Friday: Melanie Boles

Jun 23, 2023 at 07:25 am by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Friday, June 23rd, 2023 Melanie Boles is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for the caring way she handled a recent situation. Melanie B.... Read More

Suspects in Bell Buckle Moon Pie Festival Incident Involving Runner Hit by Motorcyclist Arrested

Jun 22, 2023 at 10:11 pm by WGNS News

  BELL BUCKLE, TN – Arrests have been made after a motorcyclist hit an elderly runner who was participating in Bell Buckle's annual Moon Pie Festival on June 17, 2.... Read More

Large Car and Bike Show to be Held This Saturday Outside of the SRM Headquarters Off I-840

Jun 22, 2023 at 08:00 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - The Heart in Motion Car and Motorcycle Show is this Saturday. Everything from classic muscle cars to imports and low riders to pickups are expected to.... Read More

Thefts from Smyrna Sports Academy and Walmart - Do You Recognize These Subjects?

Jun 22, 2023 at 05:26 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - In Smyrna, the Police Department is encouraging the public to help them identify two individuals who are accused of a felony theft at Academy Sports. At the spo.... Read More

UPDATE: White Powdery Substance Found in Envelopes Believed to be Over the Counter Medication - Sent to Republican Offices - Hear Soundbites

Jun 22, 2023 at 02:50 pm by WGNS News

  The legislative building that houses four State Representatives and two State Senators from Rutherford County was shut down on Thursday. Reports indicate the offices o.... Read More

City Offices Closing in Observance of Independence Day July 4th

Jun 22, 2023 at 10:45 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – In observance of Independence Day, City Hall and most City offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2023. St. Clair Street Senior Center w.... Read More

Man Charged with the Attempted Rape of a 72-Year-Old

Jun 22, 2023 at 07:30 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - A day of relentless investigation following Wednesday morning’s attempted stranger rape of a 72-year-old woman who lives in the Cumberland Gardens neig.... Read More

New Ordinance Aimed at Preventing Lewd Behavior on City of Murfreesboro Property May Have Additional Consequences

Jun 22, 2023 at 01:45 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - A new ordinance in Murfreesboro is aimed at preventing public indecency and instead, promoting public decency. This new ordinance, that passed on th.... Read More

Listen to the Thursday Obituaries Here

Jun 22, 2023 at 12:35 am by WGNS News

With a look at the obituaries on this Thursday (06/22/2023), here is WGNS' Steve Thornton...
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Stolen Vehicles in Rutherford County and within the City of Murfreesboro - Thefts in Nearby Nashville - Videos Included

Jun 21, 2023 at 10:32 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Between May 1st and June 17th, at least 43 vehicles were reported as stolen in Murfreesboro. Of that number, Saturday proved to be the mo.... Read More
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UPDATE: Murfreesboro Police Officer Struck by Car During Traffic Stop

Jun 21, 2023 at 12:15 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: MURFREESBORO, TN – Murfreesboro Police have identified the suspects that were named in the Tuesday night incident involving a vehicle that was pulled over a.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital Hit's Milestone: 1000 Surgeries Completed in May

Jun 21, 2023 at 09:58 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital is proud to announce they completed 1,000 successful surgeries in May, setting the record for the highest nu.... Read More

Lebanon Police Arrest One for Home Invasion, One at Large

Jun 20, 2023 at 10:41 pm by WGNS News

LEBANON, TN – On Tuesday, June 20, 2023, Lebanon Police Officers responded to Vine Court in reference to a home invasion and robbery. The incident was reported at.... Read More

La Vergne to Celebrate Independence Day with Fireworks Show, Live Music

Jun 20, 2023 at 09:48 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, TN - The highly-anticipated Independence Day Celebration will be back at Veterans Memorial Park, 115 Floyd Mayfield Drive, for the annual fireworks spectacle. .... Read More
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Breaking Ground: New $74.8-million Applied Engineering Building at MTSU

Jun 20, 2023 at 09:42 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Middle Tennessee State University held their groundbreaking event for their new Applied Engineering Building on Tuesday morning. Scheduled to open.... Read More

MTSU Board of Trustees approves 2.98% tuition, fee increase for 2023-24

Jun 20, 2023 at 09:40 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Middle Tennessee State University Board of Trustees voted Tuesday, June 20, to raise tuition and fees by 2.98% for the Fall 2023 semester,.... Read More

Father Fights for Son’s Memory by Seeking Lower Speed Limit

Jun 20, 2023 at 09:31 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Grief overcomes Chuck Isbell when he speaks about the traffic death of his son, Nate, 13, of La Vergne Halloween night 2020. “I failed him.... Read More

Reports of a Hand Grenade at a Murfreesboro Apartment Complex – Hand Grenade Determined to be a Fake

Jun 20, 2023 at 08:10 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN – Police officers responded to a call at Chelsea Place Apartments in Murfreesboro that was in regards to an explosive device. Once on the scene,.... Read More

Three Flat-Screen TV's Shoplifted from Walmart on Memorial Boulevard

Jun 20, 2023 at 07:39 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A woman reportedly went to a local Walmart store to buy Pepsi and left with with not only soda, but also three flat-screen television sets. Police report.... Read More

The Commissioner Corner: Brand Loyalty Vs. Marketing Campaigns and Company Changes

Jun 20, 2023 at 05:45 pm by WGNS News

  COMMENTARY: On today's Commissioner Corner (listen by clicking the above PLAY button), Rutherford County Commissioner Craig Harris discusses his opinion over current m.... Read More