Law Enforcement Related Deaths in Tennessee

Apr 08, 2021 at 01:22 pm by WGNS

On Thursday (4/8/21), the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released a comprehensive study detailing law enforcement-related deaths that occurred in the state in calendar year.... Read More

UPDATE: Tennessee State House Passes Resolution to Term Limit Congress

Apr 08, 2021 at 01:06 pm by WGNS

Thursday, the Tennessee House of Representatives passed HJR8, a resolution declaring that the state legislature seeks to join other states in proposing an amendment to the U.S.... Read More

Park planning in West Murfreesboro resumes on acreage off Hwy 96

Apr 08, 2021 at 11:51 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department is resuming plans for development of a large West Park located on 154 acres a mile west of Ve.... Read More

La Vergne Board Appoints New Alderman, Vice Mayor at Regular Meeting

Apr 07, 2021 at 11:52 pm by WGNS

(La Vergne, Tenn.) The La Vergne Board of Mayor and Aldermen appointed Magen Honeycutt to the board as a new alderman at the beginning of the regular meeting on April 6.Alderm.... Read More

Tennessee Valley Healthcare System expands COVID-19 vaccines to all Veterans, caregivers, and spouses under SAVE LIVES Act

Apr 07, 2021 at 11:41 pm by WGNS

Tennessee Valley Healthcare System is offering COVID-19 vaccines to all Veterans, caregivers, spouses, and select beneficiaries identified in the SAVE LIVES Act.... Read More

Local Doctors Fight Cancer with Innovative "Hot Chemotherapy" Treatment

Apr 07, 2021 at 11:33 pm by WGNS

Ascension Saint Thomas is pleased to announce that Dr. Jason Barnett and Dr. Michael Stany have become the first gynecological oncologists in Tennessee to perform a type of ch.... Read More

Child Abuse Cases Increase as COVID Dies Down in Rutherford County

Apr 07, 2021 at 10:49 pm by WGNS

Now that most children are back in school, Rutherford County Juvenile Court Judge Donna Scott Davenport said that there has been an increase in child sexual abuse reports....D.... Read More

Is your Neighbors' Security Camera Focused on your Backyard?

Apr 07, 2021 at 12:06 pm by WGNS

Home security cameras are readily available, but what if your neighbors’ security camera focuses on your backyard? Murfreesboro Police Lt. Clayton Williams said…I.... Read More

Reward Offered in Locating Truck that was Stolen Monday in Coffee County

Apr 07, 2021 at 11:03 am by WGNS

The Coffee County Sheriff’s Department in nearby Manchester, TN is asking for help in locating a stolen truck and say that a reward is being offered in the case. Ac.... Read More

Over 4,000 Children in Our Area are in need of Foster Parents

Apr 07, 2021 at 10:54 am by WGNS

Foster parents are in low supply right now, partly due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic. But, there is no shortage of children in need of a loving family in Rutherford County&.... Read More

MTSU Board of Trustees approves three new bachelor’s degree programs

Apr 07, 2021 at 10:14 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees approved new bachelor’s degree programs in supply chain management, media ma.... Read More

Local Non-Profits like Barnabas Vision Need Your Help

Apr 07, 2021 at 10:07 am by WGNS

A local non-profit that works hard to help the less fortunate in Rutherford County is turning the big “1-0” (ten)! Barnabas Vision is celebrating their 10th annive.... Read More

Robbery in LaVergne, TN Tuesday Night

Apr 06, 2021 at 09:53 pm by WGNS

The La Vergne Police Department is hoping someone can help identify an armed robbery subject. The male produced a handgun at the Dollar General store on Fergus Road and took m.... Read More

2016 Murder Case in Murfreesboro Remains Under Investigation

Apr 06, 2021 at 09:45 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Police continue to look for leads in a 2016 murder case. With more, here is Rutherford County District Attorney Jennings Jones...If you have any details that coul.... Read More

Rail-Lines Between Atlanta and Nashville (Passing Through Murfreesboro) Could Become Reality

Apr 06, 2021 at 09:12 pm by WGNS

Imagine hopping on a train in Murfreesboro to catch an Atlanta Braves Game. Or, jumping on a train in the 'Boro to take in a Titans game in nearby Nashville... Both options co.... Read More

REMINDER: Rutherford County Schools Searching for New Teachers to Hire - Signing Bonus for Some Subjects

Apr 06, 2021 at 08:51 pm by WGNS

The Rutherford County Schools are in need of teachers.Multiple positions are available for educators in pre-K grades through the 12th grade.The county schools are also offerin.... Read More

REMINDER FOR CAR ENTHUSIAST: MTSU Helping with Indycar Race in Downtown Nashville

Apr 06, 2021 at 08:47 pm by WGNS

Indycar racing will soon be in Middle Tennessee and our local university is involved in the race. The cars will zoom through the city streets of downtown Nashville with the in.... Read More

UPDATE: MTSU celebrates with groundbreaking for new $40.1M School of Concrete and Construction Management building

Apr 06, 2021 at 08:37 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University officials broke ground Tuesday, April 6, on a much-needed 54,000-square-foot, $40.1 million School.... Read More

FirstBank Joins With Rock The Street, Wall Street To Increase Financial Literacy, Interest in Banking Careers Among Young Female Students

Apr 06, 2021 at 08:30 pm by WGNS

FirstBank is joining forces with Rock The Street, Wall Street in support of the nonprofit organization’s mission to increase interest among female high school.... Read More

Tennessee Offers Free Online Courses to Help Residents Skill Up

Apr 06, 2021 at 08:22 pm by WGNS

Tennessee workers displaced by the economic disruption caused by COVID-19 can enroll in free online classes to advance their skill set. The Tennessee Department of Labor and W.... Read More