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UPDATE: Former Siegel Middle School Counselor Sentenced in Child Exploitation Case

May 31, 2025 at 11:09 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A criminal case that began with an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has come to a close with the sentencing of a former.... Read More

Starter Homes Shrinking in Rutherford County as Prices Rise

May 31, 2025 at 10:37 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The pathway to the American dream of homeownership is becoming increasingly narrow for residents of Murfreesboro and the broader Rutherford County.... Read More

SCAM: Authorities Issue Alert Over Malicious Banking Scam Texts

May 31, 2025 at 06:32 pm by WGNS News

Shelbyville, TN — The Shelbyville Police Department is issuing a public warning about a new text message scam targeting area residents. This scam attempts to trick cellp.... Read More

Doctors for America Seeks to Intervene in Legal Case to Uphold Emergency Abortion Protections Under Federal Law

May 31, 2025 at 04:55 pm by WGNS News

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Doctors for America, represented by Democracy Forward, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), the ACLU of Tennessee, and the National Women’.... Read More

Blackburn Urges DOJ Investigation into Nashville Mayor O’Connell’s Alleged Obstruction of Immigration Enforcement

May 31, 2025 at 04:45 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) sent a formal letter today to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to open.... Read More

ERNEST Named Grand Marshal for Cracker Barrel 400 NASCAR Cup Series Race at Nashville Superspeedway

May 31, 2025 at 04:37 pm by WGNS News

LEBANON, Tenn. – Nashville Superspeedway announced today that chart-topping singer-songwriter ERNEST will serve as the grand marshal for the Cracker Barrel 400.... Read More

Bluff City Task Force Makes Impact in First Month with Arrests, Gun Seizures

May 31, 2025 at 03:07 pm by WGNS News

MEMPHIS, Tenn.— Perhaps the next time you head to Memphis for sightseeing or business, it will be a tad safer than before, after a newly formed partnership between.... Read More

Public Restroom Debate Unfolds in Rutherford County: Who Should Provide Facilities?

May 31, 2025 at 12:37 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The closure of the Rutherford County Courthouse on weekends by County Mayor Joe Carr has sparked a debate about access to public restrooms at Murfree.... Read More

Safe Driving Urged as '100 Deadliest Days' Begin for Teen Drivers

May 31, 2025 at 09:52 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN -  As summer kicks off, local officials are warning parents and teen drivers about the dangers of the 100 Deadliest Days—the stretch between M.... Read More

Nonprofit Under Scrutiny for Questionable Spending

May 31, 2025 at 07:56 am by WGNS

Nashville, TN - A state audit has uncovered over $250,000 in questionable credit card charges at the Davis House Child Advocacy Center, a nonprofit serving at-risk youth in.... Read More

Local Leaders Honored at 12th Annual ATHENA Awards in Rutherford County

May 31, 2025 at 07:27 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Ronda Spivey, Esq., and Tosha Price, Strategic Partnership Specialist with Ascend Federal Credit Union, were among the distinguished honorees at the 12.... Read More

LPD Investigate Shots Fired at Veterans Memorial Park

May 30, 2025 at 06:55 pm by WGNS

LA VERGNE, TN — Authorities are actively investigating reports of gunfire at Veterans Memorial Park after multiple calls from concerned citizens around 6:40 PM on Mond.... Read More

A Helping Hand: Murfreesboro Officer’s Kind Act Shows Heart Behind the Badge

May 30, 2025 at 02:53 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN — While headlines often focus on the high-stakes work of law enforcement, it’s the everyday acts of kindness that truly define a community. Resi.... Read More

Third Grade Reading Proficiency Remains a Key Focus in Rutherford County Schools

May 30, 2025 at 02:45 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - TCAP Testing Results were recently released to schools and the students that attend school within the Rutherford County School system did well. Chie.... Read More

Youth Sports Continue to Drive Tourism and Revenue in Rutherford County

May 30, 2025 at 02:36 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Despite one day of bad weather, the 2025 Spring Fling event, which concluded a week ago in Rutherford County, proved to be another successful series of.... Read More

Rutherford County Unveils State-of-the-Art Waste Transfer Station

May 30, 2025 at 02:23 pm by WGNS

Walter Hill, TN - Rutherford County has officially completed its new 13,000-square-foot waste transfer station, inviting the public to a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesda.... Read More

Sheriff’s Office Hosts Auction—Get a Deal You Can’t Resist!

May 30, 2025 at 10:17 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN — Looking to upgrade your tool collection or haul with style? Forget Black Friday—how about Blue Uniform Wednesday? The Rutherford County Sherif.... Read More

International Folkfest's 1-week countdown is clicking

May 30, 2025 at 08:52 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - We're only a week away. International Folkfest arrives in the mid-state Sunday, June 8, 2025. Excitement is building as Middle Tennessee gears up for a.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools to Continue Leasing Bus Services

May 30, 2025 at 07:39 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN — Rutherford County Schools will remain out of the bus-owning business, opting instead to continue leasing transportation services for students in the.... Read More

Driver Flees Scene After Crash Causes Major Power Outage in La Vergne

May 30, 2025 at 06:57 am by WGNS

La Vergne, TN – A late-night crash on Hollandale Road left hundreds without power Thursday evening after a driver collided with a power pole before fleeing the scene o.... Read More