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Hero's Body Recovered from Lake Sunday AM

Apr 28, 2024 at 04:05 pm by WGNS

Nashville, TN - Around 8:30AM Sunday morning (4/28/2024) a man's body was found floating in Percy Priest Lake. The body of 34-year old Harold Tomlinson was recovered ab.... Read More

CHORD Meets 6:00PM Monday at Greenhouse Ministries

Apr 28, 2024 at 11:56 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – CHORD meets at 6:00 o’clock Monday night (4/29/2024) at Greenhouse Ministries, 307 S. Academy Street. Chord is a collaborative initiative that w.... Read More

TBI Arrests 49-Year Old for Internet Crimes Against Children

Apr 28, 2024 at 10:26 am by WGNS

Paris, TN - Special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force have arrested and charged a 49-yea.... Read More

TWRA Stops Percy Priest Lake Search for Missing Hero, Resumes Sunday AM

Apr 27, 2024 at 10:27 pm by WGNS

Percy Priest Lake - First responders dedicated several hours Saturday night (4/27/2024) searching Percy Priest Lake near Goose Island for a hero who saved the life o.... Read More

Ram's "Love This Weather" Road Report

Apr 27, 2024 at 03:02 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - We've passed the frost date for this area, and now we're enjoying some 80 degree days. As construction crews use this time to meet deadlines, motorists enjo.... Read More

MTSU & Rutherford Arts Alliance Brought $52.4-Million To Local Economy!

Apr 27, 2024 at 08:36 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The partnership between the Rutherford Arts Alliance and Middle Tennessee State University's College of Liberal Arts has generated a staggering $52.4 m.... Read More

Andy and Cherry Womack Honored at the 17th Annual Excellence in Education Celebration

Apr 27, 2024 at 07:38 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Andy and Cherry Womack joined an influential group of civic leaders Friday night (4/262024) by being honored by The City Schools Foundation for th.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department firefighters saves woman from burning home

Apr 27, 2024 at 12:53 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. –  Quick action by firefighters from the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department saved a woman from a burning home Friday evening. The Amberwood Ci.... Read More

9th Annual Hometown Heroes Walk for Children was a Success!

Apr 26, 2024 at 06:47 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO — Child Advocacy Center Director Sharon DeBoer, Family Services Coordinator Jennifer Gamble, and Accountant Jessica Wauchek presented the 2024 Hometo.... Read More

Tire Bandit Strikes Again and Even Burglarizes a Patrol Car in Murfreesboro

Apr 26, 2024 at 06:34 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – An unknown man was caught on camera during a rash of car break-ins in Murfreesboro. More surprisingly, one of the vehicles broken into was a Tenness.... Read More

Stalking and False Reporting Charges Filed Against a Rutherford County Teacher

Apr 26, 2024 at 04:34 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - A 4th-grade teacher in the Rutherford County School system is facing charges in a case dating back to 2022. Rutherford County Detective Will Pinson fil.... Read More

Rutherford County Reports Stellar Job Market in March with Unemployment at 2.4% - Smyrna Lowest in County

Apr 26, 2024 at 07:13 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - The latest unemployment figures for March are in, and Rutherford County once again proves its economic stance in the state is robust and continues to.... Read More
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Rev Up the Fun: Annual Block Party and Touch-a-Truck Even at LaVergne’s Veterans Memorial Park

Apr 25, 2024 at 09:32 pm by WGNS News

  LaVergne, TN - Get ready for a day of fun and excitement at LaVergne’s Veterans Memorial Park as the city gears up to host its annual Block Party and Touch-a-Tru.... Read More

Thursday Traffic Jams--Pres. George W. Bush in the 'Boro!

Apr 25, 2024 at 05:57 pm by Bart

(MURFREESBORO) What was happening on NW Broad Street around 4:15PM Thursday afternoon (4/25/2024)? Police squad cars blocked traffic from crossing Broad for about 10-minutes.... Read More

UPDATE: Installation of Artificial Turf at Riverdale Has Begun

Apr 25, 2024 at 04:02 pm by WGNS

Installation of artificial turf at Phil Watts Tomahawk Stadium at Riverdale High School has begun. Work began this week to transform Tom Nolan Field. The Warriors will become.... Read More

TBI Arrests 3 Men in Warren County in child Exploitation Investigation

Apr 25, 2024 at 01:31 pm by WGNS News

WARREN COUNTY, TN  – Special agents assigned to TBI’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force have arrested and charged three men accused of uploading.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Investigate Fraudulent Withdrawals Linked to Fake ID Ring

Apr 25, 2024 at 12:47 pm by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - Detectives from the Murfreesboro Police Department are actively investigating a potential crime ring involving the fraudulent use of fake IDs to withdraw th.... Read More

Cross-Town Chase: Smyrna Suspect Escapes into La Vergne

Apr 25, 2024 at 11:51 am by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - In a tense turn of events, the Smyrna Police Department initiated a pursuit today that extended into La Vergne, leaving residents on edge and authorities on high.... Read More

Man Arrested After Police Learned He Allegedly Fathered the Child of 12-Year-Old

Apr 25, 2024 at 11:22 am by WGNS News

A shocking case has emerged in Middle Tennessee, where a 23-year-old man stands accused of fathering a child with a 15-year-old girl, leading to serious charges by authorities.... Read More

2024 Cicada Map Shows 14% of Tennessee Counties Affected, 9th Most in U.S.

Apr 24, 2024 at 08:43 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: This year marks a rare convergence as two significant cicada broods—the 13-year Brood XIX and the 17-year Brood XIII—emerge simultaneously, an event occu.... Read More