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$2.5M Bond Set for Mansfield, TN Man Charged in Homicide of Murfreesboro Woman

May 14, 2025 at 10:16 am by WGNS News

HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. – Authorities have arrested a Henry County man in connection to the death of a Murfreesboro woman found deceased in a remote area of Springville, Ten.... Read More

U.S. Marshals Capture Man Wanted for Vehicular Homicide and Multiple Felonies

May 14, 2025 at 09:26 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The U.S. Marshals Service Middle Tennessee Fugitive Task Force arrested a man Monday who was wanted on multiple serious charges, including vehicular h.... Read More
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SUV Slams Into Murfreesboro Dental Office After Driver Reportedly Passes Out

May 14, 2025 at 08:44 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A silver BMW SUV crashed into the side of a building housing Rivers Dental Care early Wednesday morning in Murfreesboro. The incident occurred in the 6 o&rs.... Read More

Public Health Alert Issued for Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps Due to Listeria Risk

May 13, 2025 at 09:55 pm by WGNS News

WASHINGTON, May 13, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert regarding certain ready-.... Read More

Local Attorney Arrested Following Sealed Indictment - Facing Felony Charges

May 13, 2025 at 09:23 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Local attorney Kirk Catron has been arrested on multiple charges following the issuance of a sealed indictment by a Rutherford County Grand Jury. Catro.... Read More

Mattie Pruitt’s Next Chapter: What’s Ahead After American Idol

May 13, 2025 at 07:48 pm by WGNS

NEW YORK, NY (WGNS) - Mattie Pruitt’s American Idol journey may have ended, but her story is far from over. The 16-year-old singer from Eagleville, Tennessee, left a las.... Read More

Tennessee Treasury to Help Murfreesboro Residents Find Missing Money at Berry Festival

May 13, 2025 at 04:42 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - On Saturday, July 19, the Tennessee Department of Treasury – Unclaimed Property Division will be in Murfreesboro as part of its statewide tour to.... Read More

WGNS Named Finalist in Five Categories for 2025 TAB Excellence in Broadcasting Awards

May 13, 2025 at 04:25 pm by WGNS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - WGNS Radio has earned recognition as a finalist in five prestigious categories for the 2025 Tennessee Association of Broadcasters (TAB) Excellen.... Read More

New Study Ranks Tennessee 9th in U.S. Construction Spending

May 13, 2025 at 03:35 pm by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - A new study by Texas-based construction company Twisted Nail shows which U.S. states are spending the most money on commercial construction. Tennessee ranks 9th in.... Read More
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Graffiti Spree in Murfreesboro Leads to Arrest With Help from Crime Data Analysts

May 13, 2025 at 02:10 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – (WGNS) – A series of graffiti vandalism incidents in Murfreesboro has come to an end, thanks in part to the behind-the-scenes work of the Mur.... Read More

MTSU Senior Tiffany Parker Gains Real-World Experience as State Legislative Intern

May 13, 2025 at 01:14 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University senior journalism major Tiffany Parker has been focused on working with local media outlets to gain expertise in.... Read More

UPDATE: Body Found in Towed Hummer Identified as Michigan Man

May 13, 2025 at 11:25 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – (May 13, 2025) – The man discovered deceased inside a locked Hummer at a Murfreesboro tow yard has been identified as 63-ye.... Read More

Rep. Mike Sparks encourages Rutherford Co. families to apply for Education Freedom Scholarships

May 13, 2025 at 11:21 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, is encouraging interested families in Rutherford County to apply for Education Freedom Scholarships beginn.... Read More

Discovery Center to Offer Free Admission May 24 for Cultural Heritage Day and New Exhibit Launch

May 13, 2025 at 11:15 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring will celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a Free Cultural Heritage Day on Saturda.... Read More

End of an Era: Gordon Ferguson Reflects on 27 Years at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford

May 13, 2025 at 11:11 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - After nearly three decades of dedicated service, Gordon Ferguson (pictured above), President and CEO of Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford, is preparing.... Read More

Textbook Brokers in Murfreesboro Closes After Nearly Two Decades Serving MTSU Community

May 13, 2025 at 09:55 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — After nearly 20 years of serving Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) students, Textbook Brokersis closing its Murfreesboro location at.... Read More

Mourning the Loss of Kathilu Mote, Beloved Educator and Wife of Longtime Extension Agent Mitchell Mote

May 12, 2025 at 06:06 pm by WGNS

ROCKVALE, Tenn. (WGNS) – Kathilu (pronounced Kathy Lou) Rader Mote, a cherished educator and devoted community member, passed away on Sunday (May 11, 2025) at the age of.... Read More

Public Invited to La Vergne Town Hall meeting on Immigrants next week

May 12, 2025 at 04:28 pm by WGNS

La Vergne, TN - The La Vergne Police Department is hosting a Town Hall Meeting next week (Wednesday, May 21, 2025 from 6 to 7PM) at the La Vergne Community Church, located a.... Read More

Former MTSU Star Reed Blankenship Named Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame's Professional Athlete of the Year

May 12, 2025 at 04:04 pm by WGNS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) — Former Middle Tennessee State University football standout Reed Blankenship has been named the Professional Athlete of the Year by the Ten.... Read More

UPDATE: Former FBI Employee Gets 20 Years for Child Exploitation

May 12, 2025 at 03:53 pm by WGNS News

A former FBI electronics technician, Justin Carroll, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for multiple crimes involving minors, including sexual exploitation, coer.... Read More