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UPDATE: Grandmother continues to appeal for more information on granddaughter's death

Oct 23, 2020 at 11:15 am 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 Nash.... Read More

The changing of the News, the Speed of Delivery and More

Oct 20, 2020 at 08:00 am by WGNS

The changing of the News, the Speed of Delivery and More... With a look into the past and a glimpse of the news industry yesterday and today, here is Dr. Larry Burriss from th.... Read More

Subjects Accused of Breaking Into Cars on MTSU Campus

Oct 16, 2020 at 08:04 am by WGNS

MTSU Police are trying to identify two subjects acused of breaking into cars on the university campus. The situation took place on October 10, 2020 between 2:20 a.m. - 3:00 a..... Read More

STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION: Arrest of man who appeared to be homeless is under investigation in Murfreesboro

Oct 15, 2020 at 06:24 pm by WGNS

Still Under Investigation, as of October 15, 2020: WGNS received word from a local resident who said they were concerned about an arrest they saw on Saturday around 5PM. The i.... Read More

406 N Academy Homeowners and Tax Abatement Program Recipients Finish Home Renovations

Oct 15, 2020 at 09:12 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Alan and Beth Morris, owners of 406 N Academy and the second recipients of the Rutherford County Tax Abatement Program, recently finished renovatio.... Read More

MTSU Professor Looks Into Star Trek, Mainframe Computers and Voice Recognition in a 1970's Film

Oct 13, 2020 at 11:03 am by WGNS

“Star Trek”, a cultural phenomena - With more, here is MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss…  

44-Year old man Arrested in TBI Human Trafficking Case

Oct 12, 2020 at 06:00 am by WGNS

An hour drive from Murfreesboro in Springfield, TN, the TBI made an arrest in what appears to be a human trafficking case. The investigation by Special Agents with the Human T.... Read More

UPDATE: Two Shootings in Murfreesboro, One Ends with Arrests

Oct 08, 2020 at 07:45 am by WGNS

Detectives continue to investigate a Tuesday evening shooting and two people remain hospitalized with gunshot wounds.The double shooting took place in the 400 block of S. Univ.... Read More

UPDATE: I-24 W - Serious 3-Vehicle Dump Truck Crash Wednesday

Oct 07, 2020 at 08:55 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO - UPDATE) Emergency 911 operators received the first call at 11:54 Wednesday morning (10/7/2020). The call was in regards to a 3-vehicle crash involvin.... Read More

MTSU's Fall Creative Writing Conference goes virtual for 2020

Oct 07, 2020 at 10:08 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — There’s plenty of room for area writers in the virtual classroom this year as MTSU conducts its Fall Creative Writin.... Read More

Lebanon, TN Man Surrenders to Police for Opry Mills Mall Shooting

Oct 07, 2020 at 10:02 am by WGNS

19-Year old Juwan Gaines of Lebanon, TN was identified by Metro Nashville Police detectives as the man who fired shots in a hallway of Opry Mills Mall on the night o.... Read More

Double Shooting in Murfreesboro Tuesday Evening

Oct 06, 2020 at 09:34 pm by WGNS

Two people are in the hospital with gunshot wounds following a double shooting on S. University Street Tuesday evening, October 6th.Murfreesboro Police responded to the 400 bl.... Read More

Thompson Station man arrested for construction site Thefts in Murfreesboro

Oct 06, 2020 at 01:48 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) officers arrest a Williamson County man on Monday, Oct. 5, for breaking into three construction sites and stea.... Read More

Murfreesboro Murder Case Ends with Guilty Plea

Oct 06, 2020 at 11:57 am by WGNS

A murder that occurred in 2017 at a Murfreesboro apartment complex has ended in a Rutherford County Courtroom. Lammoris Jones was sentenced to 26 years in prison.District Atto.... Read More

Emmanuel Oboh Wanted for Shooting 4 People Last Sunday at Millwood Drive Market

Oct 06, 2020 at 06:45 am by WGNS

Metro Nashville Police are attempting to locate a 19-year old accused of shooting four people in Hermitage. The whereabouts of the man are not known.Hermitage Precinct detecti.... Read More

Red Cross Urges Families to Test Smoke Alarms and Plan an Escape During Fire Prevention Week

Oct 05, 2020 at 11:30 am by WGNS

National Fire Prevention Week is October 4-10, and the American Red Cross Tennessee Region urges residents to test their smoke alarms and practice their escape plan as home fi.... Read More

UPDATE: Accused Shoplifter Identified

Sep 30, 2020 at 12:27 pm by WGNS

A man caught on camera allegedly shoplifting is accused of stealing hundreds of dollars’ worth of merchandise. The subject was seen loading his shopping cart with a mult.... Read More

Woman Reported as Missing in Murfreesboro

Sep 30, 2020 at 09:32 am by WGNS

A missing person report has been filed in Murfreesboro. Police say that 20-year-old Mariah Sue Brackett was last seen in the 1000 block of NW Broad Street on September 21, 202.... Read More

Subject Accused of Stealing Packages in Murfreesboro

Sep 30, 2020 at 09:27 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro Police are on the lookout for a so called “Porch Pirate,” who is stealing packages off the front porch of homes and apartments.Detectives currently ne.... Read More

Cookin' To Build Bowl Painting Underway NOW

Sep 29, 2020 at 11:00 am by WGNS

The 13th Annual COOKIN' TO BUILD offers all you can eat home-made soups, stews and chili around the historic Rutherford County Courthouse and 100% of proceeds benefit Habitat.... Read More