Report finds Tennessee has 20th largest homeless population in U.S.

Dec 09, 2020 at 08:00 am by WGNS

In Tennessee, there are 10.9 homeless people for every 10,000 residents. In total, 34.8% of the homeless Tennessee population is living unsheltered. Among all U.S. states, Ten.... Read More

Shell Gas Station in Murfreesboro Hit by Thieves: $4,000

Dec 08, 2020 at 04:14 pm by WGNS

A Be On the Lookout (BOLO) has been issued as Police in Murfreesboro search for two theft suspects.  MPD reports they need help identifying the individuals who stole $4,.... Read More

Missing Smyrna Woman FOUND

Dec 08, 2020 at 02:40 pm by WGNS

Danielle Elaine McDougal of Smyrna had been reported missing, but Murfreesbiro Police thank the public for their assistance and say the 38-year old woman has been found and is.... Read More

Currently, Six Rutherford County Schools on Distance-learning

Dec 08, 2020 at 02:35 pm by WGNS

In school news related to COVID-19, Rutherford County parents have been notified that Stewarts Creek High School will be moving to distance learning for the remainder of this.... Read More

Murfreesboro Art League Exhibit in City Hall Rotunda

Dec 08, 2020 at 02:15 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Beginning Tuesday, December 8, the Murfreesboro Art League will exhibit members’ works of art in the City Hall Rotunda at 111 W. Vine St.... Read More

Angel Tree Program at the Salvation Army - Christmas Gifts for Less Fortunate Children in Rutherford County

Dec 08, 2020 at 12:23 pm by WGNS

Captain Trish Knott with the local Salvation Army says that gifts are needed for names on the Angel Tree’s in Rutherford County, which can be found in Murfreesboro&helli.... Read More

Rutherford Co. Suspect accused of possessing 100 or more Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Images

Dec 08, 2020 at 12:12 pm by WGNS

A suspect by the name of Chad David Braley has been arrested in Rutherford County for crimes that targeted children.According to court documents, Braley is accused of possessi.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Man Charged with Rape of a Child under the age of 13

Dec 08, 2020 at 11:24 am by WGNS

WGNS has an update on a news story involving a man charged with raping a child that was under the age of 13.27-Year-old Allan Ashley, who last lived at Alder Terrace Apartment.... Read More

Police ask for help Identifying Shoplifting Suspect

Dec 07, 2020 at 04:24 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Detectives need assistance in identifying an individual accused of shoplifting who was caught on camera. Police say the subject is believed to have taken three R.... Read More

Compressor Repairs Underway at Middle Point Landfill - $1.4M Infrastructure Project Complete

Dec 07, 2020 at 11:33 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Earlier this week, the Middle Point Landfill team announced the completion of its recent $1.4M infrastructure project to add or replace 40 lan.... Read More

Trees of Hope: You can be the reason someone has hope this holiday season

Dec 07, 2020 at 11:15 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tenn. – Trees of Hope, the newest spin on an Angel Tree, are now spread across town. These 2ft tall, mini Christmas Trees showcase purple and teal orn.... Read More

Siegel High School Hootsuite Student Program Secured

Dec 07, 2020 at 10:54 am by WGNS

Siegel High School Social Media and Analytics teacher Tristan Brown has secured the Hootsuite Student Program at Siegel by networking with the CEO of Hootsuite. Repo.... Read More

UPDATE: Fatal Shooting in Murfreesboro at Campus Crossing Apartments

Dec 07, 2020 at 10:49 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) - UPDATE: Murfreesboro Police detectives continue to investigate a shooting that left one man dead and another one injured at Campus Crossings Apartments t.... Read More

Long-time Murfreesboro Police Dept. Sergeant retires after nearly three decades

Dec 07, 2020 at 09:56 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Sergeant Sam Campbell retires after 28 years of dedicated service.“I’m thankful for Sgt. Campbell&.... Read More

MPD Issued "SILVER ALERT" CANCELLED

Dec 07, 2020 at 07:51 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)   A Silver Alert that was issued for 82-year-old Johnnie Driver has been CANCELLED.  Murfreesboro Police originally issued the ale.... Read More

Wendy's Manager Arrested and Accused of Biting Employee

Dec 03, 2020 at 10:22 am by WGNS

An odd situation allegedly unfolded at a Wendy’s restaurant in Murfreesboro. A manager is accused of biting an employee at the restaurant on Memorial Boulevard. The inc.... Read More

MTSU equestrian team ‘driven’ to successful fall season

Dec 03, 2020 at 09:59 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Middle Tennessee State University equestrian team was driven to success at two regional Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association events this fal.... Read More

Study Shows Murfreesboro, Nashville, Franklin, TN Areas Rank Best Places for Women Entrepreneurs

Dec 03, 2020 at 09:56 am by WGNS

While women have made strides in many areas of the business world, there’s a significant gender gap when it comes to entrepreneurship. In fact, the rate of working-age w.... Read More

Five People Indicted in Connection to a 2019 Wilson County Homicide

Dec 03, 2020 at 09:42 am by WGNS

An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of multiple individuals stemming from a 2019 homicide i.... Read More

Special Kids and Other Non-Profits Benefit on Giving Tuesday

Dec 03, 2020 at 08:59 am by WGNS News

It is hard to believe what can take place for the good in as little as 24-hours.  During this year's Giving Tuesday campaign that took place earlier this week, non-profit.... Read More