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America’s Thrift Stores Opening Soon in Murfreesboro’s Former Rose’s & Bargain Hunt Location

Jun 05, 2025 at 04:21 pm by WGNSRadio

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) – A new retail addition is coming to the shopping center off Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, as America’s Thrift Stores prepares.... Read More

Tennessee Officials Warn of Fake “Outstanding Traffic Ticket” Text Scam

Jun 05, 2025 at 04:13 pm by WGNS Radio News

NASHVILLE, TN (WGNS) – State officials are alerting Tennesseans to a new scam targeting drivers through fraudulent text messages that claim to be from the Tennessee.... Read More

UPDATE: Tennessee Resumes Executions as Rutherford County Remains Off Death Row List

Jun 05, 2025 at 04:11 pm by WGNS Radio News

  NASHVILLE, Tenn. — After a five-year pause, the state of Tennessee has resumed carrying out executions. On May 22, 2025, 75-year-old Oscar Smith became the first.... Read More

Rutherford County Assessor Responds After Mayor Suggests Possible Resignation

Jun 05, 2025 at 02:46 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) – Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell has issued a firm response after Mayor Joe Carr suggested he “would not be surprised&rdq.... Read More

“Escape”: Jessica Willis Fisher Shares Her Powerful Journey from Sexual Abuse to Survival and Advocacy

Jun 05, 2025 at 01:06 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) — As a child growing up in a strict, performance-driven household, Jessica Willis Fisher was known to the public as a member of The Willis C.... Read More

Elvis Fans in Middle Tennessee: Here's Your Guide to Elvis Week in Memphis

Jun 05, 2025 at 12:06 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – If you're an Elvis Presley fan looking for a unique summer adventure, a two to two-and-a-half-hour drive west from Rutherford County lands y.... Read More

Rising Sixth Graders Get Hands-On Experience with Law Enforcement at SRO Junior Deputy Academy

Jun 05, 2025 at 06:45 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - About 30 rising sixth-grade students from northern Rutherford County Schools are kicking off summer with hands-on learning and active fun at the a.... Read More

Nearby Arnold AFB participates in National Guard response exercise

Jun 05, 2025 at 12:55 am by WGNS

Arnold Air Force Base, TN - The Tennessee National Guard conducted disaster response exercises to bolster readiness, response and interoperability with federal, state and.... Read More

Is the "Center of the State" Obelisk Leaning?

Jun 04, 2025 at 11:47 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Some residents have expressed concerns that the Geographic Center of Tennessee obelisk, located on the Old Lascassas Pike, may be leaning at the top. H.... Read More

Severe Storm Threat Increasing in Rutherford County Friday & Saturday

Jun 04, 2025 at 03:55 pm by Rutherford Weather

RUTHERFORD CO., Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County is facing an elevated risk of severe weather weeks end, with the greatest threat expected on Friday. Residents should pre.... Read More

Cuyler Lanier Named Head Boys Basketball Coach at Central Magnet

Jun 04, 2025 at 03:34 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Central Magnet School in Murfreesboro has promoted assistant coach Cuyler Lanier to lead its boys basketball program. The move follows the departu.... Read More

Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr Responds to Property Assessor Noncompliance Findings

Jun 04, 2025 at 02:41 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr is responding to a serious state report that found major problems in how local property values are bei.... Read More

Tennessee Highway Patrol and TACN Honored with National Award for Public Safety Communications

Jun 04, 2025 at 01:34 pm by WGNS Radio News

BELLEVUE, Wash. (WGNS) – The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) and the Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (TACN) have received national recognition for their le.... Read More

Wondering what is coming to the corner of W. Northfield Blvd. and Sulphur Springs Rd.

Jun 04, 2025 at 10:48 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Perhaps you have seen the heavy construction equipment clearing the large parcel of land that is on the corner of W. Northfield Blvd. and Sul.... Read More

RuCo Assistant District Attorney Arrested, Charged with Domestic Assault

Jun 03, 2025 at 07:55 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) have arrested and charged a Rutherford County prosecutor following an investigation int.... Read More

La Vergne Police Department Launches Cutting-Edge Drone Team, Advancing Public Safety Efforts

Jun 03, 2025 at 02:14 pm by WGNS

La Vergne, TN - The La Vergne Police Department continues its forward momentum under the leadership of Chief Christopher Moews (pronounced “Mays”).  marking a.... Read More

Murfreesboro Man Seeks Answers in Two-Year Disappearance of Sister

Jun 03, 2025 at 01:06 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - A Murfreesboro man is searching for answers after going two-years without contact with his sister. 29-year-old Jordan Ruth Summer-Brown was last k.... Read More

Legislation cracking down on AI-generated child pornography signed into law!

Jun 03, 2025 at 12:28 pm by WGNS

Nashville, TN - Legislation sponsored by Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) to combat the rise of AI-generated child pornography in Tennessee was signed into law by Governor Bill.... Read More

Discovery School Named a 2024-2025 Tree Campus by Arbor Day Foundation

Jun 03, 2025 at 11:46 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Discovery School has earned another national recognition by going green. The Arbor Day Foundation has named Discovery School a 2024–2025 K-12 Tree Cam.... Read More

Murfreesboro Launches Legacy Recognition Program to Honor Retired Employees

Jun 03, 2025 at 10:55 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro is celebrating the dedicated public servants who have shaped the city’s growth and well-being with its new Legacy Recognition Program&m.... Read More