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Murfreesboro Police Confirm Missing Woman Found Deceased in Marshall County

Sep 02, 2026 at 11:59 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A search for a missing Rutherford County woman ended in tragedy after authorities located her body in neighboring Marshall County. The Marshall C.... Read More

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Jan 25, 2012 at 09:29 am by Bryan Barrett

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Rutherford County Logging Truck Driver Found Guilty and Faces November Sentencing After Logging Boom Swings Into Car, Killing a 2-Year-Old Child

Sep 05, 2026 at 05:45 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) – One area resident has recently pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide and reckless aggravated assault charges stemming from a horrif.... Read More

Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Lascassas Pike Crash

Aug 31, 2026 at 10:55 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A vehicle struck a pedestrian near the intersection of Lascassas Pike and Northfield Boulevard, leaving the pedestrian with serious injuries Monda.... Read More

RCSO SWAT Team Members Save Ejected Motorcycle Rider After Head-On Crash

Sep 03, 2026 at 03:33 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Members of the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) SWAT Team provided critical, lifesaving medical care after encountering a multi-veh.... Read More

Sheriff's Contender Resigns from Bedford County Sheriff's Office

Sep 05, 2026 at 07:19 am

SHELBYVILE, TN (WGNS) - Just as Rutherford County welcomed a new sheriff this month, neighboring Bedford County also saw a change at the top. Newly elected Sheriff Nikia Ellio.... Read More

Two-Vehicle Crash in Downtown Murfreesboro Causes Minor Morning Delay

Sep 02, 2026 at 09:42 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News UPDATE) - A two-vehicle crash in a residential area of downtown Murfreesboro drew police and paramedics to the scene Wednesday morning. The.... Read More

🏈 The Backyard Brawl: Blackman & Riverdale Clash as Region Play Kicks Off — Live on WGNS & Big G TV! 🏈

Sep 04, 2026 at 04:30 am by Primetime Sports

Friday night lights are back, and Week 3 kicks off region play with one of Middle Tennessee’s fiercest rivalries! Join us for the legendary "Backyard Brawl" as the River.... Read More

Investigators Seek Possible Additional Victims After Former Middle Tennessee Hospital Social Worker Is Arrested

Sep 03, 2026 at 07:06 pm

MIDDLE TENNESSEE (WGNS News) - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into allegations of rape and sexual battery has resulted in the in.... Read More

Tennessee Lawmaker Calls for Investigation Into $9.2B I-24 Choice Lanes Deal

Sep 01, 2026 at 09:27 pm by WGNSRadio

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS)- A Tennessee House Democratic leader is asking Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti to review the bidding and selection process for the multibill.... Read More

Tennessee Warns of Viral AI ‘Cat in the Hat’ Threat Trend Targeting Schools

Sep 01, 2026 at 09:22 pm by WGNSRadio

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS)- Tennessee homeland security officials are warning parents, students and school communities about a viral social media trend involving unsettli.... Read More

Newly Elected Officials Take Oath of Office in Rutherford County and Murfreesboro

Aug 31, 2026 at 07:17 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Newly elected and re-elected leaders across Rutherford County are officially taking their oaths of office during dedicated local ceremonies. Ruth.... Read More

E-Bike Rider Hospitalized After Early Morning Crash on Thompson Lane

Sep 01, 2026 at 09:40 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - An e-bike rider suffered a broken leg after a car struck him along Thompson Lane early Tuesday (September 1st). The crash happened around 6:27 a..... Read More

La Vergne Mother Faces Attempted Murder, Child Abuse Charges After Weekend Incident

Sep 02, 2026 at 06:06 pm

  LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A weekend domestic assault investigation in La Vergne led to the arrest of a woman accused of assaulting her juvenile child and att.... Read More

UPDATE: Motorcyclist Thrown from Bike After Striking Guardrail on I-24 East Last Thursday

Sep 01, 2026 at 02:03 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - WGNS has additional information on a motorcycle crash that left a Florida man seriously injured on Interstate 24 in Rutherford Co.... Read More

MTSU Announces $16 Million West Side Renovation at Floyd Stadium

Sep 03, 2026 at 02:32 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University announced plans Thursday (September 3rd) for a $16 million renovation to the west side seating area of Floyd Sta.... Read More

Rutherford County Launches Downtown Administrative Offices Renovation Project

Aug 31, 2026 at 04:24 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County officials kicked off a major building renovation Friday (August 28th) to relocate five major government departments to a central.... Read More

UPDATE: Coffee County Sergeant Recovering After Machete Attack, Suspect Dead near Coffee-Rutherford County Line

Aug 29, 2026 at 11:28 am by WGNS News

(above photo L-R) earlier photo of Sheriff Chad Partin and Ray "Butch" Stewart BEECHGROVE, TN (WGNS) - Here's an update on the officer involved shooting that took place just.... Read More

I-24 Choice Lanes Face Scrutiny, Two-Wheel Crashes & AI Threat Warning | Sep. 2, 2026

Sep 02, 2026 at 04:45 am

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A Florida motorcyclist suffers serious injuries after losing control and striking a guardr.... Read More

Leadership Change in Rutherford County, Extreme Heat & MTSU’s $2M Quantum AI Grant | Sept. 1, 2026

Sep 01, 2026 at 04:45 am

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr concludes his four-year term, highlighting balanced budgets.... Read More
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