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Free Food Distribution May 8th in Murfreesboro

Apr 30, 2021 at 11:27 am by WGNS

A free food box distribution will take place at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church next Saturday (May 8, 2021) from 11AM to 1PM. The event is for those in need.The free.... Read More

Weekends in the Wetlands of Murfreesboro

Apr 30, 2021 at 10:23 am by WGNS

Have kids? Perhaps they would enjoy some outdoor time while splashing through water and learning about wetlands in Middle Tennessee...Weekend in the Wetlands will be held on F.... Read More

Two People Killed in I-24 Head-On-Collision in Rutherford County

Apr 29, 2021 at 05:53 pm by WGNS

Two people are confirmed dead after an I-24 auto accident that happened on Thursday (4/29/21) afternoon in Rutherford County, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol.The T.... Read More

MISSING / ENDANGERED PERSON Report Filed in Murfreesboro, TN

Apr 29, 2021 at 11:23 am by WGNS

UPDATE: Crystal Wilson-King has been safely located, according to MPD on Friday. (4/30/2021). Previous New Story: In Murfreesboro, a 35-year-old woman has been reporte.... Read More

THURSDAY MORNING: Four Adults, One Teen, and One Dog Displaced in House Fire

Apr 29, 2021 at 11:15 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) officials say a Thursday morning house fire at 2909 Ridgewood Drive has displaced a total of four adults, one.... Read More

May 2021 Art Tour in Murfreesboro, TN

Apr 29, 2021 at 11:10 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tennessee — Mark Your Calendar for the Start of a New Tradition!Just in time for the start of warmer weather, May Art Tour starts a new tradition for exper.... Read More

Auto Emission Testing Likely to End for Rutherford County by January 2022

Apr 29, 2021 at 10:50 am by WGNS

Talks of ending auto emission testing in Rutherford County continue and it now looks promising that the end is in sight.Rutherford County Deputy to the Mayor Steve Sandlin tol.... Read More

FRIDAYBeautiful Weather Forecast for the Hometown Heroes Walk for Children

Apr 29, 2021 at 06:30 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro – “The weather forecast for Friday is 73 degrees and sunny. That is perfect walking weather,” announced Child Advocacy Center di.... Read More

FRIDAY: Beautiful Weather Forecast for the Hometown Heroes Walk for Children

Apr 29, 2021 at 06:30 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro – “The weather forecast for Friday is 73 degrees and sunny. That is perfect walking weather,” announced Child Advocacy Center di.... Read More

MTSU spring Stole Ceremony recognizes graduating veterans, cadets

Apr 28, 2021 at 07:42 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Derrick Wharton and Jordan Plumb traveled totally different paths to MTSU’s upcoming spring commencements in May. They were am.... Read More

Beach Party at Barfield Park in Murfreesboro

Apr 28, 2021 at 12:37 pm by WGNS

A beach in Barfield Park, complete with sand, will soon be in Murfreesboro. Parks and Rec Assistant Director Thomas Laird told WGNS NEWS…The Barfield Crescent Park.... Read More

Local Health Department Offering Walk-In Option for COVID-19 Vaccinations at State Farm Operations Center

Apr 28, 2021 at 12:24 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—The Rutherford County Health Department announced today it is offering walk-in options for individuals to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Appoint.... Read More

$8,500 Zero Turn Radius Lawnmower Purchased by way of FRAUD in Murfreesboro

Apr 28, 2021 at 12:04 pm by WGNS

A costly zero turn radius lawnmower was fraudulently purchased in Murfreesboro and police want help in determining the name of the buyer.Detectives were able to capture a phot.... Read More

Anna Young Wins Tennessee Right to Life's 22nd Annual Pro-Life Oratory Contest for High School Students

Apr 28, 2021 at 11:42 am by WGNS

“If abortion is so empowering, why does the culture have to disguise it to make it seem more appealing to society. They use talking points and euphemisms to deceive&hell.... Read More

THIS SATURDAY: JazzFest 2021 on the Murfreesboro Square

Apr 28, 2021 at 11:35 am by WGNS

JazzFest will be on the downtown Murfreesboro square this coming Saturday (May 1, 2021). Main Street Executive Director Sarah Callender told WGNS some of the highlights of the.... Read More

UPDATE: Gun Confiscated from Student Vehicle at Oakland High School

Apr 28, 2021 at 10:17 am by WGNS

A gun was confiscated from a student’s car Tuesday (4/27/21) at Oakland High School, after an administrator noticed the car was parked illegally and appeared to hav.... Read More

Missing Person Case Closed - Subject Found Safe

Apr 28, 2021 at 09:01 am by WGNS

A 44-year-old woman who was reported as missing in the Rutherford County area has been safely located, according to the Murfreesboro Police Department.Shannon Cowan was report.... Read More

Sobriety Checkpoint in Eagleville on April 30th

Apr 27, 2021 at 04:00 pm by WGNS

There will be a sobriety checkpoint in Eagleville at the end of this month…That checkpoint is near Four Corners Market in Eagleville and will be on Friday, April 30th a.... Read More

Former Murfreesboro Police Officer Puts Away His Gun to Help with Those who are Addicted to Drugs and Alcohol

Apr 27, 2021 at 11:18 am by WGNS

A former Murfreesboro Police Officer continues to help others in his new line of work at a place called Journey Pure. With more, here’s WGNS’ Scott Walker…H.... Read More

CITATIONS: Motorist Without Car Insurance and More in Murfreesboro

Apr 27, 2021 at 10:15 am by WGNS

WGNS has more news from the Murfreesboro Police Department on a recent operation that focused on distracted drivers.In Operation Bluetooth, police wrote a total of 228 citatio.... Read More