Murfreesboro newspaper

Investigation into Mysterious Liver Disease in Children

Apr 26, 2022 at 08:25 pm by WGNS

Physicians at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt are collaborating with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other hepatologist.... Read More

Read To Succeed 18th Annual Read To Bee Sixth Grade Spelling Bee

Apr 26, 2022 at 07:53 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tenn. — The 18th Annual Read To Succeed Read To Bee Spelling Bee sponsored by Redstone Federal Credit Union was Friday evening, April 22nd, at Murfreesboro.... Read More

REMINDER: Drug Take-Back scheduled for this Saturday

Apr 26, 2022 at 07:07 pm by WGNS

Residents may dispose of expired and unused prescriptions from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 30 at the Sheriff’s Office at 940 New Salem Highway in Murfreesboro, sa.... Read More

Job Fair geared towards local high school juniors and seniors in Rutherford County

Apr 26, 2022 at 06:59 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, TENN. – The Jumpstart Job Fair will work to connect area high school juniors and seniors with employers, offering part-time and full-time employment, internships.... Read More

UPDATE: Real Estate Revaluation and Equalization in Rutherford County - Real Estate Values AND Prices are UP Higher than Ever

Apr 26, 2022 at 06:26 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN. – Another update for Rutherford County property owners… A special “Notice to Taxpayers of Rutherford County Tennessee” is bei.... Read More

Central Tennessee Regional Solid Waste Planning Board Passes Resolution #3

Apr 26, 2022 at 04:15 pm by WGNS

(McMinnville)  The Central Tennessee Regional Solid Waste Planning Board met in McMinnville Monday evening (4/25/2022) and passed Resolution #3. This moves efforts to con.... Read More

Boat Season - Don't buy a stolen boat

Apr 26, 2022 at 03:30 pm by WGNS

MIDDLE TENN. – Investigators are asking Tennessee residents to be on the lookout for stolen boats as boating season begins. To kick-start the season, we wanted to let li.... Read More

Siegel Chamber Choir Performs with Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra

Apr 26, 2022 at 03:19 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TENN. - In Murfreesboro, the Siegel High School Chamber Choir, led by Mrs. Brenda Gregory and Dr. Gerald Patton, were the featured guest performers at the Spring.... Read More

Sobriety Checkpoint in LaVergne area

Apr 25, 2022 at 06:02 pm by WGNS

LaVergne, Tennessee— Members of the La Vergne Police Department will be conducting a Sobriety Checkpoint on Thursday, May 5, 2022, from 10:00 p.m. until midnight. Offi.... Read More

UPDATE: Smyrna police confirm shooting suspect was driving a Pontiac Vibe vehicle

Apr 25, 2022 at 05:47 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tennessee — Police have an update on the shooting that unfolded in the 200-block of Cannon Drive in Smyrna. The Smyrna Police Department has announced the ve.... Read More
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Murfreesboro police celebrate the promotion of three new captains, two lieutenants, and two sergeants

Apr 25, 2022 at 04:18 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (April 25, 2022) – Murfreesboro Chief of Police Michael Bowen announces the promotion of seven members of the department.  Three lieutenant.... Read More

Property values in Rutherford County saw a median increase of 44% between 2018 and 2022 - More million-dollar homes for sale in Rutherford County

Apr 22, 2022 at 01:49 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN. – In real estate transactions, it appears there are a growing number of homes being sold in Tennessee that sell for $1-million or more.A recentl.... Read More

Central Magnet School receives state volunteer award for sixth consecutive year

Apr 22, 2022 at 12:30 pm by WGNS

Central Magnet School senior Will Starling has already completed more than 150 community service hours this year. That nearly doubles what he’s done most other year.... Read More

Low Unemployment Numbers for March in Rutherford County: Smyrna 2.3%, Murfreesboro 2.4%, LaVergne 2.4%

Apr 22, 2022 at 11:00 am by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Newly released unemployment data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) showed jobless numbers dropped in nearl.... Read More

Darkness to Light - Five Days of Action

Apr 22, 2022 at 10:46 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO – According to the Darkness to Light child sexual abuse prevention training, “disclosure, discovery, and suspicion of sexual abuse prov.... Read More

Tele-Med Abortion Ban (HB 2416/SB 2281) Advances to Governor's Desk

Apr 22, 2022 at 07:49 am by WGNS

Tennessee - The Tele-med abortion ban passed its final step in the Tennessee General Assembly on Thursday, passing in the Senate by a 26-4 vote."Tennessee Right to Life thanks.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mayor recognizes MFRD Capt. David Bricker and MPD Officer Jaydin Davis

Apr 22, 2022 at 07:40 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Captain David Bricker and MPD Officer Jaydin Davis were honored April 21, 2022, with STARS awards. Bricker and D.... Read More

Blackman High self-reports TSSAA violation

Apr 21, 2022 at 07:01 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN - After the school administration self-reported a violation, the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association has found Blackman High School football team.... Read More

News around the area - Theft in Cannon County and Bonnaroo Festival Requests to use the parking lot of a Coffee County School

Apr 21, 2022 at 02:58 pm by WGNS

News Around the Area:CANNON COUNTY, TN – In the Woodbury area, the Cannon County Sheriff’s Office is on the lookout for a vehicle that is believed to be tied to a.... Read More

Increased Law Enforcement on Interstate 24 and at Roads Leading to I-24 in Rutherford County - Including Eagleville, Murfreesboro, Smyrna and La Vergne

Apr 21, 2022 at 02:29 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force officers will concentrate on reducing deaths and serious injuries Friday (April 22, 2022) with officers in every county throughout.... Read More