Rutherford County News

Wednesday night storm in Rutherford County, TN

Apr 13, 2022 at 10:19 pm by WGNS

The storm that blew through Rutherford County on Wednesday night left behind damage caused by wind and lightning.The Murfreesboro Police Department reported downed trees and p.... Read More

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A New Downtown Development Discussed At City Council Workshop

Apr 13, 2022 at 08:51 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Exciting news from the Murfreesboro City Council Workshop that was held at the Murfreesboro Airport during lunchtime on Wednesday (4/13/2022). A mixe.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mayor McFarland announces “letter of intent” for long-term sale of City’s solid waste

Apr 13, 2022 at 07:08 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland announced Wednesday, April 13, 2022, a letter of intent among WastAway, LLC and Argos USA LLC and the City..... Read More

Murfreesboro City Council to hold Workshop Meeting to discuss Broad Street development, impact fees, downtown parking and more on Wednesday

Apr 12, 2022 at 03:31 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council is meeting in a Regular Workshop on Wednesday (April 13, 2022) at the Municipal Airport Business Center. The pur.... Read More

Fleet Feet to dedicate The Big Run 5k to Miles Tate, a running legend in Murfreesboro

Apr 12, 2022 at 09:21 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – Fleet Feet, the local retail leader in building and supporting the Murfreesboro running community, will participate in the brand's largest nationally.... Read More

Smyrna Bank Robbery Investigation Remains OPEN - $5,000 Reward Offered for Information Leading to the Capture of the Suspects

Apr 11, 2022 at 10:57 am by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tennessee — Smyrna Detectives report they continue to investigate a bank robbery that took place on April 4, 2022. So far, police have not been able to determine.... Read More

Police want help identifying subject captured on camera in attempted shoplifting of a push-mower and chainsaw case

Apr 11, 2022 at 10:10 am by WGNS

Pushing a push-mower out the door of Lowe’s Home Improvement Store on Old Fort Parkway is what one suspect is accused of doing, according to the Murfreesboro Police Depa.... 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

COMMENTARY: Virtual Meetings to Virtual Car and Art Purchases? Today's Commentary by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Apr 11, 2022 at 07:13 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tennessee — Virtual meetings to virtual meals and cars? With today’s commentary, here is MTSU Professor Larry Burriss…Scroll down f.... Read More

Tennessee Gas Prices DOWN 8.7-Cents Per Gallon in the last Week

Apr 11, 2022 at 06:45 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 8.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.87/g today, according to GasBuddy's sur.... Read More

MURFREESBORO POLICE: Recent rash of vehicle burglaries - police remind citizens to lock vehicles, remove guns and valuables

Apr 08, 2022 at 02:40 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.- Murfreesboro Police “Crimes Against Property” detectives are urging residents to lock their vehicles and remove valuables after multiple car b.... Read More

Two Arrested in Recent Auto Theft Cases

Apr 08, 2022 at 02:37 pm by WGNS

Detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department have worked several stolen vehicle cases over the past 30-days. According to the MPD, the auto thefts involved vehicles that.... Read More

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Residents gathered for a Friday Morning Run in downtown Murfreesboro for Miles Tate

Apr 08, 2022 at 10:15 am by WGNS

Early Friday morning, Murfreesboro residents met on the Murfreesboro Civic Plaza with the purpose of remembering Miles Tate. Miles unexpectedly passed away on April 4, 2022....... Read More

MTSU Board of Trustees OKs extension of McPhee’s contract through 2026

Apr 07, 2022 at 10:04 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees voted this week to extend President Sidney A. McPhee’s contract through.... Read More

Teen turns himself in at the Smyrna Police Department to face Felony Marijuana Charges in Nashville

Apr 07, 2022 at 08:20 pm by WGNS

A teenager who was charged with felony marijuana possession after a man was shot and killed in Nashville, reportedly turned himself in at the Smyrna Police Department.Metro-.... Read More

Rutherford County Election Commission Confirms Candidate Filing Deadline Extended for State Senatorial Races

Apr 07, 2022 at 01:30 pm by WGNS

The Rutherford County Election Commission has confirmed the deadline to file paperwork to run for State Senate has been extended. Evidently, the change came after a pu.... Read More

Virgil Gammon Receives TNPBA Endorsement for Sheriff

Apr 07, 2022 at 09:00 am by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN- Virgil Gammon, former Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy and Republican candidate for Sheriff, announced today that he has been endor.... Read More

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