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Property Tax Relief Options Available for Seniors and Veterans

Feb 04, 2025 at 05:17 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - While last year's property taxes throughout the county were due on the first Monday in October, you still have time to submit those payments. Homeowner.... Read More

Tracking Crimes: The Continued Role of Technology and Another Arrest

Feb 04, 2025 at 09:55 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - In the License Plate Reader files of the Murfreesboro Police Department, we present another story in the ongoing quest to apprehend suspected criminals. In.... Read More

COMMENTARY: MTSU Professor Examines the Fear Factor: From Depression-Era Paranoia to Modern Vigilance

Feb 04, 2025 at 07:28 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: During the Great Depression, mysterious sidewalk markings stating "They're coming" sparked fears of an invasion by the unemployed, prompting increased police patro.... Read More

Rutherford County Representative Appointed Chairman of House Higher Education Subcommittee

Feb 03, 2025 at 03:45 pm by WGNS News

State Rep. Charlie Baum, R-Murfreesboro, has been appointed by House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, to serve as chairman of the House Higher Education Su.... Read More

Police Recovering Stolen Vehicles in Murfreesboro and Lebanon, TN due to Technology

Feb 03, 2025 at 11:55 am by WGNS News

Another alert from the Murfreesboro Police Department’s Real Time Crime Center has resulted in the recovery of a stolen vehicle. On January 30, police confirmed that a l.... Read More

Understanding the Role of Rutherford County Trustee with Teb Batey

Feb 03, 2025 at 11:43 am by WGNS News

In this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Rutherford County Trustee Teb Batey to discuss the important functions of the Trustee's Office. As th.... Read More

UPDATE: MTSU Alum Brandon Bell Captures Grammy for Engineering Work On Best Bluegrass Album

Feb 03, 2025 at 11:05 am by WGNS News

LOS ANGELES — Multiple-winner and nominee Brandon Bell, a 2004 Department of Recording Industry alum from Middle Tennessee State University, captured another Grammy.... Read More

Republic Services Presents Solid Waste and Recycling Modernization Plan to Rutherford County Public Works Committee Tuesday

Feb 03, 2025 at 10:59 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – On Tuesday, February 4, Republic Services is scheduled to present a historic and unprecedented economic benefits package to the Rutherford Cou.... Read More
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Town Creek Daylighting Project Continues in Downtown Murfreesboro

Feb 03, 2025 at 10:36 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – The Murfreesboro Street Department began the demolition of Longhorn Liquor on NW Broad Street on Monday, a long-awaited measure that clears the way fo.... Read More

Tragic Update: Child Succumbs to Injuries from Murfreesboro Accident

Feb 03, 2025 at 09:54 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – WGNS has a sad update to a news story we first reported on Monday night, January 27, 2025. The Murfreesboro Police Department now confirms that a t.... Read More

Rising Fuel Prices in Rutherford County: What You Need to Know

Feb 03, 2025 at 07:42 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Fuel prices in Rutherford County will begin the week slightly higher than what we’ve seen in previous weeks this year. Last week, the Murfreesbor.... Read More

TBI Launches New Mobile App and Campaign for Tennessee's Senior Population

Feb 03, 2025 at 06:00 am by WGNS News

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation unveiled two new resources on Wednesday to meet the needs of the state’s growing senior population. The first, TBI Find, is a mobil.... Read More

Bluey at the Library in Murfreesboro on Saturday

Jan 31, 2025 at 11:57 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Libraries are evolving with the times, enhancing both productivity and enjoyment depending on your needs. From traditional books to 3D printers and GoP.... Read More

Veterans Park: A New Recreational Haven for Murfreesboro Residents

Jan 31, 2025 at 11:42 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The City will soon be breaking ground for a future community park on the west side of Murfreesboro in 2025. Parks Director Nate Will.... Read More

Bridgestone and Nashville Airport Champion Human Trafficking Awareness

Jan 31, 2025 at 10:38 am by WGNS News

To coincide with Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Bridgestone Americas and Nashville International Airport proudly announce they have joined the more than 250 businesses an.... Read More

City of La Vergne named One of the ‘Best Places to Work in Tennessee’

Jan 31, 2025 at 10:28 am by WGNS News

  La Vergne, Tenn. - The City of La Vergne was recently named one of the ‘2025 Best Places to Work in Tennessee’ by Best Companies Group. Thirteen business.... Read More

Caught on Camera: Shoplifting Suspects Visit Smyrna Kohl’s, Often

Jan 31, 2025 at 10:20 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - Well, folks, it seems that the new year is off to a grand start in Rutherford County, where shoplifting has become the hottest trend at the local Kohl’s. Ju.... Read More

Celebrate Love Early: Valentine’s Concert with Tennessee Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra

Jan 30, 2025 at 05:48 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – This Valentine’s Day, why not make the celebration a little sweeter by planning an early romantic evening on February 11? Avoid the crowds an.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Bust Multi-State Organized Retail Theft Ring

Jan 30, 2025 at 04:30 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Three Florida men have been arrested in connection with a multi-state organized retail theft ring, thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Murfreesbor.... Read More

COMMENTARY by Dr. Burriss with MTSU: Copyright and Ai - Protecting Creators in the Modern Age

Jan 30, 2025 at 04:07 pm by WGNS News

Commentary: Dr. Larry Burriss, a long-time member of the MTSU Department of Journalism, examines the importance of copyright laws and the protection of creators' rights. He co.... Read More