Murfreesboro news

Central Magnet student named best in show at STEM Expo

Mar 23, 2022 at 05:26 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Schools (RCS) middle and high school students presented STEM projects at the 4th annual countywide RCS STEM Expo Tuesday. Projects were devel.... Read More

New Trails coming to Barfield Park

Mar 23, 2022 at 01:15 pm by WGNS

New trails will be developed at Barfield Park in Murfreesboro, thanks to the addition of 73-acres that were recently acquired by the parks.Kristin Hopkins with Murfreesboro Pa.... Read More

SATURDAY in MURFREESBORO: Collections Manager for the Tennessee Division of Archaeology to present “Guardians of Antiquity: The Care and Preservation of Archaeological Collections”

Mar 23, 2022 at 08:17 am by WGNS

The Rutherford County Archaeological Society (RCAS) invites the public to attend a free special presentation at their meeting this Saturday, March 26, 1:00pm at the Oaklands M.... Read More

CRIME BEAT: One case of shoplifting and One case of a soft-drink delivery driver reporting his phone being stolen

Mar 22, 2022 at 04:56 pm by WGNS

Around ten days ago, a police officer working extra duty at the Stones River Town Centre responded to the JCPenny store in reference to a shoplifting incident. As the office.... Read More

Road Rage Incident near Chelsea Place Apartments

Mar 22, 2022 at 03:59 pm by WGNS

A 37-year-old Beechgrove man was the victim of a road rage saga.The man told police that he was leaving the area of Chelsea Place Apartments and attempting to merge into ano.... Read More

Another Shoplifting Case in Murfreesboro - Subject Accused of Stealing 12-NBA Sweatshirts and More

Mar 22, 2022 at 03:28 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Police were called to the Hollister clothing store located in the Avenue Shopping Center on March 15th to investigate a shoplifting case.A loss prevention worke.... Read More

Rutherford County Ranked at #4 out of 95 Counties for Child Well-Being in Tennessee

Mar 22, 2022 at 02:15 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth released their annual Child Well-Being report. The analysis shows Rutherford County is in the top percentile for positiv.... Read More

City of Murfreesboro / Middle Tennessee Electric Land Swap still under review - Could potentially equal new park and a new MTE Headquarters

Mar 22, 2022 at 10:18 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO – The City of Murfreesboro and Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) continue to examine the idea of a land swap. The trade would consist of the electric pro.... Read More

Theft of Check Card numbers lead to Rutherford County resident falling victim to a "Coinbase" Money Transfer

Mar 22, 2022 at 10:00 am by WGNS

A local resident in the Barfield Community recently fell victim to a scam involving a “Coinbase” money transfer that totaled close to $1,300. The money was taken f.... Read More

Harvey, at the Arts Center of Cannon County

Mar 22, 2022 at 07:49 am by WGNS

In Woodbury, the award winning Arts Center of Cannon County announces their production of HARVEY running on the weekends of March 25th through April 9th. Like the Jimmy Stewar.... Read More

AHCA/NCAL Highlights Nursing Home Quality Improvements Over The Past Decade

Mar 21, 2022 at 08:00 pm by WGNS

The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) released a new report today highlighting data that shows the quality of care.... Read More

Attempted Shoplifting Case ends with Reported Assault

Mar 21, 2022 at 02:33 pm by WGNS

A subject who evidently went shopping at Uncle Sandy’s Truck Stop on South Church Street in Murfreesboro is now wanted by the long arm of the law. Apparently, the custom.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools’ STEM Expo set for Tuesday evening

Mar 21, 2022 at 02:12 pm by WGNS

After being forced to cancel in 2020 because of the pandemic, Rutherford County Schools is excited to once again hold the RCS STEM Expo. The event takes place tomorrow, Tuesda.... Read More

POLITICS: Frances Rosales Announces Candidacy for Rutherford County Board of Education

Mar 21, 2022 at 09:45 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN. — Frances Rosales, a community volunteer and parent living in Rutherford County, has announced her candidacy for a seat on the Rutherford County School.... Read More

The Heritage Center Hosts Free Public Lecture with MTSU alumnus and historian Leigh Ann Gardner

Mar 21, 2022 at 09:39 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN: The Heritage Center of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County invites the public to join us on Thursday, March 31st, at 6 p.m. for a presentation and Q&A wit.... Read More

Gas Prices this week in Rutherford County and Throughout Tennessee (March 21, 2022)

Mar 21, 2022 at 07:49 am by WGNS

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 7.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.03/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee..... Read More

Murfreesboro Caregiver Indicted In Patient Abuse Case

Mar 19, 2022 at 07:19 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) According to the TBI, a Murfreesboro man faces a felony charge, after being accused of assaulting a vulnerable adult in his care.On March 9, 2021, aft.... Read More

MPD Needs Your Help With These TJ Maxx "Persons of Interest"

Mar 19, 2022 at 09:31 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Murfreesboro Polic have asked citizens to “Be on the Lookout” for possible suspects in an alleged shoplifting case.Authorities received information.... Read More

Ram's "Spring Road Challenge" Forecast

Mar 19, 2022 at 09:00 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The spring weather is becoming more consistent and Transportation Department's Deputy Director Ram Balachandran notes that more construction jobs will go.... Read More

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11th Annual Special Kids Race At MMC

Mar 19, 2022 at 08:30 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) They're off on the 11th Annual SPECIAL KIDS RACE at Murfreesboro Medical Clinic and SurgiCenter. Temps were around 46 degrees with partly cloudy, dry weat.... Read More