Murfreesboro

Child Advocacy Center: COVID-19 Turned Our World Upside Down

Sep 03, 2020 at 12:05 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro— “We knew the Child Protective Investigative Team had a difficult job responding to horrific cases of child abuse, child sexual abuse, and childr.... Read More

Fire Safety and Kitchen Fires

Sep 03, 2020 at 11:03 am by WGNS

October 4th through the 10th is Fire Prevention Week and State Farm recently donated a “NFPA Fire Prevention Week” kit to the Murfreesboro Fire Department.Through.... Read More

10,054 Active COVID-19 Unemployment Claims in Rutherford County

Sep 03, 2020 at 10:45 am by WGNS

The COVID-19 Unemployment numbers are back up in the Volunteer State. Between August 22nd and August 29th, there were 12,035 new unemployment claims.Despite the increase of ne.... Read More

Murfreesboro man dies in a single-vehicle crash

Sep 03, 2020 at 09:15 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A Murfreesboro man died in single-vehicle crash Wednesday, Sept. 2.Murfreesboro Police Department officers responded to the crash on N. Ruthe.... Read More

Student Success’s virtual Scholars Academy Summer Institute jump-starts college for freshmen

Sep 02, 2020 at 10:56 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Justin Williams began his freshman year in college at Middle Tennessee State University on Monday, Aug. 24.However, the interac.... Read More

Volunteer to Serve at Greenhouse Ministries on Sept. 29th

Sep 02, 2020 at 09:59 am by WGNS

Greenhouse Ministries has announced the opening of a larger Garden Patch thrift store on Thursday (9/3/20). Cliff Sharp, the founder of the Murfreesboro non-profit commented&h.... Read More

Special Performance of Charlotte's Web to take place on Murfreesboro Civic Plaza

Sep 02, 2020 at 07:47 am by WGNS

The Center for the Arts in Murfreesboro is going to hold a special play for the community on the weekend on September 18, 2020. Director Patience Long announced…Reserve.... Read More

All Rutherford County School students can receive free standard meals beginning Sept. 2

Sep 02, 2020 at 07:25 am by WGNS

Rutherford County students will not have to pay for a standard breakfast or lunch until further notice, based on a nationwide waiver adopted by the United States Department of.... Read More

Suicide Prevention: VA encourages supporters to #BeThere for Veterans

Sep 02, 2020 at 07:00 am by WGNS

In light of Suicide Prevention Month in September, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) wants to connect Veterans and their loved ones through the Be There&n.... Read More

MTSU closes Sept. 7 for Labor Day holiday; campus reopens Sept. 8

Sep 02, 2020 at 06:15 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, for the Labor Day Holiday. All business and department offices will be closed and no classes will be.... Read More

AAA expects the majority Labor Day travelers to take a road trip

Sep 02, 2020 at 05:30 am by WGNS

The COVID-19 pandemic can be very confusing for travelers. As Tennesseans look to Labor Day and the upcoming autumn and holiday seasons, many are still questioning how the pan.... Read More

Murfreesboro Murder Update - Family Striving for Closure

Sep 01, 2020 at 10:09 am by WGNS

The family of 24-year-old Mario Santiago Dominguez is hoping to find closure and justice in the murder of their loved one. Dominguez was shot and killed, at his residence at N.... Read More

STRESS RELIEF: Creative Arts Classes in Murfreesboro - Sign Up Now

Sep 01, 2020 at 09:07 am by WGNS

Arts are a positive outlet to relieve stress and anxiety during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Rutherford County. An upcoming class will allow for residents of all ages (16 and olde.... Read More

Man Convicted of First Degree Murder Appeals - Denied

Sep 01, 2020 at 09:00 am by WGNS

A man who was convicted of first-degree murder, felony murder, especially aggravated robbery and more in Rutherford County has filed an appeal.Ronallen Hardy is currently serv.... Read More

Tennessee remains the eighth least expensive market in nation

Sep 01, 2020 at 09:00 am by WGNS

The Tennessee gas price average jumped eight cents over last week, but has held steady since Hurricane Laura made landfall along the Gulf Coast. The Tennessee G.... Read More

TN Marked International Overdose Awareness Day on Monday

Sep 01, 2020 at 08:00 am by WGNS

Tennesseans paused on the last day of August with others around the world to remember, reflect and recover from the effects of overdose.The state departments of Health and Men.... Read More

Country Superstar Chris Young Headlines Virtual Event Benefitting Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee

Aug 31, 2020 at 10:33 am by WGNS

With children, teens, and parents feeling the stress of the global pandemic, country music superstar Chris Young is lending his talents to headline a benefit for Boys & Gi.... Read More

Stephanie Brackman Named President of the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce Executives

Aug 31, 2020 at 09:35 am by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN) – Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce Chief Operating Officer Stephanie Brackman has been named President of Tennessee Chamber of Com.... Read More

9th Annual Wine Around the Square is Nearing in Murfreesboro

Aug 31, 2020 at 09:31 am by WGNS

Wine Around the Square is nearing. The event is an annual fundraiser to help fight Breast Cancer in Rutherford County and to raise awareness of the prevalent disease. Thi.... Read More

MTSU Professor on Melania Trump’s green dress (AUDIO)

Aug 31, 2020 at 09:30 am by WGNS

The topic of Melania Trump’s green dress at the Republic National Convention has gained a lot of attention. One MTSU Professor has his say on the dress in the media.&nbs.... Read More