Murfreesboro news

TN lawmakers introduce bill to ‘ensure students are taught Virtues of Capitalism’

Mar 02, 2022 at 11:31 am by WGNS

Republican legislation intended to ensure that students are taught about the benefits of America’s founding principles as part of their social studies curriculum advance.... Read More

The Tennessee Craft Brewers Guild to hold the “Farm to Tap” Festival on March 12th

Mar 02, 2022 at 10:59 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Craft Brewers Guild is inviting area residents to Nashville’s “Farm to Tap” Festival on Saturday, March 12th. Craft brewers from the Murfreesbo.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools seeks expansion of work-based learning partnerships

Mar 02, 2022 at 10:17 am by WGNS

Some may consider it risky to use high school students to work in a major supply-chain business.  But students in Rutherford County Schools’ work-based learnin.... Read More

Trailer that was parked outside the Murfreesboro City Schools District Office STOLEN - Can You Help MPD?

Mar 02, 2022 at 09:58 am by WGNS

Detectives in Murfreesboro need help identifying and locating two individuals who are persons of interest in a theft of a trailer.Authorities tell WGNS that the enclosed trail.... Read More

Volunteers to help build new Habitat for Humanity Home in downtown Murfreesboro on March 12th

Mar 01, 2022 at 03:08 pm by WGNS

Habitat for Humanity volunteers will meet to work on a special community build project later this month. The First Baptist Panel Build will be on Saturday, March 12 in the Hab.... Read More

Be On the Lookout: Truck Stolen in Nearby Coffee County

Mar 01, 2022 at 01:27 pm by WGNS

Our friends in nearby Coffee County need the help of those throughout the Middle Tennessee area to locate a stolen truck. The Coffee County Sheriff’s Department is.... Read More
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Pedestrian hit by car, officers urge drivers to take precaution to avoid sun glare

Mar 01, 2022 at 01:02 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - A driver who hit a pedestrian and allegedly left the scene in Murfreesboro says she was temporally blinded by the sun Tuesday morning.The pedestrian.... Read More

Major road improvements to improve traffic and safety to begin in 2022

Mar 01, 2022 at 10:39 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — As the City of Murfreesboro continues to grow in every direction, traffic congestion remains a challenge for commuters and City.... Read More

Now is the time to make sure your home is not drafty and instead, energy efficient

Mar 01, 2022 at 10:32 am by WGNS

Now is the time to prepare your home for the future, both for hot weather and cold weather. Amy Byers with Middle Tennessee Electric stated…Middle Tennessee Electric ha.... Read More

COMMENTARY by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss: War in Russia

Mar 01, 2022 at 09:47 am by WGNS

In this Commentary, MTSU Professor of Journalisism Larry Burriss talks about the media and concerns over war in the area of Russia…Scroll down for more about Dr. Larry.... Read More
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THE TRUMAN SHOW: Gone, But Not Forgotten!

Mar 01, 2022 at 05:42 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  THE TRUMAN SHOW from AdamsPlace ran its final broadcast on Tuesday morning March 1, 2022.  Gone, but not forgotten--over the past 11-years, the.... Read More

Tennessee Republicans introduce bills aiming to increase oversight of educational material in public schools

Feb 28, 2022 at 05:15 pm by WGNS

Three bills the Tennessee Republicans say will increase oversight and transparency of educational materials in Tennessee public schools advanced through subcommittees this wee.... Read More

Stevens announces candidacy for Smyrna Municipal Judge

Feb 28, 2022 at 03:58 pm by WGNS

Smyrna, Tennessee —Smyrna Town Court Clerk Brittany Stevens has announced her candidacy for Smyrna Municipal Judge in the August 4, 2022 election.  “As S.... Read More

UPDATE: Rutherford County School student suffers serious injuries after being assaulted by another student

Feb 28, 2022 at 03:10 pm by WGNS

A 15-year-old student suffered injuries when allegedly assaulted by another student Friday at Stewarts Creek High School, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s supervisor said.... Read More

UPDATE: Fatal Sunday Morning Home Fire On Isis Ct.

Feb 28, 2022 at 03:02 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Here is an update on the fatal fire that occured around 12:30AM early this past Sunday morning (2/27/2022) on Isis Court. At this time we know the man who.... Read More

The 4-foot-deep hole on Baker Road in Smyrna Area has been repaired

Feb 28, 2022 at 01:59 pm by WGNS

  The Highway Department has finished repairing what was a major problem for motorists traveling down Baker Road between Withers Avenue and Shirley Road.The pothole that.... Read More

Holloway High School Earns FAFSA Champion Status

Feb 28, 2022 at 11:49 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission and the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation are celebrating Holloway High School as a FAFSA Champion for the 2021-2022.... Read More

UPDATE: I-24 SMART Corridor Project from Murfreesboro to Nashville

Feb 28, 2022 at 11:42 am by WGNS

There is more news on the I-24 SMART Corridor Project in Rutherford County.Since 2005, traffic volumes have increased by more than 60 percent in the Murfreesboro-Rutherfo.... Read More

BEWARE: Scammer Threatens to Visit Your Home in "Fake Fines" and Family Member in Jail Hoax

Feb 28, 2022 at 11:11 am by WGNS

WGNS has more scams to report. This time, we head to nearby Bedford County, where the Sheriff’s Department is alerting the public of a scam in the area that involves a c.... Read More

Two Rutherford County Middle Schools Receive Grants from Local Delta Dental

Feb 28, 2022 at 10:48 am by WGNS

Delta Dental of Tennessee (Delta Dental) announced the twenty-five middle schools from across the state selected to receive “Water’s Cool @ School” grants to.... Read More