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Commentary: Elvis, Kidnappings, and Palladium: The Problem with Misused Data

Aug 06, 2025 at 10:04 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY - News stories often use real numbers but come to the wrong conclusions by twisting the facts. Statistics can be misleading when not explained clearly—like.... Read More

Vehicular Homicide Charge Filed Months After Car Surfing Death

Aug 06, 2025 at 09:24 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - A suspect has been arrested following an investigation into the death of a woman believed to have died while allegedly "car surfing." The incident occurred e.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Capture Kidnapping Suspect Using Drones, K9 and License Plate Technology

Aug 06, 2025 at 07:09 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – A man wanted for aggravated assault and kidnapping was captured late Wednesday afternoon in Murfreesboro thanks to rapid coordination betwee.... Read More

Child Advocacy Center Celebrates 25 Years of Protecting Children in Rutherford and Cannon Counties

Aug 06, 2025 at 05:10 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Child Advocacy Center (CAC) is marking a major milestone this month as it celebrates 25 years of dedicated service to children and familie.... Read More

Uncle Nearest Distillery Pushes Back Against $100M Lawsuit, Blames Ex-CFO for Loan Dispute

Aug 06, 2025 at 04:57 pm by WGNS

Shelbyville, TN - Just down Highway 231-South from Murfreesboro, Uncle Nearest Distillery stands as a tribute to Nathan “Nearest” Green—the formerly ens.... Read More

Rutherford County Transfer Station Diverts 8,000 Tons from Landfill in First Month, Generates $653K in Fees

Aug 06, 2025 at 03:57 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) – Rutherford County’s new transfer station has wrapped up a highly successful first month of operation, processing 7,965 tons of so.... Read More

Exploding Across TN--TBI conducts sex trafficking raids in Johnson City

Aug 06, 2025 at 02:35 pm by WGNS

Tennessee - A recent undercover investigation in East Tennessee has led to the arrest of four individuals tied to suspected sex trafficking operations—underscoring.... Read More

Marsha Blackburn Launches Bid for Tennessee Governor, Vows to Cement State’s Conservative Legacy

Aug 06, 2025 at 09:08 am by WGNS

Washington, DC - Tennessee Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn is officially in the race for Tennessee governor. In an announcement released Wednesday morning (8/6/2025), Blackbu.... Read More
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23-Year Old Female Pedestrian Hit by Pickup Truck Passed Away

Aug 05, 2025 at 12:35 pm by WGNS

Update #2: Murfreesboro, TN - A 23-year-old woman was fatally struck Tuesday morning while crossing Old Fort Parkway in a marked, signaled crosswalk, according to Murfree.... Read More

Quadruple Homicide Suspect Captured After Multi-Agency Manhunt

Aug 05, 2025 at 09:49 am by WGNS News

LAKE COUNTY – Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, in coordination with a variety of local, state, and federal authorities, have arrested Austin Ro.... Read More

2 National Nights Out TONIGHT: Murfreesboro and also Smyrna

Aug 05, 2025 at 12:03 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - Families across Rutherford County are invited to take part in National Night Out this evening, with events scheduled in both Murfreesboro and Smyr.... Read More
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Town Hall Meeting at 1st Presbyterian shared City projects and heard varied opinions!

Aug 04, 2025 at 10:13 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The City of Murfreesboro held its third TOWN HALL MEETING Monday night (8/4/2025) at Murfreesboro’s First Presbyterian Church, the corner of Coll.... Read More

NEWS UPDATE: Suspected Escapee Joseph Beard Captured by Deputies Before Nightfall

Aug 04, 2025 at 04:37 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – A man who walked away from a Correctional Work Center detail was captured just before nightfall Monday after an intense multi-agency search. Jose.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire Chief Highlights Safe Haven Program After Newborn Drop-Off in Nearby Hendersonville

Aug 04, 2025 at 04:04 pm by WGNS News

For the first time since it was installed, a newborn baby was safely surrendered at a Safe Haven Baby Box in Hendersonville, Tennessee. The child was placed into the box thi.... Read More

New Engineering Marvel Ready to Open at this Wednesday at MTSU

Aug 04, 2025 at 01:20 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - A major milestone is about to unfold at Middle Tennessee State University, where the highly anticipated $74.8 million Applied Engineering Building is s.... Read More

Cherry Lane Extension & Thompson Lane expansion to transform Traffic Flow

Aug 04, 2025 at 12:19 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Local soccer fans continue to ask about the Cherry Lane extension that will connect the Siegel Family Soccer Park on Memorial Blvd. at Cherry Ln., and.... Read More

Tennessee Ranks 9th for Testosterone Curiosity as Google Searches Surge

Aug 04, 2025 at 10:56 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Tennessee men—and perhaps a few curious women—are doing some serious Googling about testosterone. According to a new study by telehealth pr.... Read More

College Enrollment Rates Drop Sharply Across U.S., Raising Economic Concerns

Aug 04, 2025 at 09:28 am by WGNS

Op-Ed from Professional Educators of Tennessee Executive Director JC Bowman The landscape of higher education is evolving rapidly, and several emerging trends demand our imme.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Not Hiring Fake Lieutenants

Aug 04, 2025 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — In what must be a bold new recruiting tactic (or just your standard run-of-the-mill scam), a Rutherford County resident received a text from a so-call.... Read More

Grants Available to Help Preserve Tennessee’s Civil War History

Aug 04, 2025 at 08:56 am by WGNS

Nashville, TN - There are several historic sites in this area that have a connection with the Civil War. The Tennessee Wars Commission has announced the opening of this y.... Read More