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Extra Enforcement by the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Aimed at Stopping Deaths and Road Rage

Jul 01, 2021 at 05:38 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies hope increased enforcement on Interstate 24 will reduce the number of road rage situations and save lives this year, a sheriff&rsquo.... Read More

$8,500 Trailer Stolen from Construction Site on Old Fort Parkway

Jul 01, 2021 at 03:22 pm by WGNS

There is now a “Be On the Lookout” for the subjects who recently stole a trailer. Murfreesboro Detectives need assistance in identifying and locating the unknown.... Read More

Campus School in Murfreesboro updates admissions policy to better mirror other choice schools

Jul 01, 2021 at 12:15 pm by WGNS

A recent update to the admissions policy will offer all applicants an equitable opportunity to attend Homer Pittard Campus School regardless of birthday.Rutherford County Scho.... Read More

Bottle Rockets and Re-Loadable Fireworks Illegal in City of Murfreesboro - Restrictions on Where to Shoot

Jul 01, 2021 at 10:55 am by WGNS

Fireworks can be heard throughout neighborhoods as we move into the 4th of July weekend. Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Chief Mark Foulks highlighted the ordinance surrounding.... Read More

TBI Makes Arrest in Large Quantity Meth / Cocaine Case

Jul 01, 2021 at 09:52 am by WGNS

In a joint effort, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Metropolitan Nashville Police Department and the United States Drug Enforcement Agency have arrested a man accused of.... Read More

MTSU names aviation veteran new chair of Aerospace Department

Jul 01, 2021 at 09:42 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University has named experienced aviation professor Chaminda S. Prelis as the new chair of its nationally recognized De.... Read More

In-person Governor’s School gets young artists back into the swing of things at MTSU

Jul 01, 2021 at 09:11 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — After what 2020 and much of 2021 threw at them, this summer's round-the-clock Tennessee Governor’s School for the Arts at .... Read More

Legislation sponsored by State Rep. Mike Sparks eliminating gun-safe tax signed by Gov. Lee

Jul 01, 2021 at 09:05 am by WGNS

Legislation sponsored by State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, that will make it less expensive for gun owners to safely store their firearms has officially been signed into law b.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Create ‘Learning Loss Supervisor’ Position

Jun 30, 2021 at 09:34 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Schools will be using part of its Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief Fund to hire the newly created position of Learning Loss Supervisor.This.... Read More

Woman allegedly made fraudulent return of vitamins - Claimed vitamin bottles contained ants

Jun 30, 2021 at 07:03 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) fraud detectives are trying to identify the woman who reportedly made a fraudulent return of severa.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric in Murfreesboro is growing, but what happens in year 2023?

Jun 30, 2021 at 06:47 pm by WGNS

Middle Tennessee Electric continues to grow, which creates the need for more office and customer service space for their Murfreesboro headquarters. That said, you may recall.... Read More

MURFREESBORO: Subject Accused of Stealing ATM Card and Withdrawing Over $1,000

Jun 30, 2021 at 05:42 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Detectives need assistance in identifying and locating an unknown individual who allegedly entered someone else's car and stole a debit card. The theft was repo.... Read More

UPDATE: More New Laws to go into effect July 1

Jun 30, 2021 at 11:23 am by WGNS

New laws will go into effect on July 1 in Tennessee to help improve the health and welfare of Tennesseans. These laws are focused on increasing access to patient-centered care.... Read More

"Mothers Over Murder" Press Conference in front of Murfreesboro City Hall on July 8th

Jun 30, 2021 at 10:35 am by WGNS

An organization known as “Mothers Over Murder” will hold a press conference on the Murfreesboro Civic Plaza Thursday, July 8th.According to information WGNS receiv.... Read More

Saint Thomas Rutherford releases Firework Safety Tips

Jun 30, 2021 at 08:41 am by WGNS

From barbecues and cooling off by the pool to scenic firework shows, the Fourth of July often means a fun-filled day for Middle Tennessee families. However, patriotic fun can.... Read More

Woman arrested, jailed on suspicion of stealing thousands of dollars of merchandise from JCPenney and other businesses

Jun 30, 2021 at 08:35 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Two women are seen stuffing bags full of thousands of dollars’ worth of stolen items at JCPenney at Stones River Town Centre but dropped the.... Read More

With $6,500 stipend, MTSU researcher, student tackle Stones River Watershed diversity using next-gen sequencing techniques

Jun 30, 2021 at 08:18 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — They technically won’t start a nearly yearlong research project until July 1, but an MTSU biology researcher and an Honor.... Read More

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