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Celebrate Murfreesboro and Rutherford County’s LGBTQ+ Community in October at BoroPride

Jun 10, 2024 at 08:48 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENNESSEE -- The BoroPride Planning Committee is pleased to announce the return of BoroPride Saturday, Oct. 12 to MTSU’s Tennessee Miller Coliseum. "We.... Read More

Read To Succeed Needs VOLUNTEERS

Jun 08, 2024 at 12:38 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Read To Succeed needs volunteers to help with their adult literacy program. The non-profit group will offer a volunteer training program from 6:00 to 8.... Read More

Understanding Murfreesboro’s Crime Data: What the Numbers Really Mean

Jun 06, 2024 at 11:34 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - Between May 9, 2024 and June 5, 2024, there have been 660 reports of crime in the Murfreesboro City limits that highlight at least 15 different cate.... Read More

UPDATE: Traveling Evangelist Based in Murfreesboro Remains Behind Bars After Wife Filed for Divorce

Jun 05, 2024 at 06:36 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – UPDATE - While the last plea hearing for a traveling evangelist facing 7 counts of aggravated rape of a child was continued, the new date for a plea.... Read More

The Cash-Out Caper Makes Off with $9,500+ from Tampered ATM

Jun 05, 2024 at 03:16 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro detectives are on the hunt for the Cash-Out Caper! Perhaps you recall the story WGNS first told you about last week that involved an unknown.... Read More

Registration open for MTSU center’s July educator training academies

Jun 04, 2024 at 04:01 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Center for Educational Media is hosting its annual PK-12 Collaborative Summer Academi.... Read More

Rutherford County EMS: Meeting the Demands of a Growing Population

Jun 04, 2024 at 02:25 pm by WGNS News

  Photo Above Article: From LaVergne, Smyrna and Murfreesboro, to Eagleville and Lascassas - Local EMS cover entire county. Hear podcast above.  RUTHERFORD CO.... Read More

Standing Room Only at Main Street Murfreesboro's Monday Night Town Hall Meeting

Jun 04, 2024 at 07:02 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – Main Street Murfreesboro had standing-room-only in its meeting room Monday evening as Mayor Shane McFarland had a casual question and answer session.... Read More

TriStar StoneCrest Announces Cody Adams as Chief Operating Officer

Jun 03, 2024 at 04:43 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tenn. – TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center is pleased to announce Cody Adams as the new chief operating officer. Adams will oversee operations at the 119-bed.... Read More

Are you one of Rutherford County's FIRST FAMILIES?

Jun 03, 2024 at 12:56 pm by WGNS News

How strong are your family roots in Rutherford County?  Are you one of Rutherford County's FIRST FAMILIES? The Rutherford County Library’s Historical Research Cente.... Read More

Local Gas Prices Under $3/g for Regular and Diesel Averaging $3.58/g

Jun 03, 2024 at 06:17 am by WGNS News

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 10.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.04/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in Tenness.... Read More

MPD Seeks Person of Interest in Vehicle Theft Case

May 30, 2024 at 09:38 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro detectives are actively seeking a person of interest in connection with a vehicle theft that occurred on May 24. The incident took place at a r.... Read More

Broadband Internet Access Grants Awarded to Two Community Organizations

May 29, 2024 at 06:01 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County was awarded $100,000 by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the Department of Economic and Community Development for broadband and d.... Read More

One Shot to Death in Williamson County

May 27, 2024 at 09:09 am by WGNS News

  In nearby Williamson County, Franklin Police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Saturday night in the McKay’s Mill area. One person was killed. P.... Read More

AAA: The 100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers Have Begun

May 27, 2024 at 08:53 am by WGNS News

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer and a period known as the “100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers,” which runs through Labor Day weekend. This is a.... Read More

Tribute to Asher Sullivan & Family

May 25, 2024 at 08:09 am by WGNS

Christiana, TN - A private family service was held for Asher Sullivan on Friday (5/24/2024) after he was treated for more than a week in Nashville at the Monroe Carell Jr. Chi.... Read More

Lots of Career Opportunities to Splash Into at Upcoming Career Fair in Murfreesboro

May 22, 2024 at 10:29 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – An upcoming career fair will be held at the Murfreesboro Civic Plaza on June 14th, from 9 AM to 1 PM, offering a variety of possibility f.... Read More

Community Rallies for Tanner Family at 'Cruise-In' Car Show

May 21, 2024 at 06:57 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The community is invited to join the “Cruise-In” Car Show at Middle Point Park on Saturday, June 1, to support the Tanner Family, who are.... Read More

Missing Teen Safely Located

May 21, 2024 at 12:34 pm by WGNS

  Murfreesboro, TN – A teen who was reported as missing in Murfreesboro has since been located. Public Information Officer Larry Flowers with the Murfreesboro Poli.... Read More

MTSU CUSTOMS Orientation Acclimates Class of ’28 Students to their New Home

May 17, 2024 at 12:01 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Just 10 days after the spring Class of 2024 departed from Middle Tennessee State University, the first wave of the Class of ’28 ent.... Read More