Murfreesboro

Lawmakers announce art grants for Rutherford County

Jul 13, 2020 at 07:45 am by WGNS

State Senators Dawn White (R-Murfreesboro) and Shane Reeves (R-Murfreesboro) along with Representatives Charlie Baum (R-Murfreesboro), Tim Rudd (R-Murfreesboro), Bryan Terry (.... Read More

AS OF MONDAY (7/13/2020): Facial Coverings Required in the Rutherford County Judicial Building

Jul 13, 2020 at 06:15 am by WGNS

A new rule now requires anyone entering the Rutherford County Judicial building to wear a face covering. This new rule is for everyone, regardless of if they have a court ap.... Read More

Masks or No Masks for Rutherford County School Students - That is the Question

Jul 13, 2020 at 06:00 am by WGNS

Rutherford County Schools will open traditionally in August and all parents will also have a choice to select a distance-learning option, according to the reopening plan adopt.... Read More

Deadline Extended Until July 27 for Families to Apply for Pandemic Food Assistance

Jul 13, 2020 at 05:15 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is taking steps to ensure parents are able to receive a program designed to help them feed their children during the COVID-19.... Read More

Missing Since July 3rd

Jul 12, 2020 at 12:25 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) 73-year old Clifford Edward Stewart was last seen by his family around 9:00 o'clock Friday morning, July 3, 2020.  He told family members that he was walki.... Read More

Slick Pig, Now Officially In Smyrna Too!

Jul 11, 2020 at 09:38 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO/SMYRNA TN)  The Slick Pig on Main Street in Murfreesboro has become a tradition, in fact last week they celebrated a quarter of a century in business. On Fr.... Read More

Hot, Hot, Hot Road Ramblings From Ram!

Jul 11, 2020 at 08:53 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Hot, hot, hot--that's a firecracker ready to pop when it comes to grid-lock traffic. Murfreesboro Deptury Transportation Director Ram Balachandran warns w.... Read More
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UPDATE: Charlie Daniels' Patriot Funeral

Jul 11, 2020 at 06:17 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Charlie Daniels made his last visit to the Heart of Tennessee on Friday (7/10/2020) with his funeral at World Outreach Church. The country music star and.... Read More

Secretary Hargett Encourages Tennesseans to Vote Early

Jul 10, 2020 at 10:15 am by WGNS

Early voting for the Tennessee State and Federal Primary and County General Election begins Friday, July 17, and runs Monday to Saturday until Saturday, August 1. Election Day.... Read More

Amelia’s Closet Announces Expansion Program

Jul 10, 2020 at 09:57 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – Amelia’s Closet is expanding its mission after five years of serving Middle Tennessee, founding Executive Director Jody Powers officially announ.... Read More

UPDATE: Man Convicted of Murder in TX Twice facing Murder Charges in Murfreesboro, TN

Jul 10, 2020 at 09:42 am by WGNS

UPDATE: A March 31, 2019 murder case is progressing through the court system after a hearing this past June. 54-year old Martin Benito Montemayor is charged with the first deg.... Read More

WGU Tennessee, Rutherford County Schools Announce Partnership and Scholarship

Jul 10, 2020 at 05:15 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – WGU Tennessee today announced a new partnership with Rutherford County Schools (RCS). Through the partnership, RCS employees may apply to and.... Read More

Second of Two Shootings on NW Broad Street Thursday Night

Jul 09, 2020 at 10:34 pm by WGNS

There were two shootings on Thursday night in Murfreesboro. Both were unrelated and in different areas.On Broad Street at Northfield, a road rage incident ended with a vehicle.... Read More

UPDATE: MTSU Quickly Cutting Confucius Institute Ties

Jul 09, 2020 at 07:58 pm by Bart

(MURFREESBORO) MTSU is phasing-out the Confucius Institute relationship. This is not ending associations with China, as the univrsity has agreements with 11 Chinese.... Read More

Mayor Ketron Releases Mask Policy for Employees/General Public Referencing #RutherfordResponsible

Jul 09, 2020 at 04:06 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron announced Monday that he will not mandate masks county-wide but instead has elected to follow a new initiative.... Read More

Trial Scheduled for Murder Captured on Video

Jul 09, 2020 at 03:36 pm by WGNS

A Murfreesboro murder that was apparently caught on video at a local apartment complex has been scheduled for trial.Rutherford County District Attorney Jennings Jones stated...... Read More

Suspect WANTED in Thursday Morning Aggravated Assault Case

Jul 09, 2020 at 02:59 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Police are investigating an aggravated assault case involving a vehicle that allegedly hit a woman who suffered critical injuries on Thursday morning around 10AM.... Read More

Mayor orders flags to fly at half-staff at City Hall Friday for Charlie Daniels

Jul 09, 2020 at 12:33 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland has ordered flags to fly at half-staff at City Hall Friday in honor of musician Charlie Daniels who died ea.... Read More

Helping Homeless gain Housing in Murfreesboro

Jul 09, 2020 at 12:31 pm by WGNS

The Murfreesboro Cold Patrol continues to help the homeless in our community. Margaritta Scroggins told WGNS News the Cold Patrol recently helped her get into housing...Scrogg.... Read More

To Date: 0 Positive COVID-19 Tests within the ranks of the Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue Personnel

Jul 09, 2020 at 11:47 am by WGNS

Over the COVID-19 Pandemic thus far, Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue personnel have continued to test negative for the coronavirus despite being dispatched to multiple calls invo.... Read More