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Jason Max Ferdinand Singers set to visit MTSU Feb. 26 for free choral concert

Feb 16, 2022 at 02:04 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A renowned American choral ensemble, guided in part by a Grammy-winning Middle Tennessee State University music professor, is making.... Read More

Walmart shoplifting incident added up to more than $1,300

Feb 16, 2022 at 01:44 pm by WGNS

The Murfreesboro Police officers are on the lookout for a man who is wanted for questioning in a shoplifting case. Evidently, the shoplifting took place on January 29th. Aut.... Read More

UPDATE: Authorities still searching for car involved in a pedestrian hit and run incident

Feb 16, 2022 at 09:57 am by WGNS

The Smyrna Police Department (SPD) continues to search for a vehicle that reportedly struck a pedestrian and then fled the scene. The incident took place just before 6:00 PM,.... Read More

Students gear up for MTSU-led Regional Science Olympiad Feb. 19

Feb 15, 2022 at 02:12 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Dozens of Midstate middle school and high school teams and schools are preparing for the annual Regional Science Olympiad, which will be.... Read More

Smyrna Police investigating forged prescription and separate credit card fraud cases

Feb 15, 2022 at 10:09 am by WGNS

In Smyrna, police are working on two different open cases that they need the public’s help on.The first case involves an unknown culprit who allegedly tried to pass off.... Read More

Traffic Crackdown: At least 84-Violations and Citations on Valentine's Day in Rutherford County

Feb 15, 2022 at 09:36 am by WGNS

It was a loving crackdown on those driving without a license, making illegal turns and more this past Valentine’s Day in Rutherford County.On Tuesday (Feb. 14, 2022), me.... Read More

MTE continues to offer payment options as members receive higher bills due to the cold weather

Feb 15, 2022 at 07:20 am by WGNS

The recent wave of extreme cold weather has led to a wave of increased energy bills for many Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) members.Heating and cooling costs can account for.... Read More

Children Story Time and Creative Writing Events at the Local Libraries throughout Rutherford County

Feb 15, 2022 at 07:10 am by WGNS

Storytime is back at the local library in downtown Murfreesboro. Katie Turner with Linebaugh Youth Services told WGNS NEWS that starting this Spring, the library will focus on.... Read More

Blue Raiders sweep C-USA weekly awards in men's basketball

Feb 15, 2022 at 06:30 am by WGNS

MTSU SPORTS NEWS- Middle Tennessee's Josh Jefferson and Teafale Lenard, Jr. swept this week's Conference USA weekly awards in men's basketball. Jefferson was named C.... Read More

Juvenile Missing 2-Months

Feb 14, 2022 at 11:32 pm by WGNS

(La VERGNE, TN)  A La Vergne juvenile has been reported missing from her guardian's home for approximately two-months. Lindsay N. Johnson was last seen on December 15, 20.... Read More

Teen Dating Violence and Prevention - Rutherford / Cannon County Child Advocacy Center says to “Talk About It!”

Feb 14, 2022 at 02:45 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO – February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and the Child Advocacy Center wants you to, “Talk About It!” with your teens. Preventio.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office - Helping others through tough times

Feb 14, 2022 at 01:15 pm by WGNS

Riley Bockes, 3, wore only a few clothes when she arrived Jan. 5 at Select Inn with her father, who was wanted for killing her mother at their North Carolina home.Children T.... Read More

Rutherford County Visitors are Returning to the Area in Pre-Pandemic Numbers

Feb 14, 2022 at 11:29 am by WGNS

The hotel capacity is once again increasing in Rutherford County. This is positive news after the recent downturn in customers that the country hard at the start of the COVID-.... Read More

The Oakland High School Virtual Enterprise team has advanced to the national competition level

Feb 14, 2022 at 09:04 am by WGNS

The Oakland High School Virtual Enterprise team has advanced to the national competition level!The Virtual Enterprise program is a very interesting business planning concept,.... Read More

Medical News: TrustPoint Hospital Announces New Director of Nursing

Feb 14, 2022 at 07:35 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.  — TrustPoint Hospital, one of middle Tennessee’s leading behavioral health treatment centers, has named Stephanie Rezac, BSN, CRRN, CWS as its.... Read More

Special Book Sale this coming weekend on Saturday, February 19, 2022 (9AM - Noon)

Feb 14, 2022 at 07:04 am by WGNS

Friends of Linebaugh Library will hold 2 book sales this month. While the first sale was this past Saturday, and open to “Friends members only,” the second sale is.... Read More

WANTED: Jamar Adam Marks

Feb 12, 2022 at 07:51 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  More on the early Saturday morning (2/12/2022) shooting in the parking lot at Habibi Hookah Café (1644 Middle Tennessee Blvd.). Warrants have been.... Read More
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UPDATE: Murfreesboro fatal shooting victim identified, suspect still at large

Feb 12, 2022 at 06:02 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The fatal shooting victim in the overnight shooting at Habibi Hookah Café has been identified as 35-year-old Brandon Anderson of M.... Read More
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Big Rig Crash around 11 AM on Saturday Lead's to I-24 East Shut Down

Feb 12, 2022 at 12:57 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Shortly before 11:00 o'clock Saturday morning (2/12/2022) a tractor-trailer rig and a pickup crashed on I-24 eastbound (toward Chattanooga), between I-840.... Read More
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Over $620-Thousand in Cash Confiscated During Traffic Stop in Murfreesboro

Feb 11, 2022 at 08:18 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A routine traffic stop by Murfreesboro Police Department Directed Patrol Unit officers nets nearly three-quarters of a million dollars, drugs,.... Read More