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Fatal head on collision in Bedford County - Charges Filed

Jul 23, 2018 at 07:12 pm by Bryan Barrett

A man from Chapel Hill, Tennessee has been arrested after his alleged involvement in a DUI fatal accident this past Saturday night. The wreck occurred on Highway 41A in Bedfor.... Read More

Senators Congratulate Murfreesboro City Schools

Jul 23, 2018 at 03:04 pm by Bryan Barrett

State Senator Shane Reeves (R-Murfreesboro) and Senator Bill Ketron (R-Murfreesboro) congratulated students, parents and the staff in the Murfreesboro Public School District f.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools and Overcrowding

Jul 23, 2018 at 12:21 pm by Bryan Barrett

As students head back to schools in a few weeks, parents will notice construction at some and portables at others as Rutherford County Schools scrambles to keep up with popula.... Read More

RCSO Detective Fired

Jul 23, 2018 at 10:06 am by Bryan Barrett

The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office lieutenant detective we told you was under two investigations has now been fired. Jason Mathis in the narcotics department, was let go b.... Read More

Last Week of Early Voting in Rutherford County

Jul 23, 2018 at 10:03 am by Bryan Barrett

Nearly 10-thousand Rutherford Countians have voted early for the August 2nd county general and state primary elections. With a week left, between one-thousand and 15-hundred o.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Compelled Speech

Jul 23, 2018 at 09:58 am by Bryan Barrett

When we think of the First Amendment, we usually think about how the government is not allowed to suppress or prohibit speech. But MTSU Professor of Journalism Dr. Larry Burri.... Read More

Registration continues for girls' Oct. 27 math-science event at MTSU

Jul 23, 2018 at 09:43 am by Bryan Barrett

Registration is underway for the 22nd annual Expanding Your Horizons in Math and Science Conference at MTSU, which will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, on the.... Read More

MTSU renews academic partnership with Ningbo University in China

Jul 23, 2018 at 09:24 am by Bryan Barrett

Middle Tennessee State University renewed an academic partnership that allows actuarial science students enrolled at a Chinese university to finish their classwork and earn th.... Read More

Four Long-Time Employees Retire from MFRD

Jul 23, 2018 at 09:21 am by Bryan Barrett

Four long-time Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department employees are retiring after a combined 131 years of service to the City. Captain Keith Bratcher, Engineers Jeff Bratcher.... Read More

Whittle to Be Inducted to Journalism Hall of Fame

Jul 23, 2018 at 08:53 am by Bryan Barrett

You hear his wit on the Truman Show. You've read his articles in local newspapers for many years. And now, Dan Whittle will soon be a member of the Tennessee Journalism Hall o.... Read More

Hale Outpaces DesJarlais in Fundraising

Jul 23, 2018 at 07:06 am by Bryan Barrett

FROM THE HALE CAMPAIGN The Christopher Hale for Tennessee Campaign raised over $40,000 in the first six weeks according to the campaign's financial disclosure. This figure wel.... Read More

MONDAY: Interview with TrustPoint Hospital

Jul 23, 2018 at 06:30 am by Bryan Barrett

WGNS' Scott Walker recently visited TrustPoint Hospital in Murfreesboro where he spoke with Beth Holloway...

Changes Coming to Square Parking Limits

Jul 20, 2018 at 02:12 pm by Bryan Barrett

Since the new Judicial Center and new Rutherford County parking garage opened, citizens have raised concerns over parking regulations on the downtown square. The city has take.... Read More

Arnold Seeking Presidential Pardon

Jul 20, 2018 at 01:46 pm by Bryan Barrett

Former Rutherford County Sheriff Robert Arnold is seeking a presidential pardon.NewsChannel 5 was the first to report he was reached out to President Trump. Arnold told report.... Read More

Fatal Crash at Middle Tennessee and Lascassas

Jul 20, 2018 at 11:32 am by Bryan Barrett

A crash at the intersection of West Clark Boulevard - Middle Tennessee Boulevard and Lascassas Highway claims the life of a 61-year old Murfreesboro man. Terry E. Elder died a.... Read More

TORNADO WATCH UNTIL 2AM SATURDAY

Jul 20, 2018 at 11:29 am by Bryan Barrett

A TORNADO WATCH is in effect for Rutherford County until 2am. High winds, hail and isolated tornadoes are possible all across Middle Tennessee. Severe thunderstorms are exp.... Read More

Drunken Joyride & Multi-County Chase Ends in Arrest

Jul 20, 2018 at 10:08 am by Bryan Barrett

A woman is in the Rutherford County jail after being accused of going on a drunken joyride in a stolen, high dollar Corvette. More from NewsRadio WGNS' Ron Jordan:

Mobile Food Pantry this Saturday in Murfreesboro

Jul 20, 2018 at 08:45 am by Bryan Barrett

A mobile food pantry will take place this Saturday at Greenhouse Ministries on Spring Street. Cliff Sharp with Greenhouse says they're needing volunteers to help with the dist.... Read More

MT FB: Lee named to Biletnikoff Award Watch List

Jul 20, 2018 at 06:33 am by Bryan Barrett

Middle Tennessee junior receiver Ty Lee has been named to the 2018 Biletnikoff Award Preseason Watch List, as announced by The Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation. More fr.... Read More

Lighting Deaths Up in Tennessee