Murfreesboro Police Attempt to Identify "Elderly Female" in Shoplifting Case

Mar 09, 2023 at 11:53 am by WGNS News

UPDATED: (MURFREESBORO, TENN.) Another “Be On the Lookout” has been cancelled, thanks to the work of Murfreesboro Police and community members. The case revol.... Read More

UPDATE: Warrant Obtained in Murfreesboro Theft / Fraud Case After Incident at Kohl's

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

(MURFREESBORO, TENN.) Thanks to tips from our local community, a person of interest in the retail fraud and theft of merchandise case at Kohl's Department Store has been.... Read More

UPDATE: Police Continue Investigating Drag Racing Incident that Resulted in a Death

Mar 09, 2023 at 09:46 am by WGNS News

You may recall news of a man who was reportedly driving a Dodge Hellcat who was allegedly drag racing, which resulted in a fatal accident that occurred in Nashville (See origi.... Read More

Farm Credit Mid-America returning $230 million in patronage to customers in March

Mar 09, 2023 at 07:42 am by WGNS News

TN  -  Farm Credit Mid-America announces it will return $230 million in cash patronage to eligible customers this month. The farmer-owned and led cooperative has ret.... Read More

Listen to the Obituaries for Thursday

Mar 09, 2023 at 03:15 am by WGNS News

Listen to the Obituaries for Thursday, March 9, 2023 with WGNS' Steve Thornton...

3-Students from Riverdale High School Recently Performed at Carnegie Hall

Mar 08, 2023 at 11:11 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Three students from Riverdale High School, Tawni Phakousonh, Madison Raney, and Elexis Thepthongsay, recently had an honor that most will never experience i.... Read More

New MTSU education dean looks to build up existing excellence, modernize to best serve students

Mar 08, 2023 at 11:01 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — For Neporcha Cone, the new dean of MTSU’s College of Education, the university’s award-winning teacher preparation progr.... Read More

UPDATE: Trial Set for Duo to Face TennCare Fraud Charges in Rutherford County

Mar 08, 2023 at 10:54 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED: Rutherford County, TN - A sealed indictment that was handed down by a Rutherford County Grand Jury in 2022 for two suspects believed to be involved in a felony TennCa.... Read More

Oakland High School Senior is 2023 Play Like A Girl Trailblazer Award Winner

Mar 08, 2023 at 09:40 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Oakland High School senior Emma Clonan has been awarded the 2023 Play Like A Girl Trailblazer Award. The Trailblazer award is given to women and busine.... Read More

UPDATE: Bedford County Man to Face the Courts for Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Charge Next Month

Mar 08, 2023 at 09:20 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: A Bedford County man who was arrested last year in the Shelbyville area for the alleged sexual exploitation of a minor is scheduled to appear in court on April 20th at.... Read More

Listen to the Obituaries for Wednesday, March 8th

Mar 08, 2023 at 03:15 am by WGNS News

With a look at the obituaries on this Wednesday, March 8th, here is WGNS' Steve Thornton...

25 Murfreesboro City Schools Teachers Receive Gifted Endorsement

Mar 07, 2023 at 08:22 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN)- Twenty-five teachers from the Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS) received their Tennessee Employment Standard for Gifted Teaching on March 4th after.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Goes Blue For Colon Health Month - Colon Cancer is the 2nd Leading Cause of Cancer-Related Death for Adults

Mar 07, 2023 at 04:22 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - On March 1st, Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford hospital lit their building blue in honor of colorectal cancer awareness month. According to the Americ.... Read More

Warrant Served Leads to Multiple Police Showing Up on Atlas St.

Mar 07, 2023 at 11:51 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Few details have been released at this point, but from what area residents have told WGNS News, a section of Atlas Street at Minerva Drive in Murfreesboro h.... Read More

Coffee Marathon is Going On Now in Murfreesboro

Mar 07, 2023 at 10:00 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - The Coffee Marathon is underway in Murfreesboro, but not to worry, you can still sign up. Rachel Singer with the Parks and Rec Department told WGNS….... Read More

SCAM ALERT: Unknown Con-Artist Calling Rutherford County Residents Claiming to be a Williamson County Sheriff's Dept. Lieutenant

Mar 07, 2023 at 09:54 am by WGNS News

The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office reports another scam is hitting residents in our community. This most recent scam involves a fake law enforcement officer who clai.... Read More

A focus on the Rutherford County Schools, the ION Program and the STEAM Designation

Mar 07, 2023 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

Action Line: Scott focuses on the Rutherford County Schools with Communications Director James Evans. RCS is launching a new initiative called ION schools to be overseen by Dr.... Read More

Tuesday: Carly Hall

Mar 07, 2023 at 08:15 am by WGNS News

WGNS Slick Pig BBQ Birthday Winner: Carly Hall The birthday club winner receives Slick Pig's delicious banana pudding. Just stop by Slick Pig in Murfreesboro at 1920 East Mai.... Read More

Tuesday: Tracy Terrell

Mar 07, 2023 at 07:38 am by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Tuesday, March 7th, 2023Tracy Terrell is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for being so kind in everything she does. Tracy Terrell will.... Read More

COMMENTARY: The Alex Murdaugh Murder Cases, by MTSU Journalism Professor Larry Burriss

Mar 07, 2023 at 07:20 am by WGNS News

A murder case involving multiple victims that unfolded in South Carolina recently came to a close with a GUILTY verdict. The story made the news around the country and was eve.... Read More