Reminder: Voter Registration Deadline for Nov. 5 State and Federal General Election is Oct. 7

Oct 02, 2024 at 07:05 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett today reminded all eligible Tennessee residents that they must register to vote by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 7, to be eligible to cas.... Read More

Calling All Veterans: Lead the Way at the Murfreesboro Parade

Oct 02, 2024 at 07:02 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System is searching for two exceptional Veterans—one female and one male—to serve as Grand Marshals at this.... Read More

Author to Speak at MTSU Oct. 7 About Infamous Emmett Till Murder Trial

Oct 02, 2024 at 06:52 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University will host Ronald Collins, a retired law professor, author and First Amendment scholar, for a public discussion on.... Read More

COMMENTARY: The Wow Signal and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life, by Dr. Burriss, MTSU

Oct 02, 2024 at 06:44 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: While a student reporter at Ohio State University, Larry Burriss covered the university’s Big Ear radio telescope, which later captured the mysterious "Wow.... Read More

Murfreesboro Truck Theft Suspect Arrested Twice in 16 Days

Oct 02, 2024 at 11:30 am by WGNS News

A man who was previously arrested in connection with a stolen vehicle from Murfreesboro has found himself back in custody only 16 days after his initial arrest. Cedric Watki.... Read More

Shopping Cart Dispute at Michaels Leads to Assault Investigation

Oct 01, 2024 at 05:06 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - An MPD officer responded to Michaels, 2615 Medical Center Pkwy. This past Sunday on Sept. 29 at 4:11 p.m. in reference to a simple assault. There was a dis.... Read More
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Rutherford County Deputies Honored for Excellence in Corrections

Oct 01, 2024 at 04:51 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Two deputies from the Rutherford County Sheriff's Adult Detention Center received top honors at the annual Tennessee Corrections Institute (TCI) confer.... Read More

La Vergne Prepares for Annual Leaf Litter Collection

Oct 01, 2024 at 04:12 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, TN - The La Vergne Stormwater Department is preparing for the annual leaf litter collection this fall. The leaf collection truck will be running from October 14, 20.... Read More

Scarlett Family Foundation Opens College Scholarship Applications for 2025 Graduates

Oct 01, 2024 at 03:34 pm by WGNS News

High school seniors in Rutherford County that graduate in 2025 are eligible to apply for a College Scholarship from the Scarlett Family Foundation. The foundation will be acce.... Read More

Rutherford County Forensics Center Proposal Back to Gain New Ground

Oct 01, 2024 at 03:16 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - Last year, a proposal to build a Rutherford County Forensics Center was presented to the Rutherford County Commission but stalled due to a lack of funding. Now, t.... Read More
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Rutherford County Public Safety and MTE Crews Deployed for Hurricane Helene Response

Oct 01, 2024 at 11:28 am by WGNS News

This past Saturday, Middle Tennessee Electric sent crews from Rutherford County to storm impacted areas… That was MTE Public Relations Coordinator Amy Byers, who told W.... Read More
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The City Schools Foundation in Murfreesboro Awards 50 Grants

Sep 30, 2024 at 06:29 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - The City Schools Foundation has awarded over $72,000 in grants to educators in the Murfreesboro City Schools. These grants are designed to support teachers.... Read More

Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Family Housing and Wellness Clinic in Rutherford County

Sep 30, 2024 at 06:25 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Rutherford County's unhoused individuals and families will soon have access to vital interim housing and low-barrier healthcare services, thanks to an initi.... Read More

Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance Warns Tennessee Investors About Risks for “Spoofing” and “Phishing” Scams

Sep 30, 2024 at 06:05 pm by WGNS News

The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (“TDCI”) Division of Securities is alerting consumers about the prevalence of spoofing and phishing sc.... Read More

John Sowell, Former USPS Official and Murfreesboro Business Owner, Passes Away

Sep 30, 2024 at 05:47 pm by WGNS News

John N. Sowell, age 84, a cherished member of the Murfreesboro and Christiana communities, passed away on September 21, 2024, just 11-days before his 85th birthday. Mr. Sowell.... Read More

Murfreesboro Man Wanted for Vehicular Homicide in Fatal I-24 Crash

Sep 30, 2024 at 03:54 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - Metro Traffic Unit investigators are actively searching for 25-year-old Daniel Lorenzo Tyler of Murfreesboro, who is now wanted on vehicular homicide and reckl.... Read More

Murfreesboro's Liberty's Station: Two Years of Community Impact and Job Training

Sep 30, 2024 at 03:21 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN—Liberty’s Station, a community-funded cafe, venue and job training center, is proud to celebrate its two-year anniversary of serving our community.... Read More

Understanding Censure of Mayor Carr by Rutherford County Commission in Stand Against Mayor's Waste Contract

Sep 30, 2024 at 03:01 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY,  TN - Earlier this month, the Rutherford County Commission voted to censure County Mayor Joe Carr, but it seems some residents have been confused about.... Read More

Eagleville High School Football Staple Mr. Dennis Misses Friday Game, Hospitalized for Treatment

Sep 29, 2024 at 05:40 pm by WGNS News

EAGLEVILLE, TN - Mr. Dennis, as the students from Eagleville School know him, was not at the Eagleville High School football game this past Friday night when the Eagles battle.... Read More

Masked Men Arrested After $8,000 Theft of Collectible Game Cards in Murfreesboro

Sep 27, 2024 at 01:46 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn - Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) detectives arrested two masked men for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars' worth of Magic: The Gathering cards f.... Read More