Owner of Smyrna Business Convicted of Tax Evasion and Theft Charges

Apr 30, 2024 at 05:49 pm by WGNS News

The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue recently concluded an investigation that resulted in the conviction of Scharneitha Britton, the own.... Read More

From Humble Beginnings to Grammy Gold - MTSU's Music Program Marks Half a Century of Success

Apr 30, 2024 at 09:47 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - We've all heard interviews with musicians who talk about a hit song they wrote that had personal meaning. Many songwriters talk about the words.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Manager Craig Tindall Updates Listeners on New Developments and More

Apr 30, 2024 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

Hear about changes that will impact local traffic, new bridges, new business and more in Murfreesboro as WGNS' Scott Walker talks to Murfreesboro City Manager Craig Tindall. T.... Read More

Tuesday: Barbara Faircloth

Apr 30, 2024 at 07:39 am by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Tuesday, April 30th, 2024 Barbara Faircloth is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for always thinking of others and being so encouraging.... Read More

LIVE Music and the Saturday Market Returning to Historic Murfreesboro Square

Apr 30, 2024 at 07:27 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - On Saturday, the weekly Saturday Market will reopen with at least 70-vendors. Sarah Callender with Main Street Murfreesboro told WGNS News... The ma.... Read More

MTSU Officials Collect 76.5 Pounds, 60 Vapes During Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

Apr 29, 2024 at 09:04 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University officials collected nearly 76.5 pounds of medications during the spring Prescription Drug Take-Bac.... Read More

ACLU Urges Governor Lee to Veto Abortion Legislation in Tennessee

Apr 29, 2024 at 04:47 pm by WGNS News

On Monday, the ACLU of Tennessee issued a plea to Governor Bill Lee, urging him to veto SB 1971/HB 1895, a proposed bill that would establish a new felony offense for indivi.... Read More

Rutherford County Child Advocacy Center Hosts Annual Hometown Heroes Walk for Children

Apr 29, 2024 at 04:30 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford CountY, TN - Rutherford County Child Advocacy Center and the Child Protective Investigative Team hosted the Ninth Annual Hometown Heroes Walk for Children on Friday.... Read More

Smyrna Police Seek Assistance in Identifying Suspect Allegedly Tied to Unlawful Photography Incident at Target

Apr 29, 2024 at 03:53 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN - The Smyrna Police Department is reaching out to the community for help in identifying a male suspect involved in an incident of unlawful photography at a local.... Read More

Linebaugh Public Library Hosts Author Mary Thompson for Book Signing

Apr 29, 2024 at 02:52 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Linebaugh Public Library is pleased to host local author Mary Thompson for a book signing on Saturday, May 25th, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The author will.... Read More

Listen: Your 5-Minute Good Health Update from Sunshine Nutrition Center

Apr 29, 2024 at 07:30 am by WGNS News

  WGNS takes a look at getting healthy and making positive choices to feel better with Kim Hillsman Dunaway from Sunshine Nutrition Center. Visit Sunshine Nutrition.... Read More

Monday: Kristen Demos

Apr 29, 2024 at 06:29 am by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Monday, April 29th, 2024 Kristen Demos is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for her generosity in giving back to the community and work.... Read More

Gas and Diesel Prices in Rutherford County This Week

Apr 29, 2024 at 06:03 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 2.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.23/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,8.... 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

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

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