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Murfreesboro Police Report Unknown Subject Shoplifted Over $1,200 in Merchandise

Feb 22, 2023 at 05:11 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro Police are asking for assistance in identifying a person of interest after a recent theft was reported at a business on Medical Center Parkway..... Read More

2nd Annual Boro Prom a Huge Success

Feb 22, 2023 at 11:32 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee – On February 11, Murfreesboro showed up in their best 80’s attire and danced their high tops off to the best music from the decade, a.... Read More

Multiple Businesses Highlighted at the 37th Annual Celebration of Main Street Murfreesboro - Commissioner Sourinho Receives the Doug Young Downtown Leadership Award

Feb 22, 2023 at 11:19 am by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) The 37th annual celebration of Main Street Murfreesboro took place on Tuesday evening, February 21, 2023 at The Walnut House. Main Street Executive Director.... Read More

Suspect in Stalking Case Involving the Electronic Tracking of a Vehicle Files Plea in Rutherford County Circuit Court

Feb 21, 2023 at 09:07 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: Murfreesboro, TN - A man accused of stalking a woman last year and going as far as installing a tracking device on her vehicle in Rutherford County has been sentenced.... Read More

Missing Kayaker Located in Percy Priest Lake after Overturning

Feb 21, 2023 at 07:55 pm by WGNS News

(La Vergne, TN) A missing kayaker has been recovered from Percy Priest Lake in La Vergne. According to officials, witnesses called 911 at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday after seei.... Read More

Murfreesboro Earns Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

Feb 21, 2023 at 02:35 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – For the twenty fourth consecutive year the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has awarded the City of Murfreesboro with the Certif.... Read More

Goodwill Names Five New Board Members

Feb 21, 2023 at 05:15 am by WGNS News

Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee on Tuesday announced the appointment of five new members to its board of directors. Of the five, one previously worked as a vice presid.... Read More

Funding Still Available for Small Businesses Under the Cares Act

Feb 20, 2023 at 06:29 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Under the Federal Cares Act, which was passed during the COVID Pandemic, many businesses utilized funding from the Paycheck Protection Program to fund the.... Read More

Local Professors Study Education in Prisons and how it Reduces Recidivism

Feb 20, 2023 at 02:59 pm by WGNS News

The highest quality research on prison education and workforce programs shows a positive impact on recidivism rates, earnings and employment opportunities for participants. Th.... Read More

25-Year-Old Murfreesboro Woman Safely Located

Feb 20, 2023 at 06:00 am by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) A woman who was reported as “Missing” in Murfreesboro has been located. Emily Carlson, was previously last seen leaving her home on foot last we.... Read More

Lightning Leads to Brief Downtown Murfreesboro Power Outages

Feb 16, 2023 at 06:27 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Power went off in the area of downtown Murfreesboro for a short time on Thursday afternoon.  Amy Byers, Public Relations Coordinator for Middle Tenness.... Read More

Fountains at Gateway Announces Expansion to Include Class A Office, Luxury Condominiums, Retail

Feb 16, 2023 at 11:49 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Fountains at Gateway recently acquired 5.12 acres of adjacent land from the City of Murfreesboro to develop the second phase of its Class A mixed-use dev.... Read More

Tennessee is the 10th Fastest Running State

Feb 16, 2023 at 09:18 am by WGNS Radio News

Tennessee was ranked as having the 10th fastest runners in the United States, while runners in Pennsylvania are the fastest in the U.S., with District of Columbia and New York.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro City and Rutherford County Schools CLOSED on Thursday, February 16, 2023 Due to Weather Threats

Feb 16, 2023 at 06:30 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) The Rutherford County Schools have closed all county operated schools for Thursday, February 16th, due to weather. Schools Director Dr. Jimmy Sullivan.... Read More

Storm Lines Extremely Strong Wednesday Night and Well Into Thursday

Feb 15, 2023 at 10:14 pm by WGNS News

Round 1: The National Weather Service continues to report a Hazardous Weather Outlook for Middle Tennessee, which directly impacts Rutherford County. Throughout the night ther.... Read More

Man Allegedly Shoplifted 25-Bottles of Prevagen, a Memory Supplement, from Murfreesboro Store

Feb 15, 2023 at 06:01 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro Police are working on a case that focuses on alleged thefts from Walgreens stores, possibly on Medical Center Parkway and Old Fort Parkway. Detectives now need.... Read More

U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn Announces Plan To Stop Human and Drug Traffickers From Profiting Off Taxpayers

Feb 15, 2023 at 05:10 pm by WGNS News

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) is pushing new legislation to stop human and drug traffickers from receiving government-funded benefits while.... Read More

MTE Named 2023 Tree Line USA Utility by Arbor Day Foundation

Feb 15, 2023 at 04:50 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN. - The Arbor Day Foundation has named Middle Tennessee Electric a 2023 Tree Line USA® utility to honor its commitment to urban forestry in the.... Read More

Statewide Special Olympics Event to be Hosted in Murfreesboro this April

Feb 15, 2023 at 11:36 am by WGNS News

Special Olympics in the Murfreesboro area has grown considerably and Olympians are training in a variety of sports to prepare for an upcoming event that will involve athletes.... Read More

UPDATE: Teen Reported Missing in Murfreesboro on February 6 was Located on Tuesday, February 14

Feb 14, 2023 at 09:51 am by WGNS News

UPDATED: The Murfreesboro Police Department has confirmed that an 18-year-old student who was reported as missing on Monday, February 6th has since been located. Evi.... Read More