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Aug. 1 is Deadline to Nominate a Retired City Employee for Legacy Recognition Program

Jul 26, 2025 at 12:19 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Time is running out to honor the pillars of Murfreesboro’s progress. The Legacy Recognition Program is your chance to spotlight retired City employees.... Read More

Tennessee’s Tax-Free Weekend Is in Full Swing—NOW through 11:59PM Sunday night!

Jul 26, 2025 at 12:01 am by WGNS

Tennessee - The Volunteer State’s annual Back-to-School Tax-Free Weekend is officially underway, giving shoppers across the state a chance to save big on essential ite.... Read More

Murfreesboro Woman Scammed Out of $55K by Fake Federal Agents; Arrest Made

Jul 25, 2025 at 12:41 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A 77-year-old Murfreesboro woman was scammed out of $55,000 by con artists posing as federal agents—and nearly lost an additional $38,00.... Read More

Pancakes, Pedals & Home Repair: Greenhouse Ministries' Fix It Fair Rolls Out 8AM Saturday

Jul 25, 2025 at 04:03 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Hold your wrenches, Murfreesboro! Greenhouse Ministries is gearing up for the Fix It Fair and Bike Repair this Saturday, July 26, from 8:00 AM to noon.... Read More

NHC--a 54 year Legacy of Compassion, Innovation, and Community

Jul 25, 2025 at 03:57 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - July marks the 54th anniversary of Murfreesboro headquartered National HealthCare Corporation (NHC). Founded in 1971 by visionary physician Dr. Carl E..... Read More

Stolen Vehicle Pursuit in La Vergne Ends in Multi-Car Crash and Arrest

Jul 24, 2025 at 05:56 pm by WGNS

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) - A stolen vehicle triggered a multi-agency response in La Vergne Thursday morning after the city’s License Plate Reader system detected a 2015 N.... Read More

Heat to Intensify Across Rutherford County and Middle Tennessee Next Week

Jul 24, 2025 at 03:49 pm by Rutherford Weather

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - It’s already been a sweltering stretch across Middle Tennessee, with Heat Advisories in place every day this week—and it’s.... Read More

Rutherford County Among Lowest in State for Unemployment Despite Seasonal Job Swings

Jul 24, 2025 at 02:39 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Seasonal job fluctuations tied to events like summer school breaks have pushed up unemployment rates across all 95 counties in Tennessee, accordi.... Read More

Smyrna Fire Chief Goss Elected to International Leadership Roll

Jul 24, 2025 at 11:34 am by WGNS

Smyrna, TN - Smyrna Fire Department Chief Brian Goss has been elected International Director for the Southeastern Association of Fire Chiefs (SEAFC), a prestigious positi.... Read More

Sen. Blackburn Presses Tennessee Universities Over Alleged Concealment of DEI Programs and Illegal Immigration

Jul 24, 2025 at 11:15 am by WGNS News

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) has issued letters to the University of Tennessee, Vanderbilt University, and Belmont University following the.... Read More

First Responders Receive Peer Support Training to Combat Trauma

Jul 24, 2025 at 11:08 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - A group of local deputies, police officers, and state troopers took part in a specialized training last week aimed at helping themselves and their coll.... Read More

Emily Chubb and Genesis Sanchez Maldonado Represent MTSU at Prestigious Sports Ceremony

Jul 24, 2025 at 10:57 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Two Middle Tennessee State University seniors stepped into leadership roles as volunteers for the annual Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame induction ce.... Read More

TRASH: City of Murfreesboro Details Landmark Environmental Agreement with Republic Services

Jul 24, 2025 at 09:46 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The City of Murfreesboro on Wednesday released a detailed summary of a proposed settlement agreement in its federal lawsuit against BFI Waste Syste.... Read More

ROOTS REVIVED: Uncle Dave Macon Days Finds New Rhythm at Hop Springs

Jul 24, 2025 at 09:38 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Time reshapes tradition—and in Middle Tennessee, no event exemplifies that metamorphosis quite like Uncle Dave Macon Days. Once a modest banjo co.... Read More

Dangerous Heat Wave Lingers Through Friday; Local Man Offers Lifesaving Cool Relief

Jul 24, 2025 at 09:21 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — As Middle Tennessee swelters under oppressive summer heat, the National Weather Service has extended its heat advisory through Friday at 8:00 PM. Orig.... Read More

Operation Grayskull Dismantles Four Dark Web Child Abuse Sites, 18 Offenders Sentenced to Over 300 Years in Prison

Jul 24, 2025 at 07:38 am by WGNS News

UNITED STATES - In a major victory against online child exploitation, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced the successful outcome of Operation Grayskull, a coord.... Read More

Court Upholds 10-Year Sentence After Murfreesboro Man Violates Probation

Jul 23, 2025 at 04:40 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN  — The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld the revocation of probation and reinstatement of a 10-year prison sentence for Fredrick.... Read More

Greenhouse Ministries Prepares for 2025 “Live in the Boro” Fundraiser

Jul 23, 2025 at 04:14 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (July 23, 2025) — Greenhouse Ministries is gearing up for its signature annual fundraising event, Live in the Boro, set to take place on Tuesday, August.... Read More

Barnabas Vision Urgently Seeking School Supplies Ahead of Backpack Giveaway

Jul 23, 2025 at 03:49 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — The annual Barnabas Vision School Supply Drive is in full swing, and the nonprofit is calling on the community for help as the July 27 deadline quickl.... Read More

Smyrna Medical Heroes Recognized with HCA Awards of Distinction

Jul 23, 2025 at 03:35 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tenn. — TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center has announced its 2024 HCA Healthcare Awards of Distinction recipients, honoring colleagues and volunteers for their ex.... Read More