Statements issued from Manchester, TN Board, Norman family regarding passing of Mayor Lonnie Norman - due to COVID-19

Oct 13, 2020 at 11:11 am by WGNS

Manchester Mayor Lonnie Norman passed away during the early morning hours of Monday, Oct. 12, after a battle with COVID-19 virus. The family of Mayor Lonnie J. Norman has.... Read More

MTSU Professor Looks Into Star Trek, Mainframe Computers and Voice Recognition in a 1970's Film

Oct 13, 2020 at 11:03 am by WGNS

“Star Trek”, a cultural phenomena - With more, here is MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss…  

Op-ed: Flu vs. COVID-19 - Ascension Saint Thomas

Oct 13, 2020 at 10:38 am by WGNS

Op-Ed by Dr. Greg James Chief Clinical Officer, Ascension Saint Thomas:  Flu season typically begins to ramp up in October which, coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic&.... Read More

Convicted Child Rapist in Rutherford County Denied Appeal in Court Conviction

Oct 13, 2020 at 10:11 am by WGNS

A man convicted in Rutherford County on three counts of “Rape of a Child,” filed an appeal with the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals. Jorge Pena is currently se.... Read More

Murfreesboro Council Members holding workshop to discuss employee pay, employee retirement costs and more

Oct 13, 2020 at 09:23 am by WGNS

The Murfreesboro City Council will meet in a regular workshop meeting on Wednesday just before the lunch hour (11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020).One item up for discussion.... Read More

Fourth Annual STEAM Festival Brings Science to Life Across Tennessee

Oct 12, 2020 at 11:31 am by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN) – Science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) will come to life at more than 100 events and activities across the state during the 4th.... Read More

UPDATE: Murder Case for Suspect who Killed his Wife, a Manager of Donut Country, in Court This Week

Oct 12, 2020 at 11:24 am by WGNS

The man who is accused of killing his wife, a former manager of Donut Country in Murfreesboro, will soon head to court. Rutherford County DA Jennings Jones told WGNS…Mo.... Read More

Tennessee remains 9th least expensive market in nation

Oct 12, 2020 at 11:13 am by WGNS

The Tennessee gas price average remains unchanged since last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is $1.94 which is exactly where prices were on.... Read More

UPDATE: Middle Point Landfill Smells and Finding a Solution to Rutherford County Waste

Oct 12, 2020 at 08:00 am by WGNS

3.7 Thousand tons of waste is taken into the Middle Point Landfill annually in Rutherford County. The Walter Hill site includes 808 acres of land with 260 gas wells and 10 gro.... Read More

Early Voting Starts This Week on Wednesday

Oct 12, 2020 at 07:00 am by WGNS

Tennessee’s generous early voting period for the upcoming State and Federal General Election begins this week on Wednesday, Oct. 14th, and runs Monday to Saturday until.... Read More

44-Year old man Arrested in TBI Human Trafficking Case

Oct 12, 2020 at 06:00 am by WGNS

An hour drive from Murfreesboro in Springfield, TN, the TBI made an arrest in what appears to be a human trafficking case. The investigation by Special Agents with the Human T.... Read More

Special Kids Fall Golf Classic Teeing Off “Fore the Kids” on October 23rd

Oct 09, 2020 at 08:39 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN, 10/9/2020 -- Special Kids has invited local golfers and other supporters to take part in the 2020 Special Kids Fall Golf Classic, hosted by Ce.... Read More

Murfreesboro Native in the U.S. Army Awarded after Rendering Medical Aid to 94 Soldiers in 8 Days during Mass Casualty in Mojave Desert

Oct 09, 2020 at 10:30 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tennessee native Reed Walker who is enlisted in the U.S. Army, was recently awarded a U.S. Army Achievement Medal during a mass casualty at Fort Irwin in Califor.... Read More

Tennessee Is Investing the 10th Most in New Housing in 2020

Oct 09, 2020 at 10:21 am by WGNS

Both new home sales and new home construction fell sharply in spring, during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, both have rebounded aggressively, with new home sales.... Read More

MTSU Expanding Program at the airport in Murfreesboro

Oct 09, 2020 at 10:15 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro has now been using their new Municipal Airport Terminal, which was recently constructed replacing the old terminal built in 1952. Airport Manger Chad Gehrke.... Read More

Online Training Session Gives Judges Update on State of Human Trafficking in Tennessee

Oct 09, 2020 at 09:41 am by WGNS

Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts: The term human trafficking may conjure images straight out of Hollywood of people being abducted off the street in foreign.... Read More

The Price of Corn and the Agriculture Market Report

Oct 09, 2020 at 09:34 am by WGNS

Corn has multiple applications... it can be used for not only food, but also in the production of ethanol, deodorant, cough drops and more.The price of corn is “Per Bush.... Read More

Police seeking identities of individuals involved in a three-county credit card fraud scheme

Oct 08, 2020 at 02:23 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division detectives are trying to identify two men who stole tens of thousands of dollars fr.... Read More

Murfreesboro man shot and killed in Antioch after picking up food for his girlfriend

Oct 08, 2020 at 01:54 pm by WGNS

In Antioch, the man who was killed on Wednesday night has been identified as Martarias McCullough. The 30-year old victim lived in Murfreesboro.Reports indicate McCullough was.... Read More

UPDATE: Porch Pirate in Murfreesboro has Yet to be Caught!

Oct 08, 2020 at 01:28 pm by WGNS

Stealing from people is nothing new, but those who steal seem to be getting a little more brazen. Murfreesboro Police Public Information Officer Larry Flowers told WGNS NEWS t.... Read More