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New Analysis Examines Rutherford County Home Prices, Mortgage Rates and the Cost of Buying a House

Aug 19, 2026 at 02:04 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Buying a home in Rutherford County remains a significant financial hurdle for many families, even as local home prices have shown signs of le.... Read More

Rutherford County Jury Convicts Traveling Pastor, Wife in Child Sex Crimes Case in Murfreesboro

Aug 19, 2026 at 10:43 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A two-week trial has ended with a Rutherford County jury finding a traveling pastor and his wife guilty of multiple child sex crimes. Benjam.... Read More

Michigan Theft Suspects Arrested, WGNS Named Station of the Year & Eagleville Chases $25K | Aug. 19, 2026

Aug 19, 2026 at 04:45 am

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Two Michigan men await extradition to Rutherford County after Murfreesboro Police say they u.... Read More

Police Seek Woman After $7,500 in Sunglasses Allegedly Walk Out of Murfreesboro Store

Aug 19, 2026 at 12:14 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Murfreesboro Police are asking a fairly straightforward question: “Do you know this woman?” Detectives would apparently like to.... Read More

Plea Deal or Trial? Former Rutherford County School Bus Driver Returns to Court on 41 Child Sex Abuse Charges this Thursday

Aug 18, 2026 at 11:49 pm

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A former Rutherford County school bus driver facing 41 felony charges in a child sexual abuse case is scheduled to return to cou.... Read More

Tennessee AFL-CIO Announces 2026 Endorsements, Supports Broderick in District 4 (Democrat) for Rutherford County

Aug 18, 2026 at 06:07 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) -The Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council has announced its endorsements for the 2026 General Election, including Democratic congressional cand.... Read More

MTSU Kirksey Old Main Reopens Following Extensive Upgrades

Aug 18, 2026 at 03:36 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University officials cut the ribbon on Tuesday (August 18th) to celebrate the grand reopening of Kirksey Old Main following.... Read More

Michigan Men Arrested in Ohio After Alleged Gift Card Scheme at Murfreesboro Gas Stations

Aug 18, 2026 at 01:53 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (August 18, 2026) - Two Michigan men were arrested and charged with fraud after allegedly using deceptive tactics to obtain nearly $5,000 in unauthorized f.... Read More

Illegal Massage Operation Charges, Hot Car Tragedies & Tennessee’s Cost of Living | Aug. 18, 2026

Aug 18, 2026 at 04:45 am

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Two people face felony charges following a Murfreesboro Police investigation into an alleged i.... Read More

WGNS Wins Six Statewide Excellence in Broadcasting Awards

Aug 18, 2026 at 12:03 am by WGNS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - WGNS Radio took home statewide awards in six categories at the Tennessee Association of Broadcasters (TAB) Excellence in Broadcasting Awards. Present.... Read More

Have You Been Flocked? Website Opens Window Into License Plate Searches Across Middle Tennessee

Aug 17, 2026 at 10:39 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Drivers across Middle Tennessee may be surprised to learn just how much information can be generated by automated license plate reader system.... Read More

Trust but Verify: Dr. Larry Burriss Examines the Real-World Danger of Online Misinformation

Aug 17, 2026 at 08:14 pm

COMMENTARY - MTSU Professor Dr. Larry Burriss says the internet can make bad information look convincing - and when misinformation crosses into international affairs, the.... Read More

Rutherford County Assessor Questions Property Tax Rankings, Says Tennessee’s Certified Rate Tells a Different Story

Aug 17, 2026 at 06:36 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Rutherford County Assessor of Property Rob Mitchell says recent reports about Tennessee property taxes may not tell the whole sto.... Read More

Two Charged After Murfreesboro Police Investigate Alleged Illegal Massage Parlor

Aug 17, 2026 at 02:41 pm

MORE DETAILS: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Two people are facing felony charges after Murfreesboro Police Department detectives investigated complaints involving an alleg.... Read More

Summer Garden Party to Support Historic Woman’s Club Home

Aug 17, 2026 at 09:14 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The Woman’s Club of Murfreesboro is inviting the community to a special Summer Garden Party on Saturday, August 29th, 2026 — a sign.... Read More

Muscle-Sparing "Jiffy Knee" Procedure Transforms Joint Surgery Recovery During Knee Surgery in Rutherford County

Aug 17, 2026 at 07:28 am

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A revolutionary approach to total knee replacement is actively changing the landscape of recovery for patients suffering from se.... Read More

Flock Camera Debate, School Traffic Threat & Vaccine Questions | Aug. 17, 2026

Aug 17, 2026 at 04:45 am

Monday, August 17, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro residents pack a City Council meeting to oppose the city’s expanded automate.... Read More

La Vergne High School Unveils Major 80,000-Square-Foot Classroom Expansion Ahead of Schedule

Aug 16, 2026 at 10:47 pm

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Schools cut the ribbon on La Vergne High School's new three-story, 80,000-square-foot addition Sunday (August 16th) afternoon. Cre.... Read More

Murfreesboro Miracle Field Installs New Accessible Turf Surface

Aug 16, 2026 at 10:37 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Athletes and families at the Miracle Field complex in McKnight Park are playing on a brand-new surface this season. Murfreesboro Parks and Recreat.... Read More

Heat & Storms Continue: Rutherford County 7 Day Forecast

Aug 16, 2026 at 07:07 pm by Rutherford Weather

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Expect more heat and storm chances this week here in Rutherford County.  A level 1 out of 5 severe weather outlook is in place for Mond.... Read More
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