Murfreesboro Police say No Bomb Located in the Area of Thompson Lane at Medical Center Parkway

Oct 24, 2023 at 12:07 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE - MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A man who attached a make-shift rubber bumper to his car doors with wires and duct tape to prevent dents led to a massive federal,.... Read More

Two MTSU Biology Faculty Land $1-MILLION NSF Grants to Support Research Projects

Oct 24, 2023 at 07:14 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Since earning an R2 designation as a “doctoral university: high research activity” in spring 2022, Middle Tennessee State University ha.... Read More

Dump truck Scatters Dirt Over I-24 After Collision with Sedan Near I-840

Oct 23, 2023 at 11:02 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – There was quite the mess on I-24 near I-840 Monday afternoon. The commotion was in the westbound lane heading towards Nashville. According to.... Read More

Williamson Family Farm introduces their first annual Pecan Festival and Holiday Market this Fall

Oct 23, 2023 at 08:36 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN--Williamson Family Farm, a beloved agricultural landmark and event venue in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is thrilled to present their first annual Pecan Festiva.... Read More

Middle Point Partners with Prevention Coalition for Success, State of Tennessee and Others for Drug Takeback Day October 27-28

Oct 23, 2023 at 04:13 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Point Landfill will provide secure disposal of vape products for National Prescription Drug Takeback Day on October 27-28.  &.... Read More

Older Teen Put's an End to Sibling Being Raped by 75-Year-Old Murfreesboro Man

Oct 23, 2023 at 06:50 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A conviction has been confirmed in a case that involved a local grandfather raping a juvenile. In this case, an older sibling helped to pu.... Read More

Siegel High School Honored Retired Sheriff Truman Jones and Original Five SROs for 30th Anniversary

Oct 20, 2023 at 11:04 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - School resource officers kicked off their 30th anniversary celebration at the Siegel-Riverdale High School football game Friday night (Oct. 2.... Read More

Halloween Sobriety Checkpoint in Rutherford County

Oct 20, 2023 at 10:23 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The Tennessee Highway Patrol will sponsor a sobriety checkpoint as a reminder to drivers to refrain from drinking and driving while celebrating.... Read More

Federal Judge Prohibits Murfreesboro From Blocking BoroPride Event

Oct 20, 2023 at 08:47 pm by WGNS

(NASHVILLE) On Friday (10/20/2023) Chief Federal Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw signed an order that blocks the City of Murfreesboro and officials from enforcing its anti-LGBT.... Read More

U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force and RCSO Arrest Nathaniel Lamont Buchanan

Oct 20, 2023 at 03:19 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) A suspect who allegedly eluded prosecution on a first-degree murder charge was arrested Wednesday by the U.S. Marshals Joint Fugitive Task Force with Ruther.... Read More

Nashville Man will Turn 102-Years-Old When Sentence for Child Rape Ends - After Rutherford County Conviction

Oct 20, 2023 at 07:13 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - An investigation into a child being sexually assaulted 5-years ago led to a Nashville resident being convicted in a Rutherford County courtroom. Aft.... Read More

Two Former Lady Raiders in "Harms Way"

Oct 19, 2023 at 09:23 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) WGNS Roundtable host Chip Walters was talking with MTSU Lady Raiders Coach Rick Insell about two former Lady Raiders who are possibly in “harms way”.... Read More

Auto Theft at Car Dealer Under Investigation

Oct 19, 2023 at 10:53 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – An auto theft at a local car dealer is under investigation. Murfreesboro Police have obtained video evidence from Absolute Auto at 415 Southeast Bro.... Read More

12-Year-Old Leaven Needs a Kidney Transplant - Hear the WGNS Interview

Oct 18, 2023 at 11:41 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - All too often we see someone who appears to be going through some type of struggle, but seldom do we know why – nor do we ask. For one Murfree.... Read More

New Dean of Education at MTSU Talks About Working with Local Schools to Hire, Retain and Create More Teachers

Oct 18, 2023 at 12:00 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - With a nationwide teacher shortage, WGNS asked the new dean of the MTSU College of Education what can be done to better hire and keep teachers. *Dr..... Read More

Greenhouse Needs Churches & Groups to help with Thanksgiving

Oct 18, 2023 at 08:23 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  We're about a month away from Thanksgiving and Greenhouse Ministries is seeking help from area churches as well as groups.  Cliff Sharp was on WGNS.... Read More

The Veterans Parade in Murfreesboro

Oct 17, 2023 at 11:29 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - The Tennessee Valley Healthcare System will host their Annual Veterans Day Parade on the York VA Medical Center campus in Murfreesboro next month. O.... Read More

Driver pleads guilty in crash that killed 11-year-old child

Oct 17, 2023 at 11:31 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A driver has pleaded guilty in the May 2022 crash on Lascassas Pike that killed an 11-year-old Providence Christian Academy student, injuring his b.... Read More

Local Electric Provider Suggests Rutherford County Residents Prepare for a Cold Winter Now

Oct 17, 2023 at 07:39 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County saw milder than normal temperatures this past winter and the Old Farmer's Almanac shows November temperatures will be about 4-degre.... Read More

Milestone of Gratitude: 100th Patient Thrives After Heart Surgery at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford

Oct 16, 2023 at 09:49 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Robert Mullican, 63-year-old retired truck driver and father of two, who resides in the rural community of Morrsion, Tennessee, recently found himsel.... Read More