Rutherford Collegiate Prep Breaks Ground Alongside Governor Bill Lee, Paving the Way as Rutherford County's First Charter School

Oct 10, 2023 at 11:34 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – Rutherford Collegiate Prep (RCP) is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking moment in education as it prepares to open its doors as Rutherford County's.... Read More

Saint Andrews Drive Man Sentenced to 72-Years in Prison for Rape of a Child

Oct 10, 2023 at 10:50 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A convicted felon who lived on Saint Andrews Drive in Murfreesboro allegedly fled the area after allegations of child rape arose. Eric Branch, who was 34-.... Read More

Rutherford County Commissioner Jeff Phillips Talks About Proper Planning for the Future of Rutherford County

Oct 10, 2023 at 10:45 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The growth rate of Rutherford County between January 1, 2010 and January 1 of 2021, has equaled approximately 730 new residents per month. Alth.... Read More

Want to be Better Prepared for Life's Surprises? Attend the FREE Budgeting Classes Every Thursday!

Oct 10, 2023 at 09:50 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - While there's no step-by-step guide on how to live life with an exact plan on how to handle the ups and downs that may be thrown your way,.... Read More

The Center for the Arts Hosting New Performance of "Into the Woods"

Oct 10, 2023 at 07:37 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – INTO THE WOODS is set to open Friday, October 13, at The Center for the Arts. James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's fav.... Read More

Tuesday: Krista Newbill

Oct 10, 2023 at 06:54 am by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Tuesday, October 10th, 2023 Krista Newbill is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for going out of her way to help a client recently. Kri.... Read More

Errors, Blunders and More in News - Commentary by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Oct 10, 2023 at 06:49 am by WGNS News

Mistakes and errors in the news, along with over reactions. Blunders and accidental sayings that may not belong. MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss dives into news o.... Read More

Swap'n Shop for Monday, Oct. 9, 2023

Oct 09, 2023 at 06:06 pm by WGNS News

FOR SALE: folding chairs $5 each, folding bookcase $15 - Call or Text 615-713-6286FALL FESTIVAL: Saturday, October 14, Barfield Baptist Church will be having their 3rd Fall Fe.... Read More

Man Convicted of Rape and Assault Appeals, but Appellate Court Sides with Trial Court

Oct 09, 2023 at 06:03 pm by WGNS News

  Rutherford County, TN – A man convicted of aggravated rape in a Rutherford County jury trial has filed an appeal. Marco Luciano Cianfarani, who was also convicte.... Read More

Tennessee Farm and Ferment Meeting Scheduled for January 8, 2024

Oct 09, 2023 at 03:51 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – As the craft beverage industry continues to grow in Tennessee, University of Tennessee Extension and the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, along.... Read More

MTSU media college surprises alumnus Tyrone ‘Tyke T’ Stroble with honorary professorship

Oct 09, 2023 at 03:32 pm by WGNS News

Dripping with sweat as he exited the stage for a quick wardrobe change, Middle Tennessee State University alumnus and hip-hop artist Tyrone “Tyke T” Stroble found.... Read More

Previously Proposed Sports Complex in Murfreesboro in Midst of Bankruptcy Sale in Arizona

Oct 09, 2023 at 03:13 pm by WGNS News

  After plans for Legacy Sports to build a massive sports complex in Murfreesboro fell through, WGNS has learned under the bankruptcy courts, the organization is having.... Read More

Theft Suspect Allegedly Runs from Deputies, Captured Following Morning

Oct 09, 2023 at 10:54 am by WGNS News

CANNON COUNTY, TENN – Over this past weekend in Auburntown, a man who was wanted by the Cannon County Sheriff's Office managed to escape custody for a short time, but.... Read More

The Middle Tennessee Sinfonietta and SoZo Dance Academy present The Nutcracker

Oct 09, 2023 at 10:18 am by WGNS News

Middle Tennessee – Presenting the third annual production of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker in Murfreesboro! You won’t want to miss this annual sell-out produc.... Read More

10-Arrested on Friday & Saturday Nights for Selling Nitrous Oxide in Nashville

Oct 09, 2023 at 10:00 am by WGNS News

Nashville, TN - In Nashville, Metro officers assigned to the Entertainment District Unit downtown arrested a total of ten persons, almost all of them from out of state, on Fri.... Read More

Over 15-Pounds of Methamphetamine Seized, Suspect Flees Area During Trial

Oct 09, 2023 at 09:52 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN – A man who was pulled over with a little more than 15-pounds of Crystal Methamphetamine has been convicted in a Rutherford County Sherif.... Read More

Monday: Rodney Martin

Oct 09, 2023 at 08:30 am by WGNS News

WGNS Slick Pig BBQ Birthday Winner: Rodney Martin The birthday club winner receives Slick Pig's delicious banana pudding. Just stop by Slick Pig in Murfreesboro at 1920 East.... Read More

Monday: Teenie Fitzpatrick

Oct 09, 2023 at 07:24 am by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Monday, October 9th, 2023 Teenie Fitzpatrick is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for always having a smile. Saturday was her birthday..... Read More

UPDATE: Murder Case of Rebecca Stockton in Murfreesboro Remains Open - Awaiting Suspects Extradition from Kentucky

Oct 09, 2023 at 07:09 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TENN – Murfreesboro Police responded to a 9-1-1 call in regards to shots being fired on February 15th of this year at Puckett Creek Crossing Apartm.... Read More

This Week's Gas and Diesel Prices Locally and a Historical Look Back at Prices in the Past

Oct 09, 2023 at 06:08 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - At the start of the month on October 2nd, gas prices were at $3.30 per gallon in Tennessee, and the average price for regular unleaded has since f.... Read More