Murfreesboro Parks & Rec awarded $750k Playground Grant from BlueCross Foundation

Dec 09, 2020 at 12:12 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Departments has been awarded a BlueCross Healthy Place project worth approximately $750k. The “Family Fun” space will be located.... Read More

TBI Drug Roundup Ends with 35 Arrests

Dec 09, 2020 at 10:30 am by WGNS

About two hours southwest of Murfreesboro in Savannah, TN, the TN Bureau of Investigation has wrapped up an investigation that ended with 35-arrests. WGNS was told that Specia.... Read More

UPDATE: 6 Schools on Distance Learning, COVID-19 Dashboard Active

Dec 09, 2020 at 09:50 am by WGNS

Late last month on November 30th,  Rutherford County Schools launched its own dashboard to report COVID-19 school information.Parents can now find information about.... Read More

Report finds Tennessee has 20th largest homeless population in U.S.

Dec 09, 2020 at 08:00 am by WGNS

In Tennessee, there are 10.9 homeless people for every 10,000 residents. In total, 34.8% of the homeless Tennessee population is living unsheltered. Among all U.S. states, Ten.... Read More

Shell Gas Station in Murfreesboro Hit by Thieves: $4,000

Dec 08, 2020 at 04:14 pm by WGNS

A Be On the Lookout (BOLO) has been issued as Police in Murfreesboro search for two theft suspects.  MPD reports they need help identifying the individuals who stole $4,.... Read More

Oakland State Championship Merchandise to Support Team Rings

Dec 08, 2020 at 03:45 pm by WGNS

The Oakland Patriots are the 2020 Class 6A football state champions. Fans and supporters can help the team raise funds to pay for championship rings. The school is selling swe.... Read More

Missing Smyrna Woman FOUND

Dec 08, 2020 at 02:40 pm by WGNS

Danielle Elaine McDougal of Smyrna had been reported missing, but Murfreesbiro Police thank the public for their assistance and say the 38-year old woman has been found and is.... Read More

Currently, Six Rutherford County Schools on Distance-learning

Dec 08, 2020 at 02:35 pm by WGNS

In school news related to COVID-19, Rutherford County parents have been notified that Stewarts Creek High School will be moving to distance learning for the remainder of this.... Read More

Murfreesboro Art League Exhibit in City Hall Rotunda

Dec 08, 2020 at 02:15 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Beginning Tuesday, December 8, the Murfreesboro Art League will exhibit members’ works of art in the City Hall Rotunda at 111 W. Vine St.... Read More

Angel Tree Program at the Salvation Army - Christmas Gifts for Less Fortunate Children in Rutherford County

Dec 08, 2020 at 12:23 pm by WGNS

Captain Trish Knott with the local Salvation Army says that gifts are needed for names on the Angel Tree’s in Rutherford County, which can be found in Murfreesboro&helli.... Read More

Rutherford Co. Suspect accused of possessing 100 or more Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Images

Dec 08, 2020 at 12:12 pm by WGNS

A suspect by the name of Chad David Braley has been arrested in Rutherford County for crimes that targeted children.According to court documents, Braley is accused of possessi.... Read More

Tennessee Summer Food Service Program to Continue Feeding Children During Pandemic

Dec 08, 2020 at 12:03 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is announcing an extension to its summer program to provide meals to children. With the recent approval from the USDA, sponso.... Read More

Broad Street Center Renovations Continue

Dec 08, 2020 at 11:25 am by WGNS

(MURFRESBORO)  Construction crews continue the massive renovations at the Broad Street Center on Northwest Broad at West Clark Boulevard. Sharon Qualls with Murfreesboro.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Man Charged with Rape of a Child under the age of 13

Dec 08, 2020 at 11:24 am by WGNS

WGNS has an update on a news story involving a man charged with raping a child that was under the age of 13.27-Year-old Allan Ashley, who last lived at Alder Terrace Apartment.... Read More

PHOTOS: Do You Know where your Seasonal Photos are Stored?

Dec 08, 2020 at 09:34 am by WGNS

During the different seasons of the year, do you take a lot of photos? Most families snap the shutter hundreds of times at Christmas parties, get-togethers and more, but do th.... Read More

14-Millionth Nissan Rolls Off Smyrna Assembly Line

Dec 07, 2020 at 10:50 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA TN)  A milestone occurred at the Nissan plant in Smyrna. The largest manufacturing facility under one-roof in the U.S.  The 14-millionth vehicle created at t.... Read More

Bink's Outfitters Closing Store On Square--The Original

Dec 07, 2020 at 04:52 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Bink's Outfitters at 13 Southside of Public Square will soon be a memory. Store founder Brandon Binkley made the announcement with a massive inventory cle.... Read More

50-Years Ago: Undefeated Murfreesboro Central marches to Class AAA football title in 1970

Dec 07, 2020 at 04:40 pm by WGNS

  At the time, Gene Windham wasn't even sure it was his best team. Fifty years later, the 1970 Murfreesboro Central squad, Class AAA State Champions in year two of the.... Read More

Police ask for help Identifying Shoplifting Suspect

Dec 07, 2020 at 04:24 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Detectives need assistance in identifying an individual accused of shoplifting who was caught on camera. Police say the subject is believed to have taken three R.... Read More

College at Maple Closed for Demolition of Pinnacle Financial Partners

Dec 07, 2020 at 04:18 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Demolition of the old five-story Pinnacle Financial Partners building on the corner of College and Maple Streets is underway.  Murfreesboro Transpor.... Read More