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Arson Investigation Continues in 2021 Fire on Alsup Mill Road in Rutherford County

May 20, 2022 at 12:12 pm by WGNS

The Rutherford County Fire and Rescue department is asking for the publics assistance in solving an arson case from 2021.Following an investigation spanning multiple months, a.... Read More

Politics: Murfreesboro Mayor McFarland Announces Re-election Bid

May 20, 2022 at 12:02 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO – Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland announced he will run for re-election to continue progress on the priorities he cited in his initial bid eight years ag.... Read More

Suicide throughout Tennessee

May 20, 2022 at 11:52 am by WGNS

In Tennessee, suicide is the ninth leading cause of death overall. But you may be surprised when those numbers are broken down by age… That was Meghan Gwaltney, area D.... Read More

Murfreesboro Knights of Columbus at St. Rose of Lima Church Raise Over $5,000 for PORTICO in Murfreesboro

May 20, 2022 at 07:26 am by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN) The Murfreesboro Knights of Columbus at St. Rose of Lima Church in Murfreesboro, found the recipe to boost their support for the “Respect for Lif.... Read More

Tennessee records 3.2% unemployment rate for April

May 19, 2022 at 03:59 pm by WGNS

New data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) revealed unemployment across the state remained at a historic low in April. The state reached.... Read More

Fourteen Individuals Graduate from United Way Catalyst Program

May 17, 2022 at 10:27 am by WGNS

  On May 19th, fourteen individuals will graduate from United Way’s nine-month Catalyst program. The class of business leaders has participated in the program to b.... Read More

MTSU Physician Assistant Studies celebrates first public PA program in Middle Tennessee

May 17, 2022 at 09:29 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU’s new Physician Assistant Studies, or PA, graduate program has been a decade in the making, and the university marked the occa.... Read More

Summer Programs and Summer Fun for kids throughout Rutherford County

May 17, 2022 at 09:15 am by WGNS

(Rutherford County, Tenn.) Local schools are wrapping up graduation ceremonies this week with Riverdale High School preparing for their ceremony on Wednesday night (May 18), B.... Read More

Justice Jeffrey Bivins Speaks at 16th Judicial District Recovery Court Graduation

May 17, 2022 at 08:00 am by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN) On Monday (May 16, 2022), the Recovery Court for the 16th Judicial District held a graduation in Murfreesboro for seven of its participants. Judge Jimm.... Read More

Rutherford County Library Updates and News

May 17, 2022 at 08:00 am by WGNS

WGNS' Scott Walker talks about the Summer Reading Program with Katie Turner and Emily Garrett from Linebaugh Library’s Youth Services. Plus, many other guests from the R.... Read More

Campaign Announcement: Austin Maxwell for Murfreesboro City Council

May 17, 2022 at 07:07 am by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) Rutherford County Republican Party Chairman Austin Maxwell announced this week that he will be seeking one of the three Murfreesboro City Council seats duri.... Read More

Two face TennCare Fraud Charges in Rutherford County

May 16, 2022 at 05:56 pm by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) Two people in Rutherford County are charged with TennCare fraud in connection with allegedly giving false information so one of them could enroll in th.... Read More

MTSU grads commissioned as Air Force second lieutenants at ceremony

May 16, 2022 at 05:21 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Recent MTSU graduates Corwin Cordell and Jalen Ervin received their commissions as U.S. Air Force second l.... Read More

Man charged with second degree murder of 30-year-old in Murfreesboro scheduled for June trial date

May 16, 2022 at 04:10 pm by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) A murder case that dates back to April 9, 2020 will make its way to the Rutherford County Circuit Courtroom of Judge Barry Tidwell next month on June 20, 20.... Read More

3-Teens arrested for allegedly robbing Murfreesboro man in downtown Nashville

May 16, 2022 at 01:36 pm by WGNS

(Nashville, TN) A Murfreesboro man was robbed in one of the main tourist districts of Music City, but quick action by Metro Officers assigned to the Entertainment District in.... Read More

Sobriety Checkpoint planned for Friday - May 27, 2022

May 16, 2022 at 11:00 am by WGNS

A sobriety checkpoint has been planned for the Eagleville area in Rutherford County…  Again, the sobriety checkpoint will be on Highway 41A in Eagleville, Sou.... Read More

LaVergne Police looking for theft suspect

May 16, 2022 at 10:10 am by WGNS

(La Vergne, Tenn.) La Vergne Police are asking for the community’s help to identify a theft suspect. Evidently, the theft occurred at a local exercise facility. On May.... Read More

Gas Prices unchanged this week (Monday - 05/16/22)

May 16, 2022 at 07:45 am by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee are unchanged  in the last week, averaging $4.19/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations.... Read More

Food Distribution in Murfreesboro - Volunteer Opportunity

May 16, 2022 at 06:30 am by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) Volunteers are needed at Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency for the quarterly food distribution drive. The distribution location will be at Allen Chapel.... Read More

Protecting Property Values in Murfreesboro - Better Control Over Rental Properties

May 12, 2022 at 08:00 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro City Councilman Shawn Wright told WGNS NEWS that he would like to pursue changes to better govern rental units, in hopes of preserving property values throughout.... Read More