State Rep. Bryan Terry encourages Rutherford County residents to vote in state and federal general election

Oct 24, 2022 at 07:00 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – State Rep. Bryan Terry, MD, R-Murfreesboro, is encouraging Rutherford County residents to make sure they vote in the Nov. 8 state and fed.... Read More

Listen to Monday's Obituaries (10/24/2022)

Oct 24, 2022 at 03:00 am by WGNS News

With a look at Monday's (Oct. 24, 2022) obituaries in the Rutherford County, TN area, here is WGNS' Steve Thornton...

Listen to Saturday's Death Notices Here

Oct 22, 2022 at 03:00 am by WGNS News

WGNS' Steve Thornton takes a look at today's death notices (Sat. October 22, 2022)...

Smyrna Man Found Guilty of Sexual Offenses Committed during a Party at a Florence Road Home in 2020

Oct 21, 2022 at 09:55 pm by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN.) A 41-year-old Smyrna, TN man was found guilty on rape charges October 21st and is now awaiting sentencing. Ilaz Neziri was arrested under a sealed.... Read More

New partnership aligns Riverdale High School Honors with MTSU science college

Oct 21, 2022 at 03:57 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s College of Basic and Applied Sciences welcomed dozens of outstanding students from the Riverdale High Sch.... Read More

Suspect arrested for September fatal shooting in fast-food restaurant parking lot

Oct 21, 2022 at 01:36 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division detectives, with assistance from the La Vergne Police Department, arrest a man on T.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools Hall of Fame Recognizes Ten Individuals

Oct 21, 2022 at 11:53 am by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) The MCS Hall of Fame committee is honored to announce the inaugural inductees for the 2022-23 school year.  The inductees represent educators and suppo.... Read More

Rutherford County Chamber Launches Destination Rutherford 5.0 Initiative

Oct 21, 2022 at 11:33 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, Tenn. – This week, business and community leaders joined the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce to announce the public launch of Destination Ruther.... Read More

Dr. Elyce Helford and Dr. Ashley Valanzola from MTSU talk about the resounding impact of the Holocaust

Oct 21, 2022 at 11:00 am by WGNS News

PART I of THE ACTION LINE: Dr. Elyce Helford, Director of Jewish and Holocaust Studies and Dr. Ashley Valanzola, Assistant Professor of the Holocaust Studies at MTSU were on t.... Read More

Friday: Alex Dixon

Oct 21, 2022 at 08:30 am by WGNS News

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

Friday: Ben Jones

Oct 21, 2022 at 07:39 am by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Friday, October 21st, 2022Ben Jones is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for the way he works with substance abuse clients. Ben Jones wi.... Read More

Indecent Exposure Incident in Walter Hill Community of Rutherford County

Oct 21, 2022 at 07:04 am by WGNS News

(WALTER HILL COMMUNITY) The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is asking area residents, “Do you recognize this man and vehicle?” Evidently, authorities are.... Read More

'Black Carpet Event' in Murfreesboro for the Screening of Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever

Oct 21, 2022 at 06:16 am by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, Tenn.) MODERNOIRE, a local business community organization that focuses on Rutherford County, is hosting the Wakanda Gala, a ticketed, invitation-only adva.... Read More

Listen to the Obituaries for Today, Friday October 21, 2022

Oct 21, 2022 at 03:15 am by WGNS News

Listen to the Obituaries for Today, Friday October 21, 2022, with WGNS' Steve Thornton...

Threats of a School Shooting in Rutherford County Not Credible, According to Rutherford Co. Sheriff's Office and Schools

Oct 20, 2022 at 04:31 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TN) False threats of a school shooting in Rutherford County spread on social media and from student-to-student on Wednesday night. Reports indicate the threats.... Read More

The Tennessee Jobless Number Continues to Stand Near the All-Time Low Rate

Oct 20, 2022 at 03:43 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Unemployment across the state of Tennessee remained unchanged between August and September, according to data released Thursday by the Department of La.... Read More

Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity receives $12,000 grant from Lowe’s to improve home safety and health outcomes in Rutherford County

Oct 20, 2022 at 02:59 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN — Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity (RCHFH) has received a $12,000 grant from Lowe’s to help complete two Housing Plus Aging In Place pr.... Read More
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UPDATE: New Smart Glass Installed as MTSU Murphy Center Celebrates 50th Anniversary (Photos and More)

Oct 20, 2022 at 01:40 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Middle Tennessee State University Murphy Center celebrated its 50th anniversary this week and MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee stated&.... Read More

Murfreesboro is the Best City for Single Moms in Tennessee

Oct 20, 2022 at 12:48 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TN) Motherhood is a challenge, especially if you’re alone. That’s why living in a supportive environment can make a world of difference for a single.... Read More

UPDATE: 17-Year-old Female Dies in Wednesday Accidental Shooting

Oct 20, 2022 at 11:13 am by WGNS News

A Blackman High School senior died after suffering a gunshot wound Wednesday at a Link Road home in the Rockvale community, said a Rutherford County Sheriff’s captain..... Read More