Murfreesboro

Victims Identified in Fatal Kari Drive Fire

Jan 28, 2025 at 03:59 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY - Authorities have identified the victims of the January 9th residential fire on Kari Drive as 63-year-old Christopher Lambert and 61-year-old Laura Lam.... Read More

MTSU Returns to the Grammys, Extends Focus of its LA Gatherings to Fire Relief Efforts

Jan 27, 2025 at 05:41 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University students and faculty return to Southern California this week to not only celebrate six former students nomin.... Read More

Rutherford Thrives Awarded Over $700K to Combat Homelessness in Murfreesboro

Jan 27, 2025 at 05:37 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN — County Continuum of Care, also known as Rutherford Thrives, has been awarded $707,489 from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Developme.... Read More

Families Building Futures: Rotary Clubs Come Together for Habitat Homes

Jan 27, 2025 at 05:34 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity (RCHFH) and the three Rotary Clubs of Rutherford County will come together for the 6th Annual “Rotary.... Read More

Filling Up for Less: Tennessee Rises to 5th Cheapest State for Gas!

Jan 27, 2025 at 05:10 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Here’s some news that will rock the gas-loving community in a positive way… Tennessee has climbed up the charts to claim the title of the.... Read More

Sneaker Scam: Murfreesboro Woman Duped by Counterfeit "On Cloud" Brand Shoes

Jan 27, 2025 at 04:48 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – Selling counterfeit goods is never a good thing, especially for the unsuspecting victim who unknowingly buys a knock-off. However, the internet seems.... Read More

UPDATE: Sunday's Fatal Double Shooting

Jan 27, 2025 at 11:25 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Here's an update on the tragic incidents that took place around 2:30PM Sunday afternoon (1/26/2025) at the Chelsea Place Apartments on Bradyville Pike. An a.... Read More

Protect Yourself from Winter Fires

Jan 23, 2025 at 10:23 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - With temps around the freezing point Thursday night (1/24/2025), cold weather fires continue to plague area homes and businesses. Murfreesboro Fire-Rescue r.... Read More

DUI / Sobriety Checkpoint Set for Jan. 24 in Murfreesboro

Jan 22, 2025 at 11:30 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) has announced a sobriety checkpoint scheduled for Friday, January 24, between 10 p.m. and midnight. This initiative.... Read More

Stolen Plates and Paraphernalia led Lebanon Police to Arrest Murfreesboro Duo in Smyrna Case

Jan 21, 2025 at 06:22 pm by WGNS News

WILSON COUNTY, TN - In Lebanon, Tennessee, a high-tech tool known as “SafeNet” proved its worth this week when it alerted local law enforcement to a stolen license.... Read More

Healthy Living 101: Insights with Dr. Christopher D. Dunlap

Jan 20, 2025 at 09:28 pm by WGNS News

Join us today as we sit down with Dr. Christopher D. Dunlap of the Saint Louise Clinic in Murfreesboro. As a dedicated family medicine practitioner affiliated with Ascension S.... Read More

History and Romance blossom at Oakland's on Valentine's Day

Jan 19, 2025 at 09:06 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Looking for a unique way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Oaklands Mansion offers a romantic escape to a bygone era. The mansion, primarily interpret.... Read More

Murfreesboro Trust Committee to Discuss Grant Applications in Upcoming Meeting

Jan 17, 2025 at 05:28 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro Community Investment Trust Committee on Contributions is set to meet next week. During a meeting held this past November, the.... Read More

Lascassas Woman Arrested for Theft from Elderly Relative

Jan 17, 2025 at 04:28 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY – A 60-year-old Lascassas woman is facing serious charges of financial exploitation, theft, and criminal simulation after an investigation by special a.... Read More

County Takes Over Friday AM Investigation at Central Magnet School

Jan 17, 2025 at 01:41 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - There was an extra police presence at Central Magnet School Friday morning (1/17/2025) after dispatchers received a call from a man claiming to ‘.... Read More

Signalized Intersection Improvements Set to Transform Traffic Flow Near Murfreesboro Elementary School

Jan 17, 2025 at 07:16 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council took a significant step towards enhancing traffic flow and increasing capacity at a crucial intersection on January 1.... Read More

Water Resources Department Set to Open New Customer Service Office in Murfreesboro

Jan 16, 2025 at 02:37 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, Tenn. — After nearly 50 years of service at its NW Broad Street location, the City of Murfreesboro Water Resources Department has announced that it will of.... Read More

Chronic Thief: Local Woman's Shopping Spree Lands Her in Hot Water… Again

Jan 16, 2025 at 05:16 am by WGNS News

In the ongoing saga of retail theft, Orlexus Elliot, a woman who appears to have a serious shopping situation going on, is back in the spotlight. The 27-year-old, who gained s.... Read More

Explore Art and Dialogue at MTSU's Spring Exhibition Featuring Bert Gilbert and Steve Ward

Jan 16, 2025 at 04:13 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – The MTSU Department of Art and Design is thrilled to announce its opening exhibition for the Spring 2025 semester, entitled Concerns, Delusi.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Celebrates Milestone 500th Cardiac Surgery

Jan 14, 2025 at 07:28 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn., - This January, Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford announced it had completed its 500th cardiac surgery case. “We are always proud of the serv.... Read More