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MTSU Professor Talks About the Supreme Court

Sep 29, 2020 at 08:00 am by WGNS

We are hearing a lot of news lately on The Supreme Court. What makes the story even more compelling is that the two, Ruth Bader Ginzburg and Amy Coney Barrett, are about as id.... Read More

UPDATE: Possible gun found on Wednesday Could be Tied to April 2020 Veterans Parkway Shooting

Sep 23, 2020 at 02:00 pm by WGNS

A gun found near a local roadway on Wednesday morning (9/23/20) maybe tied to the shooting that took place on Veterans Parkway this past April, according to an undisclosed sou.... Read More

UPDATE: MISSING / ENDANGERED PERSON Safely Located

Sep 23, 2020 at 07:30 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro Police report that 23-year-old John Nease II, who was reported as missing and / or endangered on September 8, 2020... has been located and is safe.Authorities did.... Read More

MTSU Helping with Indycar Race in Downtown Nashville

Sep 21, 2020 at 11:04 am by WGNS

MTSU is partnering with Nashville to ensure the safety of fans and drivers at an upcoming Indy car race.The Music City Grand Prix announced that the newest NTT INDYCAR SERIES.... Read More

New from MTSU: America's racial justice protests are bringing hope, thoughtful change amid conflict, MTSU panelists agree

Sep 18, 2020 at 10:15 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.— Many Americans, whether they're observers or participants, are feeling overwhelmed by 2020’s onslaught of protests, pandemics and politics, bu.... Read More

State Rep. Tim Rudd releases 2021 legislative survey

Sep 18, 2020 at 08:15 am by WGNS

State Rep. Tim Rudd, R-Murfreesboro, today released his legislative survey for 2021 asking constituents of Tennessee House District 34 for essential feedback.The survey questi.... Read More

Fake ID Case in Murfreesboro - Subject Identified

Sep 17, 2020 at 03:47 pm by WGNS News

Detectives in Murfreesboro working fraud cases involving the same individual were able to identify their culprit, thanks to those who took the time to view the above photo and.... Read More

State Rep. Bryan Terry to introduce “Pathway to Prosperity” legislation during 2021 legislative session

Sep 16, 2020 at 11:27 am by WGNS

State Rep. Bryan Terry, MD (R-Murfreesboro) is preparing to introduce “Pathway to Prosperity” legislation for the 2021 legislative session in efforts to support Te.... Read More

MTSU leads state’s locally governed schools in enrollment growth for fall

Sep 16, 2020 at 11:22 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University reported the largest year-over-year gains in enrollment this fall among the state’s locally governed h.... Read More

UPDATE: Over $8,000 in Sunglasses Stolen in Murfreesboro - Shoplifters Not Caught

Sep 15, 2020 at 10:33 am by WGNS

The case involving the theft of over $8,000 in sunglasses remains OPEN. The theft in question occurred at the Sunglass Hut in The Avenue on August 17, 2020. Murfreesboro Polic.... Read More

Update on First Degree Murder Case: Suspect Accused of Killing his Father

Sep 15, 2020 at 10:09 am by WGNS

Murder suspect Tanner Lancaster appeared before Rutherford County Judge David Bragg. The case against Lancaster will move forward with a review date nearing. District Attorney.... Read More

Rutherford County Library System Continues Reopening Phases

Sep 15, 2020 at 05:45 am by WGNS

The Rutherford County Library System continues to move forward with their ongoing re-opening plans. One of the library employees told WGNS…That was Amanda with the Ruth.... Read More

MTSU-Meharry Partnership will Transform Rural Health Care

Sep 14, 2020 at 06:03 pm by WGNS

Editorial By State Rep. Charlie Baum Many in Tennessee state government share the goals of increasing access to health care, helping rural and distressed counties and providin.... Read More

Lost Wages Assistance program Announces: $300 Unemployment Payments Ending

Sep 11, 2020 at 11:40 am by WGNS

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has informed the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) funding for Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) program.... Read More

UPDATE: Market Robbery where Clerk Shot Multiple Times Remains Under Investigation

Sep 10, 2020 at 05:00 pm by WGNS

The investigation into the February 10, 2020 robbery of the MGM Tobacco & Beer Market on Halls Hill Pike remains OPEN and active.Looking back, an unknown man wearing a cam.... Read More

UPDATE: Man Pleads Guilty to the Murder of his Girlfriend in Murfreesboro

Sep 10, 2020 at 03:30 pm by WGNS

A man accused of killing his girlfriend on May 15, 2018 and then fleeing to the West Main Street area has filed a GUILTY plea in a Rutherford County Courtroom.30-Year old Bran.... Read More

Smyrna man Murdered - Black Jeep Grand Cherokee Seen at Crime Scene

Sep 10, 2020 at 10:15 am by WGNS

A Smyrna man was shot and killed in Nashville on Tuesday (9/8/20) and Metro Police are on the search for a black Jeep Grand Cherokee tied to the murder. South Precinct detecti.... Read More

Assault and Shoplifting of OVER $1,600 in Perfume from Murfreesboro Store

Sep 10, 2020 at 09:17 am by WGNS

It happened at the ULTA Beauty Store in The Avenue on Medical Center Parkway in Murfreesboro… Now, Murfreesboro Detectives need your help identifying the woman accused.... Read More

Powdery Substance Mailed to a Downtown Murfreesboro Business

Sep 10, 2020 at 08:48 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue along with police responded to a Haz-Mat situation on the downtown square Wednesday evening (9/9/20).The incident was at 10 N. Public Square, whic.... Read More

UPDATE: Victim of fatal single-vehicle crash identified

Sep 09, 2020 at 11:40 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The man who died in a single-vehicle crash on N. Rutherford Blvd. Wednesday, Sept. 2, has been identified as 59-year old Ricky Allen Thomas o.... Read More