Event to Help Individuals and Families who are Homeless or on the Verge of Homelessness

Jul 25, 2022 at 02:31 pm by WGNS

Numerous agencies that provide services to individuals and families that are experiencing / or have experienced homelessness will come together on August 4th to help those i.... Read More

Average Regular Unleaded Gas Prices in Rutherford County are down by 0.37-cents per gallon this week

Jul 25, 2022 at 07:41 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - REG. UNLEADED: Average gasoline prices in Rutherford County have fallen by 0.37-cents per gallon for regular unleaded fuel between July 11, 2022 and Ju.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Trying to Identify 'Person of Interest' in Fraud Case

Jul 22, 2022 at 05:41 pm by WGNS

  (MURFREESBORO, TN) Murfreesboro Police are trying to confirm the identity of a subject who could be tied to a July 10th fraud case. Detectives say the victim of the fr.... Read More

UPDATE: Another Human Trafficking Arrest Made in Middle Tennessee

Jul 22, 2022 at 05:15 pm by WGNS

  (Middle Tennessee) Another Human Trafficking case in Middle Tennessee has ended with an arrest. This time, Metro Nashville Police arrested 45-year-old Tony Williams, w.... Read More

3-Subjects, 1-from Rutherford County, Headed to Federal Prison

Jul 22, 2022 at 07:30 am by WGNS

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN. - Two Nashville men indicted in February of 2020 as part of a deadly heroin and fentanyl distribution network are headed to a federal prison t.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police want to question 'Persons of Interest' in Target and Lowe's $2,000+ Theft Cases

Jul 20, 2022 at 10:19 am by WGNS

  Murfreesboro Police have released a BOLO, or a 'Be On the Lookout' for three persons of interest in a theft case. MPD Public Information Officer Larry Flowers told WGN.... Read More

OP-ED: Parent Engagement in the Schools

Jul 20, 2022 at 10:00 am by WGNS

As you start the school year, take an opportunity to open a door to healthy dialogue with parents about the day-to-day events in their child’s classroom. Research reveal.... Read More

Fraudulent purchases through a local victim's Walmart app

Jul 19, 2022 at 11:30 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn - Make sure you check your bank or credit card statement often, or else you may fall victim to theft and fraud. A 23-year-old Murfreesboro woman fell victi.... Read More

Bedford County Man Facing Multiple Charges that Include Rape of a Child and Aggravated Sexual Battery

Jul 18, 2022 at 10:51 am by WGNS

A Bedford County resident remains in custody as the result of an ongoing investigation into child sex abuse allegations that were filed last month on June 7, 2022. S.... Read More

Rutherford County: Alleged Debit Card Fraud Case in Smyrna and Nashville

Jul 18, 2022 at 07:44 am by WGNS

In Smyrna, the Police Department is in the midst of an investigation involving a debit/credit card fraud case that adds up to more a loss of over $2,000. Evidently, the case s.... Read More

Gas Prices are Down by 17-Cents in Rutherford County, Tennessee This Week (Week of July 18, 2022)

Jul 18, 2022 at 07:19 am by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN) Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 17.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.09/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3.... Read More

TBI Makes Arrests in their 6th Undercover Human Trafficking Operation for 2022

Jul 18, 2022 at 06:30 am by WGNS

For the 6th time this year, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has completed another undercover human trafficking operation, now making almost 60-arrests throughout the 2.... Read More

Rep. Baum Reviews 112th General Assembly

Jul 16, 2022 at 07:03 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  State Representative Charlie Baum looks back at the General Assembly and gives an overview of what the actions that took place in the 2022 session. .... Read More

Rutherford County School System is the Fastest Growing System in Tennessee - Salary Study to be Conducted to Prepare for Continued Growth

Jul 14, 2022 at 05:17 pm by WGNS

The Rutherford County Schools have announced plans to move forward with an employee salary study. Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan said a third-party vendor will oversee.... Read More

Another Whataburger Coming to the 'Boro

Jul 14, 2022 at 02:04 pm by WGNS

With anticipation growing over the opening of Whataburger at 1835 Old Fort Parkway in Murfreesboro and a second at 360 West Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna, the company has annou.... Read More

Rutherford County Nears Partial Solution in Eliminating Huge Percentage of Waste Going to the Middle Point Landfill

Jul 13, 2022 at 07:40 am by WGNS

WGNS has more details on solutions to the growing waste generated in Rutherford County, which has been an ongoing battle as the lifespan of the Middle Point Landfill grows sho.... Read More

$2,000 in Men's Active Wear Allegedly Shoplifted from Rutherford County Store

Jul 12, 2022 at 02:27 pm by WGNS

Smyrna Police are asking for the public's help in a large shoplifting case that remains under investigation. Authorities report on June 14, 2022, the individuals pictured (.... Read More

Murfreesboro is not THAT Geeky, but nearby Nashville and Atlanta apparently are - But, Where does the 'Boro Stand on Geekiness?

Jul 12, 2022 at 10:30 am by WGNS

Apparently, Murfreesboro is not that “Geeky,” according to the 2022 list of the Geekiest Cities in America. In the lists, 1 equaled the ranking of “The Geeki.... Read More

Conference Planned in Murfreesboro to Better Equip those who take a Pro-Life Stand

Jul 12, 2022 at 07:12 am by WGNS

An event that will take place later this month will focus on building awareness of “Pro-Life” and “Pro-Choice” platforms, according to details released.... Read More

Tennessee raises child care assistance by 20%

Jul 11, 2022 at 10:00 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) has announced new actions to support child care providers and parents. On July 1, 2022, TDHS increased child care p.... Read More