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Rutherford County Gathers in Faith at Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast

Apr 29, 2025 at 10:14 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - For over 20 years, the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast has been a longstanding tradition and a meaningful gathering place for community leaders across R.... Read More

UPDATE | Murfreesboro Motorcyclist Identified in Fatal South Church Street Crash

Apr 28, 2025 at 09:41 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — The motorcyclist killed in a crash on South Church Street Thursday evening has been identified as 21-year-old Dax Van Ekelenburg of Murfrees.... Read More

ACLU-TN Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Families, PEN America to Halt Book Bans in Rutherford County Schools

Apr 28, 2025 at 06:42 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - About two weeks ago, the ACLU of Tennessee and PEN America filed a lawsuit against the Rutherford County School Board for banning more than 145 books f.... Read More

Gas Prices Sway Like a Country Song: Rutherford County Drivers Feeling the Pinch at the Pump

Apr 28, 2025 at 06:21 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – Start your engines (and maybe your budgeting apps)! As of this week, the average gallon of regular unleaded gasoline across Rutherford County is.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Why Public Officials Can't Sue News Outlets for Mistakes, by MTSU Professor

Apr 28, 2025 at 05:51 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: In a recent court case, former vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin sued "The New York Times" for libel after the newspaper made a factual mistake about her. Th.... Read More

SCAM UPDATE: Toll Road Scams Coincidently Hitting Multiple People After Vacation

Apr 28, 2025 at 05:41 pm by WGNS News

MIDDLE TENNESSEE - A scam making the rounds across Rutherford County, Warren County, and other nearby communities is tricking unsuspecting residents into paying fake toll viol.... Read More

Vehicle Fire Temporarily Disrupts Traffic on I-24 in Murfreesboro

Apr 28, 2025 at 05:32 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A vehicle fire briefly disrupted traffic on Interstate 24 eastbound Monday afternoon near the 83-mile marker, situated between the S. Church Stre.... Read More

Tennessee Breaks Ground on New $59.3 Million TEMA Warehouse and Middle Region Coordination Center

Apr 28, 2025 at 05:26 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, along with representatives from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA), Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) Ar.... Read More

UPDATE: Mystery Man Wanted for Insight Into Lawn Mower and Minibike Theft Case in Murfreesboro

Apr 28, 2025 at 05:16 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Do you know this man? Because Murfreesboro Police would very much like to have a polite chat with him regarding a recent shopping incident at Lowe&.... Read More

Skull Found in Antioch Identified as Man Reported as Missing in Murfreesboro

Apr 28, 2025 at 04:13 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - In a somber development, Metro authorities have just now confirmed that a skull found in April 2024 along Collins Creek in Antioch, Tennessee, has been positiv.... Read More

MTSU to Offer Digital Diplomas and Badges for Spring 2025 Graduates

Apr 28, 2025 at 03:32 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Middle Tennessee State University’s Class of 2025 will make history as the first group of graduates to receive digital diplomas, offer.... Read More

UPDATE: Tennessee Passes "Preventing Deepfake Images Act" to Protect Victims of AI Misuse

Apr 28, 2025 at 02:44 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Tennessee continues to lead the nation in regulating artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Just a year after becoming the first state to tackle AI's.... Read More

Big Decisions Ahead: Amendments on Bail, Property Taxes, and Victims' Rights Coming in 2026

Apr 28, 2025 at 11:04 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Area voters will have some important decisions to make next year. In November 2026, during the governor’s election, residents will be able to vot.... Read More

Parkway Baptist Church to Host New Testament Manuscripts Conference with CSNTM Research Leaders

Apr 27, 2025 at 06:17 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) - Parkway Baptist Church is excited to announce an upcoming two-day conference featuring Research Leaders from The Center for the Study of New Testam.... Read More
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Child Advocacy Center | 25 Years of Safety, Justice and Healing for Local Children

Apr 27, 2025 at 05:21 pm by WGNS

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — This year marks a quarter century of healing and justice for victims of child abuse in our community as the Child Advocacy Center (C.... Read More

MTE’s Earth Day Event Brings Sunshine, Clean Energy, and Family Fun to Murfreesboro

Apr 26, 2025 at 01:01 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – The 24th Annual Earth Day Celebration hosted by Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) turned out to be a shining success, despite initial concerns.... Read More

Ram's Road Report β€’ Murfreesboro Construction Projects for April 27 through May 3

Apr 25, 2025 at 06:04 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Here is an update on this coming week's road projects from the city of Murfreesboro and TDOT.New Butler Dr Phase II Work (near Kenny Pike Ct aka O.... Read More
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Hundreds Brave Rain for 10th Annual Hometown Heroes Walk for Children

Apr 25, 2025 at 06:00 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – Despite rainy weather, over 250 passionate community members gathered for the 10th Annual Hometown Heroes Walk for Children on Friday, April.... Read More

United Way Kicks Off Volunteer Days with Community Event in Murfreesboro

Apr 25, 2025 at 08:15 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — April 25, 2025 — United Way of South Central Tennessee officially launched its Volunteer Days initiative Friday morning with a community brea.... Read More

Kitchen Fire Contained at South Bilbro Avenue Townhome in Murfreesboro

Apr 25, 2025 at 07:13 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — On Thursday (April 24, 2025), fire crews from the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) responded swiftly to a morning kitchen fire at a townh.... Read More