Murfreesboro

Politics: Lorri Johnson Announces Run for Rutherford County School Board

May 13, 2024 at 10:12 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Lorri Johnson, an independent candidate, announced her candidacy for the Rutherford County School Board, Zone 3 seat. As a member of the Murfreesboro c.... Read More

Facing Unthinkable Choices as the Family of Asher Sullivan Navigate Heartache and Tragedy

May 13, 2024 at 12:38 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - WGNS is continuing to follow the tragedy involving the son of the Rutherford County Schools Director, Dr. Jimmy Sullivan. Tragedy that has now.... Read More

Saturday: Construction Crews Hit Gas Line, Thompson Lane Had Evacuation

May 11, 2024 at 04:53 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - After almost 10-hours of being closed, Thompson Lane reopened to traffic shortly before 10 o'clock Saturday night (5/11/2024). The problem began around 11:0.... Read More

Beware of Scams After Storms: Better Business Bureau Issues Warning

May 10, 2024 at 10:29 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - After the recent storms, which caused water and wind damage along with some reports of hail damage in Rutherford County, the Better Business Bureau i.... Read More

Politics: Wright to Run for Re-election to Murfreesboro City Council

May 10, 2024 at 09:36 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO – POLITICS - Murfreesboro City Councilman and Century 21 real estate broker Shawn Wright announced he will run for re-election to the City Council. “.... Read More

Three Tennessee Physicians Sentenced for Illegal Prescription Conspiracy and Fraudulent Practices

May 10, 2024 at 02:15 pm by Chandelar Williams

Frankfort, Ky - Three Tennessee physicians were handed significant prison sentences by U.S. District Judge Gregory F. Van Tatenhove for their involvement in a conspiracy to un.... Read More

MPRD: Stay OFF Greenways--Dangerous!

May 09, 2024 at 12:09 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN - Severe flooding in Murfreesboro prompted the complete closure of all Greenway trails earlier in the week, according to the Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation.... Read More

Former Music Producer from Nearby Franklin Found Guilty of Sex Crimes Against Minor

May 06, 2024 at 10:32 pm by WGNS News

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TN - In neighboring Williamson County, a former music producer from Franklin, TN was convicted of sex crimes against a minor on Wednesday. 55-Year-old Sa.... Read More

Preserving the Past: Murfreesboro's Benevolent Cemetery and Its Storied Legacy

May 06, 2024 at 08:29 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - An almost hidden plot of land along the railroad tracks and next to the bridge on South Church Street near Middle Tennessee Boulevard in Murfreesbor.... Read More

Rev Your Engines on Mother's Day Weekend for Wilson Bank & Trust Track Laps Day

May 06, 2024 at 05:59 am by WGNS News

LEBANON, Tenn. — Get behind the wheel of your vehicle and experience the adrenaline rush of motorsports on May 11 at Nashville Superspeedway, home to NASCAR’s.... Read More
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MTSU "Agents of Change"

May 05, 2024 at 02:21 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Middle Tennessee State University spring graduate Izzy Gutierrez of Nashville is already putting the skills she learned in class and as a stu.... Read More

Help Find Missing Man

May 04, 2024 at 05:27 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Benjamin Lance Ledford was reported missing. Ledford is bipolar and has made statements of hurting himself. He was last known to be driving a black Hon.... Read More

Senator Reeves announces $25 million in funding to expand broadband in Senate District 14

May 03, 2024 at 04:03 pm by WGNS News

State Senator Shane Reeves (R-Murfreesboro, Above Right Photo) announced Friday the award of 10 major grants from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Council Approves Renovation Project for Old Fort Park Tennis Court

May 02, 2024 at 09:23 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council voted on Thursday, May 2, 2024, to approve an agreement with Steelhead Building Group, LLC for the renovation of th.... Read More
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The Wait for Pipe Slows Buc-ee's Construction as Murfreesboro Gets the Butler Drive Realignment Project Off the Ground

May 01, 2024 at 10:31 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - While construction appears to have halted temporarily at the future site of a Buc-ee's in Murfreesboro, plans for the project remain firmly in place. Accord.... Read More

2-Arrests Made in Dollar General Robbery - Suspects Face Multiple Charges

May 01, 2024 at 04:02 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. –  Murfreesboro Police have nabbed two individuals following an alleged armed robbery that occurred at a small home décor and gro.... Read More

MTSU Geosciences Professors use $260K Grant to Stoke Undergrads’ Climate Literacy, Interest

May 01, 2024 at 03:23 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University geosciences faculty recently landed a National Science Foundation grant to make the crit.... Read More

8 Years Strong: Rutherford County's Continued Rise as Tennessee's Growth Champion

May 01, 2024 at 10:56 am by Chandelar Williams

Rutherford County, TN - In Murfreesboro, TN, Rutherford County continues to surge ahead, maintaining its status as the fastest-growing county in Tennessee for the eighth conse.... Read More

2-Murfreesboro Lawmakers Stand Against Proposed Landfill Permit Modification

Apr 30, 2024 at 08:46 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - State Representative Bryan Terry, MD, R-Murfreesboro, and Deputy Senate Speaker Shane Reeves, R-Murfreesboro, on Tuesday expressed solidarity.... Read More

The MTeach Program at MTSU and the Value of a Great Educator - Upcoming Summer Camp

Apr 30, 2024 at 07:45 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - As the educational landscape continues to evolve, one thing remains constant: the hunger for learning among today's school students. Heather Green, master.... Read More