Buddhist Temples Targeted in Murfreesboro and Across Multiple States

Jan 26, 2024 at 11:07 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – UPDATE - A disturbing trend of burglaries targeting Buddhist temples has surfaced, spanning across various states, with the latest incidents occurri.... Read More

Pothole Predicament Plagues Rutherford County Roads After Winter Wallop

Jan 25, 2024 at 11:54 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Recent icy and snowy weather, coupled with the strategic application of over 400 tons of salt in areas like Smyrna, has left Rutherford County roads.... Read More

UPDATE - Another Scam Alert in Rutherford County: Fake Deputy Targets Residents

Jan 24, 2024 at 09:22 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In the most recent report from the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office, authorities have issued a warning about more scam attempts targeting residents i.... Read More

Long-Term Follow up Pinpoints Side Effects of Treatments for Prostate Cancer Patients

Jan 23, 2024 at 11:51 am by WGNS News

A 10-year follow up study of nearly 2,500 U.S. men who received prostate cancer treatment will help inform decision making in terms of treatments and side effects for a divers.... Read More

Rutherford County's Economic Fortitude: A Look at the Job Market in 2023

Jan 19, 2024 at 12:16 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As we step into the fourth week of 2024, the echoes of a robust job market in 2023 still resonate. The year concluded with another strong jobs report,.... Read More

Area LGBTQ+ Organizations to Host Blood Drive After FDA Changes

Jan 18, 2024 at 07:43 am by WGNS News

Blood Assurance is expecting to welcome many first-time blood donors next week at a blood drive hosted by several Nashville area LGBTQ+ organizations. On Friday, January 19,.... Read More

Middle TN Man Sentenced to Nearly 14 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, and Heroin

Jan 16, 2024 at 12:50 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE – Antonio Daniels, 43, of Nashville, Tennessee, was sentenced today to 165 months, or nearly 14 years, in federal prison to be followed by 5 years of supe.... Read More

Phone Scam Alert: Area Residents are AGAIN Warned of Persistent Fraudulent Calls

Jan 16, 2024 at 07:41 am by WGNS News

A troubling trend of phone scams continue to plague Rutherford, Williamson and now Coffee Counties, with the most recent reports of fraudulent calls targeting unsuspecting res.... Read More

Gas Prices this Week in Rutherford County

Jan 15, 2024 at 11:05 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 4.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.70/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey.... Read More

Dr. Jill Danford Discusses Women's Health, Bladder and Pelvic Pain Issues and More

Jan 09, 2024 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

Today, WGNS' Scott Walker was joined by Dr. Jill Danford from Ascension Saint Thomas. Dr. Danford focuses on female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (Urogynecology.... Read More

Suspect in the Murder of a Twice Daily Gas Station Employee in Smyrna Awaits Next Court Date

Jan 08, 2024 at 04:05 pm by WGNS News

  SMYRNA, TN - In August of 2022, Smyrna Police responded to a shooting at the Twice Daily gas station at the corner of Sam Ridley and Stonecrest Parkway. Upon their arr.... Read More

Husband Charged with Homicide as Wife's Body Found in DeKalb County

Jan 08, 2024 at 12:30 pm by WGNS News

DEKALB COUNTY, TN - A 70-year-old man has been charged with criminal homicide, tampering with evidence, and abuse of a corpse after admitting to striking his wife in the head.... Read More

Nurses Bring Holiday Magic to Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital's NICU

Dec 22, 2023 at 09:57 am by WGNS News

In a heartwarming tradition that has become synonymous with the spirit of the season, Nurses Kim Meek and Olivia Sizemore have once again transformed Ascension Saint Thomas.... Read More

Investigation Continuing into Child Sex Abuse Case Involving Nashville Man

Dec 20, 2023 at 01:20 am by WGNS News

ANTIOCH, TN - In nearby Antioch, the Metro Nashville Police Department is actively investigating a disturbing case of child sex abuse allegedly involving 41-year-old James S.... Read More

TN Dept. of Health Reminds Tennesseans About Lead Poisoning Linked To Recalled WanaBana Applesauce Pouches

Dec 19, 2023 at 04:45 pm by WGNS News

The Tennessee Department of Health is reminding consumers not to eat any of the recently recalled apple cinnamon fruit puree or cinnamon applesauce pouches manufactured by Wan.... Read More

UPDATE: Jury Trial Set for 2-Kentucky Men Facing First-Degree Murder Charges in 2020 Killing of U.S. Veteran in Murfreesboro

Dec 19, 2023 at 10:51 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The July 2020 murder of Erick Bixler, affectionately known as Maverick by friends, will soon make a progressive turn as two Kentucky residents, Chris.... Read More

Human Trafficking Investigation yields arrest of Murfreesboro woman and identification of at least a dozen victims

Dec 16, 2023 at 01:02 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO,  TN  - The investigation into a human trafficking ring in Middle Tennessee continues following the arrest of a 50-year-old Murfreesboro woman and the i.... Read More

Two Known Street Racers Wanted Following Dangerous Meetups - One Turns Himself In

Dec 14, 2023 at 08:51 pm by WGNS News

  NASHVILLE, TN - Two known street racers, Markeeis James of Murfreesboro and Caleb Potter of Mt. Juliet, found themselves in legal trouble earlier this year due to thei.... Read More

MTSU alumni playing key roles in construction of new $2.1B Tennessee Titans domed stadium

Dec 08, 2023 at 03:54 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Two Middle Tennessee State University School of Concrete and Construction Management alumni are playing prominent roles in the Tennessee Builders A.... Read More

Tour the FREE Bethlehem Marketplace on Saturday and Sunday at Southeast Baptist Church in Murfreesboro (Listen to our Podcast)

Dec 08, 2023 at 08:51 am by Producer

During the first half of the WGNS Action Line, WGNS' Scott Walker talked to Gary Young with Southeast Baptist Church in Murfreesboro (708 Minerva Drive). Mr. Young talked ab.... Read More