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Fire on Murfreesboro Greenway kept Firefighters Busy on Thursday

Nov 20, 2020 at 10:39 am by WGNS News

A vegetation fire kept Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue personnel busy Thursday afternoon. Due to high winds and dry conditions, the fire was in a location that was.... Read More

Subject Facing 26 Sexual Abuse Related Charges Against a Minor in Rutherford County

Nov 20, 2020 at 10:02 am by WGNS

WGNS NEWS - A five-day trial has been scheduled in a Rutherford County Circuit Courtroom for a man by the name of Juan Florentino.The 58-year old suspect is facing a long list.... Read More

City offices closing in observance of Thanksgiving Day holiday Nov. 26-27

Nov 19, 2020 at 09:00 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – City Hall and most other city offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. S.... Read More

High School Grad from Murfreesboro Crowned Mississippi State Homecoming Queen

Nov 19, 2020 at 08:49 am by WGNS

A former Murfreesboro high school student is making her mark on Mississippi.Siegel High School Class of 2017 Alumna Shelby Mac Mason was selected by her peers through campus-w.... Read More

Shacklett's Photography Recently Discovered Rare Message for Today

Nov 19, 2020 at 08:30 am by WGNS

Shacklett's Photography on the Murfreesboro square, came across a poem that dates back to 1944.According to Bill Shacklett, son, and co-owner of Shacklett’s Photography,.... Read More

City of Murfreesboro Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Honored by The Exchange Club of Murfreesboro

Nov 19, 2020 at 06:15 am by WGNS

Cody Thomas, Detective for the City of Murfreesboro Police Department was named the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by The Exchange Club of Murfreesboro. On November 18th.... Read More

Middle Tennessean Gives Mom a KIDNEY for her Birthday

Nov 18, 2020 at 11:22 am by WGNS

Longtime Antioch resident Geraldean Smith celebrated her 66th birthday on September 30th. Her most memorable present? A kidney donated by her son, 42-year-old Howard Smith Jr..... Read More

North Highland Avenue Fire in Murfreesboro is Under Investigation

Nov 18, 2020 at 11:14 am by WGNS

A Murfreesboro firefighter is recovering after being injured while battling a house fire on North Highland Avenue Tuesday.  Officials say the firefighter suffered minor i.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Identify Alleged Auto Burglary Suspect

Nov 18, 2020 at 10:58 am by WGNS

UPDATE: The auto burglary suspect has been identified.  Previous News Story: Murfreesboro authorities are on the lookout for an alleged auto burglary suspect.Detectives a.... Read More

Tennessee Selected for Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Pilot Program

Nov 18, 2020 at 09:38 am by WGNS

Tennessee has been selected as one of four states to participate in a pilot program for delivery of the Pfizer Inc. COVID-19 vaccine now under development. This program is des.... Read More

Siegel High School Teacher Katie Harris Wins Grant

Nov 18, 2020 at 09:06 am by WGNS

Katie Harris, who brings twelve years of experience to Siegel High School, was recently awarded the Richard Siegel Grant for more than $9,000. The grant will be used to help d.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) announces new renewable green energy option

Nov 18, 2020 at 08:30 am by WGNS

No doubt about it – renewable green energy options are important to an increasing number of people around the globe.“We want to give our members more options when.... Read More

Three Arrested Following Hours-Long Standoff in La Vergne

Nov 17, 2020 at 11:50 am by WGNS

A wanted person out of Sumner County was one of three people arrested in La Vergne overnight after an hours-long standoff with police.Around 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 16 t.... Read More

Doscher Appointed Rutherford and Cannon County Bar Association Public Service Chair

Nov 17, 2020 at 11:16 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro Attorney Chase Doscher has been appointed to serve as the Rutherford and Cannon County Bar Association Public Service Chair, which focuses on the operation of the.... Read More

More Details on the Arrest of Smyrna Man Accused of Aggravated Rape

Nov 17, 2020 at 10:30 am by WGNS

WGNS now has more details on a 39-year old Smyrna, TN man who was arrested on an aggravated rape charge October 25, 2020. Ilaz Neziri was arrested under a sealed indictment.On.... Read More

Nursing Homes See Record Number Of New COVID Cases / Rutherford County has HIGH Community Spread Rate

Nov 17, 2020 at 09:57 am by WGNS

The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and assisted living communities across th.... Read More

Rutherford Co. Chamber of Commerce: Shop Local on Small Business Saturday

Nov 16, 2020 at 11:14 am by WGNS

The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce is encouraging residents to support small businesses in our community on Small Business Saturday.The Chamber says that our small busi.... Read More

Teacher Shortage to have an impact Locally and Throughout Tennessee

Nov 16, 2020 at 10:57 am by WGNS

Bobbi Lussier (pronounced LOO-sher), executive director of professional laboratory experiences in the MTSU College of Education, told WGNS NEWS that more teachers are needed i.... Read More

Tennessee moves to 8th least expensive market in the nation for GAS

Nov 16, 2020 at 10:19 am by WGNS

Tennessee gas prices, on average, are up two cents this week - breaking a four week streak of declines. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $1.87 which.... Read More

UPDATE: 4-Month-Old Fatally Injured in Early Morning Single-Car Crash this past Friday

Nov 16, 2020 at 09:55 am by WGNS

The father of a 4-month-old boy fatally injured in this past Friday's (11/13/20) 1:50 a.m. single-vehicle crash on Bell Road near Couchville Pike is saying that a deer cr.... Read More