State Farm Presents Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity with a $15,000 Grant to Build Affordable Homes and Empower Families

Feb 04, 2021 at 09:57 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity (RCHFH) is excited to receive a $15,000 grant from State Farm Insurance. Funds will be used to support the.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Confirm Missing Woman has been Safely Located

Feb 04, 2021 at 09:13 am by WGNS

A woman who was reported as “Missing” in Murfreesboro has since been safely located.Originally, WGNS was told by the MPD that 30-year old Jessica Leigh Anderson wa.... Read More

Fire Safety with Murfreesboro Chief Mark Foulks

Feb 04, 2021 at 09:06 am by WGNS

  Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Chief Mark Foulks talks about the increase in fires, especially those with fatalities. Murfreesboro has had three deaths in a little over a mo.... Read More

HISTORY: Post Civil War Freed Slaves

Feb 04, 2021 at 07:23 am by WGNS

Frank Caperton, aka Flashback Frank, joins The Wake Up Crew each Thursday to share local history tidbits. This week, he talks about a community of freed slaves that popped up.... Read More

Photo of the Day: CHILD PLAYING AS PARENTS WORK FOR FOOD

Feb 04, 2021 at 03:45 am by WGNS

Submitted by Scott Walker On the streets of Nicaragua, she was quietly playing in a small alley as her parents were working hard to make a living for the young family. He.... Read More

WWII Veteran Dr. Charles Edwin Howard

Feb 04, 2021 at 03:30 am by WGNS

In this salute, WGNS highlights WWII Veteran Dr. Charles Edwin Howard. These are a series of salutes which feature Dr. Howard talking about his time in the Air Force pre-WWII.... Read More

Tennessee Valley Healthcare System administers 10,000 COVID-19 doses

Feb 03, 2021 at 05:48 pm by WGNS

Within 28 days of offering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) administered vaccine No. 10,000.... Read More

Bald In The Boro - Thank You For 10 Wonderful Years!

Feb 03, 2021 at 05:42 pm by WGNS

In 2011, Bald in the Boro was founded in partnership with the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to help fund childhood cancer research through a fun day of head-shaving! Over th.... Read More

The 2021 Rutherford Heart Ball Announces Campaign for Heart Month

Feb 03, 2021 at 03:22 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO – February 2, 2021 - The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for a.... Read More

New MTSU police officers navigate rigors of academy under strict COVID safety rules

Feb 03, 2021 at 01:02 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A challenge at the best of times, the newest MTSU police officers are attending the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy with.... Read More

Suspects used crowbar to break into two Murfreesboro businesses minutes apart, stealing cash

Feb 03, 2021 at 11:38 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division Property Crimes detectives are attempting to identify three individuals who us.... Read More

200,000 Electric Vehicles could be on Tennessee Roads by year 2028

Feb 03, 2021 at 11:27 am by WGNS

  UPDATED: The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation announced Wednesday they are partnering to develop a statewi.... Read More

Unknown Subject Breaks Into Parked Car in Murfreesboro - Do you Know Who it Was?

Feb 03, 2021 at 11:17 am by WGNS

A smash and grab took place in Murfreesboro last month and now detectives need help in determining the name of the burglary culprit.The targeted vehicle was a 2017 Honda Civic.... Read More

Duplex fire in Murfreesboro ruled accidental, victims identified

Feb 03, 2021 at 08:40 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TENN – The deaths of a mother and son who perished in a Murfreesboro duplex fire early Saturday morning have been ruled accidental. Kendra LaNae Malo.... Read More

Rutherford County Deputies earn life saving awards

Feb 03, 2021 at 07:30 am by WGNS

Four Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office deputies who saved the life of a 2-month-old infant allegedly choked by his father earned Life Saving Awards Tuesday from Sheriff.... Read More

Help Identify 3 Armed Robbery Suspects

Feb 03, 2021 at 06:36 am by WGNS

(SMYRNA TN) There was an armed robbery around 7:25PM Tuesday night (2/2/2021) at the Super Mercado at 75 North Lowry Street in Smyrna. Three suspects were photographed by the.... Read More

Salute to Veterans: Covering the US Air Force in Vietnam (Series of Audio Podcast)

Feb 02, 2021 at 12:21 pm by WGNS

NEW AUDIO (02/02/2021): The audio in this post is an ongoing series that focuses on an Air Force Officer who flew in Vietnam. Audio Recording Three (added 02/02/202.... Read More

Four Youth Selected as Tennessee Cattlemen's Association Youth Ambassadors

Feb 02, 2021 at 12:09 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN—The Tennessee Cattlemen’s Association (TCA) and Tennessee Cattlemen’s Youth Association (TCYA) recently selected Allison Davis, Ella Pollock.... Read More

UPDATE: Hometown Heroes Walk for Children April 30, 2021

Feb 02, 2021 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO - UPDATE)  April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Hometown Heroes Walk for Children is an annual event to celebrate child abuse survivors.... Read More

Major Gun Theft of Over 40 Guns in Franklin, TN

Feb 02, 2021 at 11:27 am by WGNS

Just over the county line in nearby Williamson County, the Franklin Gun Shop was broken into and some 41 firearms stolen. The burglary occurred on January 28, 2021. The Lakevi.... Read More