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Rutherford County’s recycling information at residents’ fingertips with the Recycle Coach web-app

Sep 08, 2020 at 08:53 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County has partnered with Recycle Coach to launch a web-app to assist its residents in recycling and reminds residents to access their w.... Read More

Murfreesboro man dies in a single-vehicle crash

Sep 03, 2020 at 09:15 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A Murfreesboro man died in single-vehicle crash Wednesday, Sept. 2.Murfreesboro Police Department officers responded to the crash on N. Ruthe.... Read More

Man Barricaded Inside S. Church St. Motel Surrendered at 8:50AM

Sep 03, 2020 at 08:56 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Murfreesboro Police Special Operations Unit responded to the Knights Inn on South Church Street where a male barricaded himself early Thursday mornin.... Read More

Probation, Information Technology to Move Into Old Judicial Building - Rutherford County Museum to Open in Courthouse

Aug 31, 2020 at 07:46 am by WGNS

The old Rutherford County Judicial Building is being renovated. Mayor Bill Ketron said the first office to move will be from the courthouse and across the street…And on.... Read More

MTSU Honors College dean receives national Phi Kappa Phi Scholar Award

Aug 27, 2020 at 03:48 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU Honors College Dean John R. Vile is the 2020-22 recipient of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Scholar Award.Vile, Honors dean since 2008, ea.... Read More

UPDATED: Man who Raped 85-Year-old Murfreesboro Woman in 2017 Found Guilty in Court

Aug 27, 2020 at 02:44 pm by WGNS

UPDATED: A serial rapist who carried out multiple sexual attacks in Tennessee was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the rape of an elderly Murfreesboro woman. “This wa.... Read More

Rutherford Co. Mayor Bill Ketron and Deputy to the Mayor Steve Sandlin on air

Aug 26, 2020 at 09:06 am by Producer

On this episode of the Action Line, WGNS' Scott Walker talks to Rutherford Co. Mayor Bill Ketron and learns the proper title to Steve Sandlin, the "Deputy to the Mayor." They.... Read More

40 Year Old Man Reported as Missing in Murfreesboro

Aug 25, 2020 at 07:44 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Police have entered a 40-year old man into their missing person reports. Terry "Ty" Weldon of Murfreesboro was reported missing on August 14, 2020. The last known.... Read More

Playgrounds for Kids Re-Open in Murfreesboro

Aug 25, 2020 at 10:51 am by WGNS

The Murfreesboro Parks and Rec Department has made a big announcement. Parks Director Nate Williams explains…Again, the parks have re-opened their playgrounds aft.... Read More

Suspect's Children Witness Domestic Violence Arrest of Mom in the Middle of a Busy Smyrna, TN Intersection

Aug 25, 2020 at 10:23 am by WGNS

Smyrna Police were recently called to a domestic violence incident that involved an armed suspect at the intersection of Old Nashville Highway and West Sam Ridley Parkway. App.... Read More

MTSU Honors College doubles up with fall ‘Civic Virtue,’ ‘Images and Icons’ lecture series

Aug 25, 2020 at 09:19 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — For the first time, the MTSU Honors College will have two lecture series — by remote delivery — in the same semester.&ld.... Read More

Man Arrested after Allegedly Locking Woman in Bedroom for 2 Days

Aug 24, 2020 at 04:11 pm by WGNS

A man was charged after he allegedly assaulted a woman, kept in her bedroom two days and took her phone so she could not call for help, a sheriff’s deputy reported.John.... Read More

MTSU, sorority partner to distribute 5,000 COVID-19 care packages for students

Aug 24, 2020 at 03:59 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — As classes kickoff at Middle Tennessee State University this week, returning students living in residence halls and frequenting high traffic l.... Read More

ANTIOCH: Driver and Passenger Facing Two Counts of Vehicular Homicide for Sunday's Crash on Bell Road

Aug 20, 2020 at 07:46 am by WGNS

In Antioch, arrest warrants charging two counts of vehicular homicide by intoxication, vehicular assault, driving without a license and no proof of insurance have been issued.... Read More

Perfect Storm Commentary: Coronavirus, Politics and Baseball

Aug 19, 2020 at 05:34 pm by WGNS

Are we in the midst of a perfect storm: the corona virus, political campaigns and baseball? With more, here is MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss...

Woman Charged in Drug Related Death, Male Suspect still At Large

Aug 19, 2020 at 05:18 pm by WGNS

An investigation by Special Agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Middle Tennesse.... Read More

Juvenile Crime Task Force Officers Arrest 18-Year-Old Already on Probation on New Gun and Evading Arrest Charges

Aug 18, 2020 at 05:30 am by WGNS

NASHVILLE: An 18-year-old already on three years supervised probation for auto theft and auto burglary convictions is now facing felony evading arrest and gun charges after he.... Read More

Do you know who broke into the Dollar General Store on Leanna Road?

Aug 12, 2020 at 07:48 am by WGNS

The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is looking for more information on the subject who broke into a local Dollar General store.Reports from the Sheriff’s Office.... Read More

Group of Murfreesboro Police Officers honor boy battling cancer on his birthday

Aug 10, 2020 at 08:00 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – Drive-by birthday celebrations seem to be the new thing as social gatherings are out during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Larry Flowers, the Public Informati.... Read More

Child killed in LaVergne Accident on Sunday

Aug 10, 2020 at 07:49 am by WGNS

In La Vergne, a child was killed in an auto accident on Sunday just before noon. Reports indicate the child was one year old. La Vergne Police indicate that an uncle ra.... Read More