Wendy's Manager Arrested and Accused of Biting Employee

Dec 03, 2020 at 10:22 am by WGNS

An odd situation allegedly unfolded at a Wendy’s restaurant in Murfreesboro. A manager is accused of biting an employee at the restaurant on Memorial Boulevard. The inc.... Read More

MTSU equestrian team ‘driven’ to successful fall season

Dec 03, 2020 at 09:59 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Middle Tennessee State University equestrian team was driven to success at two regional Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association events this fal.... Read More

Study Shows Murfreesboro, Nashville, Franklin, TN Areas Rank Best Places for Women Entrepreneurs

Dec 03, 2020 at 09:56 am by WGNS

While women have made strides in many areas of the business world, there’s a significant gender gap when it comes to entrepreneurship. In fact, the rate of working-age w.... Read More

Five People Indicted in Connection to a 2019 Wilson County Homicide

Dec 03, 2020 at 09:42 am by WGNS

An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of multiple individuals stemming from a 2019 homicide i.... Read More

Oakland Battles Brentwood in 6A Blue Cross Bowl

Dec 03, 2020 at 09:33 am by WGNS

The Oakland Patriots will battle the Brentwood Bruins Saturday night in Cookeville for the Class 6A State Championship. Oakland certainly has a lot of playmakers - Jordan Jam.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas expands online mental health and counseling services

Dec 03, 2020 at 07:30 am by WGNS

Ascension Saint Thomas, part of Ascension, is increasing access to essential mental health and counseling services for those in our communities who need it most. Ascension Onl.... Read More

Silent Carriers of COVID-19

Dec 03, 2020 at 07:16 am by WGNS

Dr. Julian Yang, Chief Medical Officer of St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital described the basic symptoms of COVID-19...Again, about 10% of those with the coronavirus, don't even.... Read More

MT Football Game with UAB Canceled

Dec 02, 2020 at 02:46 pm by WGNS

Middle Tennessee's home Conference USA game against UAB set for Sunday has been canceled due to injuries, COVID-19 and contact tracing within the Blue Raider program."The most.... Read More

Shoplifting and Theft Typically Increase Around Christmas Season

Dec 02, 2020 at 11:33 am by WGNS

This time of year brings with it an increase of shoplifting. Murfreesboro Police Spokesperson Larry Flowers told WGNS that some thieves have been bold enough to fill a shoppin.... Read More

11 Murders and Approximately 120 Suicide, Overdose, Unknown Cause of Death Cases in Murfreesboro

Dec 02, 2020 at 11:15 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro Detectives continue to actively work cases involving shootings and murders. Detective James Abbott in the Violent Crimes Unit reported some of the numbers for 202.... Read More

Siegel High School Switching to Distance Learning Dec. 3rd to Dec. 11th

Dec 02, 2020 at 10:30 am by WGNS

WGNS has learned that Siegel High School is the latest school to announce distance learning for students, due to COVID-19. James Evans with the Rutherford County Schools.... Read More

Long Term Care Providers Call On Governors To Ensure Their Residents And Staff Receive Vaccine First

Dec 02, 2020 at 10:10 am by WGNS

The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and assisted living communities across th.... Read More

MTSU students help local, world artists promote peace on UN’s day for people with disabilities

Dec 02, 2020 at 09:51 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU speech and dance students are helping to help mark the United Nations’ International Day of Persons with Disabilitie.... Read More

Cannonsburgh Village Offers Free Drive Through Light Display

Dec 02, 2020 at 09:27 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Cannonsburgh Village will be transformed into a Christmas Village, and the community is invited to visit. The free event begins Friday, Decemb.... Read More

Plainview Elementary School set to open in August 2021

Dec 02, 2020 at 08:23 am by WGNS

A new school in Rutherford County will be open for the next school year. Plainview Elementary School near the Plainview Road and Sledge Road intersection is currently under co.... Read More

AUDIO -- Blue Cross Bowl: Oakland & Brentwood Coaches Interviews

Dec 01, 2020 at 07:31 pm by WGNS

Oakland coach Kevin Creasy and Brentwood coach Ron Crawford take questions from the media prior to their teams meeting up in the Class 6A Blue Cross Bowl.  WGNS will hav.... Read More

Missing Person FOUND!

Dec 01, 2020 at 07:30 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Police report that 39-year old Kristy Michelle Nickens was found safe in neighboring Nashville.  A missing person report was filed on.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Looking for Man in Suspected Attempted Shoplifting Incident

Dec 01, 2020 at 06:46 pm by WGNS

The Murfreesboro Police Department has issued a BOLO (Be On the Lookout) for a subject caught on camera allegedly attempting to steal merchandise from Lowe's. MPD detectives.... Read More

Help A Family Find Closure

Dec 01, 2020 at 05:21 pm by WGNS

Imagine wondering what happened to a loved one who disappeared 42 years ago. One family still wondering, may be related to an unidentified man whose body was found shot and pa.... Read More

Riverdale High/Lascassas Elementary Distance Learning Through Friday

Dec 01, 2020 at 01:53 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)   Riverdale High and Lascassas Elementary Schools will switch to distance-learning effective Wednesday through Friday of this week (December 2-4,.... Read More