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Rutherford County Sees Safer July 4th Holiday as Statewide Traffic Fatalities Drop

Jul 07, 2025 at 05:41 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) – Rutherford County residents traveling U.S. 70 and nearby roadways experienced a much safer Independence Day travel period this yea.... Read More

Sapphire Drive Fire Sparked by Improper Firework Disposal, Fire Department Warns

Jul 05, 2025 at 09:33 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro Fire-Rescue Department responded to an exterior fire at a residence on Sapphire Drive. Crews arrived to find flames burning along the outs.... Read More
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Late night 4th of July Blaze on Park Avenue in 'Boro

Jul 05, 2025 at 08:09 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Late Friday night on the Fourth of July, Murfreesboro Fire-Rescue Department crews were dispatched to a warehouse at 820 Park Avenue where flames were.... Read More

WGNS Urges Drivers to Stay Alert During Summer's "Deadliest Days"—Especially This 4th of July

Jun 28, 2025 at 05:28 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - The fireworks may be dazzling, but the roadways across the midstate can be deadly this time of year. NewsRadio WGNS reminds everyone that we're in.... Read More

Get Ready to Do a Lot of Flag Waving! Rutherford County Rings in the 4th of July with Heartfelt Pride and Fireworks Galore

Jun 28, 2025 at 05:25 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - If red, white, and blue stir your soul—and if hearing "The Star-Spangled Banner" brings a tear to your eye—then Independence Day in Ru.... Read More

Six Arrested in Connection to Murfreesboro Drive-By and Retaliatory Shootings; 11-Year-Old Girl Injured

Jun 27, 2025 at 09:24 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division – Violent Crimes Unit have arrested six individuals t.... Read More
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ARRL Field Day is at Barfield Park this Saturday and Sunday

Jun 24, 2025 at 02:42 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Ever wondered how people can talk around the world without a cellphone or the internet? The Stones River Amateur Radio Club is inviting the community t.... Read More

Oaklands Mansion Secures $85K State Grant for Preservation Work

Jun 21, 2025 at 08:21 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Oaklands Mansion has been awarded an $85,000 grant from the Tennessee General Assembly to help complete ongoing capital maintenance projects at the histor.... Read More

Murfreesboro Moves Forward on Downtown Redevelopment Amid Stalled Projects

Jun 15, 2025 at 07:19 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Seven years after selling a prime downtown block, Murfreesboro officials are initiating condemnation proceedings to regain control of the 2.5-acre site.... Read More

A Week That Wove Us Together: Middle Tennessee’s Trials, Triumphs, and the Spirit That Endures

Jun 14, 2025 at 07:28 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - In a world that often rushes by, it's the unexpected that binds us. This week, it was not fanfare or fireworks—but the wide eyes of a zebra.... Read More
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Major Downtown Development Planned for Murfreesboro

Jun 13, 2025 at 04:19 am by WGNS

UPDATED: Murfreesboro, TN - A major development is being planned by Kingdom Development Group, Inc. for the historic downtown Murfreesboro business district. The property.... Read More

Mark Your Calendars: Two Free MTSU Events Offer Fun, Education, and Outdoor Adventure

Jun 11, 2025 at 01:53 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - If you’re looking for engaging and educational weekend plans, Middle Tennessee State University has two lively events coming up on back-to-back S.... Read More

RuCo Assistant District Attorney Arrested, Charged with Domestic Assault

Jun 03, 2025 at 07:55 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) have arrested and charged a Rutherford County prosecutor following an investigation int.... Read More

From Storytelling to Sculpture: MTSU Alumni College Invites You Back to Campus

May 20, 2025 at 01:42 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s much anticipated 16th Annual Alumni Summer College is just around the corner, alumni and friends of the u.... Read More

Commentary by Dr. Burriss: Hidden Treasures in Plain Sight

May 19, 2025 at 10:38 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY - A man plans to check his old prints and picture frames after hearing surprising stories of hidden treasures. Harvard once bought what they thought was a $28 copy.... Read More

Spring Fling Returns to Rutherford County: Volunteers Needed for Statewide High School Championship Event

May 15, 2025 at 08:05 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – One of Tennessee’s biggest and most anticipated high school sports events is returning to Rutherford County! Spring Fling will take place May.... Read More
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SUV Slams Into Murfreesboro Dental Office After Driver Reportedly Passes Out

May 14, 2025 at 08:44 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A silver BMW SUV crashed into the side of a building housing Rivers Dental Care early Wednesday morning in Murfreesboro. The incident occurred in the 6 o&rs.... Read More

New Study Ranks Tennessee 9th in U.S. Construction Spending

May 13, 2025 at 03:35 pm by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - A new study by Texas-based construction company Twisted Nail shows which U.S. states are spending the most money on commercial construction. Tennessee ranks 9th in.... Read More

MTSU Senior Tiffany Parker Gains Real-World Experience as State Legislative Intern

May 13, 2025 at 01:14 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University senior journalism major Tiffany Parker has been focused on working with local media outlets to gain expertise in.... Read More

Homicide Investigation Continues After Body Found at Gin Creek WMA in Henry Co., TN

May 11, 2025 at 04:11 pm by WGNS Radio News

HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. — A homicide investigation is ongoing following the discovery of a woman’s body on May 10, 2025, at the Gin Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA.... Read More