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Murfreesboro Police need assistance identifying subject in "Threat's" case

May 13, 2022 at 04:48 pm by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) Murfreesboro Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a woman caught on video at Applebee's. Detectives suggest the subject is a per.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools announce FREE summer food

May 13, 2022 at 04:12 pm by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN) Rutherford County Schools will provide various venues for the free summer food program, which is open to any Rutherford County child aged 18 and younge.... Read More

Call MPD If You Recognize This Person

May 13, 2022 at 01:33 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Do you recognize this person?  Murfreesboro detectives are attempting to ID and locate him regarding a bank fraud case inves.... Read More
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Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford celebrated 95-years of serving Rutherford County and Nearby Communities

May 04, 2022 at 06:15 am by WGNS

UPDATED: Additional photos added from the 95th celebration held in Murfreesboro. Click the above photo to see the entire slideshow. (MURFREESBORO, TN) Ascension Saint Tho.... Read More

Growing number of Tennessee seniors will increase demand for state services

May 02, 2022 at 07:16 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has released an updated version of its report on Senior Long-Term Care in Tennessee. The report indicates the number of Tennessee seni.... Read More

Tuesday Election Day - Rutherford County Schools CLOSED

May 02, 2022 at 03:22 pm by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN) Schools throughout Rutherford County will be closed on Tuesday, due to elections being held at different schools in the community. On Tuesday, local re.... Read More

Busy La Vergne Road to Close for Railroad Repairs

May 02, 2022 at 02:44 pm by WGNS

(La Vergne, Tenn.) In La Vergne, drivers will need to give themselves additional time if they normally travel by way of Stones River Road Wednesday through Saturday. The city.... Read More
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Annual Hometown Heroes Walk for Children this past Friday was a Success

May 02, 2022 at 05:15 am by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN) Several hundred people met on the Murfreesboro Civic Plaza this past Friday in support of the Child Advocacy Center. Participants – all wearing b.... Read More

Pipe Bombs, Cash, Drugs Located during Investigation an hour East of Murfreesboro

Apr 19, 2022 at 10:34 am by WGNS

About an hour East of Murfreesboro, Grundy County Sheriff Deputies, along with the ATF, FBI and members of the Tennessee Highway Patrol recovered pipe bombs and more. Also hel.... Read More

Annual Red Cross Heart of Tennessee Chapter to Honor WGNS' Bart Walker on May 10th in Murfreesboro

Apr 19, 2022 at 07:42 am by WGNS

Business and community leaders will come together for the annual Red Cross Heart of Tennessee Chapter Heroes Breakfast this May. The event allows local American Red Cross volu.... Read More

Local Library Branches are Thriving in Today's Tech Days

Apr 18, 2022 at 09:00 pm by WGNS

Branches of the local library system are often visited online, not just in person. Amanda, who is with the Rutherford County Library System, said that local libraries in place.... Read More

Darkness to Light Five Days of Action

Apr 18, 2022 at 10:03 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO – “April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month,” announced Community Education Coordinator Carrie Norvell, “and today is the beginning.... Read More

Tennessee Gas Prices have FALLEN 4.1-Cents when Compared to Last Week

Apr 18, 2022 at 07:51 am by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 4.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.83/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,.... Read More

More Vehicle Break-Ins in Rutherford County - And Subjects Allegedly Using Stolen Credit Cards

Apr 18, 2022 at 07:25 am by WGNS

WGNS has more vehicle break-ins to update listeners on. This rash of crime took place in LaVergne last month and has yet to end in arrests.The targeted vehicles were parked ou.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police launches ‘Junior Officer Summer Camp’ for local kids

Apr 15, 2022 at 11:24 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (April 15, 2022) - Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) is launching a Junior Officer Summer Camp for children ages eight to 12 as a way of getti.... Read More

State Rep. Bryan Terry passes legislation to help working families

Apr 15, 2022 at 07:48 am by WGNS

State Rep. Bryan Terry, MD (R-Murfreesboro), on March 31 passed House Bill 2559 which will help with accommodations for child care during a normal workday. The bill extends fr.... Read More

Local NAACP Awards Four Rutherford County Sheriff’s Deputies with Jerry Anderson Hero Award

Apr 15, 2022 at 07:27 am by WGNS

Four Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies earned the Jerry Anderson Hero Award from the Murfreesboro Chapter of the NAACP.MLK Breakfast Celebration Committee Chair Carol.... Read More

CRIME BEAT: Recent theft cases in the Smyrna, TN area have police asking for the assistance of the public

Apr 14, 2022 at 09:41 pm by WGNS

In Smyrna, police are looking for more details on several recent theft cases. During one of three recent shoplifting related investigations, a woman was captured on camera at.... Read More
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Cause of wildfires in East Tennessee Released

Apr 14, 2022 at 09:00 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s (TDA) Agricultural Crime Unit (ACU) completed their investigation into the cause of two recent Sevier County wildland fires (Cl.... Read More

TN Senator from Murfreesboro expands the eligibility for commercial / professional licenses

Apr 14, 2022 at 04:05 pm by WGNS

On Thursday, the Tennessee State Senate voted twenty to seven, passing Workforce Expansion Bill (SB2464) sponsored by Republican State Senator Shane Reeves of Murfreesboro. Th.... Read More