Murfreesboro news

Steve Toombs and Melinda Tate Retire From Murfreesboro Parks & Rec.

Jul 03, 2023 at 03:34 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Two long-term employees of Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department retired on Monday (7/3/2023). Steve Toombs ended his career after 42-years,.... Read More

2 Serious Motorcycle Crashes In 2 Days---Motorists BE AWARE!

Jul 03, 2023 at 11:36 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The Murfreesboro Police Department Uniformed Traffic Division supervisors are encouraging drivers to look twice for motorcycles after two near-fatal wrecks.... Read More

Legal Aid Society "NAME CHANGE CLINIC"

Jul 01, 2023 at 09:38 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, Tennessee’s largest nonprofit law firm, will be holding a virtual name change clinic begi.... Read More

Some Days Are Hot Ones, Some Days Are Storms

Jul 01, 2023 at 07:17 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Independance Day weekend and we've been oscillating from extreme heat to torrential rain. Murfreesboro Transportation's Deputy Director Ram Balachandran checks.... Read More

Interim Murfreesboro Fire Chief McCluskey Named CHIEF!

Jun 30, 2023 at 04:58 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) City Manager Craig Tindall has appointed Mark McCluskey as Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Chief, effective July 1, 2023. McCluskey had served as Interim Chief si.... Read More

SUV vs Motorcycle: Veterans Parkway at Armstong Valley

Jun 30, 2023 at 04:45 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Around 2:00 o'clock Friday afternoon (6/30/2023) there was a serious SUV vs motorcycle crash on Veterans Parkway at Armstrong Valley Road. Traffic was shu.... Read More

3 Promoted at RCSO

Jun 30, 2023 at 04:19 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh promotes three officers with the Rutherford County Sheriffs Office. Sgt. Troy Hooker to lieutenant over the SWAT Team, Cpl. Ashley King to.... Read More

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