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Free meals for Rutherford County students will continue this year

Jul 29, 2021 at 09:45 am by WGNS

For the second consecutive school year, all students enrolled in Rutherford County Schools will be served breakfast and lunch at no cost to their families.The continuation of.... Read More

“BACK IN TIME: BACK TO SCHOOL” The Story of the One-Room School House

Jul 29, 2021 at 08:51 am by WGNS

Saturday, August 7th from 9-12pm during the Main Street Market in Downtown Murfreesboro, there will be a “Back to School Party”. Shacklett’s Photography will.... Read More

MTSU leaders join ‘Red Letter Day’ for Aug. 10 women’s marketing event

Jul 28, 2021 at 08:45 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Three Middle Tennessee State University leaders will be part of a daylong online and in-person event set Tuesday, Aug. 10, .... Read More

Ag Tag Breaks Record on 25th Birthday

Jul 28, 2021 at 07:45 pm by WGNS

Tennessee’s Ag Tag license plate hit the streets 25 years ago and thanks to citizens who support agriculture in this way, 2021 has been a record-breaking year.For this f.... Read More

Murder Suspect Remains on the Run

Jul 28, 2021 at 02:13 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Police continue to search for an April 24th murder suspect.Public Information Officer Larry Flowers told WGNS NEWS, “An active murder warrant is currently.... Read More

Another Shoplifting Case at a Murfreesboro Retailer

Jul 28, 2021 at 01:58 pm by WGNS

WGNS News has yet another shoplifting case to fill listeners in on. This one unfolded at Lowe's on Old fort Parkway in Murfreesboro. Detectives are attempting to identify an.... Read More

Growing Barfield Park Adds Land and to Open New Playground this Friday in Murfreesboro

Jul 28, 2021 at 12:16 pm by WGNS

Barfield Park is one of the largest city owned parks in Tennessee with over 430-acres of land that include hiking trails, ballfields and playgrounds. In fact, it is similar to.... Read More

Suspect in 2017 Kendrick Love Murder Awaiting Trial

Jul 28, 2021 at 11:30 am by WGNS

A trial date has been set for the suspect accused of killing Kendrick Love in May of 2017. The upcoming court case will take place in February of next year. Rutherford County.... Read More

Rutherford County Democratic Party Biennial Reorganization Convention on August 14th

Jul 28, 2021 at 10:50 am by WGNS

The Rutherford County Democratic Party will hold a Biennial Reorganization Convention to elect new leaders on Saturday, August 14, 2021. The meeting will take place at Barfiel.... Read More

Murfreesboro Home Depot Store continues to be Plagued by Shoplifters

Jul 28, 2021 at 09:50 am by WGNS

Shoplifting is never a good thing and leads to increased pricing in the retail world along with stores having to increase security measures.Police suggest that shoplifters oft.... Read More

Redistricting Counties throughout Tennessee

Jul 28, 2021 at 08:58 am by WGNS

Tennessee's 95 counties are expected to undergo redistricting once they've received 2020 Census county-level population data this fall, and civic groups across the state say p.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools: ‘Students helping students’

Jul 28, 2021 at 08:47 am by WGNS

Ashley Huerta was one of 440 high school students who participated in the traditional summer school program. The soon-to-be-junior at Smyrna High School was enrolled in h.... Read More

Tennessee sales tax holiday to begin this weekend

Jul 28, 2021 at 08:45 am by WGNS

Tennessee’s annual tax-free holiday is coming up this weekend, and some new items will be going tax-free this year. The Tennessee General Assembly has approved for gun s.... Read More

Pick-Pocketing in Murfreesboro - Police Ask for Help to Identify Possible Suspects

Jul 27, 2021 at 03:08 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Police warn of a pick-pocket ring of three, who are believed to have hit an Old Fort Parkway retailer. Now, detectives need help identifying the people involved.... Read More

OPINION: Is Everyone Looking, Acting, Talking, Dressing the Same? A Local MTSU Professor has the Details!

Jul 27, 2021 at 02:22 pm by WGNS

Do we live in a world where everyone is becoming just alike? MTSU Professor Larry Burriss has his thoughts on the issue:

Rutherford County Schools Prepare for Students to Return to the Classroom

Jul 27, 2021 at 01:45 pm by WGNS

The new school year is about to begin and schools around the state are making preparations to keep COVID-19 out of the classroom.WGNS NEWS was told the janitorial staff within.... Read More

Tennessee Reports the 11th Most Burglaries per Capita Each Year

Jul 27, 2021 at 01:33 pm by WGNS

Out of all U.S. states, Tennessee reports the 11th most burglaries per capita. But what is being stolen?Despite perceptions of rising crime, theft has become far less common i.... Read More

Rutherford County, TN Population will likely be the 3rd Largest in Tennessee by year 2050

Jul 27, 2021 at 01:00 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County continues to grow and experts say that the county will likely be named as the third largest in the state by year 2050. Currently, the title of third largest.... Read More

26-Year-Old Murfreesboro Man Reported as MISSING

Jul 27, 2021 at 11:12 am by WGNS

A 26-year-old man in Murfreesboro has been reported as missing.Police tell WGNS NEWS that a family member of Cody Dylan LaChance reported him missing on July 24, 2021. The fam.... Read More

Tips on Saving Energy during Hot Days in Rutherford County

Jul 27, 2021 at 10:59 am by WGNS

Many Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) members are surprised to see their electric bills soar along side the temperature in the hottest months of the year. When sweltering heat.... Read More