More Than a Million Tennesseans Have Voted Early

Oct 21, 2020 at 01:54 pm by WGNS

Through the sixth day of early voting in Tennessee, 1,085,384 voters have cast their ballot for the Nov. 3 presidential election. “The massive turnout shows Tennesseans.... Read More

TSSAA State Volleyball in 'Boro This Week

Oct 21, 2020 at 01:51 pm by WGNS

TSSAA championship events return to Murfreesboro after the COVID-19 pandemic postponed most of the girls and all of the boys basketball tournament and Spring Fling. Teams are.... Read More

Area Hospitals Warn of COVID-19 Increases

Oct 21, 2020 at 09:57 am by WGNS

Ascension St. Thomas, Vanderbilt Health, Tristar Health and Meharry Medical College issue a joint statement that the number of active COVID-19 cases in Tennessee is rising. In.... Read More

Alexander Statement on Judge Amy Coney Barrett

Oct 21, 2020 at 09:56 am by WGNS

United States Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) today released the following statement after meeting with Judge Amy Coney Barrett: “During her confirmation hearings, Ju.... Read More

BACK UP AND RUNNING: Rutherford County Assessors Office and MORE - WERE OFFLINE due to Cut Fiber

Oct 21, 2020 at 09:16 am by WGNS

Several downtown Murfreesboro government buildings operated by Rutherford County were closed due to a cut fiber line. The line equaled down computers, phonelines and more. How.... Read More

Missing For Over 4-Years

Oct 20, 2020 at 05:06 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) A local family says they have not heard from their 69-year old relative for 4-years. Linda Louise Cartwright was last seen at her home on Hanover Street in 2016.... Read More

Arrests In Massive $35,000 Multi-Store Burglary

Oct 20, 2020 at 03:03 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Detectives from the Murfreesboro Police Department have been investigating a massive number of retail burglaries in which over $35,000 in merchandise has.... Read More

Thousands took part in the SHAKE OUT Drill this past week in Tennessee

Oct 20, 2020 at 12:30 pm by WGNS

Tennessee was among 14 central and southern U.S. states on Thursday, Oct., 15, 2020, that coordinated the annual Great Central U.S. ShakeOut drill to raise awareness about t.... Read More

Nursing Homes Warn of Third Spike of COVID Cases Due to Community Spread

Oct 20, 2020 at 12:00 pm 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

Tennessee Families Average 1.84 Kids

Oct 20, 2020 at 11:00 am by WGNS

The number of children per household has been steadily increasing for decades. At the same time, the cost of raising children has also been on the rise. As these trends extend.... Read More

Country Artist to Perform at World Outreach Church this Weekend

Oct 20, 2020 at 10:30 am by WGNS

World Outreach Church continues its outdoor worship services and free concert series this weekend, with musical guest Jackson Michelson leading worship at both Saturday evenin.... Read More

Stephanie Brackman Wins Prestigious Award for TN Leadership Eductor

Oct 20, 2020 at 09:22 am by WGNS

The University of Tennessee at Martin WestStar leadership program presented the Robert M. Smith Outstanding Tennessee Leadership Educator Award to Stephanie Brackman, of Murfr.... Read More

New Electric Program Let's Consumer Buy Renewable Enerergy for your Home Locally

Oct 20, 2020 at 09:02 am by WGNS

Green Switch 100 is something new that is being offered to Middle Tennessee Electric customers in Rutherford County. MTEMC's Tim Sudduth explains…Sudduth told WGNS what.... Read More

Rutherford County Convention & Visitors Bureau Wins AGAIN

Oct 20, 2020 at 08:15 am by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN) – The publishers and editors of ConventionSouth, the national multimedia resource for planning events in the South, present Rutherford County Con.... Read More

The changing of the News, the Speed of Delivery and More

Oct 20, 2020 at 08:00 am by WGNS

The changing of the News, the Speed of Delivery and More... With a look into the past and a glimpse of the news industry yesterday and today, here is Dr. Larry Burriss from th.... Read More

State Rep. Mike Sparks of Smyrna honored by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity

Oct 20, 2020 at 07:45 am by WGNS

State Rep. Mike Sparks of Smyrna was honored by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Association of Tennessee Alphamen for his work as a state legislator during the 111th General As.... Read More

Rutherford County man Tied to Nashville Shooting Death

Oct 20, 2020 at 07:15 am by WGNS

WGNS has more news on the death of a man who was killed in Nashville late last week. The fatal shooting investigation shows that Pierre Burns Jr. of La Vergne and the victim a.... Read More

COFFEE COUNTY: No foul play in death of Manchester, TN Police Captain

Oct 20, 2020 at 07:15 am by WGNS

Coffee County District Attorney General Craig Northcott said Monday that after reviewing preliminary autopsy report of Manchester Police Department Captain Chris Patterson.... Read More

State Reps. Bryan Terry and Charlie Baum working on legislation to address public safety in Tennessee

Oct 20, 2020 at 06:30 am by WGNS

State Representatives Bryan Terry, MD (R-Murfreesboro) and Charlie Baum (R-Murfreesboro) today announced they will introduce legislation aimed at deterring malicious intimidat.... Read More

Russell Gossett announced as director of Solid Waste

Oct 20, 2020 at 06:00 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — City Manager Craig Tindall announced Wednesday (Oct. 14) the appointment of Russell Gossett as the new director of Solid Waste for the City of Murf.... Read More