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Four‑County Solid Waste Board Sets Public Hearing for 6 pm March 25

Mar 24, 2026 at 03:55 pm by WGNS News

McMINNVILLE, TN (WGNS) - The Central Tennessee Regional Solid Waste Planning Board will meet Wednesday night in McMinnville, bringing together representatives from Cannon, C.... Read More

Suspect in Death of a Murfreesboro Woman Previously Ordered to Undergo Anger Management

Mar 24, 2026 at 03:49 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Murfreesboro Police have arrested a 33-year-old man in connection with the homicide of a 35-year-old woman discovered inside a local mob.... Read More

Legendary Oakland and Eagleville Basketball Coach Gary Johnson Passes Away

Mar 24, 2026 at 01:30 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Rutherford County is reflecting on the life of a local sports icon following the passing of Gary Johnson at the age of 80. A man whose.... Read More

Rutherford County Zetas Invite Community to Uplift Mothers and Families

Mar 24, 2026 at 11:16 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The Rutherford County Zetas are inviting the community to come together this spring for an afternoon centered on mothers, babies, and the families.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Salutes Our First Responders--Service on the Front Lines

Mar 24, 2026 at 10:21 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - First Responder Wellness Week (March 23–29) is now underway across the country, Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital is usi.... Read More

From 80 Degrees to 47: Welcome to Spring in the Volunteer State

Mar 24, 2026 at 07:39 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Murfreesboro may be one of the fastest‑growing cities in America — 16th in the nation among cities with more than 100,000 people — but.... Read More

Driver Found Passed Out as Car Rolls Toward Percy Priest Lake

Mar 24, 2026 at 06:58 am by WGNS News

La VERGNE, TN (WGNS) - A potentially dangerous situation at the Hurricane Creek Boat Ramp on Sunday morning ended safely thanks to a quick response from La Vergne police. Ar.... Read More

Rutherford Jobs Slide, Deadly Crashes, and DUI Close Call | Mar. 24, 2026

Mar 24, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County sees a surprising 2.3% workforce decline following major layoffs at Bridgesto.... Read More

Appellate Court Upholds 11-Year Sentence for Former Murfreesboro YMCA Leader in Rape Case

Mar 24, 2026 at 02:09 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – A 67-year-old man who once headed a Rutherford County YMCA wellness center and was later convicted of rape in Murfreesboro has lost a recently.... Read More

Driver Arrested for DUI After Vehicle Nearly Enters Water at Hurricane Creek Boat Ramp

Mar 23, 2026 at 07:46 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — A man was arrested Sunday morning after police found him passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle that had rolled to the edge of the water at.... Read More

UPDATED: Motorcycle Crash on I-24 in Coffee County Injures One, Troopers Investigate

Mar 23, 2026 at 07:42 pm by WGNS News

COFFEE COUNTY, Tenn. — Additional details have been released following a motorcycle crash that occurred Saturday afternoon on Interstate 24 near Exit 110, according to t.... Read More

Head-On Crash on I-840 in Murfreesboro Leaves One Dead, Another Injured

Mar 23, 2026 at 06:13 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A head-on collision on Interstate 840 Sunday evening left one person dead and another seriously injured, according to a preliminary report from the.... Read More

Saint Rose of Lima Students and Faculty Honored for Academic and Leadership Excellence

Mar 23, 2026 at 02:04 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — It has been a season of celebration at Saint Rose of Lima Catholic School as both students and faculty members have been recognized for outs.... Read More

Library Controversy Escalates, Murder Arrest Made, & Major Drug Bust in La Vergne | Mar. 23, 2026

Mar 23, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

  Monday, March 23, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tensions rise in Rutherford County as Library Director Lou Anne James faces possible termi.... Read More

Lt. Governor Appoints Murfreesboro’s Kelly Rollins to State Board of Education

Mar 23, 2026 at 02:35 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Lt. Governor Randy McNally has appointed Kelly G. Rollins of Murfreesboro to serve on the Tennessee State Board of Education, the governing body re.... Read More

Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder After Woman Found Dead in Mobile Home

Mar 22, 2026 at 11:45 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A 33-year-old man is in custody following a homicide investigation that began Thursday, March 19, after Murfreesboro Police discovered a deceased w.... Read More

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

Mar 22, 2026 at 10:45 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

Smyrna Drivers: Expect Nightly Detours on Westbound Sam Ridley Starting Wednesday

Mar 22, 2026 at 06:07 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN (WGNS) - Smyrna motorists may want to plan ahead this week, as a major overnight traffic change is set to begin this coming Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Town official.... Read More

Two Arrested After Road Rage Shooting in Bedford County

Mar 22, 2026 at 05:06 pm by WGNS Radio News

BEDFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — A road rage incident involving gunfire earlier this week has led to the arrest of two individuals from Decherd, according to the Bedford County S.... Read More

Could $644 Be Waiting for You? Thousands of Tennesseans Haven’t Claimed Their Refunds

Mar 22, 2026 at 03:00 pm by WGNS News

WASHINGTON, DC (WGNS) - How would you like to open your mailbox and find an unexpected check for $644? According to the IRS, that’s the average unclaimed refund w.... Read More