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Historic Old Sycamore Must Be Removed This Fall

Aug 03, 2024 at 04:58 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Several months ago, WGNS had an exclusive first that one of the four historic sycamore trees at the Rutherford County Courthouse was in bad shape. Coun.... Read More

Teen Charged with Felony Possession of Counterfeit Money

Aug 02, 2024 at 09:53 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A teenager who allegedly tried to pass $500 of fake $20 bills Tuesday at Dollar General in Walter Hill was apprehended after he ran from deputies, a Ru.... Read More

Transfer Station Construction Began Wednesday

Jul 31, 2024 at 07:52 pm by WGNS

Walter Hill, TN - Construction of the new Rutherford County Transfer Station on 200-acres behind Middle Point Landfill is underway. Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr said it be.... Read More

MTSU’s College of Education Awarded Over $8.5M for Early Childhood Development Program

Jul 26, 2024 at 01:57 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Early Learning Programs, supported by the College of Education, recently received over $8..... Read More
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UPDATE: No Injuries in Fire at The Dylan Apartments on Wednesday

Jul 26, 2024 at 10:35 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – The Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department recently fought a structure fire this past Wednesday at The Dylan Apartments on Battleground Dr. off of.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Investigate Shots Fired Call

Jul 26, 2024 at 12:06 am by WGNS News

(UPDATED) MURFREESBORO, TN - The sound of gunshots prompted area residents to call the police on Thursday evening in downtown Murfreesboro. The shots were reportedly fired on.... Read More

UPDATE: Two Murder-Suicide's Reported in Nashville Area on Tuesday

Jul 25, 2024 at 11:45 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - Nashville Homicide Unit detectives are investigating an apparent attempted murder-suicide involving gunfire inside a residence in the 2100 block of Burns Stree.... Read More

High Schoolers Acquire STEM-Ulating Hands-On Experience at MTSU Science College Camp

Jul 25, 2024 at 11:15 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Sean Vornhagen didn’t mind the burning smell inside the Middle Tennessee State University chemistry lab. He loves science &ldq.... Read More

Old Fort Golf Course Scheduled to Re-Open Aug. 30 After Renovations

Jul 24, 2024 at 05:29 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Old Fort Golf Course will re-open for golf on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, following renovations. Golfers can begin scheduling tee times for the reo.... Read More

Senator Dawn White Earns 100% NFIB Small Business Voting Record

Jul 24, 2024 at 05:26 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The state office of the National Federation of Independent Business said today that Senator Dawn White achieved a 100% NFIB voting record in the 2023-2.... Read More

La Vergne Police Officers Return from RNC Deployment

Jul 22, 2024 at 04:43 pm by WGNS News

La Vergne, TN - Five members of the La Vergne Police Department returned on July 19 from a deployment assignment at the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Wisc.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Comic Con and the Power of Cult Fandom

Jul 22, 2024 at 04:08 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: San Diego Comic Con is a huge event focused on comics, movies, TV shows, and more, attracting about 150,000 people. Many of these events celebrate works with "cult.... Read More

MTSU Pilots Successfully Complete 'Challenging' Air Race Classic 2024

Jul 22, 2024 at 03:43 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s three pilots successfully completed the nearly 2,500-mile Air Race Classic in June, navigating through &l.... Read More

Monday - Friday: The Old Nashville Highway Repaving Project May Cause Delays and Temporary Closure of Stones River National Battlefield Sites

Jul 22, 2024 at 10:58 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – Going on now (Monday July 22, 2024), crews from the Rutherford County Road Department will be repaving Old Nashville Highway. The current sc.... Read More
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New SKATE PARK being enjoyed by ALL!

Jul 21, 2024 at 03:52 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – The Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department hit another winner into orbit with the new Skate Park that opened this past Friday. It’s locate.... Read More

Final Week of EARLY VOTING is ahead!

Jul 20, 2024 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - We're in the final stretch for EARLY VOTING. The last day to early vote is Saturday, July 27, 2024. Rutherford County registered voters can early.... Read More

SCAN Program Makes Senior Citizen Feel Safe

Jul 18, 2024 at 06:26 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Resident Teresa Alexander joined the Sheriff’s Senior Citizens Awareness Network about five years ago.   Volunteer SCAN co-coordinat.... Read More

Tennessee Unemployment Rate Released - Holding Steady

Jul 18, 2024 at 06:20 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - Tennessee continues to experience record-low unemployment, according to data released by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The rate.... Read More

Rutherford Co. Lawmakers Encourage Tennesseans to Take Advantage of Sales Tax Holiday

Jul 18, 2024 at 05:26 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County lawmakers are encouraging local residents to take advantage of Tennessee’s upcoming sales tax holiday. The state’s annua.... Read More
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New Skate Park in Murfreesboro Opens Friday

Jul 18, 2024 at 04:22 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation is set to officially open its new Skate Park and Pump Track with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, July 19th at 10 AM.... Read More