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Rutherford County Detective Advances Skills with Forensic Certifications

Jun 25, 2024 at 06:18 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County Sheriff’s Detective Amanda McPherson earned status as a certified crime scene technician after graduating in June from the Nati.... Read More

COMMENTARY: The Race Against Digital Obsolescence: Preserving Our Past

Jun 24, 2024 at 10:55 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: The challenges of preserving and accessing old media formats as technology advances can be just that, a challenge. Records, cassette tapes, and floppy disks have.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Offices Closing in Observance of Independence Day, July 4th

Jun 24, 2024 at 10:14 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – In observance of Independence Day, City Hall and most City offices will be closed Thursday, July 4, 2024. St. Clair Street Senior Center.... Read More

Virtual Reality: The Future of Police Training Unfolding in Rutherford County

Jun 24, 2024 at 08:06 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - A Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) professor is pioneering the use of virtual reality (VR) as a training tool for police officers. Dr. B.... Read More

Nashville BNA Faces Significant Refunds Due to New DOT Flight Rule

Jun 24, 2024 at 04:52 pm by WGNS News

  A new study from Upgraded Points examining U.S. airlines and airports most impacted by the new Department of Transportation (DOT) rule, which requires prompt and autom.... Read More

Podcast: Virtual Reality Training for the Rutherford Co. Sheriff's Office and Developments in the City of Murfreesboro

Jun 24, 2024 at 02:57 pm by WGNS News

First Segment: On the first half of the show, WGNS' Bart Walker talks about virtual reality law enforcement training. Guests include Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Lt. M.... Read More

Listen to Our Podcast with Rutherford County Commissioner Craig Harris

Jun 24, 2024 at 02:33 pm by WGNS News

WGNS' Scott Walker talked to Rutherford County Commissioner Craig Harris about the different aspects of the county, property taxes, the opioid epidemic and more. Hear the en.... Read More

Transgender Youth Medical Ban in Tennessee Faces Supreme Court Scrutiny

Jun 24, 2024 at 02:03 pm by WGNS News

  The Supreme Court of the United States has agreed to hear a case against a 2023 Tennessee law that bans certain medical care for transgender youth. The case was brough.... Read More

Another Arrest Made in 2022 Shelbyville Murder Case - Now 3 Face Charges

Jun 24, 2024 at 10:55 am by WGNS News

BEDFORD COUNTY, TN - An arrest has been made in connection to a 2022 murder that occurred in Shelbyville, Tennessee. U.S. Marshals assisted the Shelbyville Police Department.... Read More
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No Injuries in Vehicle Fire along I-24 on Sunday

Jun 23, 2024 at 07:57 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - A vehicle fire sent first responders to Interstate 24 East on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred between the Sam Ridley Parkway and Almaville Road exits at.... Read More
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Murfreesboro Firefighters Safely Evacuate Residents at Westbrook Towers Fire

Jun 21, 2024 at 02:47 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) firefighters went floor to floor assisting residents out of Westbrook Towers after a laundry room fire s.... Read More

State of TN Honors LaVergne Facility for Safety and Health Record

Jun 20, 2024 at 10:40 pm by WGNS News

LaVergne, TN - The Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA) Division of the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development has recognized Sumit.... Read More

Murfreesboro to Preserve Historic Battlefield with New Park Land

Jun 20, 2024 at 07:47 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council voted Thursday evening to approve a unique sub-grant agreement for the American Battlefield Trust. The Trust.... Read More

Porch Pirates Plunder Packages in Rutherford and Williamson Counties

Jun 20, 2024 at 03:40 pm by WGNS News

The United States faces a persistent problem of porch pirates plundering packages from doorsteps, and Middle Tennessee is no exception. Investigators with the Franklin Polic.... Read More

Vice Mayor Bill Shacklett Recognizes Parks Employees with STARS Award

Jun 20, 2024 at 10:45 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Vice Mayor Bill Shacklett recognized Parks & Recreation Department employees Tyrell Spivey and Matthew Miles as STARS during the June 20,.... Read More

AAA: 1.6 Million Tennesseans will Travel during July 4th Week

Jun 20, 2024 at 09:44 am by WGNS News

AA projects Independence Day travelers will set new records both nationwide and in Tennessee. More than 70.9 million people around the U.S. are expected to travel 50 miles or.... Read More

Be Mindful of Your Pets in the Searing Heat

Jun 19, 2024 at 07:14 pm by WGNS News

BY ZACH THOMAS MURFREESBORO – With the dog days of summer approaching and the temperature rising, it is imperative to consider our pets' safety, as they can be very sus.... Read More

Digital Scavenger Hunt This Saturday – Starting at Greenhouse Ministries

Jun 19, 2024 at 06:00 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - For the first time, Greenhouse Ministries, a nonprofit organization that helps others in our community, will host a Digital Scavenger Hunt. The hunt will be.... Read More

Roommate Charged in Fatal Murfreesboro Stabbing to Appear in Court

Jun 19, 2024 at 05:27 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, Tenn. – A two-year-old murder case is set to go before the courts this year, with an upcoming status hearing set to occur in two months and a plea hear t.... Read More

Celebrate with Spay-Ghetti and “No Meat” Balls for a Great Cause

Jun 19, 2024 at 03:53 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN. – Get ready for a fun-filled evening of delicious food at the 2nd Annual Spay-Ghetti Dinner with "No Meat" Balls... That was Dawn Roberts.... Read More