Subject allegedly alters name on check and tries to cash it at local bank

Sep 15, 2022 at 09:39 pm by WGNS News

  A 35-year-old Nashville man allegedly tried to cash a check that was not his. A police report shows the suspect went to an F & M Bank branch in Murfreesboro and pr.... Read More

TBI: Rutherford County man arrested in a Florida Internet Crimes Against Children Case

Sep 15, 2022 at 03:28 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY – A popular beach destination by thousands of Rutherford County residents was the site of an alleged crime against children - - a crime that allegedly.... Read More

MTSU names 2022-23 Distinguished, Young Alumni, True Blue Citations of Distinction honorees

Sep 15, 2022 at 03:11 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University is again recognizing outstanding alumni who represent excellence and distinction through their pro.... Read More

Scam Artist Attempts to use Debit Card Belonging to Texas Woman to Withdraw Cash at a Murfreesboro Bank

Sep 15, 2022 at 03:04 pm by WGNS News

A woman who lives in El Paso, Texas called the Murfreesboro Police Department after she was notified by Chase Bank about fraudulent activity on her account that reportedly too.... Read More

The Statewide Jobless Rate Increases for the First Time in Three Months

Sep 15, 2022 at 02:33 pm by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - After three consecutive months of steady, near record low unemployment across the state, Tennessee’s jobless rate inched up slightly in August, according to.... Read More

La Vergne Fire Department Partners with Community Connect

Sep 15, 2022 at 01:50 pm by WGNS News

(La Vergne, Tenn.) A new program offered by the La Vergne Fire Department will make it easy for residents and business owners to communicate valuable information for first res.... Read More

SATURDAY: PAWS Pet Fest for Rutherford County

Sep 15, 2022 at 01:48 pm by WGNS News

Pet owners in Rutherford County are encouraged to visit PAWS for the PAWS Pet Fest this Saturday (Sept. 17, 2022). PAWS Media Specialist Gracie Martin stated... Again, Pe.... Read More

UPDATE: Accident on Interstate 24 at S. Church Street Exit

Sep 15, 2022 at 12:42 pm by WGNS News

All lanes of I-24 reopened around 10:45 Thursday morning after the Tennessee Highway Patrol shut down the roadway due to an accident. As originally reported, the wreck occurr.... Read More

Daylighting of Town Creek will Soon Happen in Downtown Murfreesboro

Sep 15, 2022 at 11:11 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro City Council Member Austin Maxwell told WGNS NEWS that changes are coming to the historic downtown area, starting with the long awaited daylighting of Town Creek,.... Read More

Avian Influenza Detected in Tennessee

Sep 15, 2022 at 09:15 am by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - A strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has sickened a poultry flock in West Tennessee. To protect the health of other domesticated birds, the State V.... Read More

UPDATE - Missing Teen in Murfreesboro FOUND SAFE

Sep 15, 2022 at 06:30 am by WGNS News

  UPDATE: Be on the Lookout CANCELED! Esrael Miller has been safely located. Murfreesboro Police informed WGNS Radio around midnight that the child was safely found.&nbs.... Read More

Education Commissioner, lawmakers to host community forum on Sept. 22 in Smyrna

Sep 14, 2022 at 08:45 pm by WGNS News

The Tennessee Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn will join the Rutherford County legislative delegation for an education forum on Thursday, September 22 from 6-7 pm at the S.... Read More

The Art of Product Placement Today Vs. the Days of Hamlet - Commentary by Dr. Larry Burriss

Sep 14, 2022 at 07:03 pm by WGNS News

Have you ever thought about product placement advertising in your favorite TV show or movie? Have you ever wondered if there were product placements Hamlet? With more on the.... Read More

Smyrna Police asking for help in identifying subjects after theft at Walmart

Sep 14, 2022 at 06:27 pm by WGNS News

  SMYRNA, TN – Authorities in Smyrna are trying to locate three subjects who may be tied to a theft that occurred last month at Walmart on Enon Springs Road. Accor.... Read More

Talks of a Railroad Strike Could Hurt Business and Impact Rutherford County

Sep 14, 2022 at 02:59 pm by WGNS News

A possible railroad strike is already affecting supply chains in Middle Tennessee. CSX, which travels directly through Rutherford County, has stopped transporting hazardous.... Read More

UPDATE: Area Road Work and Resurfacing Projects in Rutherford County and More

Sep 14, 2022 at 09:10 am by WGNS News

Roadwork on the bridge between South Church Street and Broad Street has been causing delays in the flow of traffic for Murfreesboro residents. Rutherford Blvd between Broad an.... Read More

UPDATE: Tuesday morning hydrogen peroxide spill on I-24 in Murfreesboro

Sep 13, 2022 at 03:19 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN. - UPDATE: An accident that occurred on Tuesday morning in Rutherford County took several hours to clear. The incident was reported on I-24 West n.... Read More

323-Vehicle Break-ins and 170+ Vehicle Theft Reports Over the Past 180-Days in Murfreesboro

Sep 13, 2022 at 02:48 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN. – Car break-ins and thefts continue to plague Rutherford County residents, with a total of 62-reports being filed over the past 4-weeks in Murfreesbo.... Read More

MTSU marks Constitution’s 235th anniversary with public readings, Sept. 19 community-organizing talk

Sep 13, 2022 at 01:31 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Middle Tennessee State University community will once again speak the words that ordained and established America during th.... Read More

Last Friday Night Concert Series Scheduled for This Friday Night on Murfreesboro Square

Sep 13, 2022 at 01:09 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN. – The final Friday Night Live concert on the downtown Murfreesboro square will wrap up the summer concert series this Friday night, September 16th. S.... Read More