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Murfreesboro Says Goodbye to Kay Woodfin, a Pillar of Kindness and Community Involvement

Aug 15, 2025 at 09:57 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved icons. Katherine "Kay" Woodfin passed away Friday, August 15, 2025 at her home. She is kno.... Read More
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UPDATE: Murfreesboro Fire-Rescue Responds to River Rock Boulevard Blaze

Aug 15, 2025 at 03:31 pm by WGNS

UPDATED: Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro Fire-Rescue crews responded to a structure fire in the 300 block of River Rock Boulevard on Friday... That was Fire Marshal.... Read More

Fort Campbell Soldier Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges

Aug 15, 2025 at 01:17 pm by WGNS News

A criminal complaint was unsealed last week in the Middle District of Tennessee charging U.S. Army Soldier Robert Cecilio, 39, of Clarksville, Tennessee, with child sexual e.... Read More

Brentwood Car Dealer and CEO Convicted in $26 Million Bank Fraud Scheme

Aug 15, 2025 at 01:09 pm by WGNS News

Summary - A federal jury has convicted 49-year-old Mark Janbakhsh of Brentwood, Tennessee, on multiple charges including conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bank fraud, making fa.... Read More

ACLU Demands Mason, TN Halt ICE Detention Deal Over Charter Violation

Aug 15, 2025 at 11:24 am by WGNS

The American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee today sent a letter to Town of Mason officials demanding they immediately stop all actions related to contracts with.... Read More

A Hand-Up and a Heartfelt Call for Help at Greenhouse Ministries

Aug 15, 2025 at 10:08 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Greenhouse Ministries, 307 S. Academy Street in Murfreesboro, is known for offering more than just food or clothing — it’s a place where ho.... Read More

Rutherford County’s Next Bookmobile Rolls Into View

Aug 15, 2025 at 09:28 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County residents might soon spot a familiar yellow bus cruising through town—but it’s not headed to school. Thanks to a gen.... Read More

Central Magnet Lands Robotics Grant for Cutting-Edge Drones Program

Aug 15, 2025 at 08:32 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Central Magnet School in Murfreesboro just got a major boost to its technology curriculum, thanks to a new grant from the Tennessee Valley Authority an.... Read More

Tennessee Jobless Rate Ticks Up Slightly in July 2025

Aug 15, 2025 at 07:29 am by WGNS News

After several months of steady unemployment rates, newly released data for July reflects a slight change in Tennessee’s jobless rate, according to the Tennessee Depart.... Read More

After 50 Years, Bedford County Sheriff Austin Swing leaves a Legacy of Reform and Compassion

Aug 15, 2025 at 07:18 am by WGNS

Shelbyville, TN - Neighboring Bedford County is preparing for a major shift in leadership as longtime Sheriff Austin Swing has announced he will not seek another term. Af.... Read More

Rick Hall Appointed to Fill Rutherford County District 3 Commission Seat

Aug 14, 2025 at 10:08 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — The Rutherford County Commission voted Thursday night to appoint Rick Hall to the vacant District 3 seat, following the recent resignation o.... Read More

Citizen Tip Leads to Arrest of Two Men in Thompson’s Station Vehicle Burglaries

Aug 14, 2025 at 09:40 pm by WGNS News

Two Florida men are behind bars after Williamson County deputies caught them breaking into vehicles at Preservation Park in Thompson’s Station on August 3. Deputies resp.... Read More

Commentary: The Truth Behind “Publish or Perish” and Dangerous Reporting

Aug 14, 2025 at 09:19 pm by WGNS News

MEDIA COMMENTARY - In academics, professors often feel pressure to publish research to keep their jobs, but this can lead to low-quality studies that don’t really help.... Read More

UPDATED: Teen Convicted as Adult in 2022 Riverdale High School Graduation Shooting

Aug 14, 2025 at 05:04 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - WGNS recently confirmed that a teenager arrested three years ago for shooting and killing another teen has now been convicted as an adult. The case.... Read More

Rutherford County Heat Relief Effort Running Low on Supplies for the Elderly

Aug 14, 2025 at 10:46 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – While the triple-digit heat index has eased slightly, many residents are still enduring August’s sweltering 90+ degree temperatures without.... Read More

Tennessee Court Affirms Conviction in Bizarre Sweet Potato Silencer Killing

Aug 13, 2025 at 11:19 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld the conviction of Joshua Terelle Gaines, whose case drew national attention for the unusual evide.... Read More

Demos’ Restaurant Opens New Location on MTSU Campus

Aug 13, 2025 at 05:15 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Demos’ Restaurant will celebrate the grand opening of its new location on the first floor of Middle Tennessee State University’s.... Read More

Downtown on the Farm Returns to Murfreesboro for 7th Year of Local Flavor

Aug 13, 2025 at 04:35 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The 7th annual Downtown on the Farm will take place Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, returning to the historic Oaklands Mansion. Launched in 2017 as a fund.... Read More

UPDATE: Stolen Murfreesboro Gun, Meth Found - Parents Now Charged with Criminal Homicide

Aug 13, 2025 at 03:59 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED: NASHVILLE, TN - On Wednesday, WGNS learned more information about the parents of a child in Nashville who was shot and killed this past Friday. Youth Services detecti.... Read More

Community Rallies for Cancer Benefit Kickball Tournament in Lascassas

Aug 13, 2025 at 03:35 pm by WGNS Radio News

LASCASSAS, Tenn. (WGNS) — In a heartfelt show of support, the local community is coming together for a Cancer Benefit Kickball Tournament on Saturday.... Read More