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Handgun reported as being STOLEN Earlier This Year in Murfreesboro Recovered in Nashville - One Suspect Arrested

Apr 11, 2022 at 07:39 am by WGNS

A 9-millimeter semi-automatic handgun reported as stolen in Murfreesboro earlier this year in January (2022), has been recovered in nearby Nashville. The pistol was alleged to.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Virtual Meetings to Virtual Car and Art Purchases? Today's Commentary by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Apr 11, 2022 at 07:13 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tennessee — Virtual meetings to virtual meals and cars? With today’s commentary,  here is MTSU Professor Larry Burriss…Scroll down f.... Read More

Tennessee Gas Prices DOWN 8.7-Cents Per Gallon in the last Week

Apr 11, 2022 at 06:45 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 8.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.87/g today, according to GasBuddy's sur.... Read More

MURFREESBORO POLICE: Recent rash of vehicle burglaries - police remind citizens to lock vehicles, remove guns and valuables

Apr 08, 2022 at 02:40 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.- Murfreesboro Police “Crimes Against Property” detectives are urging residents to lock their vehicles and remove valuables after multiple car b.... Read More

Two Arrested in Recent Auto Theft Cases

Apr 08, 2022 at 02:37 pm by WGNS

Detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department have worked several stolen vehicle cases over the past 30-days. According to the MPD, the auto thefts involved vehicles that.... Read More
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Residents gathered for a Friday Morning Run in downtown Murfreesboro for Miles Tate

Apr 08, 2022 at 10:15 am by WGNS

Early Friday morning, Murfreesboro residents met on the Murfreesboro Civic Plaza with the purpose of remembering Miles Tate. Miles unexpectedly passed away on April 4, 2022....... Read More

MTSU Board of Trustees OKs extension of McPhee’s contract through 2026

Apr 07, 2022 at 10:04 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees voted this week to extend President Sidney A. McPhee’s contract through.... Read More

Teen turns himself in at the Smyrna Police Department to face Felony Marijuana Charges in Nashville

Apr 07, 2022 at 08:20 pm by WGNS

A teenager who was charged with felony marijuana possession after a man was shot and killed in Nashville, reportedly turned himself in at the Smyrna Police Department.Metro-.... Read More

Rutherford County Election Commission Confirms Candidate Filing Deadline Extended for State Senatorial Races

Apr 07, 2022 at 01:30 pm by WGNS

  The Rutherford County Election Commission has confirmed the deadline to file paperwork to run for State Senate has been extended. Evidently, the change came after a pu.... Read More

Virgil Gammon Receives TNPBA Endorsement for Sheriff

Apr 07, 2022 at 09:00 am by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN- Virgil Gammon, former Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy and Republican candidate for Sheriff, announced today that he has been endor.... Read More
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Company founded in England in 1909 locates North America Headquarters in Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Apr 06, 2022 at 03:30 pm by WGNS

Click the photo above this news story to see the entire slide show of pictures. (MURFREESBORO, TENN) A company founded in England in has re-established their presence in North.... Read More

Number of uninsured children returning to pre-pandemic levels; overall wellbeing is lower than pre-pandemic

Apr 06, 2022 at 12:43 pm by WGNS

The most recent analysis of the Vanderbilt Child Health Poll by researchers in the Vanderbilt Center for Child Health Policy shows that insurance coverage for Tennessee chil.... Read More

Subjects who robbed bank in Smyrna, TN on Monday have yet to be identified

Apr 06, 2022 at 10:25 am by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tennessee— On April 4, 2022, at 2:22PM, Smyrna Police were dispatched to 415 Sam Ridley Parkway regarding a bank robbery.According to Smyrna authorities, tw.... Read More

La Vergne Board Approves Increase for All City Staff as Part of Employee Compensation Study

Apr 06, 2022 at 09:46 am by WGNS

(La Vergne, Tenn.) The La Vergne Board of Mayor and Aldermen has approved an increase in pay for all city employees. This comes as a result of an employee compensation study b.... Read More

Middle Half Co-Founder Miles Tate Dead At Age 62

Apr 05, 2022 at 09:47 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Heart of Tennessee residents and the area's running community are shocked and saddened with the passing of Miles Tate on Monday (4/4/2022).The 62-year old commu.... Read More

MTSU, Delta celebrate first ‘Propel’ pilot graduate, partnership

Apr 05, 2022 at 04:17 pm by WGNS

Above Photo: MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee, second from left, presents aerospace alumnus Colton Gray of Lebanon, Tenn., a framed certificate of recognition for becoming the.... Read More

Tennessee Ranks #43 for COVID Pandemic Recovery

Apr 05, 2022 at 04:08 pm by WGNS

If you have questioned how well the Volunteer State is doing in their economic recovery from the COVID Pandemic – then a new study may answer your curiosity. According.... Read More

Riverdale High School Hosts St. Baldrick’s Foundation “Brave the Shave” to Raise Funds for Childhood Cancer Research

Apr 05, 2022 at 03:02 pm by WGNS

Riverdale High School in Murfreesboro, TN, will host a St. Baldrick’s Foundation signature head-shaving event to raise funds for lifesaving childhood ca.... Read More

County Commissioner Rod Key to Hold Campaign Fundraiser This Thursday

Apr 05, 2022 at 02:45 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN. Current Rutherford County Commissioner, Rod Key, announces a campaign fundraiser to be held at the home of Larry and Susan Quesenberry at 1792 Breckenridge D.... Read More

Dawbarn seeks re-election for Rutherford County Register of Deeds

Apr 05, 2022 at 02:15 pm by WGNS

Heather Dawbarn has officially declared her intention for re-election for Rutherford County Register of Deeds on May 3rd, 2022. The Republican Party asked Heather to run in.... Read More