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Middle TN Electric Nominating Committee Appoints New Board Member

Sep 20, 2021 at 10:20 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tenn. – The Nominating Committee of Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) announced this past week that Vanessa Hickman will serve on the MTE Board of Direc.... Read More

UPDATE: TN Gas Prices Down 1.4-Cents

Sep 20, 2021 at 09:52 am by WGNS

Tennessee gas prices have fallen 1.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.84/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Gas price.... Read More

RAINS Force Greenway Arts Festival To Be VIRTUAL!

Sep 18, 2021 at 06:03 am by WGNS

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Leaves begin to turn color, cooler temperatures arrive, and the Greenway Art Festival is returning for its 17th year. Howeve.... Read More

UPDATE: Fatal Crash on I-24 Tuesday Morning

Sep 01, 2021 at 11:18 am by WGNS

The man fatally injured Tuesday (9/01/2021) morning at 6:15 in a two-vehicle collision on I-24 East has been identified. Metro Nashville Police say that the accident occured o.... Read More

Homeless Woman Reported Missing - Safely Located and Case Closed

Sep 01, 2021 at 09:21 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  A homeless woman who was reported as missing has since been located. 19-year-old Hannah Gross was reported missing by a friend on August 29, 2021. Murfree.... Read More

County Farm Road Shut Down at Slab Due to Flooding

Aug 31, 2021 at 11:14 am by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUTY, TN)  At around 10 o’clock Tuesday (8/31/21) morning, the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office announced the closure of County Farm Road at th.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Ask - Who Stole the Wallet and Attempted $10,000 in Charges?

Aug 25, 2021 at 10:06 am by WGNS

In Murfreesboro, Detectives are attempting to identify and find the individuals who police say stole a wallet and attempted to use one of the victim's credit cards at Sam's.... Read More

Justice Page Elected Chief Justice Of The Tennessee Supreme Court

Aug 25, 2021 at 06:00 am by WGNS

Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Roger A. Page has been elected Chief Justice by his colleagues for a term that begins September 1, 2021. Justice Page succeeds Justice Jeff Biv.... Read More

COVID-19 UPDATE for Rutherford County AND More Information on the The Pfizer Vaccine Approved by the FDA

Aug 24, 2021 at 04:24 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County COVID UPDATERutherford County has recorded 49,187 total cases of COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. Of that number, there have been 463-deaths. Curr.... Read More

Wine Around The Square POSTPONED--Date Unknown

Aug 24, 2021 at 10:10 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Cases of coronavirus are again increasing, and Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford Foundation has decided to postpone WINE AROUND THE SQUARE. Foundation Coordi.... Read More

78-Year-Old Lebanon, TN Man Pleads Guilty in 40+ Year Old Rape Case

Aug 19, 2021 at 05:51 pm by WGNS

(UPDATE: LEBANON, TN) We have a powerful update to a story about a rape that happened more than 40-years ago in nearby Wilson County. WGNS brought you the first details of t.... Read More

National Farmers Market Week Aug 1 - Aug 7: Local is Better

Jul 30, 2021 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

Summer brings fresh produce and Tennessee will highlight peak season during National Farmers Market Week Aug. 1-7, 2021.“Farmers markets offer a variety of fresh, health.... Read More

Tennessee Business Barometer shows outlook 'has waned' amid inflation fears, worker shortages

Jul 23, 2021 at 03:15 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Outlook for the future “has waned” in the last three months among the state’s business leaders amid fears of inflation .... Read More

UPDATE: Child that was "Missing and Endangered" was located by K9 "Fred"

Jul 23, 2021 at 01:58 pm by WGNS

This past May, a 6-year-old child was reported as missing and endangered.That was Rutherford County K9 Deputy Richard Tidwell who headed to DeKalb County on his day off, to.... Read More

UPDATE: Subject Accused of Making a Fraudulent Purchase at a Murfreesboro Retailer Identified

Jul 15, 2021 at 02:29 pm by WGNS

UPDATED: Murfreesboro Police have been able to identify the man who recently hit the baby aisle of an Old Fort Parkway retailer and allegedly made a fraudulent pur.... Read More

Slight Drop in Unemployment for Tennessee - Tennesseans Returning to Work

Jul 15, 2021 at 02:00 pm by WGNS

Tennessee’s economic recovery continued in June as the statewide unemployment rate decreased to 4.9%, according to the latest data by the Department of Labor and Workfor.... Read More

THANK YOU for Identifying Suspect!

Jul 14, 2021 at 12:08 pm by WGNS

Thanks to your input, Murfreesboro Detectives have identified the man accused of shoplifting from Lowe’s on Old Fort Parkway. The BOLO has been cancelled and a warr.... Read More

Murfreesboro adds 70 acres to southern border of Barfield Crescent Park

Jul 14, 2021 at 11:09 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Through a Federal parkland conversion process, the City of Murfreesboro has closed on the purchase of the 70-acre Oakwood Farm located on the.... Read More

Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services Promotes Two to Captain

Jul 14, 2021 at 09:52 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services (RCEMS) announced Tuesday the promotion of Josh Wright and Mike Johnson to Captain.“Josh Wright.... Read More

Many Homeowners Face Increased Problems with their Air Conditioner During the Hot Days of Summer

Jul 13, 2021 at 02:20 pm by WGNS

As the temperature continues to remain high, it's not uncommon for homeowners to experience problems with their air-conditioner. Amy Byers with Middle Tennessee Electric says.... Read More