Murfreesboro news

Fire at a Murfreesboro Homeless Camp

Apr 28, 2022 at 01:24 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue responded to a fire at a homeless camp in the woods behind businesses on Robert Rose Drive/Thompson Lane area Thursday around 8 a.m. Smoke could b.... Read More

Garth Brooks II arrested in La Vergne, Tennessee

Apr 28, 2022 at 12:44 pm by WGNS

(La Vergne, TN) Garth Brooks II was arrested in Rutherford County early Thursday morning. La Vergne, TN Police told WGNS NEWS the arrest happened because of their license pl.... Read More

Rutherford County Election Coverage Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022 (on-air and streaming)

Apr 28, 2022 at 11:20 am by Bryan Barrett

NewsRadio WGNS will have live results on-air and online after the polls close Tuesday (May 3rd) for the Rutherford County primary election. There are contested countywide race.... Read More

Landfill in Rutherford County will not be useable by other counties at the end of 2022

Apr 27, 2022 at 07:33 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, Tenn. – Changes are on the way for the local landfill in Rutherford County. Former State Representative Donna Barrett serves on the Tennessee Central.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Received the Tennessee Department of Health BEST Award for Efforts to Decrease Infant Mortality

Apr 27, 2022 at 06:40 pm by WGNS

In 2020, more than 6 out of every 1,000 infants in Tennessee did not make it to their first birthday. In an effort to save lives, Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford has partner.... Read More

MTSU, Siegel High School celebrate inaugural semester of humanities academy

Apr 27, 2022 at 01:00 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A Murfreesboro high school provided evidence Tuesday of how a connection with higher education can make its students far more prepared for col.... Read More

Local Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital a Leader in "Digestion" Technology to Minimize Hospital Food Waste

Apr 26, 2022 at 09:40 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tenn. - Ascension Saint Thomas is excited to participate in Stop Food Waste Day, an international campaign seeking to combat food waste with an annual flagship a.... Read More

Child Advocacy Center Hometown Heroes Silent Auction

Apr 26, 2022 at 09:24 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO — “You only have four days left to bid on the items in the Hometown Heroes Silent Auction,” announced Child Advocacy Center Developmen.... Read More

Investigation into Mysterious Liver Disease in Children

Apr 26, 2022 at 08:25 pm by WGNS

Physicians at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt are collaborating with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other hepatologist.... Read More

Read To Succeed 18th Annual Read To Bee Sixth Grade Spelling Bee

Apr 26, 2022 at 07:53 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tenn. — The 18th Annual Read To Succeed Read To Bee Spelling Bee sponsored by Redstone Federal Credit Union was Friday evening, April 22nd, at Murfreesboro.... Read More

REMINDER: Drug Take-Back scheduled for this Saturday

Apr 26, 2022 at 07:07 pm by WGNS

Residents may dispose of expired and unused prescriptions from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 30 at the Sheriff’s Office at 940 New Salem Highway in Murfreesboro, sa.... Read More

Job Fair geared towards local high school juniors and seniors in Rutherford County

Apr 26, 2022 at 06:59 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, TENN. – The Jumpstart Job Fair will work to connect area high school juniors and seniors with employers, offering part-time and full-time employment, internships.... Read More

UPDATE: Real Estate Revaluation and Equalization in Rutherford County - Real Estate Values AND Prices are UP Higher than Ever

Apr 26, 2022 at 06:26 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN. – Another update for Rutherford County property owners… A special “Notice to Taxpayers of Rutherford County Tennessee” is bei.... Read More

Central Tennessee Regional Solid Waste Planning Board Passes Resolution #3

Apr 26, 2022 at 04:15 pm by WGNS

(McMinnville) The Central Tennessee Regional Solid Waste Planning Board met in McMinnville Monday evening (4/25/2022) and passed Resolution #3. This moves efforts to con.... Read More

Boat Season - Don't buy a stolen boat

Apr 26, 2022 at 03:30 pm by WGNS

MIDDLE TENN. – Investigators are asking Tennessee residents to be on the lookout for stolen boats as boating season begins. To kick-start the season, we wanted to let li.... Read More

Siegel Chamber Choir Performs with Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra

Apr 26, 2022 at 03:19 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TENN. - In Murfreesboro, the Siegel High School Chamber Choir, led by Mrs. Brenda Gregory and Dr. Gerald Patton, were the featured guest performers at the Spring.... Read More

Sobriety Checkpoint in LaVergne area

Apr 25, 2022 at 06:02 pm by WGNS

LaVergne, Tennessee— Members of the La Vergne Police Department will be conducting a Sobriety Checkpoint on Thursday, May 5, 2022, from 10:00 p.m. until midnight. Offi.... Read More

UPDATE: Smyrna police confirm shooting suspect was driving a Pontiac Vibe vehicle

Apr 25, 2022 at 05:47 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tennessee — Police have an update on the shooting that unfolded in the 200-block of Cannon Drive in Smyrna. The Smyrna Police Department has announced the ve.... Read More

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Murfreesboro police celebrate the promotion of three new captains, two lieutenants, and two sergeants

Apr 25, 2022 at 04:18 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (April 25, 2022) – Murfreesboro Chief of Police Michael Bowen announces the promotion of seven members of the department. Three lieutenant.... Read More

NewsChannel 5 Updates the Week's Forecast

Apr 25, 2022 at 09:05 am by Producer

WGNS' Bryan Barrett talks to Storm 5 Weather Team Meteorologist Nikki-Dee Ray (NewsChannel 5) about the week's weather forecast, including changes today after a bea.... Read More