UPDATE: Man Arrested in Connection with Teen’s Death; Investigation Continues

Oct 11, 2024 at 09:47 am by WGNS News

  Bedford County, TN – The Bedford County Sheriff's Office has confirmed the arrest of 38-year-old Justin Pickle in connection with the tragic death of 16-year-old.... Read More

MTSU ice hockey captain discusses season, music artist connections, goals

Oct 10, 2024 at 05:41 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — For Linden Palmer, Middle Tennessee State University’s ice hockey team captain, president and winger, ice hockey is more than a hobby. .... Read More

Veterans and families invited to annual Veteran Fall Festival in Murfreesboro

Oct 10, 2024 at 05:38 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System invites all middle Tennessee Veterans and families to its annual Veteran Fall Festival Friday, Oct. 18 f.... Read More

TVA Sends 100 Linemen to Florida in Aftermath of Hurricane Milton

Oct 10, 2024 at 05:35 pm by WGNS News

Over 100 line-workers, along with heavy equipment headed to Florida Thursday morning to help Duke Energy restore power after Hurricane Milton caused widespread damage. A pai.... Read More

Update: Murfreesboro Police Follow New Leads in Search for Missing 15-Year-Old

Oct 10, 2024 at 05:20 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn - UPDATE: Murfreesboro Police detectives believe that 15-year-old Sariya Whitney may not be in immediate danger after receiving a tip that she was recentl.... Read More

Unleash Your Creativity: Surrealist Techniques Workshop at MTSU

Oct 10, 2024 at 05:10 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – On October 19, 2024, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, MTSU’s Todd Hall will host "Saturdays At Todd: Surrealist Techniques," an engaging workshop led.... Read More

Caregiver Arrested in Middle TN for Aggravated Rape and Neglect of Vulnerable Adult

Oct 10, 2024 at 04:59 pm by WGNS News

SUMNER COUNTY, TN - A caregiver in Gallatin, TN, approximately 45 minutes north of Rutherford County, has been charged with multiple crimes following an investigation by Speci.... Read More

A Closer Look at Our Water Supply, the Growing Population and the Need for a Larger Wastewater Treatment Plant

Oct 10, 2024 at 04:25 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - Have you ever wondered where your drinking water comes from? In places like Murfreesboro... That was Valerie Smith, director of the Murfreesboro Wat.... Read More

Driver Identified in Fatal Nolensville Pike Crash That Killed 10-Year-Old

Oct 10, 2024 at 01:16 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - Further investigation by the Metro Nashville Police Department Traffic Unit has led to the confirmed identification of Walter Daneris Zuniga, 39, a native of H.... Read More

Commentary by MTSU Professor Dr. Burriss: Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions and Why the Doomsday Clock Isn’t Ticking Yet

Oct 10, 2024 at 01:03 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: In recent weeks, media outlets have been buzzing about Iran's nuclear program and the potential for them to build a nuclear weapon. Some reports suggest this could.... Read More

Will Eagleville Open Its Doors to Liquor Stores? Voters to Decide in November

Oct 10, 2024 at 01:00 am by WGNS News

EAGLEVILLE, Tenn. — The rural town of Eagleville is preparing for a significant decision in the upcoming November 5th election, one that could change the town’s re.... Read More

Local Water, Sewer, Votes, and the Impact on Murfreesboro and Rutherford County: Valerie Smith & Alan Farley Weigh In

Oct 09, 2024 at 01:01 pm by WGNS News

In today’s episode, Chip Walters sits down with Valerie Smith, the newly appointed director of the Murfreesboro Water Resources Department, to discuss her transition int.... Read More

‘Dead Bodies and Blunt Force Trauma’ Theme of MTSU’s FIRE Lecture on Oct. 24

Oct 09, 2024 at 11:50 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Forensic Institute for Research and Education founding director Hugh Berryman will be a guest speaker at.... Read More

Expansion for the Labor and Delivery Unit at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital

Oct 09, 2024 at 09:03 am by WGNS News

Scott talks with Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital’s President and CEO Gordon Ferguson about a $12.3-million expansion of its labor and delivery unit. In additi.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric Crews Continue to Aid in Hurricane Helene Recovery in East Tennessee and the Carolinas

Oct 08, 2024 at 12:48 pm by WGNS News

  On September 28, crews from Middle Tennessee Electric made the trek to East Tennessee and the Carolina's to help restore electricity in the areas impacted by Hurricane.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fourth Grader Selected as Local Youth Heart Ambassador

Oct 08, 2024 at 11:45 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn., Sept. 3, 2024— The American Heart Association, celebrating 100 years of lifesaving service in 2024, has selected a fourth grader at Brown's Chapel E.... Read More

MTSU’s June Anderson Center Collecting Comfy Clothes, Bras, Thanksgiving Pantry Items

Oct 08, 2024 at 11:25 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s June Anderson Center for Women and Nontraditional Students is spearheading community collection.... Read More

Former Combat Veteran and Smyrna Town Councilman Steve Sullivan Announces Re-election Bid

Oct 08, 2024 at 09:20 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA – Former Marine combat veteran, Smyrna Town Councilman Steve Sullivan, announced his re-election bid to continue the work he began eight years ago: improving infr.... Read More

Fatal Gas Station Dispute on Joe B. Jackson Parkway Progresses Through Criminal Justice System

Oct 08, 2024 at 07:35 am by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TN) UPDATE: A 9-1-1 call led Murfreesboro Police to a gas station on Joe B. Jackson Parkway this past May, where one witness said that chaos had unfolded.... Read More

Cosmetics Heist in Murfreesboro: A $99 Crime That Didn’t Exactly Stick the Landing

Oct 07, 2024 at 08:37 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – In what can only be described as a slightly underwhelming criminal master plan, a 30-year-old Murfreesboro woman allegedly strolled out of Walmart.... Read More