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Local Business Leader Lee Moss Passes Away at 74

Sep 05, 2025 at 10:03 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The Rutherford County community is mourning the loss of longtime business leader and philanthropist Lee Moss, who passed away on September 2, 202.... Read More

SCAM ALERT: Fake FedEx Delivery Messages Continue Circulating in Rutherford County, Coffee County and Beyond

Sep 05, 2025 at 08:25 am by WGNS News

COFFEE COUNTY, TN – The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a text message scam that has resurfaced in Middle Tennessee, targeting unsuspec.... Read More

Man Arrested Twice in Two Nights; Teen Also Charged After Stolen Truck Crash

Sep 04, 2025 at 08:32 pm by WGNS News

A convicted felon remains in custody on a $104,000 bond after he was arrested on back-to-back nights, last night in a stolen Toyota Tacoma, taken out of Mt. Juliet, with gun.... Read More

Annual Grape-Picking Event Returns to Lane Agri Park This Saturday

Sep 04, 2025 at 06:49 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — An event that’s ripe for the picking returns this weekend at the Lane Agri Park. Families across Rutherford County are invited to enj.... Read More

Rutherford County Health Department Promotes National Preparedness Month

Sep 04, 2025 at 06:37 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Rutherford County Health Department is recognizing September as National Preparedness Month, working with local partners to highlight h.... Read More

Police: Smithville Suspect Admits to Unlawful Photographing in Walmart Bathroom

Sep 04, 2025 at 05:50 pm by WGNS News

SMITHVILLE, Tenn. — A 47-year-old Smithville man has been arrested after allegedly recording individuals inside a Walmart restroom. The incident reportedly unfolded in t.... Read More
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Heavy Police Presence Near I-24 in Murfreesboro; Subject Wanted for Murder and Kidnapping Remains at Large

Sep 04, 2025 at 04:08 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A heavy law enforcement presence was seen Thursday about a mile from the I-24 and Medical Center Parkway interchange in Murfreesboro on Thu.... Read More

76-Year-Old Woman Dies 10-Days After Hit-and-Run at Innsbrooke Kroger Store

Sep 04, 2025 at 03:29 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The 76-year-old woman who was struck by a driver in the parking lot of the Kroger on South Church Street on Sunday, August 24, has since died from.... Read More

Medical Debt Reporting Under Review: Tennessee Considers New Consumer Protections That Could Improve Mental Health

Sep 04, 2025 at 07:29 am by WGNS News

  Your mental health and financial well-being may be more closely connected than you realize, and lawmakers in Tennessee are taking a closer look at that connection. Du.... Read More

Rules for Artificial Intelligence in Classrooms at MTSU Approved at Last Board Meeting - Next Board Meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 9

Sep 03, 2025 at 08:51 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Middle Tennessee State University Board of Trustees will hold its quarterly meeting next Tuesday, Sept. 9. During their.... Read More

Murfreesboro Murder Suspect Juan Charco Scheduled for Court Plea Hearing on Friday

Sep 03, 2025 at 07:19 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - While past court dates for a scheduled plea hearing in a Murfreesboro murder case were granted continuances earlier this year, it now appears the hearing.... Read More

Murfreesboro to Host Vital First Responder Suicide Prevention Conference

Sep 03, 2025 at 03:03 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – In a community where first responders are the backbone of public safety, Murfreesboro is set to become the epicenter of a critical conversat.... Read More

Lt. Kenneth Barrett Announces Candidacy for Rutherford County Sheriff

Sep 03, 2025 at 02:26 pm by WGNS

The information presented in this article is sourced directly from an emailed campaign press release. The content reflects the statements and views of the campaign.RUTHERFORD.... Read More

Deputy Chief Retires After Transforming Domestic Violence Response

Sep 03, 2025 at 02:18 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - After a 30-year career marked by impactful reforms, Deputy Chief Britt Reed retired Tuesday from the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, lea.... Read More

Tennessee Secures Historic Fourth Consecutive Election Integrity Title

Sep 03, 2025 at 02:11 pm by WGNS Radio News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - Tennessee has solidified its position as the gold standard for election integrity, clinching the top spot in the Heritage Foundation’s Election.... Read More

State Rep. Sparks to Ask Elon Musk to Consider Tunnel Between Murfreesboro and Nashville

Sep 03, 2025 at 01:31 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Sometimes, the craziest of ideas end up being workable solutions to big problems. That’s one reason State Representative Mike Spark.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Named to List of Top 100 Largest School Districts in America

Sep 03, 2025 at 12:19 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The Rutherford County School District is making headlines not only for increased security measures at every county school but also for its cont.... Read More

Nashville Teen Arrested for Allegedly Promoting Illegal Street Racing on Instagram

Sep 02, 2025 at 11:07 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN – An 18-year-old is behind bars after police say he used social media to promote illegal street racing events and reckless driving stunts. The most recen.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Begin Using New Weapons Detection Systems in Their 51 Schools

Sep 02, 2025 at 10:45 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Students across Rutherford County returned to school from the extended Labor Day Weekend on Tuesday (September 2, 2025) with a new layer of secur.... Read More

Commentary: When a Symbol Sparks a Fire - Flag Burning and the Constitution

Sep 02, 2025 at 06:15 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY - The American flag symbolizes freedom and democracy, values defended by those who sacrificed their lives. Dr. Larry Burriss, an MTSU professor of journalism, exa.... Read More