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MTSU Equine Therapy Program Helps Veterans Heal Through Hands-On Horse Training

Apr 09, 2026 at 03:20 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Inside the Middle Tennessee State University Horse Science Center, the sound of horses shifting and chuffing in their stalls sets the tone for a.... Read More
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Grant Adds Henderson IV Tract Added to Ongoing Preservation Effort in Rutherford County

Apr 09, 2026 at 03:19 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN (WGNS) - The Tennessee Wars Commission, the Tennessee Historical Commission division responsible for preserving the state’s significant military history, h.... Read More
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UNEMPLOYMENT: Rutherford Among Low‑Unemployment Counties as State Outperforms Nation

Apr 09, 2026 at 02:19 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED: TENNESSEE (WGNS) - The Volunteer State started the new year with most counties still reporting low unemployment, even as jobless rates nudged upward in nearly ev.... Read More
Rutherford Issues Podcast

MTSU School of Music & Middle Tennessee Choral Society: American Sampler Concerts

Apr 09, 2026 at 11:11 am by Producer

Music history comes alive this April and May as the university kicks off a massive celebration for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Angela Tipps fro.... Read More
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Tennessee's New Retirement Frontier: Inside the Proposed State-Run Savings Plan

Apr 09, 2026 at 11:11 am by WGNS News

  NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Legislation recently introduced in the Tennessee General Assembly aims to bridge the retirement gap for hundreds of thousands of workers w.... Read More
Action Line Podcasts

Breaking the Stigma: Navigating Youth Mental Health in Rutherford County and Throughout Middle Tennessee

Apr 09, 2026 at 10:41 am by WGNS News

PODCAST: In this episode, WGNS' Scott Walker sits down for a critical conversation on the state of mental health resources in Middle Tennessee. The segment begins with State R.... Read More
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MPD Violent Crime Unit Investigates Death on Tinnell Court--One Arrest Made!

Apr 09, 2026 at 10:39 am by WGNS News

SEE UPDATED NEWS ARTICLE WITH NAMES HERE  PREVIOUS REPORT: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Murfreesboro police are investigating a death discovered Wednesday on Tinnell Cou.... Read More
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Rutherford County Schools Update: Dr. Jimmy Sullivan on Academic Growth and New High School Construction

Apr 09, 2026 at 10:33 am by Producer

Rutherford County Schools is now the highest-performing district in Tennessee for academic growth, surpassing even Williamson County. Dr. Jimmy Sullivan, Director of Schools.... Read More
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Buchanan Elementary Students Unhurt in Morning Crash on Manchester Pk., Pickup Driver Taken To ER

Apr 09, 2026 at 09:48 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - A Thursday‑morning crash on Manchester Pike sent a scare through families at Buchanan Elementary, but officials say every child and adult on the scho.... Read More
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DAR Chapters Welcome National Traveling Exhibit to Linebaugh Library

Apr 09, 2026 at 08:56 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Murfreesboro is about to take a lively step back into the eighteenth century. The Captain William Lytle, Stones River, and Colonel Hardy Murfree Chap.... Read More
Birthday

Thursday: Dorothy Owens

Apr 09, 2026 at 08:45 am by Producer

WGNS Slick Pig BBQ Birthday Winner: Dorothy Owens The birthday club winner receives Slick Pig's delicious banana pudding. Just stop by Slick Pig in Murfreesboro at 1920 East.... Read More
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UT–TSU Partnership Offers $300,000 Seed Research

Apr 09, 2026 at 08:37 am by WGNS News

TENNESSEE (WGNS) - The UT–TSU Agricultural Extension Service at Murfreesboro’s Lane Agri-Park is following closely a new chapter in collaborative research, th.... Read More
The Wake Up Crew Podcast

Wake Up Crew for Thursday, April 9th, 2026

Apr 09, 2026 at 08:21 am by Bryan Barrett

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Rutherford County Fire-Rescue Firefighters Save a Life in Weekend Blaze on Majesty Drive

Apr 09, 2026 at 07:08 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Rutherford County Fire Rescue crews are being credited with saving a life after a weekend fire on Majesty Drive. Around 6:00 Saturday evening, firefi.... Read More
Prep Game Podcast

Wednesday, April 8th, 2026: State Farm Prep Baseball: Oakland vs Siegel

Apr 08, 2026 at 08:13 pm by Producer

Blue Raider Insider Report Podcast

Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 | Blue Raider Insider Report

Apr 08, 2026 at 07:38 pm by Producer

All Sports Talk Podcast

Wednesday, April 8th, 2026: All Sports Talk Podcast

Apr 08, 2026 at 07:38 pm by Producer

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Over $4,300 in Merchandise Stolen from Murfreesboro Sephora

Apr 08, 2026 at 04:31 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department are asking for the public’s help in identifying two individuals connected to a the.... Read More
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Suspects Assault Guard, Steal Cash from Armored Truck in Murfreesboro

Apr 08, 2026 at 04:02 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department are actively investigating a daytime robbery that targeted an armored truck outside.... Read More
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La Vergne Police Make 116 Arrests, Conduct Over 1,000 Traffic Stops in March

Apr 08, 2026 at 03:43 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, Tenn. — The La Vergne Police Department has released its March 2026 activity report, highlighting a busy month of enforcement efforts, community engagement, a.... Read More