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MTSU Breaks Ground on $66M Dollar Student-Athlete Performance Center

Jan 27, 2023 at 10:02 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University broke ground on the Athletic Department’s new $66 million Student-Athlete Performance Center Thursday,.... Read More

Friday: Sara Beth

Jan 27, 2023 at 07:27 am by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Friday, January 27th, 2023Sara Beth Blackburn is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for always showing her clients a positive attitude an.... Read More

Teens Against Gender Mutilation Rally will be held on the Murfreesboro Civic Plaza This Saturday (Jan. 28, 2023)

Jan 27, 2023 at 06:54 am by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) An event will be held on the Murfreesboro Civic Plaza this Saturday that focuses on what many are calling ‘gender mutilation.’  15-Year-old.... Read More

Listen to the Obituaries for Friday

Jan 27, 2023 at 04:00 am by WGNS News

With a look at the Friday, Jan. 27, 2023 obituaries, here is WGNS' Steve Thornton...

The Center for the Art's Presents "Rent"

Jan 26, 2023 at 09:32 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – RENT is set to open Friday, February 10, at The Center for the Arts. Based on Puccini’s beloved opera La Bohème, RENT follows the ups.... Read More

Long-time Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Captain Wade Williams Retires

Jan 26, 2023 at 08:34 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. –  Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department (MFRD) Captain Wade Williams retired after 28-years of dedicated service to the city. “I.... Read More
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UPDATE: Investigation into Murder / Suicide Involving 2-Children and their Father in Murfreesboro

Jan 26, 2023 at 08:26 pm by WGNS News

  (Murfreesboro, TN) On February 25th, a 9-lap cruise around the Veterans Motorplex in Greenbrier, Tennessee will take place in memory of 11-year-old Sean LePore who was.... Read More

Unemployment Numbers for Murfreesboro, Smyrna and LaVergne Released

Jan 26, 2023 at 05:23 pm by WGNS News

  Rutherford County, TN - Nearly every county in Tennessee ended 2022 with lower unemployment rates, according to the December 2022 data released by the Department of La.... Read More

As ‘MTSU Promise Tour’ Kicks Off, Motlow Students will Follow their Dreams to MTSU this Fall

Jan 26, 2023 at 02:24 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tenn. — Nontraditional Motlow State Community College sophomores Shamesha Talley (business administration) and Joan Edens (organizationa.... Read More

CORRECTION: Volunteer Fire Departments in Bedford and Cannon Counties to Receive a Portion of a Historic $5-Million Grant

Jan 26, 2023 at 02:16 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: WGNS previously reported that the Rutherford County Fire Department was set to receive grant money that would be funneled into the various volunteer fire departme.... Read More

Thursday Morning Multi-Vehicle Accident Leads Emergency Crews to I-24 to Work Separate Crashes

Jan 26, 2023 at 01:14 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - There was a serious auto accident on Interstate 24 in the Westbound Lane heading into Rutherford County on Thursday morning around 7:00 AM. The wreck o.... Read More

Senator Reeves of Murfreesboro Leads the Senate Session on Thursday in Nashville

Jan 26, 2023 at 11:50 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Senator Shane Reeves from Murfreesboro, the Deputy Speaker of the Senate, led the Senate meeting on Thursday during their January 26th session of the 1.... Read More

INTERVIEW: We spoke to Keith Stapleton at the Murfreesboro Funeral Home about Planning a Funeral Service

Jan 26, 2023 at 09:30 am by WGNS News

Today, WGNS spoke to Keith Stapleton, manager of the Murfreesboro Funeral Home. Stapleton discusses the process of planning and scheduling a funeral service and burial..... Read More

Vanderbilt Child Health Poll: Majority of Tennessee Parents Worried About School Quality, Mental Health

Jan 25, 2023 at 09:45 pm by WGNS News

A new poll of Tennessee parents from the Vanderbilt Center for Child Health Policy found that most Tennessee parents placed school quality and child mental health at.... Read More

Listen to the Thursday Obituaries

Jan 25, 2023 at 09:17 pm by WGNS News

With a look at the obituaries on this Thursday, here is WGNS' Steve Thornton...

UPDATE: More Phone Scams in Middle Tennessee

Jan 25, 2023 at 09:10 pm by WGNS News

(Coffee County, TN) In nearby Coffee County, the Sheriff’s Department is warning against a phone scam. There, the Sheriff’s Department has received calls re.... Read More

TN Dept. of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Celebrates Successful Launch of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Jan 25, 2023 at 08:55 pm by WGNS News

The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) is releasing new data showing the response to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in the state.... Read More

Local author book signing at Linebaugh Library

Jan 25, 2023 at 07:24 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) Linebaugh Public Library is pleased to host local author S. J. Boyce for a book signing on Saturday, February 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The author will b.... Read More

Sister Celebrates Her Brothers 22nd Birthday After He Beats Cancer at Age 21

Jan 25, 2023 at 07:03 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) A Riverdale High School senior is honoring her older brother who is a Hodgkin's Lymphoma survivor, by campaigning to raise funds and awareness for the Leu.... Read More

Two Dead in Fatal DUI Accident This Past Saturday

Jan 25, 2023 at 04:09 pm by WGNS News

(Bedford County, TN) Vehicular homicide charges have been filed against an alleged drunk driver after two people in the vehicle that the suspect was reportedly driving.... Read More