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Lock It or Lose It: Murfreesboro Police Urge Vehicle Safety During Holidays

Dec 08, 2025 at 09:48 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — As the holiday season begins, Murfreesboro Police are warning residents to stay alert as criminals become more active during this time of year. Off.... Read More

Ethics Hearing Scheduled for Complaints Filed by Citizen and Property Assessor Against Mayor Carr

Dec 08, 2025 at 05:10 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Rutherford County Ethics Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, December 9, at 1:00 p.m. at the Courthouse/Chamber to address multiple.... Read More

50 Years of Faith and Festivity: Smyrna’s Christmas Parade Marches On - Op-Ed by State Rep. Mike Sparks

Dec 08, 2025 at 04:39 pm by WGNS News

  Op-Ed / Smyrna, TN - Every December, thousands of families line Lowry Street in Smyrna, Tennessee, to celebrate one of the town’s most cherished traditions &md.... Read More

New Gift Policy Clarifies What Murfreesboro City Officials May Accept from Others

Dec 08, 2025 at 04:13 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council has approved changes to the city’s Ethics Code aimed at clarifying what gifts city employees and officials ar.... Read More

Tennessee Health Officials Investigate Rising Histoplasmosis Cases in Williamson and Maury Counties

Dec 08, 2025 at 02:34 pm by WGNS News

WILLIAMSON & MAURY COUNTIES, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) is alerting doctors, hospitals, and laboratories to a concerning increase in cases of.... Read More

From Wrinkles to Migraines: How Botox Is Helping Headache Patients in Middle Tennessee

Dec 08, 2025 at 12:30 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Botox is widely known for smoothing out wrinkles, but many doctors utilize it on patients who complain of ongoing headaches... That was Dr. Cra.... Read More

Give the Gift of Life: Red Cross Calls for Holiday Blood Donations

Dec 08, 2025 at 10:47 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN — As December unfolds, the American Red Cross is urging Murfreesboro residents to make an appointment to donate blood or platelets. The need i.... Read More

UPDATED: Internet Provider Scams, Bank Scams and Scammers who Pose as Local Law Enforcement

Dec 08, 2025 at 10:19 am by WGNS News

Recent Internet Scams - WGNS has more scams to bring you up-to-date on, with the first episode focusing on, “If It Sounds Too Good to Be True, It Definitely Is..... Read More

16-Year-Old Maggie Isble Faces Life-Altering Injuries After Thanksgiving Trampoline Accident

Dec 08, 2025 at 07:48 am by WGNS News

SUMNER COUNTY, Tenn. — A 16-year-old girl from Sumner County is now paralyzed from the chest down after suffering a devastating injury at a local trampoline park durin.... Read More

New Beginnings: MTSU’s Class of 2025 Steps Forward--1,600+ strong!

Dec 07, 2025 at 07:43 pm by WGNS News

  NEWS SUMMARY: Murfreesboro, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University will celebrate its newest graduates this Saturday, December 13, as more than 1,600 students.... Read More

La Vergne Police Say Community Safer After Drug Arrest

Dec 07, 2025 at 07:43 am by WGNS News

La VERGNE, TN - Saturday night (12/6/2025) around 10:36PM an officer spotted a vehicle speeding down Murfreesboro Rd. at speeds around 75 miles per hour. The police officer qu.... Read More
STATE CHAMPS!!!!

Oakland Runs Away With 62-21 Victory, Secures 9th State Championship Behind Record-Tying Night from Craig Tutt

Dec 06, 2025 at 11:52 pm by Primetime Sports

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WGNS) — The Oakland Patriots cemented their place as one of Tennessee’s premier high school football dynasties Saturday night, powering past Ra.... Read More

Car Rolls Over Near Rutherford Hospital, Minor Injuries Reported

Dec 06, 2025 at 10:27 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - On Saturday evening (12/6/2025), Murfreesboro Fire-Rescue crews rushed to the scene of a roll-over crash in front of Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford Hospita.... Read More

From a Ride-Along to Forensics: Citizens Police Academy offers a Hands-On Look at Law Enforcement

Dec 06, 2025 at 02:57 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Ever wondered what it’s really like to wear a badge? The Murfreesboro Police Department is giving residents a chance to see what it's like to b.... Read More

WalletHub Study Highlights Volunteer State’s Place in Work, Women’s Rights, and Family Life

Dec 06, 2025 at 02:14 pm by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - Unemployment in the United States has stayed relatively steady over the past year, with only small ups and downs and a slight overall rise. A recent WalletHub st.... Read More

RCSO Warns: Scammers Pose as Local Deputy to Trick Residents Out of Cash

Dec 06, 2025 at 12:21 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to stay alert after scammers posed as School Resource Officer Jamie Bailey and convinced.... Read More

Op-Ed: Time to Compensate Student Teachers

Dec 06, 2025 at 11:09 am by WGNS News

Op-Ed: Time to Compensate Student Teachers - by: JC Bowman, Executive Director of Professional Educators of TennesseeThe ongoing debate over unpaid student teaching is mo.... Read More

Detectives Charge 25-Year-Old Nurse With Sexual Battery, Kidnapping

Dec 06, 2025 at 08:52 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro Police say a local nurse was arrested Friday (12/5/2025) night after a disturbing incident at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital. Det.... Read More
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A Norman Rockwell Christmas Comes to Life on the Square

Dec 06, 2025 at 07:19 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Despite the chill in the air, Murfreesboro’s historic Public Square was glowing Friday (12/5/2025) evening as families bundled up to witness the annua.... Read More

From Murfreesboro to Nashville: A Nine-Year Look at Marriage and Divorce Rates in Middle Tennessee

Dec 05, 2025 at 04:18 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A sweeping nine-year analysis of marriage and divorce data reveals dramatic contrasts across Middle Tennessee, with several of the more rural count.... Read More