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⏩ 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

$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