City of Murfreesboro to Re-Open Murfree Spring Wetland Boardwalk after Repairs are Completed

Apr 11, 2023 at 05:24 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council will meet in a Regular Workshop meeting at 11:30 a.m. this Wednesday morning, April 12, 2023. At the meeting,.... Read More

Suspect Name Needed in Purse Theft at Local Bowling Alley off Old Fort Parkway

Apr 11, 2023 at 03:57 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Detectives in Murfreesboro need help identifying a person of interest in a theft case. Reports indicate on March 18th, an unidentified male entered Strike a.... Read More

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Apr 11, 2023 at 11:51 am by WGNS News

MUFREESBORO – “Every year, we serve hundreds of child abuse victims at the Child Advocacy Center,” said Community Education Coordinator Presley Hosford. &l.... Read More

VUMC-Led Trial Shows 2-Investigational Drugs Ineffective for Treating Severe COVID-19

Apr 11, 2023 at 11:37 am by WGNS News

Health News - Despite the success of vaccines for preventing COVID-19, and of drugs for treating the disease, outcomes for severely ill patients admitted to the hospital remai.... Read More

House Sitter in Rutherford Co. Receives Help from a Phone Call in England

Apr 10, 2023 at 06:27 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - It all started with a phone call from England... A Rutherford County couple traveling overseas became concerned when a woman who was a relative and h.... Read More

LaVergne, Smyrna and Murfreesboro Honor Dispatchers During National Telecommunicators Week

Apr 10, 2023 at 06:18 pm by WGNS News

La Vergne, TN - National Telecommunicators Week is from April 9 to 15 this year and recognizes the dispatchers who dutifully answer 911 calls and calls for service. The La.... Read More

Rutherford County Library System: Celebrate National Library Week April 23-29, 2023

Apr 10, 2023 at 03:23 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Rutherford County Library System (RCLS) encourages all community members to visit the library during National Library Week, April 23-29, to explore all yo.... Read More

LGBT+ College Conference Keynote Speaker, Author to Discuss PRIDE Symbol’s Holocaust History at MTSU

Apr 10, 2023 at 02:05 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A scholar of American and German LGBTQ+ history will give a public talk during the upcoming LGBT Plus College Conference hosted at M.... Read More

50th Anniversary for Oakland and Riverdale High Schools - Class Reunion Scheduled to take place in June

Apr 10, 2023 at 02:02 pm by WGNS News

  Rutherford County, TN - This year marks the 50th anniversary for Oakland and Riverdale High School's in Murfreesboro. Gwen Green, who started her freshman year at Cent.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police: Silver Alert No Longer Active for 81-Year-Old - Found Safe

Apr 10, 2023 at 09:48 am by WGNS News

  Murfreesboro, TN – SAFELY LOCATED: A “Silver Alert” that was issued by the TBI on behalf of the Murfreesboro Police Department is no longer active. T.... Read More

Rutherford County Gas and Diesel Prices are UP for the Week of April 10, 2023

Apr 10, 2023 at 09:17 am by WGNS News

  Rutherford County, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 9.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.30/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey.... Read More

Nurses Career Fair in Nashville at the Main VA Medical Center Campus Near Vanderbilt

Apr 06, 2023 at 10:45 pm by WGNS News

The VA Medical Center in Nashville, TN is hosting an upcoming career fair for nurses on April 12th, 2023. According to Nicole Crim with the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System,.... Read More

Don't miss your chance to be part of Rutherford County's Earth Day Celebration

Apr 05, 2023 at 09:27 am by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO)  It is once again time to sign up to be part of Rutherford County’s 22nd Annual Earth Day Celebration! The event will be Saturday, Apr.... Read More

Listen to Tuesday's Obituaries

Apr 04, 2023 at 02:15 am by WGNS News

With a look at the Tuesday obituaries, here is WGNS' Steve Thornton...

Covenant School in Nashville Investigation Update

Apr 03, 2023 at 08:24 pm by WGNS News

  Nashville, TN - The ongoing investigation into the March 27 murders of six persons inside The Covenant School continues to show, from all information currently availab.... Read More

Rutherford County PAWS, “DOG GONE ADOPTION EVENT”

Apr 03, 2023 at 07:45 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN- Rutherford County PAWS plans to host a Western Style Rodeo themed throwdown adoption event with several local businesses in hopes to bring joy to the commu.... Read More

Financial Literacy keynote speaker to share 'real, relevant, relatable' tips with April 5 MTSU talk

Apr 03, 2023 at 07:38 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — As part of Middle Tennessee State University's observance of the state’s Financial Literacy Week, national bestselling author .... Read More

Open Investigation: Small Theft Cases Sometimes Lead to Larger Theft Cases

Apr 03, 2023 at 07:25 pm by WGNS News

  Murfreesboro, TN - Detectives need help identifying two individuals in a theft of property case. The incident was reported on October 12th of last year (2022). Two un.... Read More

Commentary: Commissioner Harris Reflects on the Nashville School Shooting and How it was Handled in the National Media

Apr 03, 2023 at 02:02 am by WGNS News

Commentary: Rutherford County Commissioner Craig Harris reflects on the tragic shooting at a private Christian school located in Nashville and how it was handled by the medi.... Read More

Rutherford County Correctional Work Center Participants Receive Expungement Assistance

Mar 31, 2023 at 11:41 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro- TN  Rutherford County Re-Entry Program staff partnered with Belmont College of Law students and  Administrative Office of the Courts staff to host.... Read More