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Weather Cancels Inaugural Parade, will the Stewarts Creek Band perform elsewhere?

Jan 20, 2025 at 08:00 am by WGNS

PARADE INDOORS - UPDATED: Officials in Washington, D.C. confirm that the outdoor inauguration parade will be moved indoors and about 7,500 participants from 23 states will mov.... Read More

James Howard Reed, Jr. arrested and jailed, $200,000 bond

Jan 20, 2025 at 07:28 am by WGNS

SHELBYVILLE, TN - On Monday, the suspect of a child sex related investigation in Shelbyville, TN remains behind bars in the Bedford County Jail. 47-Year-old James Howard Reed,.... Read More

Small Changes for a Healthier Future: Insights from Sunshine Nutrition

Jan 20, 2025 at 05:00 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – We are nearing the second month of a New Year and it’s not too late to start establishing a new way of eating and taking care of yourself!.... Read More

Stewarts Creek Band is in Washington! What's next?

Jan 19, 2025 at 09:48 pm by WGNS

Washington, DC - After a long wintry bus ride from Smyrna to our nation's capitol, Smyrna's Stewarts Creek High School marching band, faculty members and chaperones made it sa.... Read More

History and Romance blossom at Oakland's on Valentine's Day

Jan 19, 2025 at 09:06 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Looking for a unique way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Oaklands Mansion offers a romantic escape to a bygone era. The mansion, primarily interpret.... Read More

⏩Arctic Cold Invading Rutherford County

Jan 18, 2025 at 03:44 pm by Rutherford Weather

Rutherford Weather's Bryan Barrett updates us on the Arctic colded headed our way!

MPD Officers Honored at MLK Breakfast

Jan 18, 2025 at 01:42 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - More "Hero Awards" were given out at Saturday morning's Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast at MTSU's James Union Building.  Murfreesboro Police Deartmen.... Read More

Saturday's MLK Breakfast was SOLD OUT!

Jan 18, 2025 at 01:24 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – The Annual NAACP Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast held Saturday morning in MTSU’s James Union Building had tremendous support. In fact, for.... Read More

Sheriff’s SRO Sgt. Dustin Cox receives Jerry Anderson Hero Award

Jan 18, 2025 at 01:08 pm by WGNS

Photo ID: Sheriff’s School Resource Officer Sgt. Dustin Cox receives the Jerry Anderson Hero Award from the NAACP-Murfreesboro Branch Saturday during the annual MLK Jr..... Read More

Gov. Calls Special Session to pass "Education Freedom Act"

Jan 18, 2025 at 07:36 am by WGNS

Nashville, TN - Governor Bill Lee has announced a special session of the Tennessee General Assembly on Monday, January 27, 2025, to pass the Education Freedom Act. The se.... Read More

Ronnie Johnson Receives Murfreesboro's STAR Award

Jan 18, 2025 at 07:03 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Mayor Shane McFarland honored Ronnie Johnson as this month's STAR recipient. Several of his co-workers nominated nominated him for this prestigiou.... Read More

Ram's 'Boro "Arctic Blast" Road Report

Jan 18, 2025 at 06:47 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - It's still winter with winds and subfreezing temps to put a zip in your step, With that in mind, Murfreesboro Transportation Department's Deputy Director Ra.... Read More

Innovative Store Concept Earns MTSU Student Recognition in Global Design Contest

Jan 17, 2025 at 05:39 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University interior architecture major Annalise Phillips of Nolensville earned top honors at the 29th annual Planning and Vi.... Read More

Murfreesboro Trust Committee to Discuss Grant Applications in Upcoming Meeting

Jan 17, 2025 at 05:28 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro Community Investment Trust Committee on Contributions is set to meet next week. During a meeting held this past November, the.... Read More

Skull Not Linked To Nashville, Could It Be Rutherford County?

Jan 17, 2025 at 04:31 pm by WGNS

Nashville, TN - After a skull was found, the Metro Nashville Police Department's Cold Case Unit, along with their Urban Search and Rescue team, is actively searching for addit.... Read More

Lascassas Woman Arrested for Theft from Elderly Relative

Jan 17, 2025 at 04:28 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY – A 60-year-old Lascassas woman is facing serious charges of financial exploitation, theft, and criminal simulation after an investigation by special a.... Read More

TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center in Smyrna Achieves Top 5% Ranking

Jan 17, 2025 at 04:05 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN — TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center has announced that it has been named a 2024 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award winner by Press Ganey..... Read More

New Salem Highway now has 5-Lanes Open!

Jan 17, 2025 at 02:54 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has to opened (1/17/2025) all 5-lanes of traffic on S.R. 99/New Salem Hwy between Old Fort Parkway (S.... Read More

County Takes Over Friday AM Investigation at Central Magnet School

Jan 17, 2025 at 01:41 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - There was an extra police presence at Central Magnet School Friday morning (1/17/2025) after dispatchers received a call from a man claiming to ‘.... Read More

Signalized Intersection Improvements Set to Transform Traffic Flow Near Murfreesboro Elementary School

Jan 17, 2025 at 07:16 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council took a significant step towards enhancing traffic flow and increasing capacity at a crucial intersection on January 1.... Read More