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Teen Arrested In Murfreesboro, Charged With Murder

Aug 15, 2024 at 05:39 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - On Wednesday (8/14/2024) Metro Police Detectives were in Murfreesboro where local officers arrested Gabriel Melo-Beltran for the January, 2024 murder of Wil.... Read More

54-Year-Old Man Drowns In Percy Priest Lake

Aug 15, 2024 at 04:58 pm by WGNS

Percy Priest Lake – Here’s more news on the man who fell from a boat into Percy Priest Lake around 4:00 o’clock Wednesday (8/14/2024) afternoon. Tennessee Wi.... Read More

If you recognize him, contact Smyrna Police!

Aug 15, 2024 at 04:26 pm by WGNS

Smyrna, TN - The Smyrna Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying a person of interest. This surveilance photo was made a week ago Sunday (8/11/2024) at an.... Read More

TN unemployment at record low for 3rd month!

Aug 15, 2024 at 03:54 pm by WGNS

Nashville, TN - For a third consecutive month, the statewide unemployment rate remained at an all-time low of 3 per cent, according to new data from the Department of Labor an.... Read More

High School Sports Season is Here & We Have You Covered!

Aug 15, 2024 at 01:42 pm by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY) - High school football is just days away and WGNS Primetime Sports is kicking off the season this weekend. The Prentice Alsup Heating and Air Coaches Corn.... Read More

Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Coming to Woodbury This Weekend

Aug 15, 2024 at 12:57 pm by WGNS

(WOODBURY) - The iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is rolling into Middle Tennessee this week, and residents in neighboring Woodbury will have the chance to see it up close on F.... Read More

Ford and Mazda Issue Urgent 'Do Not Drive' Alerts for Vehicles with Takata Airbags

Aug 15, 2024 at 12:51 pm by WGNSRadio

(NATIONWIDE) - We have an important alert for drivers of some Ford and Mazda vehicles. Both companies have issued urgent "Do Not Drive" advisories for certain vehicles still.... Read More

COVID-19 Resurgence Hits Tennessee: Wastewater Testing Shows 'Very High' Virus Levels

Aug 15, 2024 at 12:41 pm by WGNS Radio News

(STATEWIDE) If it feels like more people around you are getting COVID-19, you're not alone. Recent testing shows that over half of the U.S., including Tennessee, is seeing the.... Read More

New, returning MTSU student veterans invited to Aug. 22 ‘Newcomers Briefing’

Aug 15, 2024 at 12:33 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) - New and returning Middle Tennessee State University student veterans and their families are welcome to attend a “newcomers briefing&rdquo.... Read More

Strong/Severe Storms Followed by Slightly Cooler Temperatures

Aug 15, 2024 at 12:27 pm by Rutherford Weather

(MURFREESBORO) - We will have to deal with some strong to severe storms to end the week but another slight cooldown will follow. The Storm Prediction Center has placed Ruther.... Read More

Beloved Murfreesboro Teacher Ritch Campbell Passes Away at 59

Aug 14, 2024 at 05:02 pm by WGNS News

MILTON, TN - Popular educator Ritch Campbell passed away on Tuesday (8/13/2024) at Vanderbilt Medical Center. The Milton resident was only 59-years-old. He was the son of lon.... Read More

Smyrna’s Most Wanted: Trio Caught on Camera at Time of Theft

Aug 14, 2024 at 03:54 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - In a case that’s straight out of a bad detective novel, Smyrna Police are on the hunt for three individuals who were caught on camera making their grand ent.... Read More
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📺 Dr. Automotive in Smyrna Celebrates their 20th Anniversary

Aug 14, 2024 at 03:51 pm by WGNS Radio News

(SMYRNA) - A Smyrna business celebrated two decades helping the town with automotive repair needs. Dr. Automotive, operated by brothers Danny and Randy Brewer, have served Rut.... Read More

Nissan Smyrna Helps Build 200th Home for Rutherford County Area Habitat

Aug 14, 2024 at 03:08 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Join the Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity (RCHFH) and Nissan Smyrna for a special panel build event for Rutherford County Habitat’s 20.... Read More

Unknown Subjects Continue Pretending to be Deputies and Officers in Phone Scam

Aug 14, 2024 at 02:52 pm by WGNS News

COFFEE COUNTY, TN - In a plot twist that's as old as the hills, the nearby Coffee County Sheriff’s Office in Manchester, TN is once again running into the same problem t.... Read More

UPDATE: FedEx Truck Hauling About 30,000 lbs in Packages Catches Fire in Murfreesboro

Aug 14, 2024 at 11:34 am by WGNS News

UPDATE - Murfreesboro, TN - It appears that no serious injuries were reported during a Tuesday (8/13/2024) afternoon incident that led to a delivery truck catching on fir.... Read More

Florida's David Santucci Is Next Smyrna Town Manager

Aug 14, 2024 at 12:16 am by WGNS

Smyrna, TN - The Town of Smyrna announced that David Santucci has been appointed as the Town Manager effective October 14, 2024.  Since 2011 he has served as the City Man.... Read More

Rutherford County SRO's Sponsor a Free Teen Driving Class

Aug 13, 2024 at 02:28 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County teens may enroll in the free Defense Response Improving Vehicle Education (D.R.I.V.E.) driving class taught by Rutherford County Sher.... Read More

MTSU Trustees Meeting Set for August 20: Updates on Athletics, Academics Finances and More

Aug 13, 2024 at 12:30 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) Board of Trustees will hold its committee meetings on Tuesday, August 20, in the Miller Education. The.... Read More

Republic Services Honors Memory of Beloved Walter Hill Teacher Katie Woodie with New Outdoor STEAM Learning Center

Aug 13, 2024 at 11:18 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Republic Services is partnering with the Miss Katie Woodie Foundation to jumpstart STEAM learning at Walter Hill Elementary School in Rutherford Co.... Read More