Murfreesboro news

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

Utility Pole Blocks Both N. Lanes of Broad Sunday

Jul 30, 2023 at 02:38 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Shortly after 2:00 o'clock Sunday (7/30/2023) afternoon a silver Ford Focus was traveling toward town on NW Broad Street. The vehicle went into the median in fr.... Read More

Smyrna Again has the Lowest Unemployment Rate in Rutherford County

Jul 28, 2023 at 12:27 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Jobless data is in for the state of Tennessee. Rutherford County is ranked as having the 4th lowest unemployment rate in Tennessee at 3%. Tying with Ru.... Read More

17-Year-Old Reported as Missing - Possible Runaway Case in Murfreesboro

Jul 25, 2023 at 01:47 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro Police are on the lookout for a teenager who is believed to have run away. 17-Year-old Carlos Sanabria-Solis was reported missing as a runaway.... Read More

Serious Crash Sunday Night: Motorcycle vs Truck--Near The Fountains

Jul 24, 2023 at 02:44 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN – The Murfreesboro Police Department Fatal Accident Crash Team (FACT) is investigating a serious injury crash involving a motorcycle and pickup.... Read More

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Biggest Turnout Ever for "Taste of Rutherford"

Jul 22, 2023 at 09:11 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) A gentle breeze with temps in the 70s created the perfect background for Main Street Murfreesboro's Annual Taste of Rutherford on the lawn at Oaklands Mansion,.... Read More

Ram's Storm Changed Road Forecast

Jul 22, 2023 at 09:54 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Thanks to the storms, our weather has not been as rough as in other parts of the nation. However, the high winds and deluge of rain has impacted area constructi.... Read More

Rob Mitchell Announces Nearly $500K Returned to Rutherford General Fund

Jul 21, 2023 at 10:44 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN Under the leadership of Rob Mitchell, the Property Assessor of Rutherford County, and the unwavering dedication of his hardworking staff, the count.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric Completes 100th Home Uplift Renovation

Jul 19, 2023 at 05:20 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN. – July marks a milestone as Middle Tennesse Electric (MTE), in partnership with TVA EnergyRight, celebrated the 100th Home Uplift energy renovation for quali.... Read More

Parents Convicted of Aggravated Child Abuse in Rutherford County Case Whitnee Peters

Jul 19, 2023 at 11:48 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn – Parents of an infant who suffered severe burns on Christmas Eve 2021 entered pleas to aggravated child abuse, neglect and endangerment last mon.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools High School Summit Wraps Up Summer Training Series

Jul 18, 2023 at 05:11 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County’s two-day high school summer summit wrapped up today at Siegel High School. Principals and teachers returned from summer break.... Read More

Suspect in Murfreesboro Stranger Rape Case Convicted

Jul 18, 2023 at 09:34 am by WGNS News

A 56-year-old man who was charged with one count of Aggravated Rape and one count of Rape in Murfreesboro this past August, recently appeared before the courts to face the cha.... Read More

Former Head of YMCA in Murfreesboro Sentenced to 11-Years in Prison

Jul 17, 2023 at 03:21 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – WGNS has more news on a Rutherford County man who was charged with multiple counts of rape - - the same man who once headed the.... Read More

Ram's Hot, Hot, Hot Road Report!

Jul 15, 2023 at 07:43 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Hot, hot, hot--humid too! Murfreesboro Transportation Department's Deputy Director Ram Balachandran does a thorough computer search of all construction projects.... Read More

Back to School Event on July 31st - Free Backpacks, School Supplies, Face-Painting and More at H3 Church in Murfreesboro

Jul 14, 2023 at 05:32 pm by WGNS News

As we inch closer and closer to the new school year, more and more organizations are stepping forward to help students who otherwise, may not have school supplies. Both Ruth.... Read More