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Local Man Reported Missing: Stanley Dotson Wise, 34

Apr 19, 2024 at 11:56 am by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - Authorities are seeking information about Stanley Dotson Wise, 34, who was last seen seven months ago at the Kroger on Veterans Parkway. Wise, reportedly li.... Read More

Community Assistance Sought in Shoplifting Investigation: Person of Interest Wanted for Questioning

Apr 05, 2024 at 11:31 am by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - Authorities are appealing to the public for assistance in locating an individual wanted for questioning in connection with a shoplifting incident at JCPenne.... Read More

Cannon County Schools Excited for State Basketball Tournament After 39 Year Break

Mar 11, 2024 at 10:49 am by Chandelar Williams

Woodbury, TN - Cannon County Schools will be dismissing classes early at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2024, to show support for the Cannon County High School Lions Basket.... Read More

BOLO: Help Needed Identifying Ulta Shoplifting Suspects

Mar 08, 2024 at 10:03 am by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - Local law enforcement is seeking the public's assistance in identifying two individuals involved in a recent shoplifting incident at Ulta located on Medical.... Read More

Rutherford County Revolutionizes Voting: Convenient Voting Centers Offer Flexibility on Election Day

Mar 04, 2024 at 11:45 am by Chandelar Williams

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County voters will now enjoy greater flexibility and accessibility during elections, thanks to the introduction of Convenient Voting Centers.... Read More

Rutherford County Road Construction Updates: March 3-9 Lane Closures and Projects

Mar 04, 2024 at 11:19 am by Chandelar Williams

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County residents can expect various road construction projects and lane closures throughout the week, impacting travel in several areas. Her.... Read More

UNSOLVED: 2009 Murfreesboro Cold Case - The Murder of Anthony Davis

Nov 08, 2023 at 05:42 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN - Like many cold cases involving murder, there is often one missing piece of the puzzle that has yet to be found. One of those cold cases involves the death o.... Read More

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MTE Works Overnight Restoring Power

Jun 30, 2023 at 11:14 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) continues the long hours of restoring power to thousands of customers hit by storms in the mid-state. Amy Byers told News.... Read More

RCFR Saves Equine

Jun 30, 2023 at 07:27 am by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) In the noon hour on Thursday (6/29/2023) Rutherford County Fire-Rescue was dispatched to an animal rescue. Upon arrival, they found a horse stuc.... Read More

GoFundMe For Teen Who Drowned

May 12, 2023 at 02:33 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA) A GoFundMe account has been set-up for the family of 19-year old Myo Kyo' family, who drowned early Friday morning (5/12/2023) in a fishing accident on Percy Priest L.... Read More

City and County Schools Report Unfounded Threats from Social Media

May 12, 2023 at 09:17 am by WGNS News

For the second time in a little over a week, Rutherford County Schools and Murfreesboro City Schools are dealing with "unfounded and unspecific threats" being spread on social.... Read More

New Scam Targets Nearby Community - Asking Residents to Buy Gift Cards for their County

May 01, 2023 at 11:44 am by WGNS News

There is another scam alert for Middle Tennessee residents to be aware of... Terry Bell, the Warren County Executive, said that citizens began receiving emails that appeared t.... Read More

How to Apply for FEMA Tornado Assistance

Apr 08, 2023 at 12:14 pm by WGNS

(ATLANTA) Tennessee homeowners and renters in Cannon, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Lewis, Macon, McNairy, Rutherford, Tipton and Wayne counties who were affected.... Read More

The Backstage BASH will be on April 22, 2023

Mar 27, 2023 at 06:00 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Backstage BASH, The Center for the Arts annual fundraiser event, will be held Saturday, April 22, and tickets are now available. The Backstag.... Read More

French Fry Assault Incident in Murfreesboro - Woman has yet to be questioned

Feb 28, 2023 at 07:10 pm by WGNS News

WANTED: Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro Detectives are trying to find a person of interest in an assault case. The so-called assault unfolded when an unidentified w.... Read More

RCSO Says--DON'T BE SCAMMED--Hang Up!

Feb 08, 2023 at 07:53 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The Rutherford County Sheriffs Office told NewsRadio WGNS that a telephone scam is being attempted and it ties with a male who claims that he is with the sherif.... Read More

New Westlawn Hospital in Blackman Area is Scheduled to Open to Patients This March

Jan 12, 2023 at 02:56 pm by WGNS News

A brand-new neighborhood hospital will soon open in the Blackman area of Murfreesboro. The hospital will be the very first of its kind to open in Tennessee, and it’s loc.... Read More

$12,000 Theft / Fraud Spending Spree Case in Murfreesboro

Jan 05, 2023 at 11:31 am by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TN) Local authorities are investigating a theft and fraud case right now that dates back several months. Evidently, the case focuses on a couple that di.... Read More

'Black Carpet Event' in Murfreesboro for the Screening of Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever

Oct 21, 2022 at 06:16 am by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, Tenn.) MODERNOIRE, a local business community organization that focuses on Rutherford County, is hosting the Wakanda Gala, a ticketed, invitation-only adva.... Read More