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The Swap'n Shop Barber Has A New Life After Heart Attack

Sep 29, 2018 at 11:58 am by bryan

Most people in Rutherford County have run into Charlie Pitts or heard him on the radio. He's the popular local-barber who wrote and sings the SWAP'N SHOP SONG. Charlie suffere.... Read More

Interactive Crime Maps for Rutherford County Now Searchable Online

Aug 13, 2013 at 03:00 pm by bryan

Rutherford County citizens may learn about crime in their neighborhoods under a new free online crime map called RAIDS Online (www.raidsonline.com) that shows locations and an.... Read More

Congrats to Dr. Cathy Pressnell, 2024 Celebrity Spelling Bee

Nov 19, 2024 at 08:49 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - After sixteen thrilling rounds of competition, Dr. Cathy Pressnell, reading coordinator at Murfreesboro City Schools, came in first place at the 2024 Celebr.... Read More

Credit Card/ Debit Card Fraud Case Under Investigation in Murfreesboro

Aug 24, 2022 at 12:34 pm by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) Fraudulent use of credit and debit cards continues to be a problem across the state and throughout the country, costing credit card companies, banks, mercha.... Read More

Man Charged with Attempted Murder after Shooting in Middle Tennessee Blvd. Parking Lot

May 31, 2023 at 01:33 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police officers arrested a man after a shooting and brief foot pursuit on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, several minutes after.... Read More

City and County Schools Report Unfounded Threats from Social Media

May 12, 2023 at 09:17 am by WGNS News

For the second time in a little over a week, Rutherford County Schools and Murfreesboro City Schools are dealing with "unfounded and unspecific threats" being spread on social.... Read More

Gas Prices in Rutherford County and Throughout Tennessee

Jan 17, 2023 at 05:28 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 3.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.93 per gallon on Monday, but then rising to an ave.... Read More

UPDATE: Rutherford County Schools have Choice School Opportunities for Local Students

Jan 17, 2023 at 06:46 pm by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN) The Rutherford County School System has a total of 26 Pre-K through 12th Grade Choice School’s for eligible students. Choice School’s Coo.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire Holds 1st Annual Fire & Rescue Awards and Recognition Ceremony

Nov 08, 2016 at 10:27 am by bryan

Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department held the 1st Annual Fire & Rescue Awards and Recognition Ceremony at Patterson Park Community Center Monday evening. John Hood em.... Read More

MPD: Missing Person Last Seen in the Murfreesboro, TN Area

Aug 04, 2022 at 10:25 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN. - Murfreesboro Police have issued a BOLO (Be On the Lookout) for a 22-year-old African American female. Authorities told WGNS NEWS that Mya Christine.... Read More

The Travis Manion Foundation and The City Schools Foundation team up for a special 5k

Aug 22, 2022 at 04:56 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN —The Travis Manion Foundation and The City Schools Foundation are joining forces to host The Murfreesboro 9/11 Heroes Run on September 10, 2022. Th.... Read More

Crime Free Multi-Housing communities celebrate one year of commitment to safety program; other communities encouraged to become certified

Oct 10, 2019 at 11:09 am by bryan

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- Three Murfreesboro apartment communities have been credentialed under the Murfreesboro Police Department Crime Free Multi-Housing safety program, but th.... Read More

UPDATE: Additional Details on the Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Sale

Jan 17, 2023 at 06:53 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED: Australian defense contractor NIOA has expanded its global reach with the 100 percent acquisition of the industry-leading rifle design and manufacturing company, Barr.... Read More

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Great 2022 Murfreesboro Christmas Parade - See the Photos!

Dec 11, 2022 at 04:26 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) At 2:00 o'clock sharp on Sunday afternoon (12/11/2022) the Murfreesboro Christmas Parade merrily rolled down historic East Main Street and around the town.... Read More

MTE Grants $10K each to 3 Area Schools

May 07, 2024 at 02:03 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) announced that Holloway High School, located in the Rutherford County School District; Bradley Academy, located in the.... Read More

High-Speed Chase in Murfreesboro on Monday Night

Apr 02, 2024 at 05:08 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A felon wanted on aggravated domestic assault charges was arrested after trying to evade Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies and attempt.... Read More

MTSU crews help craft new NPT series, 'The Songwriters,' premiering this Saturday

Jan 26, 2017 at 06:15 am by bryan

MTSU's College of Media and Entertainment is pulling all hands into a new project with Nashville Public Television and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, bringing facu.... Read More