Smyrna Police Need Help In Identifying Shoplifters

Jul 18, 2020 at 03:44 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA TN) Smyrna Police are asking for the public's help in identifying two suspects in connection with shoplifting at Hibbett Sports at 801 Industrial Boulevard.  Det.... Read More

SRO John Acton Promoted To Sgt.

Jul 18, 2020 at 03:27 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  School Resource Officer John Action has been promoted to sergeant. Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh promoted the 20 year officer, who served in the patrol.... Read More

MTSU's Susan Lyons Honored

Jul 18, 2020 at 02:57 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  National leadership honor society Omicron Delta Kappa recently recognized MTSU’s Susan Lyons with the Robert L. M.... Read More

Gov. Lee Grants Temporary Death Penalty Reprieve

Jul 18, 2020 at 02:46 pm by WGNS

(NASHVILLE)  Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has issued a temporary waving of an execution. Governor Lee said, “I am granting Harold Wayne Nichols a temporary reprieve.... Read More

Ram's Hot Time On Streets

Jul 18, 2020 at 02:32 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  A scorcher ahead, and it may rile tempers and create road challenges. Murfreesboro Transportation Deputy Director Ram Balachandran warns motorists are are.... Read More

MTSU's David J. Urban, Ph.D., Receives Honor

Jul 18, 2020 at 07:15 am by WGNS

(NASHVILLE) On Friday (7/17/2020) Tennessee Governor Bill Lee presented the honorary title of Tennessee Colonel Aide de Camp to David J. Urban, Ph.D., of Murfreesboro. C.... Read More

Statewide Unemployment Rate Decreases for Second Consecutive Month in June

Jul 17, 2020 at 08:11 pm by WGNS

Tennessee’s unemployment rate decreased in June for the second consecutive month after reaching an all-time high in April, according to preliminary data from the Tenness.... Read More

RUTHERFORD COUNTY: Promotion to Assistant Director of OIT / New Human Resources Assistant Director

Jul 17, 2020 at 08:03 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Mayor Bill Ketron announced last week the promotion of two Rutherford County employees; Darin Moore to Assistant Director of the Office of Informat.... Read More

TBI: Rutherford County Woman Indicted on Theft Charge - Over $22,000

Jul 17, 2020 at 06:59 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY – A 53 year old Rutherford County woman has been arrested after being indicted on a theft charge, following an investigation by Special Agents with the.... Read More

Shooting on Friday Afternoon in Murfreesboro

Jul 17, 2020 at 06:41 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Police responded to a shooting in the 700 block of South East Broad Street at 4:41 p.m. Friday afternoon (July 17, 2020). Reports indicate that one person was sho.... Read More

UPDATE: TVA Power Line Problem Results in Power Outage for North Rutherford County

Jul 17, 2020 at 03:45 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN – We have more news on a recent power outage that took place on Wednesday, July 15th... At least three houses were damaged Tuesday on Atlas Drive in Nor.... Read More

Tri-Star Stonecrest Medical Donates 500 Masks to Rutherford County Businesses to Support #RutherfordResponsible Initiative

Jul 17, 2020 at 03:00 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron announced a new initiative last week entitled “#RutherfordResponsible” strongly encouraging citizen.... Read More

Retail, restaurant traffic rose ahead of July 4 in Tennessee metro areas

Jul 17, 2020 at 08:00 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Data analysis by a Middle Tennessee State University professor suggests that Fourth of July weekend preparations brought a substantial, but short-l.... Read More

Over $2,000 in Perfume Stolen from ULTA in Murfreesboro

Jul 17, 2020 at 07:30 am by WGNS

On July 1st and July 10th, two subjects in Murfreesboro entered the Ulta store at 2615 Medical Center Parkway and allegedly took several bottles of perfume. The fragrances wer.... Read More

RELEASE FROM "Americans for Tax Fairness" - In First Three Months of Pandemic Tennessee Billionaires’ Net Worth Jumps $4.4 Billion

Jul 17, 2020 at 06:15 am by WGNS

REPORT from "Americans for Tax Fairness" and Chris Fleming with Red Horse Strategies:  Tennessee has 8 billionaires who collectively saw their wealth increase by $4.4 bil.... Read More

VA nurse receives VA Secretary’s top award

Jul 17, 2020 at 05:15 am by WGNS

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced Kelly Drumright, MSN, RN, CNL, CCRN-CMC, CSC, as the national winner of the 2020 VA Secretary’s Award for Excellen.... Read More

Sept. 11 MTSU Songs for Service canceled due to COVID-19

Jul 16, 2020 at 05:45 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Citing public health concerns, organizers have canceled the inaugural Songs for Service, a tribute scheduled for Sept. 11 in Middle.... Read More

ACLU-TN Releases Report Analyzing Tennessee's Jail Populations During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Jul 16, 2020 at 03:30 pm by WGNS

The American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee released a comprehensive, statewide report that illustrates the cumulative impact of varying efforts to decarcerate local jails.... Read More

Early Voting Set to Begin Across Tennessee

Jul 16, 2020 at 02:00 pm by WGNS

Early voting for the State and Federal Primary and County General election begins Friday, July 17, running Monday to Saturday until Saturday, Aug. 1. Election Day is Thursday,.... Read More

FREE Food Distribution Saturday

Jul 16, 2020 at 01:45 pm by WGNS

MTSU is the location of an upcoming food distribution sponsored by “One Generation Away” on Saturday (July 18, 2020) from 9AM to 11AM.The event will be in the Ruth.... Read More