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Lawsuit Filed Over Tennessee’s Transgender Driver’s License Policy

May 12, 2025 at 02:55 pm by WGNS News

Nashville, TN — The American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee (ACLU-TN) and Holland & Associates PC filed a legal petition today in Davidson County Chancery Court,.... Read More

5 additional Discovery School 6th grade seats available!

May 12, 2025 at 12:13 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Discovery School is opening five additional seats for its 6th grade class for the 2025–26 school year. This rare opportunity allows students to join t.... Read More

Commentary: When News Was Just News - A Look Back at Honest Reporting, by MTSU Professor

May 12, 2025 at 11:44 am by WGNS News

Commentary: Some may recall when cable TV first came out and the single news channel that followed. It wasn’t flashy—no commercials, no opinions, just straight fac.... Read More

Tennessee Drops from Bronze to Honorable Mention in the Cheapest Gas Olympics

May 12, 2025 at 11:35 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Congratulations, Tennessee drivers—you’re now paying a whole penny more per gallon of gas than you were last week. That’s right, our.... Read More

UPDATE: Armed Car Burglars Caught on Camera in Rutherford County Neighborhood

May 12, 2025 at 11:18 am by WGNS News

ONGOING INVESTIGATION: RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating a string of vehicle break-ins that occurred in the.... Read More

Windrow Rd. near Rockvale closed--WIRES DOWN

May 12, 2025 at 10:58 am by WGNS

Rockvale, TN - A crash on Windrow Road near Rockvale has led to a complete road closure after a driver struck a utility pole Monday morning (5/12/2025). The Rutherford Count.... Read More

Smithville Shooting at Gentlemen’s Club Leads to Arrest in DeKalb County

May 12, 2025 at 10:36 am by WGNS News

DEKALB COUNTY, TN – In nearby DeKalb County, an ongoing investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) and the DeKalb County Sheriff&rs.... Read More

UPDATE: Prison Sentences for Hamler Siblings in Murfreesboro Homicide Case

May 12, 2025 at 09:22 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The investigation into the death of a young Murfreesboro woman is ongoing, but at least two of the primary suspects have already been convicted. According t.... Read More

Quality Furniture Company Closing After 56 Years in Murfreesboro

May 11, 2025 at 09:41 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Quality Furniture Company, a long-standing staple of Murfreesboro’s retail landscape, has announced that it is closing its doors after.... Read More

Eagleville's Mattie Pruitt Says Goodbye to American Idol Journey, but Leaves a Lasting Legacy

May 11, 2025 at 09:32 pm by WGNS

ANAHEIM, Calif. (WGNS) – Eagleville’s own Mattie Pruitt wrapped up her inspiring American Idol journey on Sunday night (May 11), finishing just shy of the Top 5 of.... Read More

Homicide Investigation Continues After Body Found at Gin Creek WMA in Henry Co., TN

May 11, 2025 at 04:11 pm by WGNS Radio News

HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. — A homicide investigation is ongoing following the discovery of a woman’s body on May 10, 2025, at the Gin Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA.... Read More

MTSU Spring 2025 Commencement: A Celebration of Achievement

May 10, 2025 at 04:37 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – Middle Tennessee State University hosted three commencement ceremonies in Murphy Center starting at 3:00PM Friday afternoon (5/9/2025), along with 9:0.... Read More

High-Tech Policing Helps Drive Down Crime in Murfreesboro

May 10, 2025 at 01:39 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN – Advanced technology and strategic policing efforts are making Tennessee’s fastest-growing city safer than ever. The Murfreesboro Police Depart.... Read More

THANK YOU Gordon Ferguson--your legacy lives on!

May 10, 2025 at 12:33 pm by WGNS

Hear the latest WGNS Podcast with Gordon Ferguson HERE. Murfreesboro, Tenn. - The May, 2025 Heart for Healing honoree is Gordon Ferguson. After more than two decades of dedi.... Read More

Immigration Enforcement Sparks Debate in Rutherford County

May 10, 2025 at 09:39 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, Tenn. – Immigration enforcement efforts have ignited discussions across Rutherford County, particularly in Murfreesboro, Smyrna, and La Vergne. Whil.... Read More

Ram's Road Report

May 10, 2025 at 08:21 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tenn. - Some days are wintry and some days are hot. Yes, as we maneuvre through the Volunteer State's 5 winters, construction crews get challenged, and that flow.... Read More

38-Years After Opening--the Discovery Center still educates youth!

May 10, 2025 at 07:27 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tenn. – The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring was birthed as a dream to help area youth. Spark a love by supporting the 33rd Annual Secret Garden Party on.... Read More

RCSO Promotes Kyle Grisham to Sergeant

May 10, 2025 at 06:57 am by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office has announced the promotion of Training Deputy Kyle Grisham to sergeant in the patrol division, ma.... Read More

Authorities Seek Public’s Help in Locating Armed Burglary Suspects in Rutherford and Davidson Counties

May 09, 2025 at 05:52 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, Tenn. — The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating multiple armed suspects involved in a.... Read More
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Six Rutherford County High School Seniors Earn $750 SRO Scholarships

May 09, 2025 at 03:37 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Six Rutherford County High School seniors earned $750 scholarships from the Sheriff’s School Resource Officers Division. The scholarships were pa.... Read More