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Appeals Court Upholds 26-Year Sentence in Warren County Cold-Case Murder

Jul 28, 2026 at 02:54 pm

WARREN COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld the convictions and 26-year prison sentence of a Warren County man found guilty i.... Read More

New EMS Prototype Station Construction Begins in Smyrna

Jul 28, 2026 at 02:44 pm

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) - Construction is now underway on a new Rutherford County Emergency Medical Service station at 267 Weakley Lane in Smyrna. The new station joins the Coun.... Read More

Two Found Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide at Murfreesboro Apartment Complex off of Northfield Boulevard

Jul 28, 2026 at 06:01 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Murfreesboro Police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide after two people were found dead at an apartment complex early Tuesday.... Read More

Thompson Lane Widening, New School Laws and Murfreesboro’s Homebuyer Ranking | July 28, 2026

Jul 28, 2026 at 04:45 am

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: TDOT moves forward with a major widening project along North Thompson Lane in Murfreesboro, expa.... Read More

The Hidden Danger in Your Garage: Why E-Bikes are Treating Doctors to Motorcycle-Level Trauma in Some Cases

Jul 28, 2026 at 02:02 am

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Electric bicycles have surged in popularity across the country, transforming from a niche commuting alternative into a neighborh.... Read More

Commentary: Paper-Mâché Monsters, Impossible Flights and the Magic of Old Movies

Jul 28, 2026 at 12:39 am

COMMENTARY — Sometimes the greatest escape is found not in flawless special effects or perfectly logical storylines, but in simply letting go and enjoying the ride. Dr..... Read More

FREE Rutherford County "Back to School Bash" August 8 at New MMC Location

Jul 27, 2026 at 01:54 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A combination of medical experts, local school representatives, first responders like the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office hav.... Read More

Middle Tennessee School Nurses Sharpen Skills at MTSU Nursing Lab

Jul 27, 2026 at 10:52 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Dozens of Middle Tennessee school nurses sharpened their clinical skills during a hands-on training day hosted by Middle Tennessee State Universit.... Read More

New School Opens, Crypto ATMs Banned and MTSU Expands Aerospace Research | July 27, 2026

Jul 27, 2026 at 04:45 am

Monday, July 27, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Poplar Hill Middle School officially opens in Murfreesboro, becoming Rutherford County Schools&rs.... Read More

Interstate 24 Multi-Vehicle Crash Murfreesboro MFRD Responds

Jul 26, 2026 at 08:55 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A multi-vehicle crash temporarily shut down a portion of Interstate 24 near Mile Marker 76. Emergency crews responded on Saturday to manage the sc.... Read More

Rutherford County Celebrates Grand Opening of Poplar Hill Middle School

Jul 26, 2026 at 04:46 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Hundreds of local residents gathered on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Poplar Hill Middle School..... Read More

A SURPRISE GEORGE DeVAULT SCHOLARSHIP STEALS THE SHOW

Jul 25, 2026 at 11:37 pm

FRANKLIN, TN (WGNS) - Franklin was buzzing Saturday (7/25/2026) evening as several hundred broadcasters from every corner of the Volunteer State filled the Performing Arts Cen.... Read More

MTSU Researchers Explore the Secret Clock Inside Honeybees

Jul 25, 2026 at 08:26 am

MTSU photo by J. Intintoli LASCASSAS, TN (WGNS) - Out at the MTSU Small Farm in Lascassas, the soundtrack is unmistakable: a steady, vibrating hum from thousands of honeybees.... Read More

Op-Ed: School Lunches in Tennessee

Jul 25, 2026 at 05:39 am

Op-Ed: School Lunches in TennesseeBy: JC Bowman, Executive Director of Professional Educators of Tennessee If you want to understand Tennessee school lunches, imag.... Read More

Adams' Family Vision Still Shaping Elder Care Across 11 States with NHC

Jul 25, 2026 at 05:36 am

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - A major corporate citizen is celebrating a remarkable milestone this week. National HealthCare Corporation (NHC), headquartered just off the historic.... Read More

Topping‑Out Ceremony Marks Major Milestone for MTSU’s New Flight Training Center

Jul 25, 2026 at 05:31 am

MTSU photo (above) by J. Intintoli SHELBYVILLE, TN (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University, the city of Shelbyville and Hoar Construction celebrated a major mileston.... Read More

Heat Rising on the Square Tonight: Murfreesboro Gears Up for Hot Chicken Festival

Jul 25, 2026 at 04:53 am

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Murfreesboro’s Historic Downtown Square is no stranger to big crowds, lively gatherings, and the kind of hometown energy that makes a summer ev.... Read More

Inside the Virtual Dementia Tour: Experiencing the Reality of Alzheimer's

Jul 24, 2026 at 06:20 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS Radio) - For families watching a loved one navigate the confusing and often frightening journey of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, under.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fraud Investigations Help Lead to Statewide Ban on Bitcoin ATMs

Jul 24, 2026 at 11:16 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Investigative evidence gathered by the Murfreesboro Police Department helped Tennessee become only the second state in the nation to com.... Read More

Rutherford Unemployment Rises, Jail Site Debate Intensifies & Cherry Lane Expansion Advances | July 24, 2026

Jul 24, 2026 at 04:45 am

Friday, July 24, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County’s unemployment rate increased to 3.1% in June but remained below Tennesse.... Read More

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