Bluey at the Library in Murfreesboro on Saturday

Jan 31, 2025 at 11:57 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Libraries are evolving with the times, enhancing both productivity and enjoyment depending on your needs. From traditional books to 3D printers and GoP.... Read More

Veterans Park: A New Recreational Haven for Murfreesboro Residents

Jan 31, 2025 at 11:42 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The City will soon be breaking ground for a future community park on the west side of Murfreesboro in 2025. Parks Director Nate Will.... Read More

Bridgestone and Nashville Airport Champion Human Trafficking Awareness

Jan 31, 2025 at 10:38 am by WGNS News

To coincide with Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Bridgestone Americas and Nashville International Airport proudly announce they have joined the more than 250 businesses an.... Read More

City of La Vergne named One of the ‘Best Places to Work in Tennessee’

Jan 31, 2025 at 10:28 am by WGNS News

  La Vergne, Tenn. - The City of La Vergne was recently named one of the ‘2025 Best Places to Work in Tennessee’ by Best Companies Group. Thirteen business.... Read More

Caught on Camera: Shoplifting Suspects Visit Smyrna Kohl’s, Often

Jan 31, 2025 at 10:20 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - Well, folks, it seems that the new year is off to a grand start in Rutherford County, where shoplifting has become the hottest trend at the local Kohl’s. Ju.... Read More

Celebrate Love Early: Valentine’s Concert with Tennessee Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra

Jan 30, 2025 at 05:48 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – This Valentine’s Day, why not make the celebration a little sweeter by planning an early romantic evening on February 11? Avoid the crowds an.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Bust Multi-State Organized Retail Theft Ring

Jan 30, 2025 at 04:30 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Three Florida men have been arrested in connection with a multi-state organized retail theft ring, thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Murfreesbor.... Read More

COMMENTARY by Dr. Burriss with MTSU: Copyright and Ai - Protecting Creators in the Modern Age

Jan 30, 2025 at 04:07 pm by WGNS News

Commentary: Dr. Larry Burriss, a long-time member of the MTSU Department of Journalism, examines the importance of copyright laws and the protection of creators' rights. He co.... Read More

UPDATED: Parolee Charged with Trafficking a 17-Year-Old for Sex

Jan 30, 2025 at 03:27 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED: A Tennessee parolee with multiple convictions for cocaine and robbery offenses has been rearrested, this time accused of trafficking a 17-year-old runaway girl from a.... Read More

Rutherford County Maintains Low Unemployment Rate Despite Rankings Shift

Jan 30, 2025 at 02:53 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - County unemployment rates have been released, and Rutherford County remains on the top 10 list of counties with the lowest jobless rates, but it is now.... Read More

6th Annual Storybook Breakfast Fundraiser Presented by MMC Pediatrics

Jan 30, 2025 at 01:29 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – United Way of South Central Tennessee (UWSCTN) and MMC Pediatrics present the Sixth Annual Storybook Breakfast fundraising event. This.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Police Continue to Investigate Deadly Auto Accident Involving Child and Adult

Jan 30, 2025 at 11:01 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Murfreesboro Police Department Fatal Accident Crash Team investigators are continuing to determine the exact cause of a two-car crash on Januar.... Read More

Couples will Enjoy a Vintage Dinner Experience This Valentine’s Day at Oaklands Mansion

Jan 29, 2025 at 10:32 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - This Valentine’s Day, couples are invited to step back more than 165 years and indulge in a romantic evening at Oaklands Mansion, where love will fill.... Read More

The Growing Role of Women in Construction: Meeting Industry Challenges in Rutherford County and Beyond

Jan 29, 2025 at 01:25 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As President Donald Trump’s efforts for mass deportation loom, which could drastically reduce the already understaffed construction workforce by.... Read More

Implications of Federal Grant Freeze on Education Programs Locally and Judges Temporary Stay

Jan 29, 2025 at 12:38 pm by WGNS News

On Monday, the White House budget office announced a pause on federal grants and loans, potentially impacting programs for millions of Americans, especially low-income familie.... Read More

Nashville State, MTSU Expand Transfer Paths for Associate Degree grads In Aerospace, Cybersecurity Management

Jan 28, 2025 at 06:38 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Leaders from Middle Tennessee State University and Nashville State Community College signed two agreements Tuesday, Jan. 28, that create seamless p.... Read More

Nicholson Captured: Franklin Police Wrap Up Search for Fugitive

Jan 28, 2025 at 06:29 pm by WGNS News

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TN - The Franklin Police Department (FPD) has announced that the search for 29-year-old Roy Nicholson, III, has come to an end after he was located and take.... Read More

Professional Educators of Tennessee: Pause of Federal Grants Equals Need for Temporary Assistance

Jan 28, 2025 at 05:21 pm by WGNS News

On January 27, 2025, the White House budget office announced a pause on federal grants and loans, potentially disrupting public assistance programs for millions of Americans,.... Read More

Rutherford County Top 5 for Pancreatic Cancer Rates

Jan 28, 2025 at 05:00 pm by WGNS News

The National Institutes of Health and National Cancer Institute report that Rutherford County continues to see an increase in citizens diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, indica.... Read More

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