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Plainview Elementary School set to open in August 2021

Dec 02, 2020 at 08:23 am by WGNS

A new school in Rutherford County will be open for the next school year. Plainview Elementary School near the Plainview Road and Sledge Road intersection is currently under co.... Read More

Missing Person FOUND!

Dec 01, 2020 at 07:30 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Police report that 39-year old Kristy Michelle Nickens was found safe in neighboring Nashville.  A missing person report was filed on.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Looking for Man in Suspected Attempted Shoplifting Incident

Dec 01, 2020 at 06:46 pm by WGNS

The Murfreesboro Police Department has issued a BOLO (Be On the Lookout) for a subject caught on camera allegedly attempting to steal merchandise from Lowe's. MPD detectives.... Read More

Child Abandonment and Neglect in Rutherford County are Real Issues

Dec 01, 2020 at 11:06 am by WGNS

Abandonment and neglect are forms of child abuse, but the lack of reporting such issues are also a problem. Rutherford County Juvenile Court Judge Donna Scott Davenport pleade.... Read More

TNStars to give $5,000 Scholarship this Holiday Season

Dec 01, 2020 at 09:54 am by WGNS

In the spirit of the season, the TNStars® College Savings 529 Program is again giving one Tennessee child a $5,000 scholarship awarded into a TNStars® account.For the.... Read More

Suspect Pleads Guilty in Murfreesboro Sexual Battery Case - Victim Alleged to be 10-Years of Age

Dec 01, 2020 at 09:44 am by WGNS

A subject by the name of Ovi Lee Perez has been convicted in a Murfreesboro rape case. The case recently went before the Rutherford County Circuit Court under the Honorable Da.... Read More

Man Convicted on 9 Counts of Rape of a Child in Rutherford County Appeals

Dec 01, 2020 at 06:15 am by WGNS

A man convicted of raping a child in Rutherford County has petitioned the courts for post-conviction relief.Christopher N. Hernandez challenged the courts suggesting that he n.... Read More

Missing 54-Year Old Last Heard From on Nov. 3rd in Murfreesboro

Nov 30, 2020 at 07:54 pm by WGNS

A 54-year-old man has been listed as “Missing,” according to Murfreesboro Police.Thomas Edward Warrick, Jr. was reported missing by his mother on November 25, 2020.... Read More

Jobs Available in Rutherford County right now - Job Fair Wednesday

Nov 30, 2020 at 11:37 am by WGNS

More jobs are available in Rutherford County.There are approximately 5000 open positions in Rutherford County that employers are trying to fill. To support job seekers and emp.... Read More

Some Not Wearing a Facemask in Rutherford County

Nov 30, 2020 at 11:33 am by WGNS

Rutherford County Government offices have received multiple phone calls about people not wearing a mask to protect others from COVID-19. Some of the phone calls are from those.... Read More

Virtual Christmas Tree Lighting This Friday in Murfreesboro

Nov 30, 2020 at 10:18 am by WGNS

The annual Rutherford County Christmas Tree lighting in front of the Rutherford County Courthouse will take place this Friday. However, the event will not be something to atte.... Read More

Shop Local for a Christmas Tree

Nov 30, 2020 at 07:43 am by WGNS

Have you found it harder this year to find that perfect Christmas Tree? Apparently, there has been talk about a Christmas Tree shortage.Nationwide, there are fewer trees.... Read More

Real Christmas trees can become dangerous projectiles if not properly secured

Nov 30, 2020 at 07:12 am by WGNS

This year, more than ever, families are likely eager to bring some holiday cheer to their lives. This could mean shopping (and doing so early) for a real Christmas tree. Howev.... Read More

MTSU agritourism ‘Harvest Handbags’ project brings joy, agriculture to 80 Campus School students

Nov 27, 2020 at 02:15 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — It was hard to judge who had the most fun — a group of MTSU agritourism students who prepared agriculture-related “Harvest Handbags&rdq.... Read More

Middle Point Landfill in Walter Hill Area reports Decline in Odor Related Complaints

Nov 27, 2020 at 10:41 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Over the last two months, the Middle Point Landfill team has expedited the installation of new and replacement gas wells at the site to help reduce.... Read More

The right fit of shoe is hard to find today - Penny Ray

Nov 26, 2020 at 09:00 am by WGNS

Have you ever tried to find the right shoe without success? Penny Ray with WGNS has found that full-service shoe stores have become the dinosaur of today's retail businesses..... Read More

Secretary Hargett Encourages Tennesseans to Give Wisely this Holiday Season

Nov 25, 2020 at 06:15 pm by WGNS

In this season of giving, Secretary of State Tre Hargett cautions Tennesseans to be wary of scams when making charitable donations."Tennesseans are generous and support each o.... Read More

Thomas Laird receives TRPA Fellow Award

Nov 25, 2020 at 10:36 am by WGNS

Thomas Laird, Assistant Director for Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department (MPRD),  received the Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association (TRPA) 2020 Fellow Awar.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Hiring "Emergency Communications Specialist II"

Nov 25, 2020 at 10:10 am by WGNS

The Murfreesboro Police Department has recently brought on 18 new officers. Furthermore, they are still in need of hiring more law enforcement officers, as explained by Chief.... Read More

18th Annual Hotcakes and Holly fundraising breakfast - virtually on Saturday, December 12th

Nov 25, 2020 at 08:00 am by WGNS

Rotary Club of Murfreesboro will be presenting their 18th Annual Hotcakes and Holly fundraising breakfast virtually on Saturday, December 12th from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m..... Read More