Over $1,400 in Merchandise Shoplifted from Bath & Body Works in Murfreesboro - Theft Allegedly Included Lot's of Candles

Jun 01, 2023 at 10:34 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – Murfreesboro Police continue to investigate a color coordinated duo accused of stealing more than $1,400 worth of goods during a recent shopping exped.... Read More

250 Citations Issued by the Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force in a 12-Hour Period

Jun 01, 2023 at 10:08 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A total of 250 citations were issued to area drivers and visitors in Rutherford County on May 26th by the Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force..... Read More

VA Tennessee Valley celebrates LGBTQ+ Veterans with first-ever Pride Counts Events

Jun 01, 2023 at 09:51 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System is inviting Middle Tennesseans to celebrate Pride Month at the Pride Counts at TVHS event on Wednesday,.... Read More

Non-Profit A Soldier's Child Announces the Pre-Sell of their New Tennessee License Plate

Jun 01, 2023 at 07:46 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A Soldier's Child Foundation has announced a new Tennessee license plate. The Smyrna based non-profit told WGNS these specialty plates are only availab.... Read More

New MTSU students quickly adapt to campus during CUSTOMS orientation

Jun 01, 2023 at 11:48 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Incoming Middle Tennessee State University freshman biology major Laylah Coleman likes the diversity of opportun.... Read More

Murfreesboro Airport Runway Closure for Pavement Maintenance

Jun 01, 2023 at 10:59 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro Municipal Airport Runway, Taxiway, and Apron will undergo required maintenance beginning June 15, 2023, for safety enhancemen.... Read More

UPDATE: Mixed-Use Development of South Church Street at NW Broad Street to Include Living, Office, Retail Space and Possible Hotel

Jun 01, 2023 at 10:45 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Plans appear to be in a holding pattern for the development of more than a block of property along NW Broad Street between Vine and Sout.... Read More

Subject Found Guilty of DUI III in Rutherford County found to have THC in his System and Later Files an Appeal, Suggesting the 11-Months / 29-Days Jail Sentence was Excessive

May 31, 2023 at 09:02 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A defendant in a DUI Third Offense case that started with an arrest that was made by a LaVergne Police Officer filed an appeal after being sentenced to.... Read More

Rutherford County Mayor Continues to Aim for an Impact or Development Fee to Help Pay for Growth

May 31, 2023 at 08:02 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr said that we continue to struggle with the means to pay for growth... Carr said that other municipalities have the abi.... Read More

New School Principals Named for the Murfreesboro City Schools

May 31, 2023 at 05:15 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) Dr. Trey Duke, Director of Murfreesboro City Schools, is proud to announce the appointment of principals for the upcoming school year.  Mr. Adam Bryso.... Read More

Main Street Murfreesboro Kicks Off Friday Night Live Summer Concerts this Friday Night

May 31, 2023 at 04:24 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN – This Friday, June 2nd - Main Street Murfreesboro is officially kicking off the summer by hosting the season's first Friday Night Live concert..... Read More

Rutherford County Schools to Completely Rezone - While Also Planning to Open New School on 65-Acres of Former Batey Farm's Property

May 31, 2023 at 04:07 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - School zoning will soon change and the Rutherford County School Board will be working with an outside organization to help make those changes..... Read More

Man Charged with Attempted Murder after Shooting in Middle Tennessee Blvd. Parking Lot

May 31, 2023 at 01:33 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police officers arrested a man after a shooting and brief foot pursuit on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, several minutes after.... Read More

Enhanced Treatment Helps Fast Nicotine Metabolizers Quit Smoking

May 31, 2023 at 10:06 am by WGNS News

STUDY - A study from Vanderbilt researchers has found that enhanced treatment support can help smokers who have more difficulty quitting because they are fast metabolizers of.... Read More

Listen to the Obituaries for Wednesday

May 31, 2023 at 04:00 am by WGNS News

With the latest in today's obituaries for Wednesday, May 31, 2023, here is WGNS' Steve Thornron...

New Impact Fee in Murfreesboro Expected to Add $6,250 to the Cost of Building a 2,500-Square-Foot Home by Year 2025

May 30, 2023 at 09:58 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - A newly approved impact fee in Murfreesboro will add to the price of construction for home builders and developers. Murfreesboro Assistant City Mana.... Read More

UPDATE: Mother of Children found by La Vergne Police Located

May 30, 2023 at 07:59 pm by WGNS News

  LA VERGNE, TN – UPDATE: WGNS is following a bizarre story that unfolded on the west side of Rutherford County Tuesday... In La Vergne, three young children were.... Read More

LOCATED SAFE - Murfreesboro Police Confirm Missing Woman Has Been Found

May 30, 2023 at 06:38 pm by WGNS News

  UPDATED - MURFREESBORO, TN - A 49-year-old Murfreesboro woman who was reported as missing, according to Murfreesboro Public Safety Information Officer Larry Flowers, h.... Read More

House and Senate Members from Rutherford County Push for Medical Facilities to Better Update Bed Availability, Especially for Mental Health Treatment

May 30, 2023 at 06:06 pm by WGNS News

Hear this entire story in a snapshot in less than 2-minutes... RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Mental health issues continue to grow among society and help for those who are bu.... Read More

Hate Speeches and More, Audio Commentary by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

May 30, 2023 at 03:42 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY - In today's turbulent political times, we hear a lot about hate speeches, anti-hate speeches, opinionated agendas and how one situation is tied to another. With.... Read More