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Barnabas Vision Seeks Community Help to Ensure Every Family Has a Christmas in Murfreesboro

Dec 05, 2025 at 07:51 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – After helping neighbors stay warm with hundreds of free winter coats, local non-profit Barnabas Vision is now turning its focus to Christmas &ndash.... Read More

Looking for a Used Car? Chevy Trax Up for Bids at Sheriff’s Office

Dec 05, 2025 at 04:39 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Looking for a reliable ride without the dealership markup? The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is opening bids on a 2017 Chevrolet Trax, a vehicle.... Read More

Mayor McFarland Recognizes Parks Employee for Heroic Response at Sports*Com

Dec 04, 2025 at 11:25 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Quick thinking and life-saving training helped prevent a tragedy at Sports*Com, and now a longtime City of Murfreesboro employee is being honored f.... Read More

MTSU Parking Structure, Motlow Endowments Highlight Local Impacts of Tennessee Board of Regents Action

Dec 04, 2025 at 10:19 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — New statewide higher-education actions approved by the Tennessee Board of Regents include developments that directly impact both Middle Tennessee S.... Read More
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Snow, Sleigh Bells, and Standing Ovations: TPO’s Christmas Spectacular Lit Up Murfreesboro

Dec 04, 2025 at 10:07 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - On Thursday night (12/4/2025), while a cold rain mixed with a hint of sleet chilled Murfreesboro on the outsideand, inside Belle Aire Baptist Church.... Read More

Butner Selected as New Principal of Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School

Dec 04, 2025 at 08:39 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School will welcome a familiar leader in January. Chris Butner, who has served as assistant principal at the school.... Read More

Deadly DeKalb County Shooting Claims Life of MTSU Professor

Dec 04, 2025 at 08:22 pm by WGNS

SMITHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - A pre-dawn shooting along Smithville Highway is under active investigation after deputies discovered an MTSU faculty member fatally wounded in.... Read More

Community Invited to Bless "Living University" Students at Greenhouse This Christmas

Dec 04, 2025 at 04:39 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - For more than a quarter century, Greenhouse Ministries has been a lifeline for individuals and families in need, offering practical help, spiritual encour.... Read More

Smyrna's Parade 2PM This Sunday Doubles as Community Food Drive

Dec 04, 2025 at 03:59 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - The Town of Smyrna is preparing to celebrate a milestone this weekend as the community gathers for the 50th Annual Christmas Parade. Scheduled for Sunday, Decem.... Read More

Rutherford County Could See Wintry Mix Tonight; Light Ice Possible on Bridges and Overpasses

Dec 04, 2025 at 01:49 pm by Rutherford Weather

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County may see a brief touch of winter weather tonight as a cold, light precipitation system moves into Middle Tennessee. While th.... Read More

Landfill Expansion Proposal Sparks Legal Challenge and Resolution Support

Dec 04, 2025 at 01:27 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - State Rep. Bryan Terry, R-Murfreesboro, is throwing his support behind Murfreesboro’s legal challenge to Middle Point Landfill’s proposed expansi.... Read More

MTSU Trustees Move Forward on New Graduate Degrees in Health Care and Film

Dec 04, 2025 at 12:16 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Middle Tennessee Board of Trustees took initial actions Wednesday, Dec. 3, to create new graduate degree programs in Health Care Admini.... Read More

Middle Point Landfill Permit Request Sparks Renewed Debate

Dec 04, 2025 at 10:03 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - NewsRadio WGNS received this statement from the marketing firm representing Middle Point Landfill.  "On Nov. 7, Middle Point Landfill operators submit.... Read More

A Charming Christmas at Cannonsburgh with Extended Evening Hours and Holiday Lights

Dec 03, 2025 at 11:11 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Cannonsburgh Village has been transformed into a glowing holiday destination called, “A Charming Christmas at Cannonsburgh.” Famil.... Read More

Hickory Falls to Close After 21 Years in Smyrna; Owners Announce Retirement

Dec 03, 2025 at 05:57 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) – After more than two decades as a community staple, Hickory Falls Restaurant in Smyrna announced it will close at the end of December as its founde.... Read More

Murfreesboro Council to Consider Gift Giving / Receiving Rules, Zoning Requests and Infrastructure Projects Dec. 4

Dec 03, 2025 at 04:32 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council will meet this Thursday evening, December 4, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Chambers for a full agenda that incl.... Read More

LATEST: Rutherford County Property Assessor Alleges Unauthorized Access, Requests Ethics Review of County Mayor Carr

Dec 03, 2025 at 03:58 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell has submitted a request for an ethics review of County Mayor Joe Carr, alleging unauthorized access to.... Read More

SCORE Unveils 2026 State of Education Report, Outlining Their Noted Priorities for Tennessee’s Students

Dec 03, 2025 at 02:29 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) on Monday released its annual 2026 State of Education in Tennessee: Moving Every Student Forwar.... Read More

Mammograms Meet Lung Scans in New Outreach

Dec 03, 2025 at 10:19 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - Most women over 50 are familiar with mammograms as part of routine breast cancer prevention. But far fewer take advantage of low-dose CT scans for lung cancer,.... Read More

Tennessee Driver Services Introduces New Photo Posters to Celebrate First-Time Drivers

Dec 03, 2025 at 09:30 am by WGNS News

TENNESSEE — The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS), through its Driver Services Division, has launched a fun new way for Tennesseans to celebr.... Read More