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UPDATE: Carry a Handgun Without a Permit and Buy a Gun Safe Without Paying Taxes

Jun 04, 2021 at 08:09 am by WGNS

UPDATE: WGNS has more information on the new gun carry bill that will allow Tennessee Residents to carry a handgun without a permit.Representative Mike Sparks of Smyrna, TN co.... Read More

JaQuan LeGrand becomes first of eight siblings to graduate high school; teen was homeless in Tennessee and now plans to major in computer engineering

Jun 04, 2021 at 07:15 am by WGNS

Polite. Well-mannered. Positive. Humble. Willing to listen. Open to advice. Vulnerable.Those are just a few of the adjectives used to describe JaQuan LeGrand (photo above).Syd.... Read More

Statement from Rutherford County Medical Examiner’s Office regarding the Percy Priest Small Jet Crash

Jun 03, 2021 at 03:25 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN) The Rutherford County Medical Examiner’s Office has released a statement regarding its investigations into the Percy Priest lake small jet crash incide.... Read More

Officials Say Juvenile Charged with Aggravated Arson and Vandalism of LifePoint Church

Jun 03, 2021 at 12:07 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN)  Officials with Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) say a juvenile has been charged with aggravated arson and vandalism of LifePoint Church located at 5100.... Read More

Online Sales Transactions and a Safe Place to Meet Buyers or Sellers in Murfreesboro

Jun 03, 2021 at 10:00 am by WGNS

Selling used goods online has grown in popularity by leaps and bounds over the years. The different ways to pay for things online has also increased.As an example PayPal, .... Read More

Rutherford County Schools summer learning camps provide bridge between school years

Jun 02, 2021 at 11:50 am by WGNS

The four-week K-8 summer camps are under way at 14 sites throughout Rutherford County.More than 6,000 students — many of whom participated in distance learning this past.... Read More

FirstBank Amphitheater set to Open with Greta Van Fleet in August

Jun 02, 2021 at 11:24 am by WGNS

The new FirstBank Amphitheater will soon open at the Graystone Quarry in Thompson’s Station. The amphitheater is just past the Rutherford County line in Williamson Count.... Read More

Free Concert on Murfreesboro Square Friday followed by the Saturday Farmer's Market

Jun 01, 2021 at 07:07 am by WGNS

This Friday, June 4th marks the first of four free summer concerts on the historic Murfreesboro square. The Friday Night Live concert series are scheduled to take place t.... Read More

One Arrested Following Drive-By Shooting in Rutherford County

Jun 01, 2021 at 05:30 am by WGNS

(UPDATE - La Vergne, Tenn.) The investigation continues after one person was arrested in La Vergne this past Wednesday night following a drive-by shooting.Police were called t.... Read More

RECAP: Rutherford County, TN Jobless Rate Remains Low

May 31, 2021 at 10:00 am by WGNS

Recapping one of the more positive stories this month, the unemployment figures seem to be looking good locally. With more, here's WGNS' Scott Walker...Current numbers show.... Read More

From an idea to MTSU nurses providing COVID-19 vaccine for Journey Home clients

May 31, 2021 at 09:15 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Three weeks ago, knowing the need for MTSU Health Services to utilize COVID-19 vaccines about the expire so they would not be wasted, universi.... Read More
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7 Deceased In Tragic Airplane Crash

May 30, 2021 at 06:51 pm by WGNS

UPDATE: On Sunday, multiple agencies remained at the site of where a small jet plane crashed into Percy Priest lake on Saturday morning.Dive teams from Rutherford County Fire.... Read More

MTSU Veterans Memorial open to the public during holiday weekend

May 28, 2021 at 09:55 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The MTSU Veterans Memorial outside the Tom H. Jackson Building will be open to the public at any time during the Memorial.... Read More

Major TBI Drug Arrest

May 28, 2021 at 09:52 am by WGNS

A major drug arrest has been made by the TBI just over the Rutherford County line in Davidson County.As the result of an ongoing drug investigation, special agents with the Dr.... Read More

Creative Connections thanks to the Rutherford Arts Alliance

May 27, 2021 at 04:23 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro – Rutherford County artists and cultural arts supporters gathered on the evening of May 11 for the Arts Alliance’s first in-person event in 14 months,.... Read More

High schools announce perfect attendance awards for graduates

May 27, 2021 at 12:22 pm by WGNS

By JAMES EVANS Rutherford County Schools  During the recent graduation ceremonies, high schools across Rutherford County recognized those seniors who had perfect att.... Read More

MPD CASE STILL OPEN: $55,000 Theft of Sunglasses and More in Murfreesboro

May 27, 2021 at 09:16 am by WGNS

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Police are still searching for the man who stole $55,000 worth of sunglasses and more from a local business, but authorities don't know where the man is t.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools announce free summer food sites

May 27, 2021 at 08:27 am by WGNS

Rutherford County Schools will once again offer multiple sites for the free summer food program, which is available for any child 18 or under in Rutherford County.  Beca.... Read More

Two Oakland High School Students Receive Positive Opportunity in Agriculture Education

May 26, 2021 at 03:58 pm by WGNS

Two Oakland High School students in Murfreesboro were selected to participate in special agriculture programs at the local, state and regional levels.11th Grader Marley Pool.... Read More

Rutherford County Narrows List of 9 Recycling Contract Proposals Down to 4 Possibilities

May 26, 2021 at 03:38 pm by WGNS

The local government continues to look for new ways to deal with trash, in an effort to curb the use of the landfill located in the Walterhill area.A total of nine companies.... Read More