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UPDATE: Talks of What to Do with Proceeds from the Sale of Murfreesboro Electric Continue

May 05, 2021 at 03:08 pm by WGNS

Talks of what to do with proceeds from the sale of Murfreesboro Electric to Middle Tennessee Electric continue.The Community Investment Study Group will meet Wednesday, May 12.... Read More

FEMA Preliminary Flood Map Information Now Available

May 05, 2021 at 03:01 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently issued preliminary flood maps for Rutherford County.Data from FEMA indicates hundreds of pr.... Read More

Nine Rutherford schools to become ‘Trauma-informed’

May 05, 2021 at 01:35 pm by WGNS

By JAMES EVANS Nine Rutherford County schools have been accepted into a two-year training program to become “Trauma-Informed” schools.Once completed, faculty.... Read More

Photo of the Day: CASHEWS ARE SOLD EVERYWHERE IN THE THIRD WORLD COUNTRY

May 04, 2021 at 07:49 pm by WGNS

by Scott Walker (2016) The minute you step foot into Nicaragua, you instantly see people selling cashews everywhere you go. It is an interesting place to visit as everyone.... Read More

The 17-Year Cicadas in Tennessee

May 04, 2021 at 07:37 pm by WGNS

By now you’ve heard the cicadas are coming. In fact, they are practically here. Entomologists predict the periodical cicada that are on a 17-year reproduction cycle will.... Read More

MTSU aerospace maintenance management seniors benefit from ‘scholarship’ training

May 04, 2021 at 07:29 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU Aerospace Department maintenance management program coordinator and professor Joe Hawkins and other faculty have mentored anoth.... Read More

Rutherford County Adult Detention Center Receives State Certification for 5th Time in 5-Years

May 04, 2021 at 10:39 am by WGNS

Rutherford County Adult Detention Center earned state certification for the fifth time in five years.Tennessee Corrections Institute staff inspected the facility last.... Read More

Elected Official from Murfreesboro Pushes "The Mercenary Rioter Act" Forward

May 04, 2021 at 10:29 am by WGNS

The Mercenary Rioter Act made its way through legislation in Tennessee. Representative Bryan Terry of Murfreesboro explains his bill…House Bill 881 increases the m.... Read More

UPDATE: Smyrna Vehicle Break-In and Fraudulent Use of Bank Cards

May 04, 2021 at 07:37 am by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tennessee— The Smyrna Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating individuals involved in an auto burglary.Between 6:00 and 7:00 p..... Read More

Strong Storms Throughout Tuesday

May 04, 2021 at 07:23 am by WGNS

You can expect two rounds of severe weather today (May 4, 2021) in Rutherford County, along with surrounding communities, according to the National Weather Service. The.... Read More

Middle Tennessee: Women’s Health the Highlight at the Go Red for Women Digital Experience

May 04, 2021 at 07:04 am by WGNS

THIS FRIDAY: The American Heart Association has announced the annual Middle Tennessee Go Red for Women Luncheon "Digital Experience."The event will be this Friday (M.... Read More

UPDATE: Rutherford County Safe Baby Court Holds First Graduation

May 03, 2021 at 05:23 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—A mother of two regained custody of her children and celebrated a new chapter of her life recently at the first graduation ceremony of the Rutherfo.... Read More

Vehicle Broken Into along Greenway - Thief Spends Over $1,000 on Victims Bank Cards

May 03, 2021 at 05:19 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Detectives are asking for assistance in identifying the person who is believed to have stolen a purse from a vehicle. The small SUV was broken into on April 18t.... Read More

Leadership Rutherford now accepting applications

May 03, 2021 at 04:23 pm by WGNS

Leadership Rutherford is now accepting applications for those wanting to participate in an upcoming class.The program is under the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce and.... Read More

Tennessee General Assembly passes no debt $42-Billion budget

May 03, 2021 at 12:23 pm by WGNS

The House and Senate of the 112th General Assembly on Thursday successfully approved a no-debt $42.6 billion budget that provides strategic investments in education, health ca.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Man Walks from Key West to Washington State in Support of Term Limits

May 03, 2021 at 12:16 pm by WGNS

“Where Izzy?” Nashville area resident Tim “Izzy” Israel is trekking across the United States to raise awareness and gain support for congressional term.... Read More

Tennessee Strawberry Season is Here

May 03, 2021 at 12:06 pm by WGNS

With warm spring days in the forecast, Tennessee farms will quickly have fields turning red with juicy and sweet strawberries. If you are looking for the freshest berries, hea.... Read More

MTSU Data Science program preps first graduate certificate cohort with real-world Second Harvest partnership

May 03, 2021 at 12:03 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — “Big data” is making big strides at Middle Tennessee State University, with the university’s first cohort of students set to.... Read More

ANTIOCH: Man Arrested for Wednesday Night's Shooting of His Pregnant Ex-Girlfriend and Her Current Boyfriend

May 03, 2021 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

Detectives assigned to the MNPD’s TITANS (The Investigate Team Addressing Neighborhood Shootings) Unit this afternoon arrested Brian T. Mitchell, 23, on 3 counts of atte.... Read More

Patrick Korte Killed In Saturday PM Crash

May 02, 2021 at 10:11 am by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN) A Murfreesboro man was killed in a two-vehicle crash at 7:00 o'clock Saturday (5/1/2021) night on I-24 eastbound (toward Chattanooga) at the 67 mile marker.... Read More