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UPDATE: Fatal Accident on I-840 on Tuesday Night, THP Reports Charges are Pending Against One Driver

Jan 13, 2023 at 09:22 am by WGNS News

WGNS has more details on a Tuesday accident that claimed the life of a 61-year-old man on I-840. The wreck happened at the 37-mile marker near Arno Road, which is just over th.... Read More

November Shoplifting Case Involving Beauty Products Remains Under Investigation

Jan 12, 2023 at 06:55 pm by WGNS News

  (Smyrna, TN) Despite the holidays being behind us, shoplifting cases that happened before the New Year continue to be a thorn in the side of law enforcement and retail.... Read More

New Westlawn Hospital in Blackman Area is Scheduled to Open to Patients This March

Jan 12, 2023 at 02:56 pm by WGNS News

A brand-new neighborhood hospital will soon open in the Blackman area of Murfreesboro. The hospital will be the very first of its kind to open in Tennessee, and it’s loc.... Read More

UPDATE: Mixed Use Development in Downtown Murfreesboro

Jan 11, 2023 at 07:26 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) More news on the development of One East College in Murfreesboro along East College at North Church Streets. City Council-member Jamie Averwater told WGNS.... Read More

UPDATE: Fatal Accident that Occurred on Tuesday on I-840 near the Rutherford / Williamson County Line Remains Under Investigation

Jan 11, 2023 at 06:34 pm by WGNS News

Few details are being released about a fatal accident that occurred on I-840 early Tuesday morning (01/10/2023). In fact, not even a preliminary crash report is being released.... Read More

Robert Stevens sworn in as member of 113th General Assembly

Jan 11, 2023 at 11:00 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Newly elected State Rep. Robert Stevens, a Republican from Smyrna, was officially sworn in as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives on Tue.... Read More

UPDATE: Annual report on Tennessee child well-being finds notable decline in child poverty

Jan 11, 2023 at 06:30 am by WGNS News

Tennessee’s children and their caregivers continue to face significant challenges but increasing investment provides a path forward toward improved outcomes, according t.... Read More

A new neighborhood hospital to open in the Blackman area this March - Listen to today's podcast for a discussion about the new hospital and more

Jan 10, 2023 at 12:04 pm by WGNS News

Today on the show, WGNS' Scott Walker interviews Gordon B. Ferguson, President & CEO of Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital and Brittney Urso, the new Westlawn Hosp.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools Hosts Upcoming Job Fair

Jan 10, 2023 at 11:52 am by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) -  Murfreesboro City Schools will host a district wide job fair from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 11 at Scales Elementary School. The.... Read More

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee partners with Tennessee Titans for National Mentoring Month

Jan 10, 2023 at 11:34 am by WGNS News

Big Brothers Big Sisters Middle Tennessee (BBBSMT) has partnered with the Tennessee Titans to advocate for the impact of mentorship and inspire adults to become mentors during.... Read More

Trial Date Confirmed for Final Suspect in the Murder of 68-Year-Old Terry Barber of Christiana

Jan 10, 2023 at 11:21 am by WGNS News

(Christiana, TN) On June 26, 2019, Deputies with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office responded to the home of Mr. Terry Barber in Christiana.  Once on the scene,.... Read More

Project UNITE launches historic $53M broadband expansion investment to close digital divide in rural Middle Tennessee

Jan 10, 2023 at 08:15 am by WGNS News

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter, and United Communications yesterday officially launched $53.4 million.... Read More

Continued: Multiple Officers Terminated from LaVergne Police Department

Jan 09, 2023 at 03:50 pm by WGNS News

(LaVergne, TN) - UPDATED: WGNS is continuing to follow news out of LaVergne about the termination of multiple officers. Some of the details that were investigated, prior to of.... Read More

59-Year-Old Woman in Murfreesboro Reported as Missing

Jan 09, 2023 at 03:46 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) The Murfreesboro Police Department is asking for help in another missing person case. Authorities report that 59-year-old Norma Ramos was reported missing b.... Read More

Tennessee Fire Marshal’s Office Announces $2 Million Grant Program for Tennessee Rescue Squads

Jan 09, 2023 at 03:26 pm by WGNS News

The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (“SFMO”) proudly announce that applic.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric Plans Interstate Crossing Removal for I-840

Jan 06, 2023 at 11:33 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, Tenn. – Planning on making a drive into nearby Williamson County this weekend? Use caution as Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) workers and contractors are s.... Read More

Unknown Man Allegedly Breaks Into Local Preschool, Stays for Over an Hour, Stealing Food, an iPad and a Gift Card

Jan 06, 2023 at 11:16 am by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) A burglary that occurred late last year remains under investigation. Evidently, the crime took place just 9-days before Christmas at a location few would th.... Read More

UPDATE: VA Hospital in Murfreesboro is Holding Nurse Career Fair on Jan. 12th - Qualified Nurses Could Receive a $20k Sign-on Bonus

Jan 05, 2023 at 10:14 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) UPDATE W/ AUDIO - A hiring fair for nurses will be held in Murfreesboro on Thursday, January 12th at the York VA Medical Center. Nicole Crum, a nurse recrui.... Read More

Council Oks Design Contract for WastAway biogas facility solid waste solution

Jan 05, 2023 at 08:32 pm by WGNS News

  Above: A four-minute video on the Project Agreement in Murfreesboro. MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council Thursday (Jan. 5) approve.... Read More

$12,000 Theft / Fraud Spending Spree Case in Murfreesboro

Jan 05, 2023 at 11:31 am by WGNS News

  (MURFREESBORO, TN) Local authorities are investigating a theft and fraud case right now that dates back several months. Evidently, the case focuses on a couple that di.... Read More