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Deadline to enter Leadership Rutherford: May 29

May 18, 2025 at 07:37 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – Applications for the 2025 Leadership Rutherford program are due at the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce by 4:30PM Thursday afternoon, May 29, 2.... Read More

MTSU Alumnus Honored as Tennessee SBA Person of the Year

May 18, 2025 at 06:27 pm by WGNS

Brentwood, TN - Middle Tennessee State University graduate Reggie Polk has received statewide recognition for his thriving Brentwood-based construction firm. Named Tennes.... Read More

MTSU journalism major embraces politics as legislative intern for alum, state Rep. Mike Sparks

May 17, 2025 at 12:41 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Middle Tennessee State University senior journalism major Tiffany Parker has been focused on working with local media outlets to gain expertise in her field.... Read More

Op-Ed: Is there a "connection" between education and crime?

May 17, 2025 at 11:52 am by WGNS

Is there a connection between EDUCATION and CRIME? JC Bowman, executive director of Professional Educators of Tennessee, a non-partisan teacher association located in N.... Read More

320 Middle and High School Girls learn about concrete at MTSU

May 17, 2025 at 10:33 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Middle Tennessee State University’s celebrated Concrete Industry Management program hosted over 320 area middle and high school girls Tuesday, Ma.... Read More

Poland, Puerto Rico, Estonia visit Folkfest June 7-14

May 17, 2025 at 09:42 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - The 43rd International Folkfest fills the area with music and dance June 7-14, 2025. This event was born and raised here by the Cripple Creek Cloggers.... Read More

Police Investigating String of Vehicle Burglaries in Murfreesboro; Public Asked to Help Identify Suspects

May 16, 2025 at 09:56 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) are actively investigating a series of vehicle burglaries that occurred between Wednesday,.... Read More

Juvenile Arrested After Pursuit Ends in the Garage of a LaVergne Home

May 16, 2025 at 07:15 am by WGNS News

LaVergne, TN - Around 6:00 PM on Thursday, a LaVergne Police officer attempted to stop a vehicle that was failing to maintain its lane. However, the driver of the black Nissan.... Read More

Spring Fling Returns to Rutherford County: Volunteers Needed for Statewide High School Championship Event

May 15, 2025 at 08:05 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – One of Tennessee’s biggest and most anticipated high school sports events is returning to Rutherford County! Spring Fling will take place May.... Read More

Tennessee Ranks 4th Most Dangerous State in U.S. - Education Seen as Key to Safer Communities

May 15, 2025 at 07:10 pm by WGNS News

According to a recent U.S. News & World Report, Tennessee ranks fourth in the nation for violent crime rates. JC Bowman, executive director of the Professional E.... Read More

UPDATE: License Plate Reader Further Connects Homicide Suspect to Murfreesboro

May 15, 2025 at 04:35 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: MURFREESBORO, TN — New details have surfaced in the ongoing investigation into the death of a Murfreesboro woman whose body was found in Henry County, Tennessee..... Read More

⏩ TriStar StoneCrest Files Application to Open Freestanding ER in Murfreesboro

May 15, 2025 at 09:30 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center in Smyrna is taking steps to expand emergency care access in Rutherford County with plans to build a fre.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Murder Suspect to Appear in Court After Mental Health Review

May 15, 2025 at 06:52 am by WGNS News

(UPDATED) MURFREESBORO, TN - Malik D. Smith is scheduled to appear in court later this month to face charges of first-degree murder and possession of a deadly weapon with inte.... Read More