Murfreesboro news

Smart book takes aim at improved risk management

Oct 30, 2020 at 11:02 am by WGNS

Risk is real and affects all projects, both public and private. All projects, large and small, are subject to a variety of risks. The failure to manage inherent risk with dili.... Read More

David Dinkins Passes Away

Oct 29, 2020 at 06:25 pm by WGNS

Longtime Murfreesboro Police detective and Public Defender's Office Chief Investigator David Dinkins has passed away. He was 71-years old. David was the older brother of WGNS'.... Read More

RuCo Schools: Public Hearings for new elementary school

Oct 28, 2020 at 08:15 am by WGNS

Rutherford County Schools has announced plans to hold two public hearings concerning rezoning for the new Plainview Elementary School. The Rutherford County Board of Educatio.... Read More

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Exchange Club of Murfreesboro Presents Freedom Shrine to Whitworth-Buchanan Middle

Oct 27, 2020 at 04:02 pm by WGNS

The Exchange Club of Murfreesboro presented to Rutherford County’s Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School a Freedom Shrine on Tuesday (10-27-20). Committee Chair Charlie Pigg.... Read More

Girls' state soccer tournament delayed until Friday

Oct 26, 2020 at 03:29 pm by WGNS

Due to the projected rainfall from Tropical Storm Zeta expected to hit the Murfreesboro area on Wednesday and Thursday and the resulting likelihood of unplayable conditions at.... Read More

Rockvale Football Season Over Due to COVID-19

Oct 22, 2020 at 06:41 pm by WGNS

The last two games of the regular season for Rockvale football won't be played due to COVID-19. Their last two games against Cookeville Friday and Siegel October 30th won't be.... Read More

Sheriff's office collects old medications Saturday for National Drug Take-Back day

Oct 21, 2020 at 05:57 pm by WGNS

Residents may turn in their expired and unwanted prescriptions during the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Sheriff&rsq.... Read More

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Man in stolen car arrested for alleged drug possession after crash

Oct 21, 2020 at 05:51 pm by WGNS

A man, with drugs, in a stolen vehicle plows through a red light causing a multi-vehicle crash after police attempted to make a traffic stop for reckless driving on Tuesday, O.... Read More

Grandmother Appeals for Info on Granddaughter's Death

Oct 21, 2020 at 05:17 pm by WGNS

Grandmother Annie Maples lives with the pain of two sons dying and now suffers more heartache from the death of her granddaughter, Shontisha Marie Rutland. Rutland, 22, of Na.... Read More

Tennessee officials warn of increased ‘skimmers’ at gas pumps

Oct 21, 2020 at 01:59 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is alerting consumers to an increase in fraudulent credit card devices found at gas pumps across the state. “Inspectors wi.... Read More

More Than a Million Tennesseans Have Voted Early

Oct 21, 2020 at 01:54 pm by WGNS

Through the sixth day of early voting in Tennessee, 1,085,384 voters have cast their ballot for the Nov. 3 presidential election. “The massive turnout shows Tennesseans.... Read More

TSSAA State Volleyball in 'Boro This Week

Oct 21, 2020 at 01:51 pm by WGNS

TSSAA championship events return to Murfreesboro after the COVID-19 pandemic postponed most of the girls and all of the boys basketball tournament and Spring Fling. Teams are.... Read More

Riverdale Downs Siegel; Other RuCo Week 7 Scores

Oct 02, 2020 at 11:10 pm by WGNS

Riverdale's defense made the second half difficult on visiting Siegel, taking a 28-0 victory on homecoming. A pair of turnovers in the first quarter by the Warriors left the.... Read More

Riverdale Downs Smyrna; RuCo FB Scores

Sep 11, 2020 at 11:13 pm by WGNS

The non-region, Rutherford County battle between Riverdale and Smyrna goes the Warrior's way with a 40-20 victory at Tom Nolan Field Friday night. Riverdale scored with just.... Read More

Non-Region, County Matchup with Smyrna at Riverdale

Sep 10, 2020 at 01:30 pm by WGNS

A non-region, Rutherford County matchup is on the slate for State Farm Prep Football this week. It's Smyrna at Riverdale coming up Friday night. Warriors coach Will Kriesky s.... Read More

Oakland Downs Siegel; RuCo Scores & Schedule

Sep 04, 2020 at 11:11 pm by WGNS

Oakland came out firing against their rival Siegel Friday night with a 36-7 win. Patriot running backs Jordan James and Antonio Patterson combined for 164 yards and four of t.... Read More

Riverdale Holds Off Franklin; Other Scores / Schedule

Aug 27, 2020 at 11:35 pm by WGNS

Riverdale came from behind and held off Franklin Thursday night to take a 30-25 win. The Admirals scored on their first drive and so did the Warriors. But after that, t.... Read More

Week 2 Broadcast: Riverdale Hosts Franklin (THURSDAY)

Aug 26, 2020 at 10:30 am by WGNS

Riverdale is hosting its second game in a row this week as Franklin comes to Tomahawk Stadium. Last week was a big test for host schools, helping to ensure football tea.... Read More

TSSAA Board of Control sets number of classes for each sport

Aug 17, 2020 at 08:05 pm by WGNS

At their meeting on Monday, August 17, the Board voted on the number of classes in each sport in Division I and Division II for the next two-year cycle. The biggest change se.... Read More

Friday Night Football Scoreboard Postgame Returns

Aug 07, 2020 at 10:28 pm by Bryan Barrett

WGNS Primetime Sports will partner with the TriStar Sports Radio Network to provide a high school football postgame scoreboard show this season. The previous postgame scorebo.... Read More