MTSU Quantum launches ‘STEM with UKRAINE’ Initiative to expand inclusivity, support

Jun 10, 2024 at 08:43 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University recently launched the STEM with UKRAINE Initiative, partnering with Ukrainian and American universities.... Read More

National Report Ranks Tennessee 36th in Child Well-Being, Spotlights Learning Loss and Chronic Absenteeism

Jun 10, 2024 at 08:37 pm by WGNS News

For the fourth consecutive year, Tennessee ranks 36th in overall child well-being according to the 2024 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, an annual report by the Annie E. Casey Fou.... Read More

Gas Prices Drop Across Tennessee, Murfreesboro Sees Some of the Lowest Figures

Jun 10, 2024 at 06:42 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Gas prices across Tennessee have continued to decline over the past week, with the state average dropping by six cents. The average price for a.... Read More

MORE DETAILS: Murfreesboro Woman Arrested in Alabama for Shelbyville, TN Murder

Jun 10, 2024 at 05:55 pm by WGNS News

  BEDFORD COUNTY, TN - A Murfreesboro woman, arrested by the Andalusia Police Department in Alabama, is set to appear in a Middle Tennessee courtroom next month where sh.... Read More

Monday: Craig Rapoport

Jun 10, 2024 at 02:13 pm by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Monday, June 10th, 2024 Craig Rapoport is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for being a blessing to everyone at Adam's Place. He gives.... Read More

Juneteenth Independence Day at Historic Bradley Academy

Jun 10, 2024 at 12:05 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – Coming up this Saturday, June 15th... That was Murfreesboro Parks & Rec. Assistant Director Thomas Laird. Juneteenth Independence Day, also know.... Read More

Grass Pollen and The AC in Your Car are 2 Leading Causes of Dry Eyes in Summer

Jun 10, 2024 at 11:34 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Allergy season is not limited to April and May, as it extends into June as well... Dr. Craig McCabe, a prominent local eye doctor, notes a sign.... Read More

$50 Debt Lead to Murder in 2020 – Convictions Now Lead to Prison

Jun 08, 2024 at 12:23 am by WGNS News

    Murfreesboro, Tenn. — A $50 debt led to the tragic murder of 32-year-old Javarius Malone in September of 2020... That was Rutherford County District Atto.... Read More

Justice in Action: Highlighting Key Cases with Rutherford County District Attorney's

Jun 07, 2024 at 09:52 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In this episode, host J. Paul Newman, a retired assistant district attorney for Rutherford County, is joined by co-hosts Rutherford County Distric.... Read More

La Vergne Police Department Issues Scam Alert

Jun 07, 2024 at 07:17 pm by WGNS News

La Vergne, Tenn. — The La Vergne Police Department has issued a scam alert, warning residents of a new phone scam targeting community members. Scammers are posing as h.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Evaluating Truth in the Age of Misinformation, by MTSU Journalism Professor Larry Burriss

Jun 07, 2024 at 09:55 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: In today's media landscape, distinguishing truth from misinformation is a growing challenge. False flag operations and AI-generated content exacerbate the issue,.... Read More

Rutherford Arts Alliance Welcomes its First Executive Director

Jun 07, 2024 at 01:02 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The non-profit Rutherford Arts Alliance, (RAA), is excited to announce the appointment of Jeff Lysyczyn as its first Executive Director. Jeff brings a.... Read More

UPDATED: Can You Identify the Clean Criminal of the Month in Murfreesboro?

Jun 07, 2024 at 12:42 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - This may be the cleanest crime of the month! In a twist straight out of a low-budget crime drama, detectives are continuing to seek help in confirmi.... Read More

Understanding Murfreesboro’s Crime Data: What the Numbers Really Mean

Jun 06, 2024 at 11:34 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - Between May 9, 2024 and June 5, 2024, there have been 660 reports of crime in the Murfreesboro City limits that highlight at least 15 different cate.... Read More

A Middle Tennessee Native's Journey to Space with NASA Astronaut Butch Wilmore

Jun 06, 2024 at 02:48 pm by WGNS News

The Boeing Starliner had a successful launch on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, and docked with the International Space Station (ISS) today. On board the shuttle were astronauts Su.... Read More

Court Upholds Conviction of Christiana Murderer 5-Years After Terry Barber Found Dead

Jun 05, 2024 at 10:07 pm by WGNS News

  UPDATED - RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - One of three convicts who murdered a Christiana man in June of 2019 filed an appeal in hopes of receiving post-conviction relief.&nbs.... Read More

UPDATE: Traveling Evangelist Based in Murfreesboro Remains Behind Bars After Wife Filed for Divorce

Jun 05, 2024 at 06:36 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – UPDATE - While the last plea hearing for a traveling evangelist facing 7 counts of aggravated rape of a child was continued, the new date for a plea.... Read More

Bystanders Foil Perfumania Shoplifting Attempt at Tanger Outlets

Jun 05, 2024 at 04:11 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - The new outlet stores that recently opened just barely over the Rutherford County line in nearby Antioch, have been a hotbed of activity for Metro Nashville.... Read More

The Cash-Out Caper Makes Off with $9,500+ from Tampered ATM

Jun 05, 2024 at 03:16 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro detectives are on the hunt for the Cash-Out Caper! Perhaps you recall the story WGNS first told you about last week that involved an unknown.... Read More

From Gas to Electric: Local Enthusiasts Showcase Their EV and EV Conversions at 2024 Supercharged Cruise-In

Jun 05, 2024 at 11:43 am by WGNS News

WILSON COUNTY, TN – Electric vehicles, otherwise known as “EV's,” are gaining more attention as their miles of travel between charges grows longer, charging.... Read More
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