Rutherford County

MTSU’s economics Ph.D. program earns first U.S. News and World Report ranking

Apr 19, 2022 at 03:11 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU’s economics graduate program within the Jennings A. Jones College of Business has made the U.S. News and World Report ranking of to.... Read More

Free Comic Books and Fun Activities on May 7th in Murfreesboro

Apr 19, 2022 at 12:20 pm by WGNS

For comic book lovers both young and old, a FREE comic book giveaway will take place at all Rutherford County Library branch locations on May 7th, which happens to be the day.... Read More

Annual Red Cross Heart of Tennessee Chapter to Honor WGNS' Bart Walker on May 10th in Murfreesboro

Apr 19, 2022 at 07:42 am by WGNS

Business and community leaders will come together for the annual Red Cross Heart of Tennessee Chapter Heroes Breakfast this May. The event allows local American Red Cross volu.... Read More

MTSU Daniels Center receives $10K donation from Nashville Airport Authority

Apr 18, 2022 at 04:39 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Doug Kreulen’s heart and compassion for veterans led to a $10,000 donation for the Charl.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Debating and Staying Informed – How not to Stagnate Opinion

Apr 18, 2022 at 03:46 pm by WGNS

Talking about problems and solving them - With today’s commentary, here is MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss… Verbatim: "Don't confuse me with fa.... Read More

Buyer Beware: ATV Stolen - Make sure you are not spending good money on a HOT ride

Apr 18, 2022 at 03:37 pm by WGNS

Middle Tenn. — If you’re in the market for an ATV or UTV, make sure you don’t buy one that is stolen. The nearby Coffee County Sheriff’s Departmen.... Read More

Violations during Increased Patrol on Good Friday along South Church Street (Shelbyville Hwy)

Apr 18, 2022 at 03:15 pm by WGNS

(UPDATED) MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — On Good Friday (04/15/22), the Rutherford Co. Traffic Safety Task Force spent a good part of their day on South Church Street, whic.... Read More

Middle Tennesseans asked to be on the lookout for a "Person of Interest" in possible Double Homicide

Apr 18, 2022 at 02:12 pm by WGNS

Middle Tennessee — Middle Tennessee residents are asked to be on the lookout for a “Person of Interest” in a possible double murder. The informatio.... Read More

REMINDER: Rutherford County Earth Day Celebration Returns to Local Square on April 23rd

Apr 18, 2022 at 06:15 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Join Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) on Saturday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Murfreesboro’s Historic Downtown Square for the 21st Ann.... Read More

Murfreesboro man listed as "MISSING" and Endangered

Apr 15, 2022 at 04:27 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Police in Murfreesboro advised media on Friday that a 30-year-old man has been reported as missing. Joshua Burdine is also listed as being en.... Read More

Super Bowl Champion Quarterback & Two-Time NFL MVP Kurt Warner to visit Murfreesboro on Thursday, April 21st

Apr 15, 2022 at 03:25 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — This coming Thursday, April 21st, Middle Tennessee Christian School will host its annual Legacy of Light Gala featuring Super Bowl Champ.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police say subject used debit card stolen in local auto burglary at a Hendersonville, TN Kroger Store

Apr 15, 2022 at 02:47 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Murfreesboro Police are trying to identify a person of interest in a rash of car burglaries that have taken place in Murfreesboro over the mon.... Read More

Excited youngsters experience farm life during MTSU field trip

Apr 13, 2022 at 10:56 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — With assistance from dozens of volunteers, an MTSU School of Agriculture agritourism class planned and executed the return of the&nb.... Read More

Man who raped 12-year-old girl in Murfreesboro to remain in prison - Appeal denied

Apr 12, 2022 at 06:44 pm by WGNS

A man convicted on three counts of “Rape of a Child” in Rutherford County has appealed his case with the Court of Criminal Appeals.50-Year-old Derrick Himes was co.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Reading, Testing, and Moving Forward

Apr 12, 2022 at 05:03 pm by WGNS

Educators have argued about approaches to reading instruction since public education began. A one-size-fits-all solution to reading does not work for everyone. Our state has c.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office helps orchestrate mock fatality accident for high school students

Apr 12, 2022 at 04:50 pm by WGNS

Watching a mock crash scenario unfold where a Smyrna High School student pretended he died and other students acted out being hurt from a DUI prom night crash “made it r.... Read More

UPDATE: Two of Three Suspects in the Murder of Christiana Resident Terry Barber found GUILTY - Third Suspect Case Pending

Apr 12, 2022 at 07:41 am by WGNS

Two of three suspects in the murder of Christiana resident Terry Barber have been convicted in a Rutherford County Courtroom. On June 26, 2019, Deputies with the Rutherf.... Read More

Tennessee bills prohibiting transgender school athletes from participating in sports events passes Senate

Apr 11, 2022 at 07:18 pm by WGNS

On Monday, the Tennessee Senate passed two bills prohibiting transgender school students from playing school sports opposite of the sex they were born as.Tennessee Senate Bill.... Read More

Handgun reported as being STOLEN Earlier This Year in Murfreesboro Recovered in Nashville - One Suspect Arrested

Apr 11, 2022 at 07:39 am by WGNS

A 9-millimeter semi-automatic handgun reported as stolen in Murfreesboro earlier this year in January (2022), has been recovered in nearby Nashville. The pistol was alleged to.... Read More

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Toyota Prius collides with truck on I-24 - - All airbags deployed, no injuries

Apr 10, 2022 at 11:21 am by WGNS

The wreck evidently looked much worse than it was, according to the drivers of cars that passed-by the accident scene on April 9, 2022. All airbags were deployed in a 2021 Toy.... Read More