Murfreesboro Police Report Unknown Subject Shoplifted Over $1,200 in Merchandise

Feb 22, 2023 at 05:11 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro Police are asking for assistance in identifying a person of interest after a recent theft was reported at a business on Medical Center Parkway..... Read More

2nd Annual Boro Prom a Huge Success

Feb 22, 2023 at 11:32 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee – On February 11, Murfreesboro showed up in their best 80’s attire and danced their high tops off to the best music from the decade, a.... Read More

Multiple Businesses Highlighted at the 37th Annual Celebration of Main Street Murfreesboro - Commissioner Sourinho Receives the Doug Young Downtown Leadership Award

Feb 22, 2023 at 11:19 am by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) The 37th annual celebration of Main Street Murfreesboro took place on Tuesday evening, February 21, 2023 at The Walnut House. Main Street Executive Director.... Read More

Listen to the Obituaries for Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Feb 22, 2023 at 03:00 am by WGNS News

Listen to today's obituaries (Wed., Feb. 22, 2023)...

Suspect in Stalking Case Involving the Electronic Tracking of a Vehicle Files Plea in Rutherford County Circuit Court

Feb 21, 2023 at 09:07 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: Murfreesboro, TN - A man accused of stalking a woman last year and going as far as installing a tracking device on her vehicle in Rutherford County has been sentenced.... Read More

Missing Kayaker Located in Percy Priest Lake after Overturning

Feb 21, 2023 at 07:55 pm by WGNS News

(La Vergne, TN) A missing kayaker has been recovered from Percy Priest Lake in La Vergne. According to officials, witnesses called 911 at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday after seei.... Read More

VA Deputy Secretary visits Murfreesboro and Nashville Campuses

Feb 21, 2023 at 07:45 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary Donald Remy will visit VA facilities in both Murfreesboro and Nashville on Thursday. During his visit h.... Read More

Murfreesboro Earns Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

Feb 21, 2023 at 02:35 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – For the twenty fourth consecutive year the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has awarded the City of Murfreesboro with the Certif.... Read More

Rutherford County Library talks about local programs and more

Feb 21, 2023 at 12:27 pm by WGNS News

Trey Gwinn and Mike Gleaves with the Rutherford County Library System were on the air with WGNS Host Scott Walker Tuesday. They talked about a special grant that allows the lo.... Read More

Smyrna High School Senior Critically Injured in St. Louis

Feb 21, 2023 at 11:52 am by WGNS News

UPDATED: Smyrna, TN – A Smyrna teenager who was visiting St. Louis, Missouri for a volleyball tournament was hit by a vehicle this past Saturday night, resulting in seve.... Read More

Bullying - How Big of a Problem is it Today?

Feb 21, 2023 at 10:21 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Cyber-bullying is alive and causing issues for thousands upon thousands of children around the country, but what is being done about the problem? Wit.... Read More

Free Gardening Class at the Linebaugh Library in Murfreesboro

Feb 21, 2023 at 08:53 am by WGNS News

Master Gardner’s of Rutherford County are teaching a free series of classes in Murfreesboro this March at the local library that sits at the intersection of South Church.... Read More

Tuesday: Janice Vinson

Feb 21, 2023 at 07:24 am by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Tuesday, February 21st, 2023Janice Vinson is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for working hard to help a client with an issue. She was.... Read More

UPDATE: All Three Suspects in the Christiana Murder of Terry Barber Receive Life in Prison

Feb 21, 2023 at 07:01 am by WGNS News

UPDATED: Christiana, TN - WGNS has news on what appears to be the final chapter in a murder case that shook the Christiana community almost 4-years ago. You may recall a tota.... Read More

Goodwill Names Five New Board Members

Feb 21, 2023 at 05:15 am by WGNS News

Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee on Tuesday announced the appointment of five new members to its board of directors. Of the five, one previously worked as a vice presid.... Read More

Listen to the Tuesday Death Notices

Feb 21, 2023 at 03:30 am by WGNS News

With today's (Tuesday, 2/21/23) obituaries, here is WGNS' Steve Thornton...

Arnold AFB personnel look to uproot problem plants, other invasive species

Feb 20, 2023 at 06:44 pm by WGNS News

ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, Tenn. – Intruder alert! Aliens have been spotted at Arnold Air Force Base. Although these beings are unable to communicate directly with inst.... Read More

Tennessee Emergency Management Agency Encourages Tennesseans to Prepare for Severe Weather Threats

Feb 20, 2023 at 06:41 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee's Severe Weather Awareness Week (SWAW) started on Sunday, Feb. 19 and runs through the 25th. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) and National Weath.... Read More

Funding Still Available for Small Businesses Under the Cares Act

Feb 20, 2023 at 06:29 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Under the Federal Cares Act, which was passed during the COVID Pandemic, many businesses utilized funding from the Paycheck Protection Program to fund the.... Read More

Local Professors Study Education in Prisons and how it Reduces Recidivism

Feb 20, 2023 at 02:59 pm by WGNS News

The highest quality research on prison education and workforce programs shows a positive impact on recidivism rates, earnings and employment opportunities for participants. Th.... Read More