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1st FNL for season--PACKED! Thank you Main Street

Jun 07, 2024 at 09:28 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Perfect weather enveloped Friday Night Live's opener for 2024, as the historic business district reverbrated with the sounds of Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman,.... Read More

La Vergne Police Department Issues Scam Alert

Jun 07, 2024 at 07:17 pm by WGNS News

La Vergne, Tenn. — The La Vergne Police Department has issued a scam alert, warning residents of a new phone scam targeting community members. Scammers are posing as h.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Evaluating Truth in the Age of Misinformation, by MTSU Journalism Professor Larry Burriss

Jun 07, 2024 at 09:55 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: In today's media landscape, distinguishing truth from misinformation is a growing challenge. False flag operations and AI-generated content exacerbate the issue,.... Read More

Rutherford Arts Alliance Welcomes its First Executive Director

Jun 07, 2024 at 01:02 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The non-profit Rutherford Arts Alliance, (RAA), is excited to announce the appointment of Jeff Lysyczyn as its first Executive Director. Jeff brings a.... Read More

UPDATED: Can You Identify the Clean Criminal of the Month in Murfreesboro?

Jun 07, 2024 at 12:42 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - This may be the cleanest crime of the month! In a twist straight out of a low-budget crime drama, detectives are continuing to seek help in confirmi.... Read More

Understanding Murfreesboro’s Crime Data: What the Numbers Really Mean

Jun 06, 2024 at 11:34 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - Between May 9, 2024 and June 5, 2024, there have been 660 reports of crime in the Murfreesboro City limits that highlight at least 15 different cate.... Read More

A Middle Tennessee Native's Journey to Space with NASA Astronaut Butch Wilmore

Jun 06, 2024 at 02:48 pm by WGNS News

The Boeing Starliner had a successful launch on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, and docked with the International Space Station (ISS) today. On board the shuttle were astronauts Su.... Read More

Scott Thomas Hired as New Girls Basketball Coach at Oakland High

Jun 06, 2024 at 01:04 pm by WGNS Radio News

Scott Thomas has been tapped as the new girls basketball head coach at Oakland High School. He will succeed Jessica Southern, who resigned after two seasons. She was an assist.... Read More

Court Upholds Conviction of Christiana Murderer 5-Years After Terry Barber Found Dead

Jun 05, 2024 at 10:07 pm by WGNS News

  UPDATED - RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - One of three convicts who murdered a Christiana man in June of 2019 filed an appeal in hopes of receiving post-conviction relief.&nbs.... Read More

UPDATE: Traveling Evangelist Based in Murfreesboro Remains Behind Bars After Wife Filed for Divorce

Jun 05, 2024 at 06:36 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – UPDATE - While the last plea hearing for a traveling evangelist facing 7 counts of aggravated rape of a child was continued, the new date for a plea.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Department Nears Completion of Cutting-Edge Real Time Crime Center

Jun 05, 2024 at 05:00 pm by Chandelar Williams

MURFREESBORO, TENN. — The Murfreesboro Police Department is on the brink of unveiling its highly anticipated Real Time Crime Center (RTCC), a cutting-edge facility desig.... Read More

Bystanders Foil Perfumania Shoplifting Attempt at Tanger Outlets

Jun 05, 2024 at 04:11 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - The new outlet stores that recently opened just barely over the Rutherford County line in nearby Antioch, have been a hotbed of activity for Metro Nashville.... Read More

The Cash-Out Caper Makes Off with $9,500+ from Tampered ATM

Jun 05, 2024 at 03:16 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro detectives are on the hunt for the Cash-Out Caper! Perhaps you recall the story WGNS first told you about last week that involved an unknown.... Read More

Simply Smyrna Celebration is This Saturday

Jun 05, 2024 at 02:38 pm by WGNS

BY ZACH THOMAS SMYRNA – The Historic Depot District will host the 13th Annual Simply Smyrna Celebration on this Saturday (June 8th) from 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm on Front Str.... Read More

From Gas to Electric: Local Enthusiasts Showcase Their EV and EV Conversions at 2024 Supercharged Cruise-In

Jun 05, 2024 at 11:43 am by WGNS News

WILSON COUNTY, TN – Electric vehicles, otherwise known as “EV's,” are gaining more attention as their miles of travel between charges grows longer, charging.... Read More

Beware of Scams Posing as Sheriff's Deputies

Jun 05, 2024 at 11:17 am by Chandelar Williams

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN. - Residents are being warned about two separate scams involving individuals impersonating local sheriff’s deputies to extort money.   In.... Read More

County School Board Members Speak Out on "Unfair Funding Mechanism" for Charter Schools

Jun 04, 2024 at 04:45 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO – Several Rutherford County School Board members are speaking out against the funding allocation formula for state approved charter schools. Board member F.... Read More

Registration open for MTSU center’s July educator training academies

Jun 04, 2024 at 04:01 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Center for Educational Media is hosting its annual PK-12 Collaborative Summer Academi.... Read More

Rutherford County EMS: Meeting the Demands of a Growing Population

Jun 04, 2024 at 02:25 pm by WGNS News

  Photo Above Article: From LaVergne, Smyrna and Murfreesboro, to Eagleville and Lascassas - Local EMS cover entire county. Hear podcast above.  RUTHERFORD CO.... Read More

Bold Burglary at Murfreesboro Gun Shop

Jun 04, 2024 at 11:40 am by Chandelar Williams

UPDATE: Mufreesboro, Tenn. - Police have released surveillance footage of a dramatic smash and grab burglary at Bullseye Gun & Range in Murfreesboro. The video shows thiev.... Read More