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MTE Linemen Shine at Tennessee Valley Lineman Rodeo

Jun 02, 2025 at 04:42 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.  (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) showcased top-tier talent and community spirit as its linemen earned 17 awards during the annual Tennes.... Read More

9 MTSU Cadets Commissioned as U.S. Army Officers During Special Ceremony

Jun 02, 2025 at 01:29 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Nine Middle Tennessee State University graduating senior cadets in the Military Science program were commissioned as U.S. Army second lieutenants d.... Read More

Rutherford County Mourns the Passing of Compassionate Community Leader Lenny Farmer

Jun 02, 2025 at 11:32 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County lost a friend who has helped many make it through challenging times. Lenny Farmer passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025. Fo.... Read More

UPDATE: Rape Trial Set for Local Pastor in Rutherford County - Spouse Also Facing Charges

Jun 02, 2025 at 11:27 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — A local couple is preparing to face a long list of felony charges involving the alleged sexual abuse of children, with a trial set to begin in late Ju.... Read More

TN Supreme Court Hears Landmark Case Challenging Quarry Restrictions Under County Powers Act

Jun 02, 2025 at 11:21 am by WGNS News

Nashville, TN —  One week ago, the Tennessee Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Tinsley Properties, LLC et al. v. Grundy County, a high-stakes legal battle that.... Read More

Rutherford County Delays First Responder Pay Raises Until 2026 Amid Growing Wage Gap

Jun 02, 2025 at 07:50 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, Tenn. - This past week, Rutherford County Commissioners reviewed the proposed 2025–2026 fiscal budget… That was Commissioner Robert Peay,.... Read More
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Celebrating a Legacy of Leadership: Gordon B. Ferguson’s Retirement Honored with Warm Tributes

Jun 01, 2025 at 12:25 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - In the heart of Murfreesboro, leadership is more than a title—it’s a legacy, a ripple effect that touches lives in profound ways. On Saturd.... Read More

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