Rutherford County

Murfreesboro Man Reported as Missing

Dec 23, 2022 at 03:54 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) CASE CANCELED - A Be On the Lookout (BOLO) for a man who was reported missing by his family in the Murfreesboro area has been canceled. Murfreesboro Po.... Read More

TVA Asking for Residents to Reduce Power Usage Across the State

Dec 23, 2022 at 02:43 pm by WGNS News

Extremely cold temperatures that have been in the single digits across the state have created an unprecedented demand on the power system. As a result, residents far and wide.... Read More

Severe Winter Weather Cancels Blood Drives in Tennessee and Nationwide ahead of the Holidays

Dec 23, 2022 at 01:46 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - The winter storm season has commenced with a fury—slamming large portions of the country with heavy snow, ice and coastal flooding. Meteorologist.... Read More

Top high school chemistry students earn awards at MTSU tournament

Dec 23, 2022 at 09:52 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Outstanding high school chemistry students from across the region and beyond participated in the recent Middle Tennessee State University Departmen.... Read More
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MPD: Murfreesboro Roads have Black Ice in Spots

Dec 23, 2022 at 09:47 am by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TN) MPD officers have been a little busy today responding to several property damage crashes because of slick roads. One driver slid into a light pole on Penny.... Read More

Rutherford Co. Sheriff Fitzhugh urges caution with winter weather

Dec 23, 2022 at 09:23 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Frigid wind chills, low temperatures and possibly icy road conditions face Rutherford Countians now through Sunday. Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh is asking res.... Read More

Lascassas Woman Honors Late Friend by Surprising Hospital Associates with Homemade Banana Bread

Dec 22, 2022 at 10:01 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) The night staff in the critical care unit at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford received a sweet delivery just in time for Christmas!   On We.... Read More

MTE reminds members to prepare for extreme cold weather

Dec 22, 2022 at 12:07 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) With the dangerously cold temperatures arriving Thursday night and remaining for several days, Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) encourages members to be.... Read More

Murfreesboro has notified Republic Services of new contaminated spring on bank of East Fork Stones River

Dec 21, 2022 at 07:53 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — On November 21, 2022, the City of Murfreesboro gave written notice to Republic Services that a new contaminated spring has been found on the b.... Read More

Linebaugh Hosts Author Derek Puma for Book Signing

Dec 21, 2022 at 07:32 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) Linebaugh Public Library is pleased to host local author Derek Puma for a book signing on Tuesday, January 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The author will be sig.... Read More

Colored Lights on Vehicles and Window Tint for Christmas - What's Legal and What's Not Legal in TN?

Dec 20, 2022 at 01:27 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) With Christmas nearly here, a lot of young adults and teens will likely be receiving accessories for their car or truck - - but with all the new headlights.... Read More

Patricia Flynn Chance

Dec 19, 2022 at 01:40 pm by WGNS News

Patricia Flynn Chance passed away peacefully on the morning of Sunday, December 11, 2022. She was 91. She was born in Edinburgh, Scotland at The Grassmarket, an historic marke.... Read More

Murfreesboro Guardsman Graduates from U.S. Army Ranger School

Dec 19, 2022 at 01:35 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Staff Sgt. William Lukens, a student at Middle Tennessee State University and squad leader in the Tennessee National Guard, graduated from U.S. Army Rang.... Read More

MTSU ginseng institute anticipates 2023 growth after successful year, workshop

Dec 19, 2022 at 11:41 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Following a solid year in 2022 that included an outstanding fall workshop, the Middle Tennessee State University International Ginseng In.... Read More

New Missing / Lost Cellphone "Pinging" Scam Hitting Our Area

Dec 19, 2022 at 11:07 am by WGNS News

(Nolensville, TN) In nearby Nolensville, Tennessee, just outside of Rutherford County, police have been warning residents about a person going door-to-door in an attempt to in.... Read More

‘Unsung Hero’ nominations needed for 27th annual Unity Luncheon - Monday (Dec. 19th) is the Deadline to Submit Nominations

Dec 19, 2022 at 07:30 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Today, Monday (Dec. 19, 2022) is the deadline to submit nominations for community members to be honored at the 27th annual Unity Luncheon cele.... Read More

Sizeable Fentanyl Drug Bust Takes Place in Rutherford County, North Carolina – Not in Rutherford County, Tennessee

Dec 19, 2022 at 06:40 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, North Carolina) An alleged drug bust that took place in North Carolina has received a lot of attention in Tennessee because the county where the arres.... Read More

Blackman Collegiate Academy students showcase research, dozens consider MTSU

Dec 15, 2022 at 07:52 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Zach Shafer wants to be a professional pilot one day. He is considering Middle Tennessee State University’s highly regarded Aerospa.... Read More

3 Murfreesboro Doctors Receive 2022 Physician Awards

Dec 15, 2022 at 04:50 pm by WGNS News

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford is pleased to recognize its 2022 honorees for outstanding accomplishments in clinical leadership.  Dr. David Beaird has been named Physi.... Read More

MTSU Board of Trustees approves two new master’s degree programs

Dec 14, 2022 at 11:56 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees approved Tuesday, Dec. 13, the development of two new master’s degree progra.... Read More