Murfreesboro City Schools Name New Principals for 2021-22 School Year

May 14, 2021 at 07:00 am by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) Dr. Trey Duke is proud to welcome Ynetia Avant Campbell back to Murfreesboro City Schools as Principal of Northfield Elementary. Campbell joins Northfiel.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Need Help Identifying Shoplifting Suspects

May 13, 2021 at 11:15 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro Detectives need assistance identifying the two men who allegedly stole two Husqvarna blowers from the Old Fort Pkwy Lowe's store. The theft was reported on Februa.... Read More

46th Annual Rutherford County Farmers' Market to Begin Friday, May 14

May 13, 2021 at 11:04 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—The 46th Annual Rutherford County Farmers’ Market will kick-off this Friday, May 14 at Lane Agri-park Community Center located at 315 Jo.... Read More

Rape Case Involving a child who would have been 12-years-old over 40-years ago, scheduled for court next month

May 13, 2021 at 10:52 am by WGNS

(UPDATE: LEBANON, TN) In neighboring Wilson County, an investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation that resulted in the indictment and arre.... Read More

Locally Owned Murfreesboro opens membership for free

May 13, 2021 at 07:12 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee -- Locally Owned Murfreesboro President Missy Lay made a surprise announcement at the 2021 Light Up Local Firefly Awards, held with a limited audience.... Read More

HAPPY RETIREMENT: MTSU honors 55 retiring employees for years of service to students, community

May 13, 2021 at 07:08 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU recently recognized 55 retiring employees as the 2020-21 academic year winds down, saluting their hundreds of combined yea.... Read More

UPCOMING EVENTS: Decoration Day, The Healing Field and More to take place in Rutherford County, TN

May 13, 2021 at 06:33 am by WGNS

Decoration Day will take place at a community cemetery on Sunday, June 6th in the Midland area. Phillip Ryan, who lives in Midland, will be the guest speaker at the Smotherman.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Labor & Delivery Virtual Seminar & Tour

May 13, 2021 at 06:00 am by WGNS

On Friday, May 14th, join TN Moms in the Middle founders Dani Barker and Kassandra Jackson, Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford’s childbirth educator D.... Read More

Local Jail Inmate Transported to the ER

May 12, 2021 at 10:28 am by WGNS

A Rutherford County jail inmate had to be transported to Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital on Wednesday morning. Evidently, the subject was arrested by Murfreesboro Police on P.... Read More

Students shine in virtual, in-person showcase of research and creative activity

May 12, 2021 at 07:35 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — For Lauren Hunsicker, a psychology major at Middle Tennessee State University, presenting her research to a live audience at the annual S.... Read More

Rep. Terry of Murfreesboro Brought Awareness to Illegal Organ Harvesting in China and Ended Session by Passing Medical Cannabis Bill in TN

May 12, 2021 at 07:30 am by WGNS

The first half of the 112th Tennessee General Assembly, which saw significant progress and protections advanced for Tennesseans, has adjourned.  Representative Bryan Terr.... Read More

POSITIVE: 35 LaVergne High students earn associate’s degree while graduating high school

May 12, 2021 at 06:16 am by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN. - Paige Adekplor has never visited New Haven, Connecticut. Rawand Aziz has never been to Princeton, New Jersey. Ricky Martin has never stepped foot in.... Read More

UPDATE: Red Light Cameras in Murfreesboro are a Thing of the Past

May 11, 2021 at 03:34 pm by WGNS

  Red light traffic cameras in Murfreesboro are still a topic of interest among local residents, despite them being a thing of the past. State regulations would not enab.... Read More

Five Rutherford County graduates will attend prestigious United States Air Force, Naval and Military Academy at West Point; four seniors presented with ROTC Distinguished Leader Graduate Awar

May 11, 2021 at 03:30 pm by WGNS

Lance Garcia was 10 years old when his father decided to enlist in the United States Air Force.The Central Magnet senior’s grandfather did the same in the 1940s.“T.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Peace Officer Memorial Day Ceremony honoring fallen goes virtual

May 11, 2021 at 02:02 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. –  The annual Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Peace Officer Memorial Day ceremony in honor of fallen officers will be virtual due to COVID..... Read More

Stewarts Creek High air rifle team finishes third in state, fifth in nation

May 11, 2021 at 01:41 pm by WGNS

By KEITH RYAN CARTWRIGHT: A veteran team of JROTC cadets from Stewarts Creek High School finished third in the state and fifth at the JROTC Air Rifle Army Nationals.The S.... Read More

Medical Marijuana Inches Closer to Reality in the Volunteer State

May 11, 2021 at 10:15 am by WGNS

Before adjourning last week, the Tennessee General Assembly approved legislation creating the Tennessee Medical Cannabis Commission. The commission will serve as a nonpartisan.... Read More

Highlighting the duties of a Nurse and Stories from the local ER

May 11, 2021 at 09:05 am by Producer

Highlighting the duties of a Nurse and Stories from the local ER, with special guests Ashley Trout, Critical Care Nurse and Brandy Smith, Assistant Nurse Manager at Saint.... Read More

Three Murfreesboro Men Indicted following Violent Crime Spree Last Summer

May 11, 2021 at 07:38 am by WGNS

Some of the allegations surrounding a violent crime spree last summer included robberies, carjackings, kidnappings and firearms violations, according to the U.S. Dep.... Read More

Nashville Businessman from Murfreesboro Announces Congressional Campaign Bid

May 10, 2021 at 03:00 pm by WGNS

Nashville businessman, Quincy McKnight announces his bid for Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District this Thursday, May 13 at 3pm. The announcement event will be held at.... Read More