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Missing Murfreesboro Teen FOUND--SAFE!

Aug 20, 2023 at 01:40 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) BULLETIN:  Missing Teen has been found and is SAFE.  Murfreesboro Police thank the public for assisting in locating the youth.    Reported.... Read More

Mayor Shane McFarland recognizes Joel Aguilera with STARS Award

Aug 18, 2023 at 05:58 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Mayor Shane McFarland honored City employee Joel Aguilera with the STARS Award for superior customer service during the Aug. 17, 2023, City Co.... Read More

United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties Hosted Annual Community Celebration Luncheon on Wednesday

Aug 17, 2023 at 10:32 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties hosted its annual Community Celebration Luncheon on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at the MTSU Student Union.... Read More

Erma Siegel Elementary School Evacuated Thursday Morning - Problem Confirmed to be HVAC Related

Aug 17, 2023 at 09:31 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Shortly after the school day began at Erma Siegel Elementary School in Murfreesboro, students had to be evacuated from the building. The evacuation occurred.... Read More
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MTSU Physician Assistant program hosts inaugural ‘white coat’ ceremony

Aug 15, 2023 at 06:12 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. —Middle Tennessee State University’s first cohort of Physician Assistant Studies students and their families gathered Friday, Aug. 11.... Read More

Thefts at Walgreens Stores - One of Two Theft Case Adds Up To $1,000

Aug 14, 2023 at 03:59 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – In Murfreesboro, MPD detectives are investigating a theft case that took place inside the Walgreens store on Old Fort Parkway. In the theft, more than.... Read More

830+ New MTSU Grads Honored Saturday

Aug 12, 2023 at 07:49 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) In praising the 830-plus Middle Tennessee State University summer graduates for earning their degrees Saturday, MTSU accounting professor Stephen.... Read More

Murfreesboro Ranked as the Most Relaxed City in the State

Aug 10, 2023 at 08:14 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro is listed as the 101st most relaxed city in the country, or at least the 101st most relaxed city out of a list of 200-cities nationwide. In Ten.... Read More

VA extends deadline through Monday for Veterans and survivors to apply for PACT Act benefits backdated to August 10, 2022

Aug 10, 2023 at 05:06 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The VA is encouraging all Veterans to file their PACT Act-related claims after the deadline to apply was extended. The PACT Act gives Vet.... Read More

List of Candidates Vying to be the Next Rutherford County Circuit Judge has been Narrowed Down to Five

Aug 08, 2023 at 10:41 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Early last month, WGNS reported news about the Honorable J. Mark Rogers, who announced his retirement after serving nearly 20-years as a judge in.... Read More

Murfreesboro Housing Authority has New Housing Choice Voucher Program Director

Aug 08, 2023 at 04:04 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - “We want to recruit more landlords who are looking for quality renters,” Kelly Lawton said. Like many others, Kelly Lawton recently moved t.... Read More
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Vehicle Hit-and-Run on Antebellum Drive Home

Aug 06, 2023 at 04:57 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) A nighttime hit-and-run accident did significant damage to a local home at 1769 Antebellum Drive over this past weekend. The vehicle first slammed into the gar.... Read More

Serious Roll-Over Crash Saturday

Aug 05, 2023 at 04:57 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Around 4:00 o'clock Saturday (8/5/2023) afternoon Murfreesboro police were called to a single-vehicle, rollover crash on Bradyville Pike.  Public In.... Read More

New FISHER HOUSE Board at VA Hospital

Aug 05, 2023 at 06:42 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The TENNESSEE FISHER HOUSE is on the campus of the Alvin C. York V.A. Medical Center here in Murfreesboro. When veterans come for longterm and shorter treatment.... Read More
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Dump Truck Driver Escapes Fire, but Suffers Injuries in I-24 Accident

Aug 03, 2023 at 09:00 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) UPDATE: A dump truck wrecked and overturned on I-24 at exit 76 (Medical Center Parkway) Thursday morning. The interstate had to be closed down at around 3:30 Th.... Read More

Teacher Salaries, Teacher Retention and Schools Starting Back in Rutherford County

Aug 02, 2023 at 08:46 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Schools in Rutherford County and across Middle Tennessee are opening next week, and hundreds of teaching positions still need to be filled. Many of t.... Read More

Free Food Pantry and Volunteer Opportunity for Families

Aug 01, 2023 at 08:19 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A free food giveaway will take place at Greenhouse Ministries in Murfreesboro this month. The event will be on Saturday, August 26th. Greenhouse founder C.... Read More

Envelope Containing Cash Accidently Left Behind by a Customer

Jul 31, 2023 at 01:21 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – The Murfreesboro Criminal Investigations Division is working on a theft case involving an envelope that contained about $400 in cash. Apparently, a cu.... Read More

Stepping Stones Safe Haven to host Bingo in the Barn

Jul 31, 2023 at 09:31 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro TN - Stepping Stones Safe Haven, a 501c3 charity that provides supportive services and shelter to women and children experiencing homelessness in Rutherford.... Read More

MFRD Saves The Day For A Tiny Kitten

Jul 30, 2023 at 08:32 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The old saying "curiosity killed the cat" almost came true in the Heart of Tennessee on Sunday (7/30/2023). An uncapped sewer drain washout pipe was too temptin.... Read More