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Murfreesboro Man Charged with Solicitation of a Minor After Parking Lot Arrest

Aug 27, 2025 at 01:20 am by WGNS News

UPDATED on WEDNESDAY MORNING: MURFREESBORO, TN – A 21-year-old Murfreesboro man was arrested Sunday after allegedly arranging to meet a 13-year-old in a local parking lo.... Read More

Rutherford County Residents Push Back Against Proposed 287(g) ICE Agreement

Aug 26, 2025 at 11:51 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - There was strong opposition voiced by local residents......during the Rutherford County Public Safety meeting on Monday, August 25... The discussion c.... Read More
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“Live in the 'Boro” Dazzles with Talent, Heart, and a Touch of Taylor Swift

Aug 26, 2025 at 10:47 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Greenhouse Ministries pulled out all the stops for its premiere event, “Live in the 'Boro,” held at MTSU’s Student Union Ballroom. Guests.... Read More

La Vergne Police Seek Dashcam Footage After Armed Robbery on I-24

Aug 26, 2025 at 07:06 pm by WGNS Radio News

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) - The La Vergne Police Department is appealing to the public for dashcam footage following an armed robbery on Interstate 24 West between Sam Ridley Pa.... Read More

Murfreesboro Woman Arrested After Hit-and-Run at South Church Street Kroger

Aug 26, 2025 at 10:50 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – WGNS has learned more about a hit-and-run incident that occurred in the parking lot of Kroger on South Church Street this past Sunday (August 24, 2025.... Read More
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Three Generations, One Campus: Demos’ Family Legacy Comes Home to MTSU

Aug 25, 2025 at 07:46 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - MTSU’s Student Union was buzzing with excitement Monday morning as students lined up—literally out the door—for the grand opening of Demos.... Read More

Tennessee Alcohol Use Climbs as National Drinking Rates Decline

Aug 25, 2025 at 07:37 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A new national study shows alcohol consumption in the United States is falling, but Tennessee is moving in the opposite direction. The report showe.... Read More

Hit-and-Run Crash Investigation at South Church St. Grocery Store Parking Lot

Aug 25, 2025 at 04:53 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Authorities are investigating a hit-and-run crash that occurred Sunday evening (Aug. 24) in the parking lot of the Kroger on S. Church Stree.... Read More

Murfreesboro Teen Arrested After Alleged Threat Against School in Nashville Area

Aug 25, 2025 at 01:44 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A 19-year-old Murfreesboro man was arrested last week after allegedly making a violent threat against Christ Presbyterian Academy (CPA), a scho.... Read More

From Washington, D.C. to Tennessee - One Big Beautiful Bill: Historic Tax Cuts and Wins for Tennessee Families

Aug 25, 2025 at 11:38 am by WGNS News

From U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn: By delivering the largest tax cut in history, strengthening our border, unleashing American energy production, and bolstering our armed for.... Read More

Sept 1 - Labor Day in Murfreesboro: Trash Pick-Up, Parks, Pools, and Facility Hours

Aug 25, 2025 at 11:28 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – In observance of Labor Day, City of Murfreesboro offices, Murfreesboro Transit, and most Parks & Recreation facilities will be closed on M.... Read More

Rutherford County Crash Ends Search for Missing Man Reported Days Earlier

Aug 24, 2025 at 11:59 pm by WGNS News

    RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – WGNS has learned of a sad ending to a missing person case that came to a close on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Friends and family.... Read More

UPDATED: Life Sentence in Bedford County: Conviction for 2023 Murder of Shelbyville Woman

Aug 23, 2025 at 10:17 pm by WGNS News

Shelbyville, TN – Twenty minutes south of Murfreesboro, a Shelbyville man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his ex-girlfriend. The case officially.... Read More

From Civil War to City Codes: 169 year old Baskette-Woman’s Club Home Gets 21st Century Upgrades!

Aug 23, 2025 at 08:05 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Nestled at the corner of East College and North Academy Streets, a stately Italianate home has stood quietly for 169 years, watching Murfreesboro grow and c.... Read More

Murfreesboro Drivers Help Push Down Auto Loan Delinquency Rates

Aug 23, 2025 at 12:43 pm by WGNS

Nashville, TN - The Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) just landed in WalletHub’s Top 10 list of cities where.... Read More

Scorched Streets and Sizzling Tires: Tennessee’s Summer Heat Returns Soon!

Aug 23, 2025 at 11:39 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – Just because this week’s cooler breeze feels like a gift, don’t pack away the sunscreen yet—Middle Tennessee’s signature summe.... Read More
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Poker Run Rolls into Roots Rendezvous: Bikes, Bluegrass, and Building Community

Aug 23, 2025 at 09:01 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro’s Roots Rendezvous is turning up the volume—and the horsepower—this September as Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity&.... Read More

Promises to Green Descendants Under Fire Amid Uncle Nearest Crisis

Aug 23, 2025 at 08:09 am by WGNS

Shelbyville, TN - An update on the Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey story that’s unfolding about 20 miles down US 231-S in neighboring Shelbyville--reveals a mix.... Read More

Rutherford County Teams Kick Off 2025 Football Season

Aug 22, 2025 at 10:59 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County high school football returned under the Friday night lights with a full slate of games to open the 2025 season. WGNS carri.... Read More

WGNS Issues Apology for Inadvertent Publication of Outdated News

Aug 22, 2025 at 08:02 pm by WGNS

WGNS Radio extends its heartfelt apologies to Mr. Daniel Thomas and his family following the unintentional release of outdated information. Due to a technical error, an arch.... Read More