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Murfreesboro Police say subject used debit card stolen in local auto burglary at a Hendersonville, TN Kroger Store

Apr 15, 2022 at 02:47 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Murfreesboro Police are trying to identify a person of interest in a rash of car burglaries that have taken place in Murfreesboro over the mon.... 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

MPD: Police trying to determine the identity of two "Persons of Interest" in Murfreesboro Theft Case

Apr 14, 2022 at 03:41 pm by WGNS

In Murfreesboro, police are asking the community to Be On the Lookout for two subjects who are “Persons of Interest” in a burglary case.MPD Public Information Offi.... Read More

Electric Vehicles and more at Earth Day on April 23rd

Apr 14, 2022 at 02:43 pm by WGNS

Lot’s of activities are being planned for children at Earth Day this year…That was Amy Byers with Middle Tennessee Electric. The annual event will be on the Murfr.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools announces 2021-2022 Teachers of the Year

Apr 14, 2022 at 09:05 am by WGNS

When Jessica Pinson was told she would be the high school choice for district-level Teacher of the Year, she was surprised.She also felt undeserving.“Simply because if I.... Read More
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Wednesday night storm in Rutherford County, TN

Apr 13, 2022 at 10:19 pm by WGNS

The storm that blew through Rutherford County on Wednesday night left behind damage caused by wind and lightning.The Murfreesboro Police Department reported downed trees and p.... Read More
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A New Downtown Development Discussed At City Council Workshop

Apr 13, 2022 at 08:51 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Exciting news from the Murfreesboro City Council Workshop that was held at the Murfreesboro Airport during lunchtime on Wednesday (4/13/2022). A mixe.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mayor McFarland announces “letter of intent” for long-term sale of City’s solid waste

Apr 13, 2022 at 07:08 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland announced Wednesday, April 13, 2022, a letter of intent among WastAway, LLC and Argos USA LLC and the City..... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Virtual School ‘breaking down barriers’

Apr 13, 2022 at 12:48 pm by WGNS

“I am a trailblazer … always pushing myself further and breaking down barriers.”That is the motto of the Rutherford County Virtual School, which is now in i.... Read More

Excited youngsters experience farm life during MTSU field trip

Apr 13, 2022 at 10:56 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — With assistance from dozens of volunteers, an MTSU School of Agriculture agritourism class planned and executed the return of the&nb.... Read More

The Tennessee Trash Bill is Aimed at Cleaning-up Rural Rutherford County

Apr 12, 2022 at 04:09 pm by WGNS

The problem of illegal dumping throughout Rutherford County has pushed County Mayor Bill Ketron to ask state lawmakers to change littering laws.Current fines for littering, de.... Read More

Total of 343 fires in the Murfreesboro area last year - fires involving medical grade oxygen taking an uptick

Apr 11, 2022 at 04:26 pm by WGNS

There has been a spike in fire calls that involve smokers and oxygen tanks. Murfreesboro Assistant Chief Brian Lowe said he recently confirmed with the fire marshal's office.... Read More

Police want help identifying subject captured on camera in attempted shoplifting of a push-mower and chainsaw case

Apr 11, 2022 at 10:10 am by WGNS

Pushing a push-mower out the door of Lowe’s Home Improvement Store on Old Fort Parkway is what one suspect is accused of doing, according to the Murfreesboro Police Depa.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Virtual Meetings to Virtual Car and Art Purchases? Today's Commentary by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Apr 11, 2022 at 07:13 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tennessee — Virtual meetings to virtual meals and cars? With today’s commentary,  here is MTSU Professor Larry Burriss…Scroll down f.... Read More

MTSU Board of Trustees OKs extension of McPhee’s contract through 2026

Apr 07, 2022 at 10:04 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees voted this week to extend President Sidney A. McPhee’s contract through.... Read More