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Best Wishes: One Chapter Ends, and a New One Begins!

Feb 01, 2025 at 01:22 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – Change is a part of life, and Bud and Kay Mitchell decided to enjoy time with family and retire after 38-years of owning Bud’s Tire. Fortunate f.... Read More

PAWS Now Has 24/7 Chip Scanner a Door

Feb 01, 2025 at 11:45 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Rutherford County Pet Adoption and Welfare Services (PAWS) now offers a 24/7 microchip scanning station beside the front door of their shelter and office at.... Read More

In True Blue fashion, the Grammy's will be Sunday night (Groundhog Day)

Feb 01, 2025 at 10:32 am by WGNS

Los Angeles, CA - Groundhog Day continues to have newsworthy ties in Blue Raider country. That proved true this year as the 67th Annual Grammy Awards falls on this special day.... Read More

Ram's "Party Sunny and 50+" 'Boro Road Report

Feb 01, 2025 at 08:19 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – The old adage of “if you don’t like today’s weather, wait and it’ll be totally different tomorrow.” The arctic blast is.... Read More

Rutherford County Youth Receives Recognition from State Cattlemen Association

Feb 01, 2025 at 07:43 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The Tennessee Cattlemen’s Association (TCA) presented the Outstanding Youth Award to two remarkable individuals for their exceptional leadership.... Read More
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Sign of Spring: 52nd Annual MTSU Baseball Groundhog Day Luncheon

Jan 31, 2025 at 04:08 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO - It’s a celebrated early sign of spring for the Middle Tennessee State University community: the annual Groundhog Day luncheon in support of Blue Raider Ba.... Read More

Bluey at the Library in Murfreesboro on Saturday

Jan 31, 2025 at 11:57 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Libraries are evolving with the times, enhancing both productivity and enjoyment depending on your needs. From traditional books to 3D printers and GoP.... Read More

Veterans Park: A New Recreational Haven for Murfreesboro Residents

Jan 31, 2025 at 11:42 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The City will soon be breaking ground for a future community park on the west side of Murfreesboro in 2025. Parks Director Nate Will.... Read More

Bridgestone and Nashville Airport Champion Human Trafficking Awareness

Jan 31, 2025 at 10:38 am by WGNS News

To coincide with Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Bridgestone Americas and Nashville International Airport proudly announce they have joined the more than 250 businesses an.... Read More

City of La Vergne named One of the ‘Best Places to Work in Tennessee’

Jan 31, 2025 at 10:28 am by WGNS News

  La Vergne, Tenn. - The City of La Vergne was recently named one of the ‘2025 Best Places to Work in Tennessee’ by Best Companies Group. Thirteen business.... Read More

Caught on Camera: Shoplifting Suspects Visit Smyrna Kohl’s, Often

Jan 31, 2025 at 10:20 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - Well, folks, it seems that the new year is off to a grand start in Rutherford County, where shoplifting has become the hottest trend at the local Kohl’s. Ju.... Read More

Celebrate Love Early: Valentine’s Concert with Tennessee Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra

Jan 30, 2025 at 05:48 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – This Valentine’s Day, why not make the celebration a little sweeter by planning an early romantic evening on February 11? Avoid the crowds an.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Bust Multi-State Organized Retail Theft Ring

Jan 30, 2025 at 04:30 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Three Florida men have been arrested in connection with a multi-state organized retail theft ring, thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Murfreesbor.... Read More

⏩ Rutherford County & Murfreesboro Mayors Propose Waste Solution & Oppose Landfill Expansion

Jan 30, 2025 at 04:08 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr and Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland unveiled Thursday a joint plan for a long-term solid waste solution while firmly opposin.... Read More

COMMENTARY by Dr. Burriss with MTSU: Copyright and Ai - Protecting Creators in the Modern Age

Jan 30, 2025 at 04:07 pm by WGNS News

Commentary: Dr. Larry Burriss, a long-time member of the MTSU Department of Journalism, examines the importance of copyright laws and the protection of creators' rights. He co.... Read More

UPDATED: Parolee Charged with Trafficking a 17-Year-Old for Sex

Jan 30, 2025 at 03:27 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED: A Tennessee parolee with multiple convictions for cocaine and robbery offenses has been rearrested, this time accused of trafficking a 17-year-old runaway girl from a.... Read More

Rutherford County Maintains Low Unemployment Rate Despite Rankings Shift

Jan 30, 2025 at 02:53 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - County unemployment rates have been released, and Rutherford County remains on the top 10 list of counties with the lowest jobless rates, but it is now.... Read More
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12 Rutherford County Youth Become Eagle Scouts

Jan 30, 2025 at 02:34 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County TN - Just as in earlier years, becoming an Eagle Scout offers numerous advantages. Overall, achieving the rank of Eagle Scout is a notable accomplishment tha.... Read More

6th Annual Storybook Breakfast Fundraiser Presented by MMC Pediatrics

Jan 30, 2025 at 01:29 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – United Way of South Central Tennessee (UWSCTN) and MMC Pediatrics present the Sixth Annual Storybook Breakfast fundraising event. This.... Read More

MPD Arrests Burrell Davis

Jan 30, 2025 at 11:30 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The former La Vergne Police chief, Burrel Calvin Davis, II, was arrested without incident just before 7:00 o'clock Wednesday night (1/29/2025) following a d.... Read More