLK observance

Jan 22, 2020 at 09:20 am by Bryan Barrett

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- As keynote speaker of MTSU's annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance, State Rep. Harold Love Jr. challenged those gathered Monday evening inside th.... Read More

Redstone Federal CU presents $9,000 check to Boys and Girls Club

Jan 22, 2020 at 09:18 am by Bryan Barrett

Christmas celebrations continued at Redstone Federal Credit Union® last week when the organization presented checks for $9,000 to two children's charities as part of its Lette.... Read More

AAA: Owning an Electric Vehicle is the Cure for Most Consumer Concerns

Jan 22, 2020 at 06:00 am by Bryan Barrett

New research from AAA finds that over five years and 75,000 miles of driving, the annual cost of owning a new compact electric vehicle is only slightly more expensive - about.... Read More

12 Sheriff's Deputies Honored for Service

Jan 21, 2020 at 05:30 pm by Bryan Barrett

(MURFREESBORO) Twelve deputies were recognized as Officers of the Month Tuesday by the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh presented Officer of the Month.... Read More

Gas Prices Down 3 Cents

Jan 21, 2020 at 10:55 am by Bryan Barrett

The Tennessee Gas Price average is $2.32 which is three cents less than last week, a penny higher than one month ago, and 32 cents higher than one year ago.The National Gas Pr.... Read More

Suspect Accused of Shooting at La Vergne Police Due in Court

Jan 21, 2020 at 10:50 am by Bryan Barrett

A man charged with the attempted murder of a LaVergne police officer is scheduled to appear in court to file a plea on March 18, 2020.21-Year old Darrien Williams was also cha.... Read More

Girl Scout Cookie Pick-up in Murfreesboro

Jan 21, 2020 at 10:37 am by Bryan Barrett

Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee is hosting their second annual Count & Go in Rutherford County at McKnight Park on Monday, January 27, 2020.Count & Go welcomes Girl Sc.... Read More

Local Restaurant Owner Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion

Jan 21, 2020 at 10:14 am by Bryan Barrett

The owner of Farmers Family Restaurant has submitted a guilty plea accepting charges of six counts of hindering revenue collections and one count of tax evasion.Billy Raynor e.... Read More