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GoFundMe For Teen Who Drowned

May 12, 2023 at 02:33 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA) A GoFundMe account has been set-up for the family of 19-year old Myo Kyo' family, who drowned early Friday morning (5/12/2023) in a fishing accident on Percy Priest L.... Read More

City and County Schools Report Unfounded Threats from Social Media

May 12, 2023 at 09:17 am by WGNS News

For the second time in a little over a week, Rutherford County Schools and Murfreesboro City Schools are dealing with "unfounded and unspecific threats" being spread on social.... Read More

New Scam Targets Nearby Community - Asking Residents to Buy Gift Cards for their County

May 01, 2023 at 11:44 am by WGNS News

There is another scam alert for Middle Tennessee residents to be aware of... Terry Bell, the Warren County Executive, said that citizens began receiving emails that appeared t.... Read More

How to Apply for FEMA Tornado Assistance

Apr 08, 2023 at 12:14 pm by WGNS

(ATLANTA) Tennessee homeowners and renters in Cannon, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Lewis, Macon, McNairy, Rutherford, Tipton and Wayne counties who were affected.... Read More

The Backstage BASH will be on April 22, 2023

Mar 27, 2023 at 06:00 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Backstage BASH, The Center for the Arts annual fundraiser event, will be held Saturday, April 22, and tickets are now available. The Backstag.... Read More

French Fry Assault Incident in Murfreesboro - Woman has yet to be questioned

Feb 28, 2023 at 07:10 pm by WGNS News

WANTED: Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro Detectives are trying to find a person of interest in an assault case.  The so-called assault unfolded when an unidentified w.... Read More

RCSO Says--DON'T BE SCAMMED--Hang Up!

Feb 08, 2023 at 07:53 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The Rutherford County Sheriffs Office told NewsRadio WGNS that a telephone scam is being attempted and it ties with a male who claims that he is with the sherif.... Read More

New Westlawn Hospital in Blackman Area is Scheduled to Open to Patients This March

Jan 12, 2023 at 02:56 pm by WGNS News

A brand-new neighborhood hospital will soon open in the Blackman area of Murfreesboro. The hospital will be the very first of its kind to open in Tennessee, and it’s loc.... Read More

$12,000 Theft / Fraud Spending Spree Case in Murfreesboro

Jan 05, 2023 at 11:31 am by WGNS News

  (MURFREESBORO, TN) Local authorities are investigating a theft and fraud case right now that dates back several months. Evidently, the case focuses on a couple that di.... Read More

'Black Carpet Event' in Murfreesboro for the Screening of Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever

Oct 21, 2022 at 06:16 am by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, Tenn.) MODERNOIRE, a local business community organization that focuses on Rutherford County, is hosting the Wakanda Gala, a ticketed, invitation-only adva.... Read More
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Man Hit by Locomotive behind South Church Street Car Dealer on Tuesday in Murfreesboro

Oct 11, 2022 at 11:57 am by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TENN.) The Murfreesboro Police Department and Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department responded to a man being hit by a double locomotive behind Bea.... Read More
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Murfreesboro Police warn ‘Felony Lane Gang’ operating again in Murfreesboro

Sep 09, 2022 at 12:20 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. –  The Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Criminal Investigations Division (CID) detectives warn that a “Felony Lane Gang” is.... Read More

Murfreesboro Runners Gathered at 4AM on Friday to Participate in a Quiet Run for Eliza Fletcher, the Woman Who Was Kidnapped and Killed in Memphis, TN

Sep 09, 2022 at 06:25 am by WGNS

The running community across the nation is reeling in the recent news of the kidnapping and murder of a jogger in Memphis, Tennessee this past Friday morning. After.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police interact with the public on crime and speeding.

Sep 07, 2022 at 11:09 am by WGNS

Forcus on law enforcement in Murfreesboro with Chief Michael Bowen, Lt. Clayton Williams and Lt. James Abbott.  In early November Murfreesboro officers will put i.... Read More

Man Captured on Video After Alleged Purse Theft Wanted for Questioning in Murfreesboro - Do You Recognize Subject in Photos?

Sep 06, 2022 at 07:22 am by WGNS

The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is asking the question, “Do you recognize this man? Sheriff's Detectives want to speak to him about the theft of a purse. Th.... Read More

Linebaugh Library Hosts Local Author Jim Sandman for Book Signing

Aug 22, 2022 at 03:20 pm by WGNS

Linebaugh Public Library in Murfreesboro has announced that they will be hosting local author Jim Sandman for a book signing on Saturday, September 10th, from 10 a.m. until 2.... Read More

Branches Announces New Executive Director

Aug 19, 2022 at 05:20 am by WGNS

The community is invited to a reception to welcome the new Executive Director of Branches, Joshua Courtney, PA-C. The reception will be held on Thursday, September, 15, 2022 f.... Read More

NOTES LIVE is Moving Forward: Murfreesboro City Council approves Notes Live amphitheater project

Aug 10, 2022 at 03:25 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — After plans were put on hold by the city, Notes Live is now on GO! The Murfreesboro City Council voted Wednesday (Aug 10) to approve a finaliz.... Read More

Local Coach at MTSU Arrested on DUI Charge Saturday Morning

Aug 08, 2022 at 01:30 pm by WGNS

MTSU Baseball Coach James Michael Toman of Murfreesboro was arrested on a DUI charge. The local coach was charged this past Saturday morning when he was booked into the Ruther.... Read More

SMYRNA UNITED WAY CHARITY GOLF SCRAMBLE

Aug 06, 2022 at 02:17 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN)  If you love to play golf, you need to be at the Smyrna Municipal Golf Course this coming Friday (8/19/2022). The Smyrna United Way Charity Golf Scramble has.... Read More