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MTSU president reports positive freshmen, transfer application numbers to trustees

Dec 07, 2023 at 08:00 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University is seeing year-over-year increases in applications from first-time freshmen and transfers as of Dec. 1. Presiden.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police: Configuring Your Business to Best Prevent Crime

Dec 06, 2023 at 09:18 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - As heard in previous newscast, thefts are up this time of year and it's important to do everything you can to take preventative steps in ensuring you're n.... Read More

Missing / Runaway 16-Year-Old Safely Located

Dec 06, 2023 at 06:10 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro Police report, "...16-year-old Zachrey Newsome has been safely located."   NO LONGER MISSING - Murfreesboro, TN - Concerns surround the disappearance of.... Read More

Holiday Shoplifting Concerns Rise as Shelbyville Police Seek Assistance in Theft Case

Dec 06, 2023 at 06:05 pm by WGNS News

Shelbyville,  TN - With the holiday season in full swing, retail stores are facing an unfortunate uptick in shoplifting incidents, and the Shelbyville Police Department i.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department Names New Assistant Chief of Suppression

Dec 06, 2023 at 05:31 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) Chief Mark McCluskey has named Josh Oliver as the new Assistant Chief of Suppression. “I look for.... Read More

Rutherford County Delegation to Host Funding Forum

Dec 06, 2023 at 05:19 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County,  TN  - The Tennessee General Assembly Rutherford County Delegation is set to host the Roadmap to Rutherford County Funding Forum on Monday, Decemb.... Read More

3 Rutherford County Sheriff’s Deputies Earn Tennessee Highway Safety Office Awards

Dec 06, 2023 at 05:08 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Three Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies earned awards Wednesday from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office’s Middle Tennessee Region. Cpl.... Read More

Man Arrested in Warren County for Sexual Exploitation of a Minor: Investigation Continues

Dec 06, 2023 at 05:00 pm by WGNS News

Warren County, TN - In a collaborative effort, special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) squad, alongside the Warren Co.... Read More

UPDATE: Murder Case Involving the Death of a U.S. Army Veteran in Murfreesboro Comes to a Close Next Week

Dec 06, 2023 at 10:58 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - A long awaited end to a murder case that started with the death of an Army Veteran in Murfreesboro will come to a close next week in a Rutherford Count.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Department Talks Law and Order on WGNS Wednesday

Dec 06, 2023 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

  Today on the air with host Bart Walker is Murfreesboro Police Chief Michael Bowen and Captain Clayton Williams.  Auto break-ins on the increase Reduce your ri.... Read More

Uncle Dave Macon Research Grant and the Center for Popular Music

Dec 05, 2023 at 09:08 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A research grant as well as a sizeable collection of memorabilia from the family of the late Uncle Dave Macon will provide research.... Read More

Smyrna Police Seek Identification of Suspected Target Thief

Dec 05, 2023 at 08:57 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - The Smyrna Police Department is actively seeking to identify an individual caught on surveillance cameras and accused of theft at the Target store on Industrial B.... Read More

Opinion: Technological Times and Being Locked Out of Social Media for Bad Things - by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Dec 05, 2023 at 08:56 pm by WGNS News

OPINION: In today's media commentary by MTSU Journalism Professor Larry Burriss, he addresses concerning incidents in technology that lead to Google accounts being permanent.... Read More

Denied Appeal Follows Rutherford County Jury Conviction in Cocaine Case

Dec 05, 2023 at 08:26 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN - In a recent development, Murfreesboro resident Webster Malone who was convicted by a Rutherford County jury on two counts of selling less than 0.5 grams.... Read More

Applications Now Open for Discovery School in Murfreesboro

Dec 05, 2023 at 07:36 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Parents seeking an academically accelerated environment for their high-achieving and gifted children are invited to apply to the Discovery School in Murfr.... Read More

Secretary of State Certifies Presidential Candidates for 2024 Super Tuesday Ballot

Dec 05, 2023 at 03:40 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – On Tuesday,  Secretary of State Tre Hargett certified the names of nine Republicans and one Democratic presidential candidate for the March 5, 20.... Read More

Local Volunteers Spread Joy Worldwide Through Operation Christmas Child

Dec 05, 2023 at 02:34 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro,  TN - In a heartwarming celebration of generosity and goodwill, area volunteers are rejoicing as tens of thousands of gift-filled shoeboxes are collected fo.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police and Tennessee Highway Safety Office Unite for Holiday Safety

Dec 05, 2023 at 02:00 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro,TN - In a concerted effort to enhance safety on the roads during the holiday season, the Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) has joined forces with the Tenn.... Read More

ATHENA Season has begun! Nomination deadline is December 8th

Dec 05, 2023 at 09:45 am by WGNS News

Rutherford Cable is seeking nominations for the 2024 Rutherford ATHENA International Leadership Award and ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award. The ATHENA Award, named.... Read More

Discovering The Discovery School in Murfreesboro, a Local Choice School

Dec 05, 2023 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

The Murfreesboro City Schools joined us on air today and our guest are Communications Director Lisa Trail and Discovery School Principal Dr. Caitlin Bullard. Together,.... Read More