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Topping Out Ceremony Marks Milestone for New Murfreesboro Medical Clinic Facility on Lascassas Pike

Jul 17, 2025 at 04:29 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Murfreesboro Medical Clinic (MMC) celebrated a major construction milestone Thursday, July 17, as the final beam was hoisted into place du.... Read More

TN US Sen. Blackburn: Health Risks Spark Concern Over Online Drug Advertising

Jul 17, 2025 at 01:56 pm by WGNS

Washington, DC - Did you realize that 42% of U.S. adults are classified as having obesity; that's nearly 2 in 5 Americans have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, wh.... Read More

Tennessee Educators Fight for Students Amid Voucher Shakeup

Jul 17, 2025 at 01:14 pm by WGNS

Nashville, TN - Professional Educators of Tennessee announced that a coalition of 24 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit [ https://www.chalkbeat.org/2025/.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Council Holds Public Hearing Tonight on Middle Point Landfill Annexation

Jul 17, 2025 at 12:47 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - The Murfreesboro City Council will convene tonight, Thursday, July 17, for a scheduled public hearing to discuss the proposed annexation of Middle Poin.... Read More

Preserving the Past, Celebrating the Present: A Rutherford County History Event

Jul 17, 2025 at 11:54 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Rutherford County’s deep connection to its past continues to inspire the present, and this August, history lovers and community members alike wil.... Read More

Save Big, Shop Local: Tennessee’s Tax-Free Weekend Returns July 25–27, 2025

Jul 17, 2025 at 11:26 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - With the first day of school right around the corner—August 8 for Rutherford County Schools and a half-day kickoff for Murfreesboro City Sch.... Read More

Court of Criminal Appeals Upholds Meth Conviction in Smith and DeKalb County Case

Jul 17, 2025 at 11:24 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld the conviction of Brandon Tylor Mulac, a DeKalb County man sentenced to 60 years in prison for meth.... Read More

National Tip Leads to Arrest in Aggravated Sexual Exploitation Investigation

Jul 16, 2025 at 07:18 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – An 18-year-old Murfreesboro woman, Sophia Carrier, has been charged with aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor following an investigation that.... Read More

Technologically Advanced Drones Give Murfreesboro Firefighters an Edge in Crisis Situations

Jul 16, 2025 at 04:43 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) has officially rolled out a new fleet of advanced drones aimed at improving emergency response times.... Read More

Suspect in Custody After Active Shooter Incident at Smyrna Liquor Store

Jul 16, 2025 at 03:58 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) – A gunman who opened fire inside Legacy Wine and Spirits on Lee Victory Parkway Tuesday afternoon was taken into custody after a tense four-hour st.... Read More

THP Boosts Road Rage Enforcement in Rutherford County with More Troopers, Unmarked Patrol Cars

Jul 16, 2025 at 03:50 pm by WGNS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) – The Tennessee Highway Patrol has expanded its efforts to reduce road rage and improve traffic safety in Rutherford County and statewide, by inc.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Set Standard in School Policing with National Recognition

Jul 16, 2025 at 12:17 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Murfreesboro Police Department’s School Safety Division (SSD) has been honored with the prestigious Model SRO Agency Award by the Nationa.... Read More

Williamson County Residents Push to Remove Confederate Flag From County Seal

Jul 15, 2025 at 07:55 pm by WGNS

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) – Residents urged the Williamson County Commission on Monday to initiate a resolution requesting a waiver from the Tennessee Monuments an.... Read More

TDEC Awards $22M in Grants to Support Local Parks and Trails Across Tennessee

Jul 15, 2025 at 07:21 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s Office of Outdoor Recreation announced a total of $22,059,191 in grants thr.... Read More

Rural Suicide Rates in Tennessee Remain Higher Than Urban Areas, Report Finds

Jul 15, 2025 at 07:13 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – A new national report highlights a troubling disparity in suicide rates between rural and urban communities, with rural areas—includin.... Read More

Nashville Trio Accused in Bold Multi-Store Shoplifting Spree

Jul 15, 2025 at 04:52 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - Detectives assigned to the Metro Nashville's Police Organized Retail Crime Section are making headway as they look to stop a brazen shoplifting scheme by three.... Read More

UPDATE: Murder Trial Looms for Paroled Felon in 2022 Smyrna Shooting Death

Jul 15, 2025 at 04:43 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN – On August 30, 2022, Nicholas Patterson showed up for work like any other day – just as he had done for the past 9-years. Armed with a smile, “Ni.... Read More

Rutherford County Surges Ahead: Murfreesboro Leads Tennessee’s Growth Story

Jul 15, 2025 at 10:29 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro-Rutherford County, TN - In a dramatic shift that underscores Middle Tennessee’s booming appeal, Rutherford County has officially overtaken Hamilton C.... Read More

Commentary: Breaking News or Endless Speculation? The Decline of Factual Reporting

Jul 14, 2025 at 11:57 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY - In the past, breaking news was truly special and rare, but today it’s delivered instantly — often leading to repetitive, speculative coverage instead.... Read More

Rutherford County Law Enforcement Targets Speeding Drivers During Operation Southern Slow Down

Jul 14, 2025 at 10:17 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) – Drivers in Rutherford County are being reminded to ease off the gas pedal as law enforcement joins a five-state speed enforcement effor.... Read More