Family Preservation Initiative Promises New Solutions To Help Vulnerable Children and Families

Mar 10, 2021 at 09:43 am by WGNS

A new, cutting-edge court program in Tennessee is changing the way the judiciary interacts with at-risk children and their families. This new program is right here in Rutherfo.... Read More

Free Food Box Giveaway Saturday At St. Mark's Methodist

Mar 09, 2021 at 02:02 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  This Saturday (3/13/2021) St. Mark's United Methodist Church (1267 N. Rutherford Blvd.) is giving away emergency food boxes. The free distribution is from.... Read More

$20-Million Shortfall in Rutherford County Property Tax Collections Reversed on March 4th

Mar 09, 2021 at 11:50 am by WGNS

Rutherford County got quite the surprise on property tax payments…That was Rutherford County Trustee Teb Batey. Luckily, the $20-million shortfall on property tax payme.... Read More

OpEd from State Rep. Charlie Baum about the Katie Beckett program

Mar 09, 2021 at 11:34 am by WGNS

OpEd by Charlie Baum, TN State Representative of MurfreesboroAs a father of three, I know our children are one of our most precious gifts.I don’t believe any child shoul.... Read More

Easter Egg Hunts

Mar 09, 2021 at 11:31 am by WGNS

This year, Easter will fall on Sunday, April 4th. Murfreesboro, TN Sat. (April 3, 2021) 2PM Barfield Baptist Church in Murfreesboro. The event for local children in our co.... Read More

Riverdale High School Hosts St. Baldrick’s Foundation “Brave the Shave” Head-Shaving Event to Raise Funds for Childhood Cancer Research

Mar 09, 2021 at 11:25 am by WGNS

With a Goal to Raise $50,000, Riverdale Faculty, Students, Friends, and Community Members Will Go Bald or Chop Their Locks...Riverdale High School will host a St. Baldric.... Read More

Sheriff’s Office command vehicle vandalized at COVID testing site

Mar 09, 2021 at 10:58 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police Department detectives are in search of the man who vandalized a Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) Incident C.... Read More

Bring the Drums... Everybody Drum Some!

Mar 09, 2021 at 10:51 am by WGNS

Ross Lester and Everybody Drum Some will resurrect the Murfreesboro Community Rhythm Event on the first day of spring. Murfreesboro drummers, music fans and community members.... Read More

Smyrna Man Shot and Killed in Antioch

Mar 09, 2021 at 10:04 am by WGNS

In Antioch, Metro Detectives are continuing in their efforts to identify the person(s) responsible for killing a Smyrna man. The shooting occured on Monday (3/8/21) morni.... Read More

TUESDAY: Reagan Moody

Mar 09, 2021 at 08:30 am by WGNS

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

Isahia Gooch of Murfreesboro Wanted for February 9 Murder Outside a Nashville Short-Term Rental

Mar 09, 2021 at 07:46 am by WGNS

Homicide Unit detectives in Nashville have sworn out a murder warrant charging 24-year old Isahia D. Gooch of Murfreesboro, with the February 9th fatal shooting of Jamarien Do.... Read More

TUESDAY: SUE HALL

Mar 09, 2021 at 07:35 am by WGNS

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Monday, March 8th, 2021 Sue Hall is today's Good Neighbor of the Day for helping take a dialysis patient to an appointment during the recent.... Read More

Easter Egg Hunt's being planned now Throughout Rutherford County

Mar 09, 2021 at 07:22 am by WGNS

Last April we saw events like Easter Egg Hunt’s being cancelled, due to the COVID Pandemic. This year, we are starting to see more and more Easter Egg Hunt’s being.... Read More

16-Year Old Female Reported as MISSING in Murfreesboro - Last Seen Sunday

Mar 09, 2021 at 06:37 am by WGNS

On March 8, 2021, a 16-year old female was reported as missing by her family in Murfreesboro.The report that was released by police said that Tabitha Jane Hutsell was last see.... Read More

Another Human Trafficking Operation ends with Five Arrests in Tennessee

Mar 09, 2021 at 06:30 am by WGNS

Another Human Trafficking case has closed with several arrests in Tennessee. The undercover operation headed by the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, resulted in the arres.... Read More

MISSING PERSON CASE CLOSED: Murfreesboro Man Went Missing March 5th

Mar 08, 2021 at 04:20 pm by WGNS

UPDATE to the Below Case: Murfreesboro Police Public Information Officer Larry Flowers told News Radio WGNS, "Christopher Lee Mattingly has been located and is safe."BELOW: Pr.... Read More

COLD CASE: Murder Victim Found at his Christiana Home, Relative Calls Funeral Home First and Not the Sheriff's Office

Mar 08, 2021 at 04:11 pm by WGNS

A murder that took place on January 16, 1980 remains unsolved and detectives are trying to figure out who had a motive to kill a recently retired Christiana postmaster. That.... Read More

UPDATE: I-24 Shooting Victim IMPROVING, Suspects IN CUSTODY

Mar 08, 2021 at 02:56 pm by WGNS

UPDATE: What was thought to be a road-rage incident in Rutherford County this past weekend, was actually a targeted crime.One suspect was charged with attempted first-deg.... Read More

Murfreesboro Civil Air Patrol Recognizes Award Winners

Mar 08, 2021 at 02:21 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.- Members of the Murfreesboro Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol hosted a virtual awards ceremony to recognize the accomplishments of the members in their.... Read More

UPDATE: Missing Person Case in Murfreesboro, TN now CLOSED

Mar 08, 2021 at 12:05 pm by WGNS

A missing person case involving a 47-year old man in Murfreesboro has been closed.On March 1, 2021, Robert Bushman was reported as missing after he allegedly left Saint Thomas.... Read More