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Warrants Issued After ATM Money Bag Theft at Murfreesboro Kroger

Dec 17, 2025 at 06:26 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department have identified a suspect and obtained warrants in connection with the theft of a money bag from.... Read More

MCS Announces 2025 Teachers of the Year

Dec 17, 2025 at 06:00 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS) is proud to announce the 2025 Teachers of the Year and Novice Teacher of the Year. These outstanding ed.... Read More

Media Commentary by Dr. Larry Burriss: How Media Helped Create the Christmas Traditions We Know Today

Dec 17, 2025 at 07:31 am by WGNS News

MEDIA COMMENTARY: Today, Dr. Larry Burriss, a journalism Professor at MTSU, takes a look at events and ideas from around the world, and pays especially close attention to the.... Read More

Planning Ahead Pays Off: Why Winter Is a Great Time to Prepare Your Spring Garden

Dec 16, 2025 at 06:00 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Thinking about planting a garden when Spring comes around? Now is the time to start planning ahead, according to Master Gardner Beth Brinkley… S.... Read More

Federal Funding Supports Global Growth of Tennessee Hardwood Industry

Dec 16, 2025 at 05:07 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) has been awarded federal funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Emerging Markets Pro.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Football Adds Anthony Scelfo & Christopher Browne to Coaching Staff

Dec 16, 2025 at 04:44 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee head football coach Derek Mason announced the addition of Anthony Scelfo as offensive coordinator and Christopher Browne as offen.... Read More

Audit Raises Alarms Over Missed Safety Checks and Oversight at Tennessee DCS

Dec 16, 2025 at 02:58 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A newly released performance audit from the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has raised concerns about oversight and compliance within the Tenness.... Read More

MPD Investigates Unattended Death at Sonic on Middle Tennessee Boulevard

Dec 16, 2025 at 11:39 am by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Murfreesboro Police Department officers responded to a report of an unattended death late Monday night at a local restaurant. According to MPD, of.... Read More

Helping Local Families in Rutherford County This Christmas Season

Dec 16, 2025 at 10:41 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – After helping neighbors stay warm with hundreds of free winter coats, local non-profit Barnabas Vision is now turning its focus to Christ.... Read More

Rutherford County Historical Society Celebrates the Holidays

Dec 16, 2025 at 10:09 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Rutherford County Historical Society is closing out 2025 with a full calendar of holiday events and historic commemorations. Christmas Brunch this Sa.... Read More

MTSU Bleeds Blue, Beats WKU Again

Dec 16, 2025 at 09:35 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Middle Tennessee State University has once again claimed victory in the annual “Bleed Blue to Beat WKU” blood drive, keeping the challenge tro.... Read More

Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation: From Parades to Polar Bear Plunges, Family Fun Shines

Dec 16, 2025 at 09:09 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department is making sure this holiday season is one to remember. It all began with Sunday’s (12/14/2025) Murf.... Read More

From Pantry to Paws: Rutherford County Libraries Rally Community Giving for the Holidays - Food Drive Underway

Dec 16, 2025 at 07:51 am by WGNS News

PART II OF OUR 2 PART PODCAST ON THE LOCAL LIBRARY SYSTEM: RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — Rutherford County Library System locations are collecting food donations throughout.... Read More

Murfreesboro Veterans’ Home Among Facilities Cited in State Comptroller Audit

Dec 15, 2025 at 11:45 pm by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - A new performance audit released by the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury shows they have identified significant financial, operational, and care-quality.... Read More

Inside MTSU’s QRISE Center: How Quantum Science Could Help Shape Energy, Secure Communications and Additional Technology

Dec 15, 2025 at 11:34 pm by WGNS News

  UPDATED - MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s growing investment in quantum research is raising new questions about how emerging tech.... Read More

One Dead, Two Arrested After Targeted Shooting in La Vergne

Dec 15, 2025 at 07:01 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, Tenn. — The La Vergne Police Department continues their investigation into a homicide that occurred late Sunday (12/14/2025) night in a residential area.... Read More
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La Vergne Fire Crews Quickly Contain Structure Fire on Little John Cove

Dec 15, 2025 at 06:00 pm by WGNS News

LaVergne, TN - La Vergne Fire and Rescue crews responded to a structure fire on Little John Cove late Monday afternoon, quickly bringing the situation under control and preven.... Read More

Holiday Miracle at the Pump: Tennessee Gas Near Four-Year Lows, Williamson County Still Wins the “Most Expensive” Award

Dec 15, 2025 at 05:44 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Tennessee drivers may want to take a moment to appreciate the rarest of modern miracles: gas prices that moved around just enough last week to look bus.... Read More

Chuck Isbell Announces Candidacy for Rutherford County School Board District 1

Dec 15, 2025 at 04:17 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Chuck Isbell has officially announced his candidacy for the Rutherford County School Board in District 1, running on a platform centered on parental ri.... Read More

Incumbent School Board Member Tammy Sharp Seeks Another Term in Zone 1

Dec 15, 2025 at 02:09 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Tammy Sharp has announced she is seeking re-election to the Rutherford County School Board, representing Zone 1, in the upcoming Republican primary sch.... Read More