Murfreesboro man shot and killed in Antioch after picking up food for his girlfriend

Oct 08, 2020 at 01:54 pm by WGNS

In Antioch, the man who was killed on Wednesday night has been identified as Martarias McCullough. The 30-year old victim lived in Murfreesboro.Reports indicate McCullough was.... Read More

TN Economy May See "Light At End Of Tunnel"

Oct 08, 2020 at 01:48 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  While visiting Rutherford County on Thursday (10/8/2020), Secretary of State Tre Hargett told NewsRadio WGNS that state sales tax collections are sho.... Read More

UPDATE: Porch Pirate in Murfreesboro has Yet to be Caught!

Oct 08, 2020 at 01:28 pm by WGNS

Stealing from people is nothing new, but those who steal seem to be getting a little more brazen. Murfreesboro Police Public Information Officer Larry Flowers told WGNS NEWS t.... Read More

Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System’s FY20 investments out-earn pension peers, despite challenging economy

Oct 08, 2020 at 11:23 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS) finished the 2020 fiscal year with 4.94% investment return. The portfolio earned nearly 10% in the last quarter of fiscal y.... Read More

Veterans encouraged to attend VA Flu Shot Day

Oct 08, 2020 at 11:21 am by WGNS

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) is hosting a drive-thru flu shot event called VA Flu Shot Day for Veterans Wed.... Read More

Unemployment Claims in Tennessee

Oct 08, 2020 at 11:18 am by WGNS

The numbers of new persons filing for unemployment in Tennessee is up slightly compared to the previous week. During the week closing on October 3, 2020, there were 9,839 new.... Read More

UPDATE: Two Shootings in Murfreesboro, One Ends with Arrests

Oct 08, 2020 at 07:45 am by WGNS

Detectives continue to investigate a Tuesday evening shooting and two people remain hospitalized with gunshot wounds.The double shooting took place in the 400 block of S. Univ.... Read More

UPDATE: Bank Robbery in Murfreesboro this past Friday Remains Under Investigation

Oct 08, 2020 at 07:15 am by WGNS

A bank robbery that occurred this past Friday (10/2/2020) in Murfreesboro remains under investigation. Murfreesboro Police Lieutenant Clayton Williams told WGNS News about the.... Read More

Debris Burn Permits Required Beginning Oct. 15

Oct 08, 2020 at 06:15 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry is observing National Fire Prevention Week Oct. 4 - 10 by reminding citizens to follow simple safety pract.... Read More

UPDATE: I-24 W - Serious 3-Vehicle Dump Truck Crash Wednesday

Oct 07, 2020 at 08:55 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO - UPDATE) Emergency 911 operators received the first call at 11:54 Wednesday morning (10/7/2020). The call was in regards to a 3-vehicle crash involvin.... Read More

Bicyclist Struck by Vehicle on S. Church Street Wednesday afternoon in Murfreesboro

Oct 07, 2020 at 06:31 pm by WGNS

UPDATE: Those inside the eatery looked out the front windows with a mixture of fear and sadness, after seeing what occurred on the road in front of Bojangles restaurant.Murfre.... Read More

Early Voting

Oct 07, 2020 at 10:11 am by WGNS

(NASHVILLE)  Early voting for Tennessee and Federal General Election begins Wednesday, Oct. 14, and runs Monday to Saturday until Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020. Secr.... Read More

MTSU's Fall Creative Writing Conference goes virtual for 2020

Oct 07, 2020 at 10:08 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — There’s plenty of room for area writers in the virtual classroom this year as MTSU conducts its Fall Creative Writin.... Read More

Lebanon, TN Man Surrenders to Police for Opry Mills Mall Shooting

Oct 07, 2020 at 10:02 am by WGNS

19-Year old Juwan Gaines of Lebanon, TN was identified by Metro Nashville Police detectives as the man who fired shots in a hallway of Opry Mills Mall on the night o.... Read More

VIRTUAL Rutherford Arts Alliance Meeting 7PM Oct. 13

Oct 07, 2020 at 09:25 am by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN)  This month’s Rutherford Arts Alliance will virtual meeting one-hour online with FaceBook live at 7:00 o’clock Tuesday night, October 13, 20.... Read More

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Nov. 7

Oct 07, 2020 at 07:36 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  More people are involved in home clean-ups of garages and attics. Rutherford County offers a free Household Hazardous Waste Collection at the Mu.... Read More

Amber Sims Promoted to Senior Vice President, Strategy, for Ascension

Oct 07, 2020 at 06:38 am by WGNS

(NASHVILLE)  Amber Sims has been promoted to serve as Senior Vice President, Strategy for Ascension, effective October 5th. Amber previously served as Chief Strategy Offi.... Read More

MTSU students offered 7 opportunities for free flu shots with state’s help

Oct 07, 2020 at 06:30 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University students will have seven opportunities in the next four weeks to obtain free flu shots in a partnership between co.... Read More

Tennessee Professional Fire Fighters Association endorses Rep. Mike Sparks in District 49 State House race

Oct 07, 2020 at 06:00 am by WGNS

State Rep. Mike Sparks (R-Smyrna) today received an endorsement from the Tennessee Professional Fire Fighters Association for the Nov. 3 House District 49 election.The Te.... Read More

Double Shooting in Murfreesboro Tuesday Evening

Oct 06, 2020 at 09:34 pm by WGNS

Two people are in the hospital with gunshot wounds following a double shooting on S. University Street Tuesday evening, October 6th.Murfreesboro Police responded to the 400 bl.... Read More