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Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Marks 1,000 Heart Surgeries

Jul 02, 2026 at 08:04 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Just over three years after launching its open‑heart surgery program, Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford has reached a milestone that speaks volumes a.... Read More

Bicyclist Hospitalized After South Church Street Crash in Murfreesboro

Jul 01, 2026 at 10:22 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Traffic backed up on South Church Street Wednesday afternoon after a bicyclist and an SUV were involved in a crash near the intersection of South Ch.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Dr. Larry Burriss Looks at Banned Books and the Freedom to Read

Jul 01, 2026 at 09:48 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: As Independence Day weekend approaches, MTSU journalism professor Dr. Larry Burriss is taking a closer look at freedom of thought, public debate, and the continuin.... Read More

More Details: Woman Found Dead in College Grove Subdivision; Suspect Taken Into Custody

Jul 01, 2026 at 09:12 pm by WGNS News

COLLEGE GROVE, Tenn. - A homicide investigation is underway just over the Rutherford County line in College Grove, where Williamson County Sheriff’s O.... Read More

Tennessee Highway Patrol Needs Rutherford County Votes for Best Looking Cruiser Contest

Jul 01, 2026 at 04:12 pm by WGNS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - State troopers are calling on Rutherford County residents to help Tennessee bring home a national title. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is officially c.... Read More

TEMA Changes Name Becomes Cabinet Level Department in Tennessee

Jul 01, 2026 at 04:08 pm by WGNS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - State officials are reshaping how Tennessee handles major disasters, and the changes will directly impact coordination right here in Rutherford Count.... Read More

Murfreesboro Wins Major Court Battle to Block Landfill Expansion

Jul 01, 2026 at 04:03 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Murfreesboro has secured a major legal victory in its fight against a local landfill expansion. Mayor Shane McFarland announced on Facebook that t.... Read More

State Audit Finds No Reportable Problems Inside Tennessee Attorney General’s Office

Jul 01, 2026 at 10:39 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A newly released performance audit from the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury found no findings or observations after reviewing.... Read More

UPDATED: Plea Hearing Set in Murfreesboro Case Centered on Alleged Unlawful Photography by Long-Time Realtor

Jul 01, 2026 at 12:22 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Aggravated Sexual Exploitation of a Minor is one of the charges a longtime Rutherford County real estate agent is scheduled to face when.... Read More

Authorities Warn of Sophisticated Scam Using Fake Federal Law Enforcement Calls

Jun 30, 2026 at 07:26 pm by WGNS News

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A neighboring Middle Tennessee county is warning residents about a sophisticated scam involving someone impersonating a federal law enfo.... Read More

Crippling Heat Index Readings as Extreme Heat Warning Extended Through Friday

Jun 30, 2026 at 03:15 pm by Rutherford Weather

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Local emergency officials are issuing an urgent call for safety as a punishing heatwave locks in Rutherford County for a multi-day stret.... Read More

MTSU Announces Campus Closures For Independence Day Weekend

Jun 30, 2026 at 02:48 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University is preparing for the Independence Day national holiday by closing its campus for a long weekend. The closure aff.... Read More

Veterans Parkway Closures Set to Disrupt Murfreesboro Traffic Starting July 6

Jun 30, 2026 at 02:44 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Roadwork will soon trigger significant detours for Murfreesboro drivers. The Tennessee Department of Transportation will close portions of Veteran.... Read More

K-9 Sergeant issues urgent pet safety warning as triple-digit heat waves hit Middle Tennessee

Jun 30, 2026 at 02:34 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Local authorities are sounding the alarm as a dangerous heat wave settles over Middle Tennessee. The National Weather Service placed Rutherfo.... Read More

Lunch‑Hour School Bus Crash Draws Concern From Passing Drivers

Jun 30, 2026 at 01:04 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - A small Rutherford County School bus and a Volkswagen Jetta were involved in a midday crash Tuesday (6/30/2026) in the 1000 block of North Highland A.... Read More

UPDATED: Murfreesboro Kicks Off America 250 Celebration with Mural Dedication and Friday Night Live

Jun 29, 2026 at 11:33 pm by WGNS News

Main Street Murfreesboro - Main Street Murfreesboro will celebrate Independence Day weekend and launch the city’s America 250 celebration with a special Friday Night L.... Read More

Online Predators Targeting Children: TBI Urges Parents to Talk Before a Crisis Happens

Jun 29, 2026 at 11:28 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is renewing a warning that parents, teachers, coaches and caregivers in Rutherford County should t.... Read More

Ongoing Signal Outage Causes Traffic Delays Near Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford

Jun 29, 2026 at 11:12 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Drivers traveling through Murfreesboro’s medical district should expect delays after a traffic signal at Medical Center Parkway and Arnhart Dr.... Read More

Rob Mitchell Seeks Investigation After Alleged Social Media Monitoring of Family Member

Jun 29, 2026 at 11:09 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Rutherford County Assessor of Property Rob Mitchell is calling for an independent investigation after he says he learned that a Tennessee Div.... Read More

Rutherford County K9 Program Gets Boost as Deputies Track Opioids, Meth and Illegal Drug Shipments

Jun 29, 2026 at 10:35 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - For the first time, the Rutherford County Opioid Board recently approved a grant for the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office to purcha.... Read More

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