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Read To Succeed Receives Governor’s Volunteer Star Award for Middle Tennessee

Mar 17, 2026 at 08:36 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee — On Sunday, March 8, 2026, Read To Succeed was presented with the 2025 Governor’s Volunteer Star Award as the Nonprofit Honoree for Middle.... Read More

Special Panel to Examine Escalating Iran Conflict Involving U.S. and Israel on Thursday in Murfreesboro

Mar 17, 2026 at 07:42 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Honors College will convene a panel of faculty experts to help the campus community b.... Read More

Tennessee House Passes Bill Requiring E-Verify for State and Local Government Hiring

Mar 17, 2026 at 06:58 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee House of Representatives has passed legislation that would require state and local government employers to verify that newly hired emplo.... Read More

Traffic Task Force Stops 459 Drivers in Early Morning Safety Operation on I-24

Mar 17, 2026 at 06:13 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — Drivers traveling along Interstate 24 and U.S. Highway 231 South early Friday morning may have noticed an increased presence of flashing blue.... Read More

MTSU President Sidney McPhee Announces Retirement After 25 Years

Mar 17, 2026 at 04:48 pm by WGNS

Key Points Tenure Conclusion: Dr. Sidney A. McPhee will step down as the 10th president of MTSU in December 2026 after leading the university for more than 25 yea.... Read More

Tennessee Ranks Among Most Dangerous States for Weekend Night Driving, Study Finds

Mar 17, 2026 at 04:08 pm by WGNS News

TENNESSEE — A new analysis of national crash data shows that Tennessee ranks among the most dangerous states in the country for fatal motor vehicle crashes occurring dur.... Read More

Rutherford County Homicide Investigation, Gas Prices Jump, Opioid Deaths Drop, and New Scam Warnings | Mar. 17, 2026

Mar 17, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Metro Nashville Police investigate the death of 26-year-old Kiara Timmons, whose last known add.... Read More

FBI and TBI Investigation Reveals Two Decades of Alleged Viewing of Child Pornography Material by Manchester Business Owner

Mar 16, 2026 at 11:28 pm by WGNS News

COFFEE COUNTY, TN - A Coffee County chiropractor admitted to FBI agents that he has been viewing child pornography for the past two decades, according to federal court docum.... Read More

Homicide Detectives Working Leads After Woman Found Dead in Antioch, Previous Address Listed as Rutherford County

Mar 16, 2026 at 06:59 pm by WGNS News

ANTIOCH, Tenn. — Metro Nashville Police homicide detectives are actively investigating the death of a woman whose last known address, according to court documents, was i.... Read More

Pump Shock: Tennessee Gas Prices Rise to $3.34/gal and Diesel is at $4.92/gal While California Drivers Cry Into Their Gas Tanks

Mar 16, 2026 at 05:16 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) — Tennessee drivers received another reminder this week that the gas pump remains one of the most reliable ways to experience emotional di.... Read More

Rutherford County Sees Major Drop in Overdose Deaths as Opioid Fight Shows Results

Mar 16, 2026 at 01:56 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — After once being identified as a regional hotspot during the height of the opioid epidemic, Rutherford County is now showing signs of progress, repo.... Read More

Missed Grand Jury? Probably Not — Sheriff Warns of Phone Scam Using Official Number

Mar 16, 2026 at 09:41 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — In what could best be described as the latest attempt by scammers to separate people from their money, criminals are now spoofing the Rutherfo.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Police Warn of Bitcoin Scam That Has Cost Victims Nearly $4 Million

Mar 16, 2026 at 09:25 am by WGNS News

UPDATED: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro Police Department is warning residents about a growing cryptocurrency scam that has already cost victims nearly $4 millio.... Read More

Smyrna Officer-Involved Shooting, School Bus Purchase, and Tennessee Living Wage Data | Mar. 16, 2026

Mar 16, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Monday, March 16, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: An independent TBI investigation is underway after a road rage call in Smyrna escalated into an.... Read More

Resident Suffers Minor Burns in Murfreesboro House Fire

Mar 15, 2026 at 05:07 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Fire crews in Murfreesboro responded to a residential fire that caused exterior damage to a home Sunday, while one resident sustained minor burns..... Read More

UPDATE: TBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting Following Road Rage Call in Smyrna

Mar 15, 2026 at 04:58 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tenn. — An investigation is underway after a road rage call in Smyrna escalated into an officer-involved shooting late Thursday morning, leaving one suspect woun.... Read More

Driver Arrested After Suspicious Incident Behind La Vergne Police Department

Mar 15, 2026 at 04:44 pm by WGNS News

LAVERGNE, Tenn. — A late-night incident behind the La Vergne Police Department ended with a suspect in custody and multiple criminal charges after officers responded to.... Read More

Tennessee Still Among Top 10 States for Marijuana Possession Arrests Despite Decline

Mar 15, 2026 at 04:05 pm by WGNS Radio News

TENNESSEE — A new national analysis shows Tennessee remains among the top states in the country for marijuana possession arrests, despite a steady decline in enforcement.... Read More

MTSU–Nissan Partnership Helps Employees Turn Experience Into Degrees

Mar 14, 2026 at 09:51 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Tracey Bowden didn’t return to school because she needed a new career. She returned because she wanted to grow. Already an accomplished human.... Read More

Tennessee Firearms Association Warns of Vagueness, Litigation Risks with HB2064

Mar 14, 2026 at 09:38 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN (WGNS) - A heavily revised firearms bill is moving through the Tennessee House, and it’s already drawing sharp constitutional concerns from the Tenn.... Read More

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