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Empty PAWS Shelter July 6-31, 2023

Jun 30, 2023 at 11:21 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, is excited to announce it will team up with MetL.... Read More

BEWARE: 4th of July Fireworks, Veterans, and PTSD

Jun 30, 2023 at 10:32 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) As we head into the Fourth of July holiday, our PTSD Clinic at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System wanted to share resources and tips to help reduce anxi.... Read More

July Friday Night Live Concert on the Historic Rutherford County Square

Jun 29, 2023 at 04:09 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Main Street Murfreesboro, a nonprofit, 501c3 has been focused on economic development, design, and promotions of the historic downtown business district for.... Read More

New Bill Banning Sex Change Related Procedures on Minors in Tennessee Halted by a Federal Judge

Jun 29, 2023 at 09:21 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – A new bill that banned doctors in Tennessee from performing sex change operations on teens and children under the age of 18 has been met with a l.... Read More

Rutherford County Deputy and Inmates Rescue Kittens

Jun 28, 2023 at 11:26 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Inmate workers were mowing the grass at Rutherford County Sheriff’s office when they spotted an “orange fluff ball in the green field,&rd.... Read More

Second Chance Reentry Fair in Murfreesboro - Thursday 9 AM to 1 PM

Jun 28, 2023 at 11:14 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The Tennessee Department of Corrections Second Chance Fair is taking place on Thursday at the Murfreesboro Day Reporting Center. The event is g.... Read More

CHORD Announces Spring "Hero Awards" at Greenhouse Ministries

Jun 27, 2023 at 07:03 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - On June 26th, Chord met at the Greenhouse Ministries Community Room. Chord is a collaborative initiative that encourages partnerships with artists, ban.... Read More

Normal Forgetfulness Verses Signs of Alzheimer's or Dementia

Jun 27, 2023 at 06:45 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As people grow older and find themselves becoming more forgetful, it's easy to self diagnose memory problems as signs of Dementia or Alzheimer's. How.... Read More

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Central Magnet School's GREAT RACE Team Leaves The Bluff City

Jun 27, 2023 at 09:59 am by WGNS

(MEMPHIS) The Central Magnet School team starts the morning today in Memphis and heads to Russellville, Arkansas for lunch. It's been hot and some of the support vehicles have.... Read More

Roe v. Wade being Overturned in June of 2022 was Celebrated with Right to Life Rally this past Saturday in Murfreesboro

Jun 27, 2023 at 07:18 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - One year ago in June of 2022, Roe V. Wade was overturned, which put the legality of abortion back into the hands of individual states like Tennessee. The on.... Read More

Ruptured Gas Line in Murfreesboro led to Temporary Shutdown of Intersection

Jun 26, 2023 at 07:36 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – A gas line ruptured on Monday in Murfreesboro and authorities had to shut down Battleground Drive at Northfield Boulevard. The situation unfolded ar.... Read More

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The Tennessee VFW Convention Was Held In Murfreesboro This Past Weekend

Jun 25, 2023 at 07:17 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The Tennessee VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) state convention was held this past Thursday through Friday (June 22-24, 2023) at Murfreesboro’s Embassy Suit.... Read More

Ram's Summer Road Reprt

Jun 24, 2023 at 07:14 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The first week of summer has lived up to its name--hot and humid. Murfreesboro Transportation Department's Deputy Director Ram Balachandran warns that heat, esp.... Read More

MTSU Professor Kristine Potter's 2nd book "Dark Waters" in NYT Book Review

Jun 24, 2023 at 06:51 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Kristine Potter, a recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship in Photography and an assistant professor of photography at Middle Tennessee State Univ.... Read More

Smyrna’s Independence Day Celebration returns July 1st with Fireworks Show

Jun 23, 2023 at 11:44 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tennessee—Smyrna’s Independence Day celebration returns Saturday, July 1, 2023, in Lee Victory Recreation Park, 110 Sam Ridley Parkway East. Festivities b.... Read More

MTSU Diversity Fellowship Program Supports Doctoral Students from Dissertation to Professorship

Jun 23, 2023 at 07:50 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU’s Diversity Dissertation Fellowship program will welcome three new fellows from across the country to campus this fall to.... Read More

Large Car and Bike Show to be Held This Saturday Outside of the SRM Headquarters Off I-840

Jun 22, 2023 at 08:00 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - The Heart in Motion Car and Motorcycle Show is this Saturday. Everything from classic muscle cars to imports and low riders to pickups are expected to.... Read More

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Driver Who Hit MPD Officer Has Been Arrested

Jun 22, 2023 at 11:55 am by WGNS

UPDATE: (MURFREESBORO) The driver who is accused of speeding away during a traffic stop, striking and injuring an officer has been arrested. At the time of his ar.... Read More

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Stolen Vehicles in Rutherford County and within the City of Murfreesboro - Thefts in Nearby Nashville - Videos Included

Jun 21, 2023 at 10:32 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Between May 1st and June 17th, at least 43 vehicles were reported as stolen in Murfreesboro. Of that number, Saturday proved to be the mo.... Read More

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UPDATE: Murfreesboro Police Officer Struck by Car During Traffic Stop

Jun 21, 2023 at 12:15 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: MURFREESBORO, TN – Murfreesboro Police have identified the suspects that were named in the Tuesday night incident involving a vehicle that was pulled over a.... Read More