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Gas Prices This Week in Rutherford County and Throughout Tennessee

Apr 05, 2021 at 06:46 am by WGNS

Tennessee gas prices have risen 3.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.67/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Gas prices.... Read More

Rutherford County Volunteers Provides Over 61,00 Meals for Food Insecure

Mar 30, 2021 at 10:11 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County employees and other local volunteers recently participated in a food-packaging event that provided over 61,000 meals for the food.... Read More

Drive-By Shooting in Blackman Area Tuesday

Mar 23, 2021 at 10:34 am by WGNS

One homeowner suffered injuries during a drive-by shooting Tuesday monring in the Blackman community near Murfreesboro, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s captain said.The 63.... Read More

AUDIO: Transparency in Government, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Mar 23, 2021 at 07:40 am by WGNS

The transparency may not be as transparent as one would like… With more, here is MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss:Listen to the above audio soundbyte on WGNSr.... Read More

Pursuit Ends with Arrest in Cannon County

Mar 22, 2021 at 07:30 am by WGNS

CANNON COUNTY – A high speed chase took place on Friday in Cannon County. The pursuit started when a deputy attempted to pull over a sedan that almost struck the p.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Investigate Cellphone Store Burglary

Mar 17, 2021 at 11:55 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro Police are investigating a burglary that took place between March 3rd and 4th at the Boost Mobile Store on Memorial Boulevard.The unknown person who broke into th.... Read More

16-Year Old Female Reported as MISSING in Murfreesboro - Last Seen Sunday

Mar 09, 2021 at 06:37 am by WGNS

On March 8, 2021, a 16-year old female was reported as missing by her family in Murfreesboro.The report that was released by police said that Tabitha Jane Hutsell was last see.... Read More

UPDATE: I-24 Shooting Victim IMPROVING, Suspects IN CUSTODY

Mar 08, 2021 at 02:56 pm by WGNS

UPDATE: What was thought to be a road-rage incident in Rutherford County this past weekend, was actually a targeted crime.One suspect was charged with attempted first-deg.... Read More

Six Words... by Dr. Larry Burriss with MTSU

Mar 08, 2021 at 10:21 am by WGNS

Six words total from over 60-books written can equal a non-palatable outcome. With more, here is MTSU Professor of Journalism Dr. Larry Burriss…

2021 TSSAA Girls' and Boys' Basketball Tournaments Return

Mar 08, 2021 at 10:18 am by WGNS

(Rutherford County, Tenn.) – The 2021 Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) State Basketball Championships will take place this week at Murphy Center o.... Read More

March 9th virtual MTSU ‘Roll Call’ Veteran Speaker Series features VA Whole Health

Mar 08, 2021 at 06:15 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Charlie Noel will discuss VA Whole Health in next week’s Roll Call MTSU Veteran Speaker Series.Noel, chief of the Wh.... Read More

Idea of Generator Powering Home

Mar 04, 2021 at 09:30 am by WGNS

After the recent ice storms, some residents have thought about hooking up a generator at their home. Middle Tennessee Electric’s Amy Byers stated…She said when po.... Read More

Reporting News in Today's Atmosphere - What is Accurate in Big Media?

Mar 01, 2021 at 10:13 am by WGNS

Journalism and News Reporting in today’s times… with more, here is MTSU Professor of Journalism Dr. Larry Burriss…

Police Investigating Burglaries at Three Medical Center Parkway Area Businesses

Feb 26, 2021 at 01:10 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) detectives are investigating several business break-ins that occurred on Monday, February 2, 2021. T.... Read More

MURFREESBORO: Shoplifting Incident being Investigated - Allegedly Shoplifting Over $3,100 at Lowe's

Feb 26, 2021 at 12:51 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro Police need assistance from the community to determine the identity of an accused shoplifter. The shoplifting incident adds up to more than $3,100. Dete.... Read More

Fire at Kingwood Apartments Sunday Morning

Feb 21, 2021 at 03:24 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Smoke could be seen for miles as Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue crews were dispatched around 7:30AM Sunday (2/21/2021) morning to an apartment blaze at 118.... Read More

Rutherford County: Two People Suffer from Gunshot Wounds in Tuesday Night Domestic Assault

Feb 17, 2021 at 01:46 pm by WGNS

Two people suffered gunshot wounds during a domestic assault Tuesday night on Gum Puckett Road, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s detective said.SWAT team deputies apprehend.... Read More

FUN with Conspiracy Theories and Fake News

Feb 08, 2021 at 04:57 pm by WGNS

MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss always has his eyes open for interesting finds in the media, both stories from the past and current news. Today, he dives into consp.... Read More

Theft at Murfreesboro Walgreens on S. Church St. Totals $4,174

Feb 02, 2021 at 09:20 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro Detectives say that two women are believed to be responsible for over $4,000 in a single shoplifting case.The females apparently teamed up to steal thousands of d.... Read More

Continued Talks about Zoning Changes for a new Elementary School in Christiana

Jan 26, 2021 at 12:07 pm by WGNS

Rezoning continues to be discussed by the Rutherford County School Board as the county nears the opening date of Plainview Elementary School in Christiana.The students that wi.... Read More