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Murfreesboro Council Approves Development Impact Fees on 2nd and Final Reading

Jun 15, 2023 at 09:29 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council voted Thursday, June 15, 2023, on 2nd Reading, to implement a Fee Schedule with a newly adopted set of Deve.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Investigating Alleged Stalking / Aggravated Assault Case Involving a Potential Teen Victim

Jun 14, 2023 at 04:46 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – An unknown man has allegedly been stalking an 18-year-old Murfreesboro woman, according to a police report. Detectives are attempting to ide.... Read More

‘Juneteenth’ Celebrates Freedom in Murfreesboro June 15th - June 17th

Jun 10, 2023 at 03:06 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - In 1806, Bradley Academy was built in Murfreesboro for the wealthy, only allowing white males to attend the school. Past President of the United States Jame.... Read More

Oaklands Museum and Woman's Club of Murfreesboro Host Second Week of the Wedding Dress Exhibit Going

Jun 10, 2023 at 01:47 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Wedding Dresses Across Decades and Cultures exhibit opened June 2 at the Woman’s Club of Murfreesboro and will continue for only two more weeken.... Read More

Man Wanted by Murfreesboro, Nashville and Mt. Juliet Police Allegedly Found in Women's Restroom at Restaurant

Jun 05, 2023 at 01:07 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN – A subject who was wanted by both Murfreesboro and Nashville Police was apprehended in Wilson County. 30-Year-old William Spratt, Jr..... Read More

New MTSU students quickly adapt to campus during CUSTOMS orientation

Jun 01, 2023 at 11:48 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Incoming Middle Tennessee State University freshman biology major Laylah Coleman likes the diversity of opportun.... Read More

New Impact Fee in Murfreesboro Expected to Add $6,250 to the Cost of Building a 2,500-Square-Foot Home by Year 2025

May 30, 2023 at 09:58 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A newly approved impact fee in Murfreesboro will add to the price of construction for home builders and developers. Murfreesboro Assistant City Mana.... Read More

4-Segment Show for Monday's Action Line: 1.) Education in Rutherford Co. and Beyond. 2.) The Commissioner Corner: Political Correctness Today. 3.) The Secret Garden Party and the Discovery Ce

May 29, 2023 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

I. On today’s show (Monday, May 29, 2023), WGNS host Scott Walker is joined by JC Bowman, the Executive Director of the Professional Educators of Tennessee. Bowman talks.... Read More

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Police Week Ending With Tribute To RCSO Det. Beu

May 18, 2023 at 04:19 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) As Police Week draws to a close, Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Detective Jake Beu came home Thursday (5/18/2023) for his visitation at Franklin.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Continue to Train Officers and Outfit MPD Patrol Cars with Automated External Defibrillators

May 10, 2023 at 03:59 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - In mid-April, Murfreesboro Police began equipping patrol division officers with Automated External Defibrillators. Lt. Clayton Williams said that if a polic.... Read More

MTSU top high jumper leaps toward Olympic dreams after commencement

May 09, 2023 at 05:35 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — After graduate student Abigail Kwarteng capped off her MTSU experience with a walk across the Murphy Center stage this pas.... Read More

UPDATE: Elderly Man Accused of Murdering his Wife Just 6-Days After his 80th Birthday in Murfreesboro Remains Behind Bars

May 08, 2023 at 11:54 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – WGNS has more details on a murder that took place in a normally peaceful neighborhood - a murder that remains under investigation. Pol.... Read More

Today's Show Focused on the Darren Welker Servant Heart Fund, Followed by a Segment on Special Low-Interest Loans for Those Impacted by Recent Storms

May 01, 2023 at 09:00 am by Producer

Segment I: During the first portion of the show, we learned about an upcoming car and bike show that will be held in Murfreesboro on Saturday, June 24th. The event will be dir.... Read More