MTSU center lands $500K grant to relaunch Mental Health First Aid certification on campus

Jan 13, 2023 at 02:45 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Members of the MTSU campus community soon will be trained in how to notice and respond to mental health and addiction challenges commonly expe.... Read More

Charlie Patel Honored by City Schools Foundation in Murfreesboro

Jan 13, 2023 at 02:30 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) Charlie Patel joins an elite group of civic leaders to be honored by The City Schools Foundation for their support of public education at the 16th.... Read More

Rep. Bryan Terry of Murfreesboro named chair of House Health Committee

Jan 13, 2023 at 02:15 pm by WGNS News

  (Rutherford County, TN) State Rep. Bryan Terry, MD, R-Murfreesboro, has been appointed by House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, to serve as chairman of the House.... Read More

Rep. Sparks Plans to Again Propose a Gun Safe Sales Tax Exemption

Jan 13, 2023 at 01:58 pm by WGNS News

  (Rutherford County, TN) Guns left unattended in vehicles continue to be a contributing factor to increased crime in Tennessee. To help combat criminals access to.... Read More

Today, WGNS' Scott Walker is joined by State Rep. Mike Sparks to Talk About New Bills Being Proposed in TN and More

Jan 13, 2023 at 09:54 am by WGNS News

MTSU Police attracts multiple new recruits, finetunes supportive training

Jan 13, 2023 at 09:30 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — After a period of reduced interest in prospective officers joining law enforcement ranks, the MTSU Police Department has attracted a.... Read More

UPDATE: Fatal Accident on I-840 on Tuesday Night, THP Reports Charges are Pending Against One Driver

Jan 13, 2023 at 09:22 am by WGNS News

WGNS has more details on a Tuesday accident that claimed the life of a 61-year-old man on I-840. The wreck happened at the 37-mile marker near Arno Road, which is just over th.... Read More

Friday: Sherry Mullen

Jan 13, 2023 at 07:23 am by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Friday, January 13th, 2023Sherry Mullen is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for being an advocate for her students, going above and bey.... Read More

Free Energy Efficiency Workshop for Homeowners in Rutherford County to be Hosted by Middle TN Electric

Jan 13, 2023 at 06:47 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Middle Tennessee Electric will host an energy efficiency workshop at their downtown Murfreesboro office on Thursday, January 26th. MTE’s Amy Byer.... Read More

Listen to the obituaries for Friday, January 13th

Jan 13, 2023 at 04:15 am by WGNS News

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

Lisa Marie Presley, Daughter of Elvis Presley, Dead at 54

Jan 12, 2023 at 08:33 pm by WGNS News

  UPDATED: Lisa Marie Presley, the daughter or Elvis Presley, was rushed to the hospital on Thursday when her body went into cardiac arrest. We now head to CBS News for.... Read More

Man Convicted for Stealing a Truck from a Victim who was with his 10-Year-Old Daughter in Rutherford County Files an Appeal

Jan 12, 2023 at 08:30 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) A man convicted on charges of robbery, felony reckless endangerment, misdemeanor leaving the scene of an accident, and felony vandalism by a Rutherfo.... Read More

Person who Steals Trailer Heads Towards Murfreesboro on I-24 - Where is the Thief Now? - And - Should Trailers be Registered with the State?

Jan 12, 2023 at 08:07 pm by WGNS News

In Tennessee, there's no requirement to register utility trailers, boat trailers or farm trailers, which often make trailers a target for thieves. But, that could soon chang.... Read More

November Shoplifting Case Involving Beauty Products Remains Under Investigation

Jan 12, 2023 at 06:55 pm by WGNS News

  (Smyrna, TN) Despite the holidays being behind us, shoplifting cases that happened before the New Year continue to be a thorn in the side of law enforcement and retail.... Read More

SCAM: Fake Lottery Hits Middle Tennessee

Jan 12, 2023 at 05:08 pm by WGNS News

Another SCAM has hit the Middle Tennessee area and authorities are warning residents not to fall for it. The scam revolves around a $750-thousand grand prize that is in real.... Read More

Media Commentary: Crime in Reality and TV Shows "Ripped from the Headlines"

Jan 12, 2023 at 03:31 pm by WGNS News

Mixing actual police procedures in reality verses television shows or movies that are reportedly, “Ripped from the Headlines...” What's real and what can really.... Read More

New Westlawn Hospital in Blackman Area is Scheduled to Open to Patients This March

Jan 12, 2023 at 02:56 pm by WGNS News

A brand-new neighborhood hospital will soon open in the Blackman area of Murfreesboro. The hospital will be the very first of its kind to open in Tennessee, and it’s loc.... Read More

Listen to the Obituaries for Thursday, January 12, 2023

Jan 12, 2023 at 03:45 am by WGNS News

With a look at the obituaries for Thursday, January 12, 2023, here is WGNS' Steve Thornton...

UPDATE: Mixed Use Development in Downtown Murfreesboro

Jan 11, 2023 at 07:26 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) More news on the development of One East College in Murfreesboro along East College at North Church Streets. City Council-member Jamie Averwater told WGNS.... Read More

UPDATE: Fatal Accident that Occurred on Tuesday on I-840 near the Rutherford / Williamson County Line Remains Under Investigation

Jan 11, 2023 at 06:34 pm by WGNS News

Few details are being released about a fatal accident that occurred on I-840 early Tuesday morning (01/10/2023). In fact, not even a preliminary crash report is being released.... Read More