MTSU’s Political Economy Research Institute helps launch academic conference to advance research on race, discrimination

Sep 30, 2022 at 02:04 pm by WGNS News

Sponsored in part by the Political Economy Research Institute at Middle Tennessee State University, the first Dr. Harold A. Black Academic Conference took place at the histori.... Read More

Bedford County Sheriff's Office Charge Local Resident with One Count of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

Sep 29, 2022 at 10:06 pm by WGNS News

In nearby Bedford County, a man has been arrested and charged with sexual exploitation of a minor after an ongoing investigation. Daniel Merrett was apprehended on Septembe.... Read More

Rutherford Co. Team to Participate in Special Olympics Flag Football Tournament

Sep 29, 2022 at 06:21 pm by WGNS News

(Middle Tennessee) For the first time since 2019, over 200 Special Olympics Tennessee athletes and Unified Partners representing 19 teams will compete in the Special Olympics.... Read More

Rutherford County Mayor Announces Appointee to New Chief of Staff Position

Sep 29, 2022 at 05:54 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr has announced Eric Hennessee has been appointed as the Chief of Staff. After confirmation by the full commission, he will join the team on O.... Read More

Newly Elected Mayor Speculates Landfill in Rutherford County Could Close Within 3-Years

Sep 28, 2022 at 11:03 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The Middle Point Landfill in Walter Hill may have a shorter lifespan than expected. During a report filed less than a year ago, it was in.... Read More

Thurman Francis Arts Academy earns National Blue Ribbon award

Sep 28, 2022 at 10:18 pm by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) When you walk into Thurman Francis Arts Academy, you will be greeted not only by the Principal, Jeff McCann, but by the sounds of stringed instruments,.... Read More

Alcohol is Not the Only Factor in the Climbing Number of DUI Arrests Made in Rutherford County

Sep 28, 2022 at 10:00 pm by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY TN) – Last year, Tennessee Law Enforcement Officers made 18,757 DUI arrests statewide, which is a 3.03% increase compared to 2020. In Rutherford.... Read More

Missing / Runaway Teen Has Been Located: She is safe!

Sep 27, 2022 at 10:30 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: MPD Public Information Officer Larry Flowers confirmed, “Good News! 14-year-old Kaliyah Franks has been found. She is safe!” PREVIOUS NEWS STORY - (MURFRE.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Near 51,000 Students - Pay Scale Study is Now Underway

Sep 26, 2022 at 01:05 pm by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) The Rutherford County Schools have hit a milestone and with nearly 51,000 students enrolled… That was Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Su.... Read More

School districts hosting partnership fair Oct. 22 at Siegel High School

Sep 22, 2022 at 12:46 pm by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) When combined, Rutherford County Schools and Murfreesboro City Schools operate 63 public schools and serve approximately 60,000 students. Those number.... Read More

New Jacobs Chair of Excellence brings international experience to MTSU Accounting Department

Sep 21, 2022 at 11:58 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — With an extensive background in international accounting and licensed as both a lawyer and CPA, Jarett “Jerry” Decker&nb.... Read More

Fair provides MTSU students volunteer opportunities in community, on campus

Sep 19, 2022 at 09:39 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Dozens of Middle Tennessee State University students were recently introduced to 16 Murfreesboro-area organizations seeking voluntee.... Read More

Thursday Evening: Join Barnabas Vision for "LIVE" Music, Food and Getting Involved in Your Community

Sep 14, 2022 at 07:46 pm by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) Barnabas Vision in Murfreesboro is inviting local residents to join them for an evening of positivity on this Thursday night (September 15th) from 6 to 8:30.... Read More

Gas Prices in Rutherford County are Under the $3.00 Mark at Some Gas Stations

Sep 13, 2022 at 10:17 am by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN.) Gas prices seem to be coming down even more! In fact, Rutherford County is seeing prices below the $3-mark. Across the county, which includes some o.... Read More

Continued - Free Smoke Alarms in Murfreesboro and Beyond: TDCI, State Fire Marshal’s Office Announce Donation of Over 5,000 Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Sep 12, 2022 at 11:20 am by WGNS News

The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) have proudly announced the donation of 5,000 smoke alarm.... Read More

Murfreesboro Runners Gathered at 4AM on Friday to Participate in a Quiet Run for Eliza Fletcher, the Woman Who Was Kidnapped and Killed in Memphis, TN

Sep 09, 2022 at 06:25 am by WGNS

The running community across the nation is reeling in the recent news of the kidnapping and murder of a jogger in Memphis, Tennessee this past Friday morning. After.... Read More

April Sneed selected as finalist for Tennessee Principal of the Year

Sep 08, 2022 at 05:45 pm by WGNS

  (RUTHERFORD COUNTY) Now in her fourth year as principal of Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School, April Sneed has another accolade to add to her school’s growing list.... Read More

State Rep. Bryan Terry and State Rep. Mike Sparks raise awareness during National Recovery Month

Sep 07, 2022 at 11:06 am by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - State Rep. Bryan Terry, MD, R-Murfreesboro, and State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, seek to raise awareness of addiction, mental health and treatmen.... Read More

Local Non-Profit Offering Helpful Classes for the Community

Sep 02, 2022 at 03:42 pm by WGNS

Local non-profit Barnabas Vision is reaching out to the community with ongoing classes to help Rutherford County residents. Previously, the classes were on Zoom video due to C.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools first responders complete ‘Stop the Bleed’ program

Sep 02, 2022 at 12:36 pm by WGNS

Teachers at Smyrna Primary last week completed the Stop the Bleed program – a critical training all RCS first responders are taking this year. Eight teachers participate.... Read More