First time in the past 20+ Years for Murfreesboro Medical Clinic to Close for Consecutive Days due to Weather

Feb 18, 2021 at 02:16 pm by WGNS

UPDATE: While Murfreesboro Medical Clinic will reopen on Friday (2/19/2021), this past week has been the longest period of time they have ever shut down - which was a big deci.... Read More

Haiku for Healing Project Remembers Those Lost to COVID-19

Feb 18, 2021 at 11:51 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN—Poetry in the Boro has launched a new project to help Rutherford County and surrounding Middle Tennessee communities remember, heal, and grieve in the w.... Read More

Murfreesboro Organization that Focuses on Helping the Elderly in need of a New Home

Feb 18, 2021 at 09:00 am by WGNS

A non-profit organization that focuses on helping the elderly in Murfreesboro is in need of a new home.Mindful Care Adult Day Services has operated in donated space at New Vis.... Read More

UPDATE: 16 Vehicles Pulled from Ditches Wednesday Night and Early Morning Thursday in Murfreesboro

Feb 18, 2021 at 07:43 am by WGNS

The main arteries coming into and heading out of Murfreesboro are navigational, but use extreme caution because ice continues to be a major problem. In the county, most of the.... Read More

Tennessee Valley Healthcare System helps VA reach milestone vaccinating its one millionth Veteran

Feb 18, 2021 at 06:45 am by WGNS

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs vaccinated its one millionth Veteran with their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday.The Tennessee Valley Healthcare Syste.... Read More

Exchange Club Announces May 28th (Weekend) Healing Field Flags of Remembrance

Feb 17, 2021 at 02:00 pm by WGNS

What has become Murfreesboro’s iconic Memorial Day salute will return Memorial Day Weekend May 29-31, continuing a thirteen-year tradition. The Healing Field Flags.... Read More

Rutherford County: Two People Suffer from Gunshot Wounds in Tuesday Night Domestic Assault

Feb 17, 2021 at 01:46 pm by WGNS

Two people suffered gunshot wounds during a domestic assault Tuesday night on Gum Puckett Road, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s detective said.SWAT team deputies apprehend.... Read More

Homeless Severely Impacted by Ice and Cold Weather in Rutherford County

Feb 17, 2021 at 10:02 am by WGNS

Homeless in our community are being severely impacted by the cold weather as the windchill has already reached a low 8-degrees. Cliff Sharp, founder of Greenhouse Ministries s.... Read More

UPDATE: Power Outages in Tennessee Reported on Tuesday Evening

Feb 17, 2021 at 09:34 am by WGNS

As the cold weather and ice continue, we will likely see more power outages throughout Middle Tennessee. Thankfully, Rutherford County has not seen as big of an impact as that.... Read More

UPDATE: “Hours of Service Waiver” Issued in TENNESSEE to limit disruptions to fuel transportation

Feb 17, 2021 at 07:29 am by WGNS

The State of Tennessee has activated an Emergency Operations Center in Nashville that is staffed to monitor weather, road conditions, and address any life safety needs….... Read More

UPDATE: Roads, Vehicles, Homes and Even Boat Docks fall Victim to the Ice in Tennessee

Feb 17, 2021 at 06:53 am by WGNS

The Murfreesboro Street Department has been salting roads around the clock with six dump trucks on State Highways and major roadways. City street crews are working 12-hour shi.... Read More

Salute to Veterans: WWII VETERAN IN TENNESSEE ONCE WORKED AT AREA 51

Feb 17, 2021 at 04:15 am by WGNS

This WWII Veteran has a rugged exterior standing about 6 feet tall with grit in his face that says tread lightly. The U.S. Marine who calls Murfreesboro, TN home has work.... Read More

Fatal Shooting of Smyrna Man at Rice Road Apartment Complex is Drug-Robbery Related

Feb 16, 2021 at 05:12 pm by WGNS

Homicide Unit detectives are pursuing active leads in Monday night’s drug/robbery-related murder of Adam Pickle, 23, at the Villages of Meadowood Apartments on Rice Road.... Read More

Tennessee to Begin COVID-19 Vaccination of Adults Age 65 and Older, Teachers

Feb 16, 2021 at 04:56 pm by WGNS

Tennessee will begin registering Tennesseans aged 65 and older and those in Phase 1b of the state’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan COVID-19 for vaccinations on Feb. 22. .... Read More

Icy Road Conditions Continue in Rutherford County

Feb 16, 2021 at 07:48 am by WGNS

Road conditions on Tuesday morning seem to have only turned worse, compared to Monday morning.  Ice continues to cover the majority of roads in Murfreesboro, Smyrna and L.... Read More

Land on Mars This Thursday AND The Latest News from the Local Library

Feb 16, 2021 at 07:15 am by WGNS

The Rutherford County Library System is taking a real voyage to Mars this Thursday. Kathleen Tyree, branch manager of the Technology Engagement Center in Murfreesboro stated...... Read More

Freezing Temperatures: Middle Tennessee Electric Suspends Electric Cut-off due to Non-payment this week

Feb 15, 2021 at 04:54 pm by WGNS

Due to the cold weather and ice storms, Middle Tennessee Electric has announced it will be suspending all disconnections for non-payment for the remainder of this week.“.... Read More

"Encouragement Month" Continues with Barnabas Vision in Murfreesboro

Feb 15, 2021 at 01:00 pm by WGNS

Encouragement month continues with Barnabas Vision in Murfreesboro. As many understand, November and December proved how generous Rutherford County is in helping oth.... Read More

Over 30-Auto Accidents in Murfreesboro Between 6AM and 11AM on Monday

Feb 15, 2021 at 11:54 am by WGNS

In the city limits of Murfreesboro, there were over 30 auto accidents reported between 6AM and 11AM on Monday morning. The accidents were due to the icy road conditions that w.... Read More

Rutherford County Firefighters Save Dogs from Sinkhole

Feb 15, 2021 at 11:09 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County Fire Rescue crews saved two small dogs stuck in a sinkhole on Yeargan Road around noon on Saturday.The sinkhole was around eight&.... Read More