Man Jailed On 4-Decade Old Child Abuse Charge

Nov 15, 2020 at 03:20 pm by WGNS

UPDATE: (LEBANON, TN)  In neighboring Wilson County, an investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arre.... Read More

Tennessee Counties Without Mask Requirements Have Higher COVID-19 Death Toll Per Capita

Nov 13, 2020 at 10:15 am by WGNS

As of November 12th, Rutherford County has 1,610 active COVID-19 cases. Since the start of the Pandemic, Rutherford County has seen 14,425 total cases and 129 deaths. Currentl.... Read More

Need help with your Electric or Gas Bills in Murfreesboro?

Nov 13, 2020 at 09:30 am by WGNS

On November 24th, the Mid Cumberland Community Action Agency will host an event to help struggling residents in Rutherford County keep their electricity ON. The non-profit org.... Read More

FREE FOOD and FREE Masks to fight COVID-19 This Saturday in Murfreesboro

Nov 13, 2020 at 06:45 am by WGNS

THIS SATURDAY: Free hot meals and free medical masks will be handed out this Saturday (Nov. 14th) in Murfreesboro. The free mask to help fight the spread of COVID-19 and the f.... Read More

Missing 6-Year-Old in Murfreesboro Reported Missing - FOUND SAFE about an Hour Later

Nov 13, 2020 at 06:00 am by WGNS

A “Be On the Lookout (BOLO)” was issued Thursday evening for a MISSING JUVENILE in Murfreesboro, but later cancelled.Evidently, a 6-year-old boy was reported as mi.... Read More

Checkpoint's in Rutherford County

Nov 12, 2020 at 04:52 pm by WGNS

Three awareness checkpoints will be held Friday to combat the rising number of traffic deaths this year in Rutherford County, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s sergeant said.... Read More

Fewer Americans Traveling This Thanksgiving Amid Pandemic

Nov 12, 2020 at 04:25 pm by WGNS

Thanksgiving will be on the lighter side when it comes to the typical number of travelers on the roads and at airports. According to AAA Travel, effects of the COVID-19 pandem.... Read More

No Charges Filed against Murfreesboro Man who Accidently Struck Pedestrian in Nashville

Nov 12, 2020 at 03:18 pm by WGNS

No charges are being filed against a Murfreesboro resident who accidently struck and killed a pedestrian in Nashville on Wednesday evening. Metro Police say that 45-year old C.... Read More

Groundbreaking Ceremony for NEW Greenhouse Ministries Building was held on Thursday

Nov 12, 2020 at 02:55 pm by WGNS

Greenhouse Ministries in Murfreesboro held a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday for their new $4.8 million building. The new structure will be built directly behind their cur.... Read More

WANTED: Secret Santa’s for Needy Families in Rutherford / Cannon Counties

Nov 12, 2020 at 02:00 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN — “2020 has been a tough year for all of us—with layoffs, furloughs, and families unable to pay their bills and buy groceries,” said C.... Read More

NEW Unemployment Claims in TN see Bi-Weekly Downward Trend

Nov 12, 2020 at 11:14 am by WGNS

New COVID-19 related unemployment claims are on a slight increase, after Tennessee saw three weeks of unemployment claims going down.The latest numbers for the week that close.... Read More

Pinnacle Opens New Office on Medical Center Parkway

Nov 12, 2020 at 06:45 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN – Pinnacle Financial Partners’ new Murfreesboro office on Medical Center Parkway opened Monday, October 19. Office leader Courtney Chavez has been.... Read More

Blackman High School distance-learning extended until Monday, Nov. 16

Nov 11, 2020 at 09:37 am by WGNS

WGNS has an update on Blackman High School and their in-person reopening date, which was recently extended. In-person students will now return on Monday, Nov. 16, unless they.... Read More

COSTCO in Murfreesboro, Real Estate Agreement

Nov 10, 2020 at 09:55 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council will meet in a special workshop meeting at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, at Murfreesboro Police Headquart.... Read More

Read To Succeed's 2020 Celebrity Bee Was a Success!

Nov 10, 2020 at 07:30 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN (November 9, 2020) – On the evening of Thursday, November 5, friends and supporters of Read To Succeed attended the 14th Annual “To Bee.... Read More

Dr. Craig McCabe on air with WGNS

Nov 09, 2020 at 09:04 am by Producer

Dr. Craig McCabe was on the road today, but joined Scott Walker on air by phone at WGNS. McCabe Vision CenterAddress: 122 Heritage Park Dr, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Phone: (615.... Read More

POLICE: HAVE YOU SEEN THIS MAN?

Nov 09, 2020 at 07:50 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro detectives need assistance identifying the person who allegedly stole six DEWALT cordless chainsaws from the Home Depot on Old Fort Pkwy. The theft was reported o.... Read More

Missing Teen Safely Located in Murfreesboro

Nov 09, 2020 at 07:30 am by WGNS

A 14-year-old that was reported as missing in Murfreesboro has been safely located, according to Murfreesboro Police Public Information Officer Larry Flowers.In a previous rep.... Read More

Smyrna man arrested on a rape charge

Nov 06, 2020 at 09:30 pm by WGNS

A 39-year old Smyrna, TN man has been arrested on a charge dealing with rape.Intake information at the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office indicates Ilaz Neziri was taken.... Read More

Warm Weather Predicted for the Golf Tournament in Rutherford County

Nov 05, 2020 at 01:15 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN — “The weather forecast is 75 degrees and sunny for the 10th Annual Turkey Tee Off golf tournament this Saturday,” announced tournament chai.... Read More