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UPDATE: Mount Pleasant Man Sentenced in Federal Child Exploitation Charges

Jul 31, 2023 at 12:03 pm by WGNS News

A man who lived about an hour southwest of Murfreesboro in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee, has been sentenced to federal prison. The sentencing occured late last week for the.... Read More

Annual Howl at the Moon 5k Scheduled for August 11

Jul 31, 2023 at 10:18 am by WGNS News

La Vergne, Tenn. - The annual Howl at the Moon 5K is scheduled for August 11 and road closures will be in place to keep runners safe along Murfreesboro Road.  The race r.... Read More

Stepping Stones Safe Haven to host Bingo in the Barn

Jul 31, 2023 at 09:31 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro TN - Stepping Stones Safe Haven, a 501c3 charity that provides supportive services and shelter to women and children experiencing homelessness in Rutherford.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Radio is an Amazing Media at the Front and Center, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Jul 31, 2023 at 07:08 am by WGNS News

Radio is at the front and center of media. It is also known as the place to find local news, national news and global news. Furthermore, radio often offers better soundbites f.... Read More

Gas Prices are UP in Rutherford County and Throughout the State - So is the Price for Diesel!

Jul 31, 2023 at 06:56 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 21.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.37/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,82.... Read More

Commissioner Corner Commentary Focuses on Tax abatements, Tax Breaks and Business Incentives

Jul 31, 2023 at 06:25 am by WGNS News

Today, Rutherford County Commissioner Craig Harris takes a look at tax abatements, tax breaks and business incentives offered in Rutherford County. With more, here’s Com.... Read More

Sunday, July 30th 2023: The Mr. Murfreesboro Show

Jul 30, 2023 at 10:34 pm by Producer

MFRD Saves The Day For A Tiny Kitten

Jul 30, 2023 at 08:32 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The old saying "curiosity killed the cat" almost came true in the Heart of Tennessee on Sunday (7/30/2023). An uncapped sewer drain washout pipe was too temptin.... Read More

Utility Pole Blocks Both N. Lanes of Broad Sunday

Jul 30, 2023 at 02:38 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Shortly after 2:00 o'clock Sunday (7/30/2023) afternoon a silver Ford Focus was traveling toward town on NW Broad Street. The vehicle went into the median in fr.... Read More

Life Is Not Forever, But Memories Are Longer (the story of a tree)

Jul 29, 2023 at 04:50 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Life is not forever, but memories can be longer. We're talking about the old, giant sycamore tree on the southeast side of the historic Rutherford County courth.... Read More

UPDATE: Son of Former LaVergne Mayor Killed in Tragic Accident on Highway 231 South in Christiana

Jul 29, 2023 at 04:01 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: CHRISTIANA, TN - The son of former LaVergne Mayor Ronnie Erwin has been killed in a serious auto accident that occurred on Highway 231 South in Christiana. According.... Read More

Are You Ready For Habitat's COOKIN' TO BUILD?

Jul 29, 2023 at 11:42 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) At a time when tripple digit temperatures are sweltering people around the world, it's refreshing to know that a new season is nearing and bringing wit it--Habi.... Read More

Big Rigs Crash 4:20AM Saturday on I-840

Jul 29, 2023 at 07:48 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a pre-dawn crash on I-840 between two 18-wheelers around 4:20AM Saturday morning (7/29/2023).  Early r.... Read More

Ram's Hots Days Road News

Jul 29, 2023 at 07:03 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) In looking at the next week of 'Boro weather, I see temps as high as 95, but mostly in the cool mid 80s! That's comfortable compared to many other places. Murfr.... Read More
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Friday Morning KY Crash--Murfreesboro Man

Jul 29, 2023 at 06:31 am by WGNS

(CADIZ, KY) A Murfreesboro man has been charged with multiple offenses after allegedly driving in the wrong direction on I-24 at the westbound 60-mile marker in Trigg County,.... Read More

VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Receives 4-Star CMS Quality Ratings

Jul 28, 2023 at 05:28 pm by WGNS News

VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) received a 4-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on July 26 for the first time. TVH.... Read More

Suspect Arrested for Alleged Threats of Mass Violence Against a Murfreesboro School

Jul 28, 2023 at 02:22 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A man from Hendersonville, Tennessee has been arrested and charged with threats of mass violence after allegedly making a threat to “shoot up.... Read More

42-Year-Old Arrested on 17-Counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

Jul 28, 2023 at 11:37 am by WGNS News

BEDFORD COUNTY, TN - In Bedford County, authorities have made an arrest in an ongoing Sexual Exploitation of a Minor investigation (T.C.A. 39-17-1003). The arrest came after a.... Read More

Smyrna Rosenwald School in Rutherford County featured in exhibit ‘Building a Bright Future: Black Communities and Rosenwald Schools in Tennessee’ now open at the Tennessee State Museum

Jul 28, 2023 at 12:32 am by WGNS News

Building a Bright Future: Black Communities and Rosenwald Schools in Tennessee, presented in partnership with Fisk University’s John Hope and Aurelia E. Franklin Library.... Read More

Smyrna Again has the Lowest Unemployment Rate in Rutherford County

Jul 28, 2023 at 12:27 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Jobless data is in for the state of Tennessee. Rutherford County is ranked as having the 4th lowest unemployment rate in Tennessee at 3%. Tying with Ru.... Read More