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Rutherford County Correctional Work Center Uses Music for Behavior Modification

Oct 02, 2023 at 04:17 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Residents of the Rutherford County Correctional Work Center (RCCWC) have experienced a variety of music events in the last month. One even.... Read More

Long-Time MTSU Professor to be Laid to Rest on Monday After Auto Accident

Oct 02, 2023 at 06:44 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A well known professor at Middle Tennessee State University has died after being injured in an auto accident that occurred over a month ago.... Read More

Outdoor Theater Becomes Reality at Smyrna Elementary School

Sep 29, 2023 at 02:18 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TENN - Friday, August 25th finally arrived! It may have been warm but the sun was shining! It was the day that students could use their new Outdoor Amphitheate.... Read More

Assistant Chief Tim Swann Retires After 33-Years with Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department

Sep 29, 2023 at 08:00 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – It has been said if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life. If that’s true, Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Depart.... Read More

SAR Presents Medals to Rutherford County Deputies who Save Man from Burning House

Sep 22, 2023 at 07:27 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Three Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies who saved a man from his burning house received medals Thursday from the Stones River Chapter of the T.... Read More

Flag Raising Ceremony to Mark the Opening of the Kittrell Public Health & Safety Building

Sep 21, 2023 at 10:03 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – A large number of Rutherford County officials will come together this Sunday and hold a flag raising ceremony. The special event will off.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Investigating Tire Thefts along NW Broad Street - Video and Sound Included

Sep 20, 2023 at 11:23 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Murfreesboro Police Department is investigating another theft of property case. In this particular crime, two culprits working together were captured on.... Read More

Cummings Graduates from Rutherford County Fire and Rescue Training

Sep 19, 2023 at 06:45 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Fire and Rescue Firefighter(RCFR) Brian Cummings graduated from Recruit Training on September 18, 2023. Cummings began with RCF.... Read More

‘Hell and Gone’ Podcaster Cat Townsend visits MTSU for Sept. 11 Guest Lecture

Sep 08, 2023 at 12:00 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — If you love true crime tales, you won’t want to miss Middle Tennessee State University’s next Distinguished Lecture.... Read More

UPDATE: More Details on the Suspect who Barricaded Himself in a Fortress Blvd. Area Townhome Last Week

Sep 08, 2023 at 07:06 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - WGNS has more news on an armed man who reportedly barricaded himself in a home in the area of Fortress Boulevard last week. 34-Year-old Michael Thibodeau re.... Read More

Woman Accused of Raping Son 24-Years Ago Denied Appeal 2-Weeks Ago

Sep 05, 2023 at 08:50 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED - MURFREESBORO, TN - A woman who was convicted for the rape of her son in Rutherford County between 1999 and 2003, has filed another appeal after previ.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Investigate Stolen Wallet Case

Aug 23, 2023 at 05:18 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro Detectives are investigating a stolen wallet case that involved a local shopper visiting a grocery store. The wallet was evidently stolen fro.... Read More

Olympian Hamilton headlines 6th Veteran Impact Celebration benefiting MTSU’s Daniels Center Aug. 25 on campus

Aug 21, 2023 at 09:58 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Olympic gold medalist and bestselling author Scott Hamilton will deliver the keynote address for the sixth annual Middle Tennes.... Read More

Community Rallies behind former Smyrna Bulldog Janae Edmondson

Aug 19, 2023 at 12:14 pm by WGNS News

The Smyrna Lady Bulldogs volleyball team took the court for warmups at Riverdale on Aug. 17 with the motto #PlayForNae floating around inside their heads. This mantra wa.... Read More

Smyrna Gas Station Clerk Attacked - Arm Broken by Unknown Assailant

Aug 08, 2023 at 08:02 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - In Smyrna, law enforcement officers are attempting to locate an individual who is accused of assaulting a gas station clerk... Police told the public on Tuesday.... Read More

Murfreesboro Housing Authority has New Housing Choice Voucher Program Director

Aug 08, 2023 at 04:04 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - “We want to recruit more landlords who are looking for quality renters,” Kelly Lawton said. Like many others, Kelly Lawton recently moved t.... Read More

Stepping Stones Safe Haven to host Bingo in the Barn

Jul 31, 2023 at 09:31 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro TN - Stepping Stones Safe Haven, a 501c3 charity that provides supportive services and shelter to women and children experiencing homelessness in Rutherford.... Read More

20-Year-Old La Vergne Man Arrested for Third Shooting In a Year

Jul 19, 2023 at 07:00 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, TN – Metro Nashville Specialized Investigations detectives arrested La Vergne resident, Santez Beddingfield, age 20, for a third shooting incident in the la.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric Completes 100th Home Uplift Renovation

Jul 19, 2023 at 05:20 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN. – July marks a milestone as Middle Tennesse Electric (MTE), in partnership with TVA EnergyRight, celebrated the 100th Home Uplift energy renovation for quali.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools High School Summit Wraps Up Summer Training Series

Jul 18, 2023 at 05:11 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County’s two-day high school summer summit wrapped up today at Siegel High School. Principals and teachers returned from summer break.... Read More