From Fire Extinguishers to Fake Texts: A Hotel Heist in Murfreesboro

Dec 10, 2024 at 11:24 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – In a plot worthy of an award-winning sitcom, an overzealous hotel employee unknowingly embarked on a chaotic mission to outsmart nonexistent FedEx woe.... Read More

Council Workshop to Tackle Sports Authority Funding and Public Records Policy

Dec 10, 2024 at 09:56 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – 30 Minutes before noon this coming Thursday, the Murfreesboro City Council will convene for a Regular Workshop meeting at the Murfreesboro Municipal A.... Read More

Asher Sullivan's Family Donates Stuffed Animals to Hospital, Emergency Responders to Give to Kids

Dec 10, 2024 at 03:32 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Asher Sullivan loved and collected stuffed animals from national parks and other places he visited with his family. “He always wanted a stuffed.... Read More

City Residents Should ‘Be on the Lookout’ for Special Census Mailers Throughout December

Dec 10, 2024 at 10:55 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — As the City of Murfreesboro conducts a critical Special Census campaign, “Count Me In,” to verify and certify an accurat.... Read More

Fire Quickly Contained at The Dempsey Apartments in Murfreesboro

Dec 10, 2024 at 10:06 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Firefighters with the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) responded to a blaze at The Dempsey Apartments late Monday night, successfully con.... Read More

Honoring a Hero: Alvin C. York Memorial Celebration in Murfreesboro

Dec 10, 2024 at 09:58 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Veterans and the public are invited to honor the life and legacy of Alvin C. York on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. CT.... Read More

$350K NSF Grant to MTSU, Columbia State will Certify Future Robotics, Automation Technicians

Dec 10, 2024 at 09:28 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A National Science Foundation grant collaboration between Middle Tennessee State University and Columbia State Community College that will assist t.... Read More

Blankets, Warmers, and Kindness: Community Efforts Aid the Homeless

Dec 09, 2024 at 11:51 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - As winter temperatures plunge, homeless residents in Rutherford County are receiving vital support from the community. Sleeping bags, blankets, and h.... Read More

Aiming for Zero Roadway Fatalities - Fatal Accidents vs Population Growth in Rutherford County

Dec 09, 2024 at 10:48 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Fatal accidents in Rutherford County have increased over the years, outpacing the region's population growth. In 2010, the county had a population of a.... Read More

Eye Injuries this Christmas and When to Visit the Emergency Room

Dec 09, 2024 at 05:30 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - With Christmas around the corner, many families are preparing to welcome loved ones into their homes for the holidays. As parents tidy up and decora.... Read More

Metro Nashville Police Pursuing Leads in I-24 Shooting on Sunday

Dec 09, 2024 at 04:31 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - The man shot while riding in a Saturn Ion sedan on I-24 near downtown Nashville and the Sillman Evans Bridge on Sunday afternoon has died. The victim is iden.... Read More

Seeing Clearly: Eye Health with Dr. Craig McCabe

Dec 09, 2024 at 12:17 pm by WGNS News

Discover how to protect and preserve one of your most vital senses—your eyesight. On this episode of the Action Line Podcast, WGNS’ Scott Walker sits down with Dr..... Read More

Murfreesboro Among Top Cities for Cash-Out Mortgage Refinances

Dec 06, 2024 at 09:42 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – Murfreesboro continues to make waves in the real estate market, securing the 6th spot among the nation’s fast-growing cities with a high volume.... Read More

New Athletic Director Leads Motlow Banquet-Fundraiser

Dec 06, 2024 at 08:27 pm by WGNS News

Lynchburg, TN – On Saturday, January 11, 2025, the Motlow State Athletics Department, led by Athletic Director Ross Fanning, will host the First Annual Bucks Benefi.... Read More

Unlicensed Daycare Operator Jailed on 26-Count Indictment for Sexual Abuse

Dec 06, 2024 at 08:02 pm by WGNS News

In an Antioch neighborhood off Nolensville Pike, a 55-year-old man was arrested and jailed on Thursday afternoon and placed under a $260,000 bond. As of Friday evening, the su.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools Announces Teachers of the Year

Dec 06, 2024 at 04:39 pm by WGNS News

  (Murfreesboro, TN) Murfreesboro City Schools is proud to announce that Dr. Ashley Mushamba, a 6th-grade teacher at Mitchell-Neilson Elementary, and Hannah Bowe, a Comp.... Read More

MTSU to Celebrate Nearly 1,600 Graduates at Fall 2024 Commencement

Dec 06, 2024 at 04:28 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University is preparing to celebrate its newest alumni when almost 1,600 new graduates receive their degrees Saturday, Dec..... Read More

Addressing the Rising Mental Health Crisis Among Students: A Community Roundtable

Dec 06, 2024 at 04:06 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN -  The alarming rise in mental health issues and suicides among high school and college students demands urgent attention and action. Recent statistics reveal.... Read More

Battle Over Gender-Affirming Care for Youth in Tennessee Reaches Supreme Court

Dec 06, 2024 at 11:32 am by WGNS News

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court today held oral arguments in a landmark case brought by three families and a medical provider challenging a ban on gender-affirming hormon.... Read More

Bullard Named Principal of the Year in the Murfreesboro City Schools

Dec 06, 2024 at 11:00 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Dr. Caitlin Bullard, principal of the Discovery School, has been honored as the Principal of the Year by Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS). The award.... Read More