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Middle Tennessee Electric and the TVA Recently Celebrated the 100th Home Uplift - Hear how the Program Helps Residents at No Charge

Jul 14, 2023 at 06:53 am by WGNS News

Middle Tennessee Electric and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) recently celebrated the 100th Home Uplift on Thursday in Smyrna.  In case you’re unfamiliar with.... Read More

Taste of Rutherford - Main Street Murfreesboro Summer Party Fundraiser July 22

Jul 11, 2023 at 05:03 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Main Street’s “Taste of Rutherford” tickets are now on sale for their annual fundraising event.  Approximately 25 restaurants will sp.... Read More

MTSU Using $901K-Plus USDA/NIFA Grant to Reach Next-Gen Agriculture Leaders

Jul 11, 2023 at 04:38 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University School of Agriculture faculty are part of a group collectively awarded $18.1 million by the U.S. Department.... Read More

Ascend Retirement and Investment Services Appoints Kristy Harris as Associate Financial Advisor

Jul 11, 2023 at 06:45 am by WGNS News

Ascend Federal Credit Union announced today the promotion of Kristy Harris to associate financial advisor on the Ascend Retirement and Investment Services (ARISe) wealth&.... Read More

Dr. Caitlin Bullard Named Discovery School Principal in Murfreesboro

Jul 10, 2023 at 06:37 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - (Murfreesboro, TN) Dr. Trey Duke, Director of Murfreesboro City Schools, has announced the appointment of Dr. Caitlin Bullard as Principal for Discovery S.... Read More

Florence Station Market on NW Broad Street at Florence Road Robbed at Gunpoint

Jul 06, 2023 at 03:29 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN – In Murfreesboro, Police are attempting to locate a “Person of Interest” after a hold-up at the Florence Station Market and BP gas.... Read More

New Bill Banning Sex Change Related Procedures on Minors in Tennessee Halted by a Federal Judge

Jun 29, 2023 at 09:21 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – A new bill that banned doctors in Tennessee from performing sex change operations on teens and children under the age of 18 has been met with a l.... Read More

CHORD Announces Spring "Hero Awards" at Greenhouse Ministries

Jun 27, 2023 at 07:03 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - On June 26th, Chord met at the Greenhouse Ministries Community Room. Chord is a collaborative initiative that encourages partnerships with artists, ban.... Read More

Roe v. Wade being Overturned in June of 2022 was Celebrated with Right to Life Rally this past Saturday in Murfreesboro

Jun 27, 2023 at 07:18 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - One year ago in June of 2022, Roe V. Wade was overturned, which put the legality of abortion back into the hands of individual states like Tennessee. The on.... Read More

MTSU Diversity Fellowship Program Supports Doctoral Students from Dissertation to Professorship

Jun 23, 2023 at 07:50 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU’s Diversity Dissertation Fellowship program will welcome three new fellows from across the country to campus this fall to.... Read More

Large Car and Bike Show to be Held This Saturday Outside of the SRM Headquarters Off I-840

Jun 22, 2023 at 08:00 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - The Heart in Motion Car and Motorcycle Show is this Saturday. Everything from classic muscle cars to imports and low riders to pickups are expected to.... Read More

Three Flat-Screen TV's Shoplifted from Walmart on Memorial Boulevard

Jun 20, 2023 at 07:39 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A woman reportedly went to a local Walmart store to buy Pepsi and left with with not only soda, but also three flat-screen television sets. Police report.... Read More

Teens Reportedly Walk-in on Man Changing Clothes in the Female Locker Room of a Murfreesboro Community Center

Jun 19, 2023 at 05:14 pm by WGNS News

A 16-year-old in Murfreesboro told WGNS that she was surprised to find a man changing his clothes in the female locker room at Patterson Park Community Center on Sunday (06/.... Read More
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Murfreesboro Council Approves Development Impact Fees on 2nd and Final Reading

Jun 15, 2023 at 09:29 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council voted Thursday, June 15, 2023, on 2nd Reading, to implement a Fee Schedule with a newly adopted set of Deve.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Investigating Alleged Stalking / Aggravated Assault Case Involving a Potential Teen Victim

Jun 14, 2023 at 04:46 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN – An unknown man has allegedly been stalking an 18-year-old Murfreesboro woman, according to a police report. Detectives are attempting to ide.... Read More

‘Juneteenth’ Celebrates Freedom in Murfreesboro June 15th - June 17th

Jun 10, 2023 at 03:06 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - In 1806, Bradley Academy was built in Murfreesboro for the wealthy, only allowing white males to attend the school. Past President of the United States Jame.... Read More

Oaklands Museum and Woman's Club of Murfreesboro Host Second Week of the Wedding Dress Exhibit Going

Jun 10, 2023 at 01:47 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Wedding Dresses Across Decades and Cultures exhibit opened June 2 at the Woman’s Club of Murfreesboro and will continue for only two more weeken.... Read More

Man Wanted by Murfreesboro, Nashville and Mt. Juliet Police Allegedly Found in Women's Restroom at Restaurant

Jun 05, 2023 at 01:07 pm by WGNS News

    MURFREESBORO, TENN – A subject who was wanted by both Murfreesboro and Nashville Police was apprehended in Wilson County. 30-Year-old William Spratt, Jr..... Read More

New MTSU students quickly adapt to campus during CUSTOMS orientation

Jun 01, 2023 at 11:48 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Incoming Middle Tennessee State University freshman biology major Laylah Coleman likes the diversity of opportun.... Read More

New Impact Fee in Murfreesboro Expected to Add $6,250 to the Cost of Building a 2,500-Square-Foot Home by Year 2025

May 30, 2023 at 09:58 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - A newly approved impact fee in Murfreesboro will add to the price of construction for home builders and developers. Murfreesboro Assistant City Mana.... Read More