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2025 Spring Fling

May 17, 2025 at 08:37 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - It's Spring Fling week, May 20-23, 2025, at venues throughout Rutherford County This is the Tennessee State Athletic Association's (TSSAA's) high schoo.... Read More

Ram's Roads to Avoid this Week

May 17, 2025 at 07:16 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Traffic challenges brought on by Spring Fling, Memorial Day weekend, and people enjoying the sunshine. Murfreesboro Transportation Department's Deputy Direc.... Read More

Severe Weather Likely Friday Evening / Overnight—storm shelters OPEN

May 16, 2025 at 01:46 pm by Rutherford Weather

All Rutherford County storm shelters open at 10:30PM Friday night (5/16/2025). Bryan Barrett has an update on the severe storms expected to push through Rutherford County Frid.... Read More

Rutherford County PAWS | Help Lena Find Her Forever Home

May 16, 2025 at 11:11 am by Producer

Rutherford County PAWS, the areas pet adoption and welfare services, introduces you to Lena. She is a 10-year old pitbull mix who is looking for her forever home. She is 88 po.... Read More

Avoid Contractor Scams: Statewide Awareness Week Promotes Consumer Protection

May 16, 2025 at 10:00 am by WGNS News

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has declared May 19-23, 2025 as Contractor Fraud Awareness Week in Tennessee. During this week, the Tennessee Department of Commerce.... Read More

Police Investigating String of Vehicle Burglaries in Murfreesboro; Public Asked to Help Identify Suspects

May 16, 2025 at 09:56 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) are actively investigating a series of vehicle burglaries that occurred between Wednesday,.... Read More

Tennessee to Celebrate 229th Birthday with Free Statehood Day Events in Nashville

May 16, 2025 at 07:23 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - To celebrate Tennessee’s 229th Birthday one day early, the Tennessee State Library & Archives, the Tennessee State Museum, and.... Read More

Juvenile Arrested After Pursuit Ends in the Garage of a LaVergne Home

May 16, 2025 at 07:15 am by WGNS News

LaVergne, TN - Around 6:00 PM on Thursday, a LaVergne Police officer attempted to stop a vehicle that was failing to maintain its lane. However, the driver of the black Nissan.... Read More

Honoring "Fallen Heroes"

May 15, 2025 at 11:38 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - On Thursday, May 15, 2025, the nation paused to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Police Officers Memoria.... Read More

Spring Fling Returns to Rutherford County: Volunteers Needed for Statewide High School Championship Event

May 15, 2025 at 08:05 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – One of Tennessee’s biggest and most anticipated high school sports events is returning to Rutherford County! Spring Fling will take place May.... Read More

Tennessee Ranks 4th Most Dangerous State in U.S. - Education Seen as Key to Safer Communities

May 15, 2025 at 07:10 pm by WGNS News

According to a recent U.S. News & World Report, Tennessee ranks fourth in the nation for violent crime rates. JC Bowman, executive director of the Professional E.... Read More

UPDATE: License Plate Reader Further Connects Homicide Suspect to Murfreesboro

May 15, 2025 at 04:35 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: MURFREESBORO, TN — New details have surfaced in the ongoing investigation into the death of a Murfreesboro woman whose body was found in Henry County, Tennessee..... Read More

Rep. Sparks and Sen. Reeves Champion Cemetery School Restoration with State Funding

May 15, 2025 at 01:40 pm by WGNS News

Summary: In Nashville, State Rep. Mike Sparks and State Sen  Shane Reeves helped get $250,000 to help fix and protect the Cemetery Community in Rutherford County. Two gro.... Read More

⏩ TriStar StoneCrest Files Application to Open Freestanding ER in Murfreesboro

May 15, 2025 at 09:30 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center in Smyrna is taking steps to expand emergency care access in Rutherford County with plans to build a fre.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Murder Suspect to Appear in Court After Mental Health Review

May 15, 2025 at 06:52 am by WGNS News

(UPDATED) MURFREESBORO, TN - Malik D. Smith is scheduled to appear in court later this month to face charges of first-degree murder and possession of a deadly weapon with inte.... Read More

Kids Online Safety Act with Bipartisan Momentum and Parental Support Reintroduced in the U.S. Senate

May 14, 2025 at 07:25 pm by WGNS News

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), joined by Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and Senate Minority Le.... Read More

Main Street Murfreesboro Hosts Downtown Chalk Art Contest for the Community June 14

May 14, 2025 at 06:54 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — Main Street Murfreesboro is hosting a Summer Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest on Saturday, June 14, at the Murfreesboro Public Square. The free event welcom.... Read More

MTSU Student Veterans Overcome Challenges to Reach Spring ’25 Graduation Plateau

May 14, 2025 at 05:27 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Chuck Bolding of McMinnville and Rashieq Cockerham of Murfreesboro were two of nearly 60 student veterans attending the Middle Tennessee St.... Read More

MURFREESBORO: Armed Robber Goes Full Ninja - Minus Blinding White Sneakers

May 14, 2025 at 11:40 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – In what can only be described as a masterclass in "How Not to Conceal Your Identity Completely," a man managed to rob a local Vape & Smoke Shop.... Read More

Tennessee Veterinarian Warns of Dangerous Pest Threatening Livestock and Pets

May 14, 2025 at 10:40 am by WGNS News

The numbers are clear—people love their pets. In places like Rutherford County, the American Veterinary Medical Association reports that 45.5% of households own at least.... Read More