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2025 Folkfest Featuring Puerto Rico, Slovakia and Estonia

Oct 26, 2024 at 12:48 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Founder Steve Cates confirmed that the 2025 International Folkfest visiting dance troups are from Puerto Rico, Slovakia and Estonia. The event will take pla.... Read More

Nashville Woman Arrested by Mt. Juliet Police After High-Speed Stop Reveals Rutherford County Felony Theft Charges

Oct 26, 2024 at 08:40 am by Chandelar Williams

MT. JULIET, TENN. - A 21-year-old Nashville woman was taken into custody by Mt. Juliet Police on October 25 after a routine traffic stop on I-40 exposed her connection to a si.... Read More

Hold On Tight, Here's Ram's "Bumper to Bumper" Road Report!

Oct 26, 2024 at 03:19 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - There are always issues with "long and winding roads", perhaps even a song or two? Well, Murfreesboro Transportation Department's Deputy Director Ram Balach.... Read More

If you're an EDUCATOR, here's information from "Professional Educators of Tennessee"

Oct 26, 2024 at 02:32 am by WGNS

Nashville, TN - Every October, educators across the state have the opportunity to participate in a process known as “Collaborative Conferencing [ https://www.p.... Read More

Stewarts Creek's Alethea Dunn a winner at the FAA Conference in Indianapolis!

Oct 26, 2024 at 02:17 am by WGNS

Indianapolis, IN - Rutherford County Future Farmers of America (FFA) students were represented well in Indianapolis this past week for the 2024 National FFA Agricultural.... Read More

Beesley Foundation's BOO BASH is 1-4PM Sunday...it's FREE!

Oct 26, 2024 at 01:19 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Whether your "pet pal" has two legs, four or just slithers--the well behaved ones are welcome to an open house this Sunday afternoon at the Beesley Animal F.... Read More

Friday Afternoon: MTSU Student Falls 80-Feet into Snail Shell Cave

Oct 25, 2024 at 10:50 pm by WGNS

Rockvale, TN - Around 3:00 o'clock Friday afternoon, a group of MTSU students were taking an educational field trip to Snail Shell Cave in the Rockvale Community when one of.... Read More

Rutherford County Joins Statewide Effort to Ensure Halloween Safety with ‘Operation Blackout’

Oct 25, 2024 at 04:58 pm by Chandelar Williams

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN - This Halloween, probation and parole officers from the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) will be out in force, making sure that trick-or-trea.... Read More

OPINION: State Rep. Mike Sparks on Civility that is Easy if We Remember What Unites Instead of Dwelling on Division

Oct 25, 2024 at 03:40 pm by WGNS News

EDITORIAL (Submitted) - Our nation is gripped every four years with a 24-hour news cycle outlining the vast differences between Democrats and Republicans. The American people.... Read More

Murfreesboro Carjacking Ends in Fatal Crash in McMinnville

Oct 24, 2024 at 06:19 pm by WGNS

A police pursuit that began in Murfreesboro early this (Thursday) morning ended in a fatal crash in Warren County, claiming the lives of two people. The incident began on Sou.... Read More

Rutherford County Unemployment Rate at 2.9%, 4th Lowest in Tennessee

Oct 24, 2024 at 05:21 pm by WGNS News

  Rutherford County continues to boast a strong labor market, reporting an unemployment rate of 2.9% for September 2024 - the same number that was recorded in August of.... Read More

Operation Fall Back Prepares Drivers for the Time Change

Oct 24, 2024 at 04:45 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - When Daylight Savings Time ends, more traffic crashes occur while people get used to driving in the dark. Operation Fall Break will encourage drivers to be.... Read More

CDC Links E. Coli Outbreak to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders: Onions Suspected

Oct 24, 2024 at 04:29 pm by WGNS News

  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed that a fast-moving E. coli O157:H7 outbreak has been linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamb.... Read More

UPDATE: Tragedy on I-840: Teen Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash Near Murfreesboro

Oct 24, 2024 at 04:01 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A devastating four-vehicle crash on Interstate 840 claimed the life of 16-year-old Kyler Matthew Gatica on October 12, 2024. The wreck occurred bet.... Read More

Family Ties and Fugitives: Nephew Allegedly Aids Uncle in Fatal Hit-and-Run Escape

Oct 24, 2024 at 01:03 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Investigators in the nearby metropolitan of Nashville have arrested Orlin Argueta-Zuniga, 29, for his alleged role in assisting his uncle, Walter Dane.... Read More

UPDATE: Deadly Crash on I-24 Leaves Five Dead, Three Injured in Murfreesboro Last Thursday

Oct 24, 2024 at 07:49 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn.—A tragic accident occurred this past week on Thursday, October 17, 2024, when a Chevrolet Express van crashed on Interstate 24, resulting in.... Read More

Take MURFREESBORO SPECIAL CENSUS Here and Now!

Oct 24, 2024 at 07:22 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The City of Murfreesboro, one of the fastest growing municipalities in the USA, is conducting a Special Census to secure its full allocation.... Read More
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Wednesday PM Rear-End Crash

Oct 24, 2024 at 05:37 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – Two cars were locked together around 6:00 o’clock Wednesday (10/23/2024) evening as a result of a rear-end crash. The incident occurred on N. Th.... Read More

Survey: Illegal Immigration Top Concern Among House District 49 Residents

Oct 23, 2024 at 09:42 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Illegal immigration was the top concern of House District 49 residents in Smyrna and northern Murfreesboro who completed the 2024 legislative survey c.... Read More

AI-Driven Scam Uses Sheriff’s Captain’s Voice to Steal $7,500 in Bitcoin

Oct 23, 2024 at 09:36 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Scammers apparently used artificial intelligence mimicking Sheriff’s Capt. Will Holton voice to convince a resident to hand over $7,500 in bitcoi.... Read More