Murfreesboro

A Closer Look at Our Water Supply, the Growing Population and the Need for a Larger Wastewater Treatment Plant

Oct 10, 2024 at 04:25 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Have you ever wondered where your drinking water comes from? In places like Murfreesboro... That was Valerie Smith, director of the Murfreesboro Wat.... Read More

‘Dead Bodies and Blunt Force Trauma’ Theme of MTSU’s FIRE Lecture on Oct. 24

Oct 09, 2024 at 11:50 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Forensic Institute for Research and Education founding director Hugh Berryman will be a guest speaker at.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fourth Grader Selected as Local Youth Heart Ambassador

Oct 08, 2024 at 11:45 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn., Sept. 3, 2024— The American Heart Association, celebrating 100 years of lifesaving service in 2024, has selected a fourth grader at Brown's Chapel E.... Read More

Cosmetics Heist in Murfreesboro: A $99 Crime That Didn’t Exactly Stick the Landing

Oct 07, 2024 at 08:37 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – In what can only be described as a slightly underwhelming criminal master plan, a 30-year-old Murfreesboro woman allegedly strolled out of Walmart.... Read More

Local Fire Department Teams Up with NFPA for Fire Prevention Week 2024

Oct 07, 2024 at 04:39 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) is partnering with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to promote Fire Prevent.... Read More

Federal Indictment Filed After $50K ATM Theft in Murfreesboro: Three Texas Men Charged

Oct 07, 2024 at 04:06 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A federal grand jury has indicted three men from Houston, Texas, in connection with a daring ATM theft in Murfreesboro. Robert Bailey, Jr., 24,.... Read More

Reducing Breast Cancer Risk Naturally: Your 5-Minute Good Health Update from Sunshine Nutrition Center

Oct 07, 2024 at 06:16 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - WGNS talks to Kim Hilsman Dunaway from Sunshine Nutrition Center about combating breast cancer and deciding which way to go to naturally reduce your ri.... Read More

Vice Mayor Bill Shacklett Recognizes Carson Elder with STARS Award

Oct 04, 2024 at 06:36 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – City Arborist Carson Elder is the August STARS Award recipient. Vice Mayor Bill Shacklett honored Elder as a STAR during the Oct. 3, 2024, Cit.... Read More

Rutherford County Unites for East Tennessee Hurricane Relief Efforts

Oct 03, 2024 at 07:00 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A local church in Murfreesboro is collecting goods to be taken to Newport, TN, which is an area that was devastated by the recent flooding that was caused b.... Read More

MTSU Theatre Students Present One Act Play Festival Oct. 9-11 at Tucker

Oct 03, 2024 at 06:08 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance students will present a trio of plays each night at the One A.... Read More

UPDATED: Precautionary Lockdown at Oakland High and Middle Schools Amid Nearby Police Activity

Oct 03, 2024 at 05:57 pm by WGNS News

- UPDATE - Murfreesboro, TN – Oakland High School and Oakland Middle School were placed on lockdown Thursday morning as a precautionary measure due to a police situation.... Read More

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Murfreesboro K9 Hero Rescues Stranded Dog from Flooded Tree in East Tennessee

Oct 03, 2024 at 05:53 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A glimmer of hope amidst the flooding devastation from Hurricane Helene in East Tennessee, a dog stranded atop a 20-foot tree is safely rescued tha.... Read More

Public Works Annual Fall Leaf Collection Begins Oct. 14 in Murfreesboro

Oct 03, 2024 at 12:06 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The 2024 Fall Leaf Collection season begins October 14 and continues through January 31, 2025. During this peak season, Oct. 14 - Jan. 31, loo.... Read More

Calling All Veterans: Lead the Way at the Murfreesboro Parade

Oct 02, 2024 at 07:02 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System is searching for two exceptional Veterans—one female and one male—to serve as Grand Marshals at this.... Read More

Murfreesboro Truck Theft Suspect Arrested Twice in 16 Days

Oct 02, 2024 at 11:30 am by WGNS News

A man who was previously arrested in connection with a stolen vehicle from Murfreesboro has found himself back in custody only 16 days after his initial arrest. Cedric Watki.... Read More

Shopping Cart Dispute at Michaels Leads to Assault Investigation

Oct 01, 2024 at 05:06 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - An MPD officer responded to Michaels, 2615 Medical Center Pkwy. This past Sunday on Sept. 29 at 4:11 p.m. in reference to a simple assault. There was a dis.... Read More

Kroger's "Heritage Farms Dairy" Receives EPA Fine

Sep 30, 2024 at 07:26 pm by WGNS

Atlanta, GA – A Murfreesboro business is one of eleven (1 of 11) southeastern US firms receiving Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fines for alleged violations.... Read More

Murfreesboro Man Wanted for Vehicular Homicide in Fatal I-24 Crash

Sep 30, 2024 at 03:54 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - Metro Traffic Unit investigators are actively searching for 25-year-old Daniel Lorenzo Tyler of Murfreesboro, who is now wanted on vehicular homicide and reckl.... Read More

Murfreesboro's Liberty's Station: Two Years of Community Impact and Job Training

Sep 30, 2024 at 03:21 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN—Liberty’s Station, a community-funded cafe, venue and job training center, is proud to celebrate its two-year anniversary of serving our community.... Read More

Understanding Censure of Mayor Carr by Rutherford County Commission in Stand Against Mayor's Waste Contract

Sep 30, 2024 at 03:01 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Earlier this month, the Rutherford County Commission voted to censure County Mayor Joe Carr, but it seems some residents have been confused about.... Read More