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Savanna’s Law Takes Effect January 1, 2026, Creating New Domestic Violence Offender Registry

Dec 27, 2025 at 12:28 am by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - Tennessee lawmakers have approved a new law known as Savanna’s Law, which creates a public registry of persistent domestic violence offenders within the Tenn.... Read More

Rutherford County Faces Mandate to build $400-Million Jail...5‑Year Clock Begins January 1st

Dec 26, 2025 at 08:12 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - For many longtime Rutherford County residents, this story has an unsettling sense of déjà vu. Three times in the past several decades,.... Read More

Study Finds Six Major U.S. Metros Where Raising Five Kids Is Still Financially Possible - WGNS Briefly Compares to Nashville - Murfreesboro - Franklin Areas Too

Dec 26, 2025 at 01:20 pm by WGNS News

A new affordability study from the InvestorsObserver offers a rare piece of good economic news for large families, identifying several major U.S. metropolitan areas where medi.... Read More

Greenhouse Ministries Prepares to “Plant Hope” With New "Ivy on Spring Coffee House"

Dec 26, 2025 at 12:34 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A long‑imagined dream for Greenhouse Ministries is almost ready to welcome its first guests. The Ivy on Spring Coffee House, tucked just around t.... Read More

Tennessee Increases TAEP Cost-Share Limits for 2025–26, Boosting Support for Farm Families

Dec 26, 2025 at 12:29 pm by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) has increased cost share maximums for select programs within the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) fo.... Read More

Investigation Continues After Outbuilding Fire Claims Life of 84-Year-Old

Dec 26, 2025 at 11:30 am by WGNS News

CHRISTIANA, TN - Rutherford County officials have released new details following a fatal fire earlier this month on Ridley Earp Road. After several weeks of investigation, t.... Read More

Christmas Morning Brings a Special Delivery at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford

Dec 26, 2025 at 06:38 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital welcomed the birth of the first baby born in Rutherford County at 8:00 a.m. on December 25. Baby Boy.... Read More

Rutherford Weather Launches First-Ever Santa Tracker

Dec 24, 2025 at 06:53 pm by Bryan Barrett

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford Weather brought holiday cheer to local families this Christmas Eve by launching its first-ever Santa tracking broadcast. In a f.... Read More
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Smiles, Shopping, and Shared Moments during La Vergne's "Shop with A Hero"

Dec 24, 2025 at 12:33 pm by WGNS News

La VERGNE, TN - The holiday spirit is on full display in the northern end of Rutherford County as the city La Vergne continues a holiday traditions. Last Friday (12/19/2025) i.... Read More

From Record Growth to New Schools: Mayor Carr Breaks Down 2025 and What Comes Next at 8:15AM Friday on WGNS

Dec 24, 2025 at 12:09 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr will join Bart Walker on the WGNS Action Line this coming Friday morning (the day after Christmas) offering listener.... Read More

WGNS Shares the Heart of Christmas: Local Families Reflect on Memories That Still Shine

Dec 24, 2025 at 11:03 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - WGNS hopes this truly is the most wonderful time of the year for you and your family. As Christmas Eve and Christmas Day arrive, the station is filli.... Read More

A Hard Week in Rutherford County: Officials Urge Holiday Safety After Tragic Incidents

Dec 24, 2025 at 09:53 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - This Christmas week has been a painful one for many families across Rutherford County. As WGNS has reported, Sunday and the days that followed brough.... Read More

Christmas Eve Services at Area Churches

Dec 24, 2025 at 08:38 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Christmas Eve worship services are a meaningful tradition for many in the Christian community. Here is a list of services shared by local congregations.... Read More
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Man Rushed to Vanderbilt after Elliott Drive House Fire Tuesday Night

Dec 23, 2025 at 09:25 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A quiet Tuesday evening (12/23/2025) took a frightening turn for one Murfreesboro family after a fire broke out at their home on Elliott Drive, near the S.... Read More

UPDATED: 21-Year-Old Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-24 in Murfreesboro

Dec 23, 2025 at 08:13 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — A 21-year-old man was killed Sunday in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 24, marking the second fatal traffic incident reported in Murfreesboro ove.... Read More

Food Drives and Holiday Giving Highlight Rutherford County First Responders’ Community Impact

Dec 23, 2025 at 08:02 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County First Responders have organized and participated in several charitable initiatives during the month of December. Rutherford County.... Read More

Secret Santa Tradition Brings Holiday Relief Through Rutherford County Deputies

Dec 23, 2025 at 07:44 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office continued its annual Secret Santa tradition this holiday season, as anonymous donors known as “Secre.... Read More
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Community Spirit Sparkles in La Vergne’s 2025 Light Up Winners

Dec 23, 2025 at 04:04 pm by WGNS News

La VERGNE, TN - The northern end of Rutherford County is glowing a little brighter as it proudly celebrates the winners of the 2025 Light Up La Vergne Home Decorating Contes.... Read More

Holiday Travel Surge Coincides With Multiple Serious Crashes on Sunday before Christmas

Dec 23, 2025 at 02:12 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - This past Sunday should have been an easy one for drivers—partly sunny in the daytime, temps around 50, and no major weather issues. Instead, it.... Read More

2025: A Blue Ribbon Year for Blue Raiders!

Dec 23, 2025 at 12:19 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Middle Tennessee State University packed an impressive amount of momentum into 2025, capping the year with a major groundbreaking for its new Shelbyville.... Read More