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Governor’s School music teachers offer free public concerts at MTSU this month

Jun 13, 2022 at 05:24 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. —  The teaching musicians of the Tennessee Governor's School for the Arts will share their artistry with the community in a serie.... Read More

Middle Point Landfill Concerns and Suggestions by Rutherford County - Continue

Jun 13, 2022 at 03:01 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO, TENN) - The struggle over what to do with the aging Middle Point Landfill in Rutherford County continues, but concerns by both the city and county may not be pr.... Read More

Shipman joins Scales Elementary as Principal

Jun 13, 2022 at 12:39 pm by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) Dr. Trey Duke, Director of Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS), is proud to announce the appointment of Ranesa Shipman as Principal for Scales Elementary School.... Read More

Free School Supplies for Local Children and Teens

Jun 13, 2022 at 09:30 am by WGNS

A Bell Buckle resident who played basketball at Cascade High School in the late 1980’s and later went on to play college ball for Clemson University, will be giving away.... Read More

Sunshine Nutrition Center in Murfreesboro and Smyrna - They can help you feel healthy!

Jun 13, 2022 at 06:00 am by WGNS

Locally owned and operated health food store Sunshine Nutrition has a huge inventory of herbs, vitamins, grocery items, natural products and more. Their focus is on your healt.... Read More

BEWARE: Deadly Folded Money

Jun 11, 2022 at 09:29 pm by WGNS

(LEBANON) The Tennessee Sheriffs' Association is warning the public to avoid folded one-dollar bills that are spotted in the street, sidewalks or in yards. Reports indicate th.... Read More

Council approves Fiscal Year 2023 Budget on second reading; $247.1 million General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23

Jun 09, 2022 at 06:08 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Murfreesboro City Council Wednesday (June 8) approved the City’s $247.1 million proposed Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) General Fund Budget.... Read More

Juneteenth Celebration Expands to Three Blocks - will be held June 16th - 18th

Jun 09, 2022 at 05:11 pm by WGNS

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Juneteenth, a holiday celebrating the emancipation of enslaved persons in the United States, will be observed in Murfreesboro with thr.... Read More

After multiple cases of running away from home, young woman joins U.S. Navy with the Encouragement of Local Law Enforcement

Jun 09, 2022 at 02:55 pm by WGNS

  Macy Bowman felt desperate after running away from home multiple times, living with friends and failing to complete high school. Thanks to a team of sheriff’s de.... Read More

Average Monthly Household Cost of Bills in Murfreesboro, Smyrna, LaVergne, Tennessee

Jun 09, 2022 at 01:43 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO, TENN.) - Doxo's recently released State by State Bill Pay Market report shows, among other things, that Tennessee is the #37th most expensive state&.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Edited Photos and Other Images in the Media - What are you REALLY Seeing?

Jun 08, 2022 at 05:15 pm by WGNS

COMMENTARY: Editing images and the pictures you see in magazines, on websites and in the news – what is real and what is considered okay and what is a no-no? With more,.... Read More

Duo wanted by authorities after a robbery unfolded in Warren County, TN with one victim shot

Jun 08, 2022 at 02:52 pm by WGNS

The Warren County Sheriff's Department has active warrants for the arrest of Dale "Sam" Deason Jr. and Christopher "Levi" Lavern Ferguson for aggravated robbery and attempted.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools announces four new principals

Jun 08, 2022 at 02:22 pm by WGNS

Four new principals are stepping into leadership roles with RCS for the 22-23 school year. All come with incredible experience in education and leadership. Justin Smith, Blac.... Read More

Rutherford County records a 3.3% Divorce Rate in 2020 and 3.7% Divorce Rate in 2019

Jun 08, 2022 at 01:45 pm by WGNS

(Rutherford County, Tenn) – The divorce rate is high across the country, which continues to cause problems for not only children, but adults as well. Across the entire s.... Read More

TVA Fuel Cost Adjustment will add to summer electric bills

Jun 08, 2022 at 11:00 am by WGNS

MTE members can expect higher than normal bills this summer as the Tennessee Valley Authority’s (TVA) Fuel Cost Adjustment charge remains up, thanks primarily to much hi.... Read More

Another Fraudulent Use of Credit Card Case Reported in Murfreesboro

Jun 08, 2022 at 10:02 am by WGNS

In Murfreesboro, Detectives need assistance identifying a person of interest in another fraudulent use of a credit card case. The case revolves around the dates of April 13th.... Read More

Bedford County man facing rape of a child charges

Jun 08, 2022 at 10:00 am by WGNS

A Bedford County man is behind bars after multiple charges involving child sex abuse. According to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Department, Rustin Bowen, age 37, is now.... Read More

Fire in Murfreesboro neighborhood - no injuries reported

Jun 07, 2022 at 09:33 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue Crews were dispatched to a residential fire around 4:45 Tuesday evening at just before 7:30. The blaze was on Hacienda Court. The fire was in th.... Read More

Unknown subject accused of fraudulently spending over $6,500 on stolen credit card in Murfreesboro and La Vergne, TN

Jun 07, 2022 at 07:14 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Police are asking for residents to be on the lookout for a subject who has been labeled as a person of interest in a fraud case. The fraud is tied to the use.... Read More

Fish and Wildlife Commission sets hunting and trapping seasons

Jun 07, 2022 at 02:58 pm by WGNS

Boating season is wide-open, as can be seen at places like Fate Sanders Marina and the Stewart Creek Boat Ramp in Smyrna on Percy Priest Lake. Of course, that also means tha.... Read More