Murfreesboro

Rutherford County Corrections Leader Earns Regional Award

Sep 30, 2026 at 07:59 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Correctional Work Center Superintendent William C. Cope, CJM, has earned the Southern Regional Corrections Professionals Dedicat.... Read More

MTSU Launches $5.6M Cyber Range for Hands-On Attack Training

Sep 28, 2026 at 05:40 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University’s Jones College of Business began construction Monday (September 28th) on a $5.6 million cybersecurity ran.... Read More

Blood Crisis Hits Home in Rutherford County

Sep 26, 2026 at 11:24 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis, and the impact is being felt right here in Rutherford County. Donations across th.... Read More

Murfreesboro Personal Trainer Arrested on Public Indecency Charges

Sep 25, 2026 at 05:25 pm

UPDATED: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – WGNS has learned more about the Murfreesboro personal trainer accused of exposing himself inside an apartment complex fitness cen.... Read More

MTSU Police Arrest Student After Keathley Center Campus Assault

Sep 21, 2026 at 07:40 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University Police Department officers arrest student Luca Sherrard following an assault on a pro-life activist outside the.... Read More

Sheriff's Detectives Investigate Body Recovered Near Powells Chapel Road

Sep 20, 2026 at 03:20 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Detectives with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) are currently on scene near Powells Chapel Road investigating a death. First.... Read More

Murfreesboro Non-Profits Can Apply for Community Investment Trust Grants Starting October 1st

Sep 14, 2026 at 06:01 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - For its fourth consecutive year, the Murfreesboro Committee on Contributions of the Murfreesboro Community Investment Trust invites eligible local.... Read More

Rutherford County First Responders and Citizens Gather for 9/11 Memorial

Sep 11, 2026 at 04:34 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - First responders, elected officials, community leaders, and local citizens gathered Friday morning (September 11th) at the Rutherford County.... Read More

Rutherford County 9/11 Memorial Service Set For Friday

Sep 09, 2026 at 06:55 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) invites community members to gather this Friday (September 11th) for the 25th Anniversary 9/11.... Read More

Child Advocacy Center Host 9th Annual Light Up the Night Event in Murfreesboro

Sep 09, 2026 at 06:32 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Child Advocacy Center is bringing the community together this week to help victims of child abuse and child sexual abuse across Rutherford Cou.... Read More

Murfreesboro Man Killed in Early Morning Stray Gunfire at Nashville Sam's Club

Sep 08, 2026 at 09:58 pm

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - A stray bullet from an early morning shootout outside a nearby nightspot pierced a metal wall at Sam’s Club on Antioch Pike in Nashville, killi.... Read More

Oakland High School Football Names 2026 Hall Of Fame Class

Sep 02, 2026 at 07:49 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Oakland High School Football has announced the inductees for the 2026 Oakland Football Hall of Fame class. The seven-member class features Austin.... Read More

MTSU Lands $2M Federal Grant for Quantum and Artificial Intelligence Research

Aug 31, 2026 at 05:12 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University secured a $2 million federal grant from the National Science Foundation to train graduate students in quantum sc.... Read More

MTSU Class of 2030 Welcomed at Murphy Center Convocation

Aug 26, 2026 at 08:33 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University kicked off its 116th academic year on Saturday (August 22nd) inside Murphy Center, formally welcoming incoming f.... Read More

Murfreesboro's Center for the Arts Upgrades Facility with $48,585 State Grant

Aug 24, 2026 at 06:06 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Center for the Arts (CFTA) finished critical roof and HVAC upgrades at its historic downtown facility following the receipt of a $48,585 Capit.... Read More

MTSU Convocation 2026 Welcomes Incoming Class To Murfreesboro Campus

Aug 19, 2026 at 06:23 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University will welcome the Class of 2030 and incoming transfer students to Rutherford County on Saturday (August 22nd) for.... Read More

MTSU Expands Aerospace Partnership With The Bahamas To Build Aviation Career Pipeline

Aug 19, 2026 at 06:20 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University is deepening its aviation ties with the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to create a steady pipeline of future aerosp.... Read More

Murfreesboro Residents Challenge City Leaders Over Flock Camera Expansion

Aug 15, 2026 at 11:03 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Murfreesboro residents packed the city council chamber during a public comment session Thursday (August 13th) to challenge local leaders over the.... Read More

Sheriff-Elect Kenneth Barrett Names RCSO Command Staff

Aug 14, 2026 at 07:22 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Sheriff-elect Kenneth Barrett announced his executive command staff selections in a statement on his official Facebook page as h.... Read More

PODCAST: Summer Gardening and Lawn Care with Master Gardener Carol Wood who Discusses August Planting, Mower Heights and MORE!

Aug 13, 2026 at 07:43 am

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News / Podcast) - Lawns and gardens are the focus of today’s WGNS Action Line with host Scott Walker, who was joined by Master Gardener.... Read More

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