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UPDATE: Mixed Use Development in Downtown Murfreesboro

Jan 11, 2023 at 07:26 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) More news on the development of One East College in Murfreesboro along East College at North Church Streets. City Council-member Jamie Averwater told WGNS.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Investigating Alleged Shoplifting Case - Need Help Identifying Subject

Jan 11, 2023 at 04:59 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) Murfreesboro Police are asking the community, “Do you know this person?” Evidently, detectives would like to interview a so called “pers.... Read More

UPDATE: Missing 15-Year-Old has been Safely Located

Jan 11, 2023 at 08:00 am by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN) A missing teenager has been safely located. Murfreesboro Police confirmed on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, that 15-year-old Kayden Watkins is no longer.... Read More

A new neighborhood hospital to open in the Blackman area this March - Listen to today's podcast for a discussion about the new hospital and more

Jan 10, 2023 at 12:04 pm by WGNS News

Today on the show, WGNS' Scott Walker interviews Gordon B. Ferguson, President & CEO of Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital and Brittney Urso, the new Westlawn Hosp.... Read More

Murfreesboro Murder Suspect in the Death of a 22-Year-Old due in Court on March 17, 2023

Jan 10, 2023 at 07:01 am by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) WGNS has more news on the murder of a young man that occurred in Murfreesboro a little over 26-months ago. Looking back to the initial call to dispatch.... Read More

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Historical Society Welcomes Elvis and Collects Dues!

Jan 09, 2023 at 09:38 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The Rutherford County Historical Society brought-in the frst meeting of 2023 with local historiabn and Elvis fan Shirley Jones welcoming "the King of.... Read More

Public Infrastructure Road Projects highlighted on City interactive webpage

Jan 09, 2023 at 11:06 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — As heard in a past WGNS newscast, the City of Murfreesboro is moving forward with plans to build a bridge over I-24 to extend Rutherford.... Read More

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Photos and Sounds of the Annual Polar Bear Plunge Held in Murfreesboro on Saturday (Jan. 7, 2022)

Jan 07, 2023 at 06:09 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO– The 22nd annual Polar Bear Plunge took place on Saturday at the SportsCom outdoor pool. The temperature was a chilly 43-degrees with a slight dri.... Read More

Ram's Road Warnings

Jan 07, 2023 at 07:18 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) This is a busy time of the year, new laws take effect, the state's General Assembly convenes, and contractors are trying to make-up for time that was lost.... Read More

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UPDATE: Names of Those Involved in Tuesday Double Fatality Accident Released - Murfreesboro Police Investigation Continues

Jan 06, 2023 at 09:58 am by WGNS News

UPDATE - MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police Fatal Accident Crash Team (FACT) investigators have identified the two victims in Tuesday night's fatal crash on.... Read More

UPDATE: VA Hospital in Murfreesboro is Holding Nurse Career Fair on Jan. 12th - Qualified Nurses Could Receive a $20k Sign-on Bonus

Jan 05, 2023 at 10:14 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) UPDATE W/ AUDIO - A hiring fair for nurses will be held in Murfreesboro on Thursday, January 12th at the York VA Medical Center. Nicole Crum, a nurse recrui.... Read More

Council Oks Design Contract for WastAway biogas facility solid waste solution

Jan 05, 2023 at 08:32 pm by WGNS News

Above: A four-minute video on the Project Agreement in Murfreesboro. MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council Thursday (Jan. 5) approve.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Police Identify Subjects in Alleged Shoplifting Case - Charges Pending

Jan 05, 2023 at 04:00 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. – Charges are now pending against suspects in two Murfreesboro Shoplifting Cases, according to the Police Department. Evidently, the first theft.... Read More

Area Center for the Arts Presents "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"

Jan 05, 2023 at 02:00 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is set to open Friday, January 13, at The Center for the Arts. “I am so ex.... Read More

Suspect Accused of Inappropriately Touching a Child Under the Age of 13

Jan 05, 2023 at 01:23 pm by WGNS News

Middle, Tenn. – A suspect has been developed in a case that focuses on the sexual battery of a child. Metro Nashville Police reported on Thursday that Youth Services det.... Read More

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Rutherford County and Metro Nashville School Students Begin Healthcare Careers through Innovative New Program

Jan 04, 2023 at 08:38 pm by WGNS News

Ascension Saint Thomas today recognized the inaugural class of Ascension Saint Thomas Work-Based Learning, a new year-long program designed to prepare students from Metro Nash.... Read More

Siegel Cross Country Coach Phil Young Retires

Jan 04, 2023 at 06:17 pm by WGNS

by Greg Wyant Long time Cross Country coach Phil Young has decided to retire after 15 seasons at the helm of the Siegel Cross Country teams. Coach Young was always working to.... Read More

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Two Killed in Tuesday Night Accident in Murfreesboro (UPDATE WITH AUDIO STATEMENT FROM POLICE)

Jan 04, 2023 at 05:49 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TN) UPDATE - Murfreesboro Police have confirmed that two people have died as a result of a serious auto accident that occurred on Fortress Boulevard around.... Read More

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The "House of Mayors" has left the city!

Jan 04, 2023 at 04:22 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The 1850 victorian mansion that was known as "The House of Mayors" is now only a memory. Under the long arm of the excavator, the final row of bricks.... Read More

Don't Miss Monday's Historical Society Meeting...Special Guest!

Jan 03, 2023 at 05:07 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) At 7:00 o'clock this coming Monday (1/9/2023) evening, the Rutherford County Historical Society has its first monthly meeting of the New Year in Mane.... Read More