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Listen: Family Businesses and a 35th Anniversary in Your 5-Minute Good Health Update from Sunshine Nutrition Center

Apr 15, 2024 at 07:00 am by WGNS News

  WGNS takes a look at getting healthy and making positive choices to feel better with Kim Hillsman Dunaway from Sunshine Nutrition Center. Today, we focus on the operat.... Read More

Sunday: La Vergne Home Fire

Apr 14, 2024 at 08:11 pm by WGNS

La Vergne, TN - On Sunday (4/14/2024) La Vergne Fire Rescue responded to a residential structure fire on Quail Drive. Upon arrival, firefighters encountere.... Read More

Rutherford County Health Department Receives Regional Award

Apr 13, 2024 at 10:40 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health’s Mid-Cumberland Regional Office has chosen the Rutherford County Health Department as the Outstanding Hea.... Read More
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Road Rage UPDATE: 1 Dead

Apr 13, 2024 at 08:54 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Here's an update on Saturday (4/13/2024) night's road rage incident that occured around 7:44PM on South Rutherford Boulevard near Broad Street (near Publix).... Read More

RCSO SWAT Team at Trotter's Lane Home in Rockvale

Apr 13, 2024 at 05:25 pm by WGNS

Rockvale, TN - A father faces multiple charges after shooting into his Trotter's Lane home in Rockvale on Friday (4/12/2024).  Suspect Roger Whitefield was charged with.... Read More

UPDATE: City Manager Tindall Hopes To Change Responsibilities

Apr 13, 2024 at 12:09 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – Here’s more on Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland announcement that City Manager Craig Tindall will be vacating his current posit.... Read More

"Jazzy Blue on the Lawn" at Oaklands Next Saturday

Apr 13, 2024 at 11:48 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - There's something that's both romantic and relaxing about an outdoor spring afternoon filled with soft and sentilating jazz along with friends and the beaut.... Read More

Spring Road Ramblings With Ram

Apr 13, 2024 at 11:16 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Spring is again "in the air", and it's time to soak-in the weather. Murfreesboro Transportation Department's Deputy Director Ram Balachandran checks his com.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Urge Victims to Come Forward in 2023 Child Rape Case

Apr 12, 2024 at 06:01 pm by WGNS News

MURFRESSBORO, Tenn. –  Murfreesboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division Special Victims Unit (SVU) detectives are encouraging any potential vi.... Read More

Stories, News and More: MTSU’s School of Journalism and Strategic Media Celebrates 50 Years of History

Apr 12, 2024 at 05:48 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University's School of Journalism and Strategic Media is celebrating its 50th year of teaching students reporti.... Read More

Learning How to Fall and Getting Healthier in Age - with Melanie Cavender at Adams Place

Apr 12, 2024 at 09:15 am by WGNS News

In today's podcast, WGNS' Scott Walker engages in a conversation with Melanie Cavender at Adams Place in Murfreesboro, shedding light on the transformations that accompany agi.... Read More

Smyrna Police Search for Burglary Suspects – Do You Recognize These Subjects?

Apr 12, 2024 at 07:48 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - The Smyrna Police Department is actively seeking the public's assistance in identifying two individuals believed to be involved in a recent burglary in a reside.... Read More

Rutherford County School Board Candidate Asks Opponent to Step Down Amidst TBI Investigation

Apr 11, 2024 at 09:40 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - There is an expanding spotlight on the Rutherford County School Board race as one candidate is under investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of I.... Read More

UPDATE: Local Woman Accused of Killing Her Sister to be Arraigned on Monday

Apr 11, 2024 at 08:52 pm by WGNS News

LaVERGNE, TN - UPDATE - A woman who allegedly shot and killed 37-year-old Robin Taylor in her LaVergne home 2-years ago has an upcoming court appearance on Monday. Ruth.... Read More

Roadway Improvements Authorized for Burnt Knob / Manson Pike / Blackman Rd. Intersection

Apr 11, 2024 at 07:51 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Murfreesboro City Council, on Thursday, April 11, 2024, voted to approve a professional services contract worth $413,500 with Kimley Horn, Inc. The co.... Read More

MTSU Chef Whips Up Award-winning Dish for Regional Culinary Competition

Apr 11, 2024 at 06:14 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University chef Mike Wojciechowski has combined his passion for cooking with his penchant for competitio.... Read More

Appellate Courts Uphold Rutherford County Convictions in I-24 Police Pursuit

Apr 11, 2024 at 05:57 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A man who appealed a local courts decision was denied by the Tennessee Appellate Courts in recent months. The case in question had roots in Rutherfor.... Read More

International Folkfest Set: June 2-9, 2024

Apr 11, 2024 at 01:08 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN -Murfreesboro’s International Folkloric Society, a non-profit organization established in 1986, announces the arrival of musicians and da.... Read More

From Colorado to Court, Pursuing the Suspect who Killed Brandon Anderson in Murfreesboro

Apr 10, 2024 at 09:35 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A man who was once on the TBI 10 Most Wanted list now sits behind bars in Rutherford County and awaits an upcoming court date. Jamar Marks, 23, was arrest.... Read More

Rutherford County Expanding and will Surpass Hamilton County in Population by 2027

Apr 10, 2024 at 09:10 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Research released this year by the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Development at the University of Tennessee indicates that Rutherford C.... Read More