Report: 34.4% of Tennessee households lack broadband internet, 15th most in U.S.

Dec 08, 2021 at 11:30 am by WGNS News

Reports indicate that 14.3% of Tennessee households have no internet at all. Furthermore, a recent analysis found that 34.4% of Tennessee households don’t have broa.... Read More

Suspect in Road Rage Incident Allegedly Driving a Stolen Jeep Wrangler

Nov 10, 2021 at 12:30 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, Tenn. - Murfreesboro Police investigated what was described as a road rage incident that occurred on October 30, 2021 and closed the case with theft charges bein.... Read More

Financial Assistance Available to Tennessee Streamside Landowners

Nov 05, 2021 at 02:44 pm by WGNS News

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) today announced the Tennessee Riparian Incentive Program. This program is a ten-year agr.... Read More

Gas Prices to Remain Highest Since 2014 for 4th of July Weekend

Jun 24, 2021 at 09:30 am by WGNS News

Rising gas prices have become the theme for the 2021 summer travel season. According to GasBuddy, many drivers will see prices remain above the $3 per gallon mark in time for.... Read More

Tuesday: Eric Styer

Apr 13, 2021 at 08:30 am by WGNS News

WGNS Slick Pig BBQ Birthday Winner:  Eric Styer The birthday club winner receives Slick Pig's delicious banana pudding. Just stop by Slick Pig in Murfreesboro at 1920 Ea.... Read More

MURFREESBORO: Shoplifting Incident being Investigated - Allegedly Shoplifting Over $3,100 at Lowe's

Feb 26, 2021 at 12:51 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro Police need assistance from the community to determine the identity of an accused shoplifter. The shoplifting incident adds up to more than $3,100. Dete.... Read More

Surgical Masks Equal Criminals Remaining Anonymous and Blending in More Than Ever

Feb 11, 2021 at 11:45 am by WGNS News

Shoplifting and burglaries are nothing new in Rutherford County, but everyone wearing a mask because of the COVID Pandemic is new, when compared to years past. We asked Murfre.... Read More

Excellence in Education Becomes an Outdoor Experience for Murfreesboro City Schools Foundation

Feb 10, 2021 at 08:24 am by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) The 14th Annual Excellence in Education will become An Outdoor Experience on Friday, May 1st at 6 p.m. The outdoor event will be held at Cannonsburgh V.... Read More

Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Seeks Public Input on 10-Year Parks and Recreation Plan

Feb 04, 2021 at 07:15 am by WGNS News

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) is seeking public input on a state plan that will outline recreation, parks, and conservation priorities for th.... Read More

Tennessee Has the 8th Smallest Share of Employment in Construction

Jan 27, 2021 at 03:15 pm by WGNS News

In Tennessee, 4.2% of all wage and salary workers work in construction. Out of all states, Tennessee has the 8th smallest share of employment in construction.As everyone reali.... Read More

COREA OR KOREA?

Jan 17, 2021 at 09:29 am by WGNS News

MARCH 2019: Standing in front of the White House with signs in hand mentioning North Korea and South Korea spelled as "Corea" is no mistake. Sure, I could have read deeper in.... Read More

Special Kids and Other Non-Profits Benefit on Giving Tuesday

Dec 03, 2020 at 08:59 am by WGNS News

It is hard to believe what can take place for the good in as little as 24-hours.  During this year's Giving Tuesday campaign that took place earlier this week, non-profit.... Read More

Six Rutherford County Schools Switch to Distance Learning

Dec 03, 2020 at 08:23 am by WGNS News

James Evans with the Rutherford County Schools confirmed more changes due to COVID-19. Now, several more schools are switching to distance-learning only as opposed to in-class.... Read More

Third Quarter 2020 Economic Indicators Report Shows Signs of Economic Recovery

Nov 27, 2020 at 09:22 am by WGNS News

Even though economic activity is still below pre-pandemic peak levels, a report from Secretary of State Tre Hargett’s office shows signs of economic recovery.The Tenness.... Read More

Fire on Murfreesboro Greenway kept Firefighters Busy on Thursday

Nov 20, 2020 at 10:39 am by WGNS News

A vegetation fire kept Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue personnel busy Thursday afternoon. Due to high winds and dry conditions, the fire was in a location that was.... Read More

Fake ID Case in Murfreesboro - Subject Identified

Sep 17, 2020 at 03:47 pm by WGNS News

Detectives in Murfreesboro working fraud cases involving the same individual were able to identify their culprit, thanks to those who took the time to view the above photo and.... Read More

New report finds 41.0% killed in Tennessee car accidents weren't wearing seat belts

Aug 10, 2020 at 07:00 am by WGNS News

The number of motor vehicle fatalities has been trending down for decades, driven in large part by more people wearing seat belts. In 2004, more than 19,000 occupants killed i.... Read More

Attempted Break-In to vehicle

Jul 31, 2020 at 05:03 pm by WGNS News

Two individuals attempted to break into a vehicle at a home on Aragorn Way around 3:30 a.m. on July 29, 2020. MPD detectives are trying to figure out who they are. As can be.... Read More

Appeal filed in Rutherford County Rape Case where Victim was Murdered 1 Week After her Testimony

Jul 15, 2020 at 09:15 am by WGNS News

The Tennessee Appeals Court in Nashville will hear a Rutherford County case over a live internet stream this week.The case deals with an appeal that focuses on the admissibili.... Read More

Murder Case to hit the Courts This Friday in Murfreesboro

Jul 14, 2020 at 11:40 am by WGNS News

A man accused of killing his girlfriend will appear in a Rutherford County Courtroom this week. District Attorney Jennings Jones tells WGNS about the case…Brandon Robic.... Read More