Murfreesboro

Senator Dawn White Earns 100% NFIB Small Business Voting Record

Jul 24, 2024 at 05:26 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The state office of the National Federation of Independent Business said today that Senator Dawn White achieved a 100% NFIB voting record in the 2023-2.... Read More

Healing Ecosystems and Daylighting Murfreesboro’s Town Creek

Jul 24, 2024 at 04:55 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Ecological restoration projects are gradually healing damaged ecosystems across the country. More than half a century ago, cities across the U.S. believed t.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Man Faces Federal Charges for Alleged Firearm Offenses

Jul 24, 2024 at 10:15 am by Chandelar Williams

Updated Story: NASHVILLE, TENN. – Anton Rucker, 47, from Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is now facing federal charges for allegedly possessing ammunition and firearms ill.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Investigate Possible Assault at Target Store

Jul 23, 2024 at 06:30 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro Police are investigating a possible simple assault that took place at Target on Tuesday around 2:30 p.m. According to police, the female victim.... Read More

UPDATE: 2 Separate Missing Person Cases in Murfreesboro and Lebanon

Jul 23, 2024 at 10:48 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - UPDATE: MPD Public Information Officer Larry Flowers updated WGNS on the missing person case and confirmed, "BOLO CANCELED! 41-year old Al Marvyn Trim has b.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Comic Con and the Power of Cult Fandom

Jul 22, 2024 at 04:08 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: San Diego Comic Con is a huge event focused on comics, movies, TV shows, and more, attracting about 150,000 people. Many of these events celebrate works with "cult.... Read More

MTSU Pilots Successfully Complete 'Challenging' Air Race Classic 2024

Jul 22, 2024 at 03:43 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s three pilots successfully completed the nearly 2,500-mile Air Race Classic in June, navigating through &l.... Read More

Monday - Friday: The Old Nashville Highway Repaving Project May Cause Delays and Temporary Closure of Stones River National Battlefield Sites

Jul 22, 2024 at 10:58 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – Going on now (Monday July 22, 2024), crews from the Rutherford County Road Department will be repaving Old Nashville Highway. The current sc.... Read More

Barnabas Vision's Backpack Drive: How You Can Help

Jul 22, 2024 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Barnabas Vision, a local non-profit in Murfreesboro, is helping low-income families with school-age children who can't afford back-to-school supplies...... Read More

Murfreesboro Teen Injured in Fiery Crash

Jul 22, 2024 at 12:14 am by Chandelar Williams

NELSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY - A Murfreesboro teenager died in an early morning accident in Kentucky. WGNS’ Ron Jordan has the report…   Early on July 20, 2024,.... Read More
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New SKATE PARK being enjoyed by ALL!

Jul 21, 2024 at 03:52 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – The Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department hit another winner into orbit with the new Skate Park that opened this past Friday. It’s locate.... Read More

Final Week of EARLY VOTING is ahead!

Jul 20, 2024 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - We're in the final stretch for EARLY VOTING. The last day to early vote is Saturday, July 27, 2024. Rutherford County registered voters can early.... Read More

SCAN Program Makes Senior Citizen Feel Safe

Jul 18, 2024 at 06:26 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Resident Teresa Alexander joined the Sheriff’s Senior Citizens Awareness Network about five years ago.   Volunteer SCAN co-coordinat.... Read More

Tennessee Unemployment Rate Released - Holding Steady

Jul 18, 2024 at 06:20 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - Tennessee continues to experience record-low unemployment, according to data released by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The rate.... Read More

Rutherford Co. Lawmakers Encourage Tennesseans to Take Advantage of Sales Tax Holiday

Jul 18, 2024 at 05:26 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County lawmakers are encouraging local residents to take advantage of Tennessee’s upcoming sales tax holiday. The state’s annua.... Read More

Murfreesboro Shines in National Renters Rankings, Secures 41st Place

Jul 17, 2024 at 07:28 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Murfreesboro made the "Best Places for Renters" list and according to Rent Cafe, the 'Boro is in the top 30th percentile for residents to pick. In Ten.... Read More

Report: TN Home Prices Remain Strong; Closings, Inventory Up Across State

Jul 17, 2024 at 04:15 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s latest “Housing Tennessee” report shows annual improvements in home prices, si.... Read More

Thieves Targeting Unlocked Vehicles for Valuables and Guns

Jul 17, 2024 at 10:41 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - It's important to lock away not only your valuables, but also your firearms. In fact, you should never leave things like purses, keys, smartphones, lap.... Read More

Rutherford County Responds to Growing Student Population with New Schools and Projects

Jul 12, 2024 at 02:34 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - While the Human Resource Department within the Rutherford County Schools conduct interviews for future teachers and staff, construction cre.... Read More

Inside the Landfill: An Interview with Mike Classen

Jul 12, 2024 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In today's episode, WGNS' Scott Walker sits down with Mike Classen, the General Manager of the Middle Point Landfill, for an eye-opening discussion abo.... Read More