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Heroic Rescue on I-24 East: Deputy and Bystander Save Occupant from Burning Vehicle

Nov 29, 2025 at 09:57 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - On Saturday night (11/29/2025), a dramatic incident unfolded near the 74-mile marker on I-24 East (toward Chattanooga). A vehicle veered off the roadwa.... Read More
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La Vergne Fire Rescue Responds to Saturday Afternoon Blaze

Nov 29, 2025 at 06:51 pm by WGNS News

La VERGNE, TN - Neighbors on Morningside Drive watched with concern Saturday afternoon (11/29/2025) as La Vergne Fire-Rescue crews rushed to the scene of a structure fire. The.... Read More

Tennessee Launches Fourth Round of FARM Cost-Share Funding

Nov 29, 2025 at 12:21 pm by WGNS News

Nashville, TN - The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is rolling out the fourth round of funding for its Tennessee Forestry, Agriculture, and Rural Markets (FARM) cost.... Read More

Community Groups Rally to Defend Public Libraries: 4:45pm Monday on Civic Plaza

Nov 29, 2025 at 09:03 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro Indivisible, a grassroots organization focused on First Amendment rights and the rule of law, will join the Rutherford County Library Alliance.... Read More

Help RCSO Provide Christmas for Needy Children

Nov 29, 2025 at 08:36 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - "Students whose parents can’t afford Christmas presents like some of their friends’ are heartbroken when they don’t receive gifts", said S.... Read More

Routine Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Wanted Smyrna Man

Nov 29, 2025 at 07:21 am by WGNS News

MT. JULIET, TN - What started as a routine traffic stop for failing to halt at a stop sign quickly escalated into a significant arrest this week. Officers pulled over a vehicl.... Read More

Shop Local: More Than Just One Saturday--Make It Year-Around!

Nov 29, 2025 at 06:21 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Shopping local matters because it keeps money, jobs, and culture rooted right here in our community. Supporting small businesses isn’t just a onc.... Read More

Area Bank Worker in Smithville Ordered to Repay $331,499 After Plea in DeKalb County Theft Case

Nov 29, 2025 at 12:13 am by WGNS News

UPDATED – DEKALB COUNTY, TN: A former Regions Bank employee in Smithville has been sentenced after admitting she stole more than $331,000 from a customer’s savings.... Read More

Oakland Defeats Blackman 42–14 to Advance to 6A State Championship

Nov 28, 2025 at 10:42 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - In a semifinal matchup featuring two Rutherford County programs, the Oakland Patriots defeated the Blackman Blaze 42–14 Friday night at Ray.... Read More

Longtime MTSU employee honored for Distinguished Service

Nov 28, 2025 at 03:08 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Sight unseen, Boniface Amuzu found a home he’s never left. After traveling more than 6,000 miles, from his native Ghana to Murfreesboro, Te.... Read More

Solid Waste Board Meets 6PM Monday at Murfreesboro Airport

Nov 28, 2025 at 02:18 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Central Tennessee Regional Solid Waste Planning Board will hold its next meeting this Monday evening, December 1, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the conference roo.... Read More

Heart of Tennessee Chapter: Share Hope and Gratitude

Nov 28, 2025 at 01:49 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Blood supplies, already critically low, become even scarcer during Christmas and New Year’s. With concerts, dinners, and family gatherings filling cal.... Read More

Police Seek Suspects in Kroger Theft

Nov 28, 2025 at 11:23 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro police are asking for help identifying a man and woman wanted for questioning after a theft at Kroger on Old Fort Parkway. Investigators say th.... Read More
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Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Responds to I-24 Crash--2 trapped, 1 critical

Nov 28, 2025 at 10:36 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - The extended Thanksgiving weekend has kept Middle Tennessee roads busy, with traffic surging as families travel, shop, and gather. For emergency respon.... Read More

Historic Downtown Church Property Back in the Spotlight + I-840/Broad Plans

Nov 28, 2025 at 09:47 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - This Wednesday afternoon, December 3, 2025, promises to be a pivotal moment for Murfreesboro’s future. At 4:30pm, Clarius Partners will take center st.... Read More

Rutherford County’s Holiday Countdown Begins with Tennessee Philharmonic Christmas Concert

Nov 26, 2025 at 10:21 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra, proudly based in Murfreesboro, is making final preparations for its annual holiday tradition, the hig.... Read More

Two Rutherford County Leaders Recognized at Statewide County Officials Conference

Nov 25, 2025 at 11:52 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — Rutherford County Trustee Teb Batey has been named the 2025 Outstanding County Official by the County Officials Association of Tennessee (CO.... Read More

Local $13,000 Scam Attempt Mirrors Growing Tennessee Fraud Cases and FBI Continues to See Con-Artist Conducting Online Thefts

Nov 25, 2025 at 10:42 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — A frightening scam nearly cost a Rutherford County man $13,000, after two criminals posing as sheriff’s supervisors convinced him he was ab.... Read More

Oakland’s Craig Tutt Named Mr. Football Finalist

Nov 25, 2025 at 07:07 pm by Primetime Sports

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - Oakland High School standout Craig Tutt has been named one of three statewide finalists for the 2025 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Award in Division.... Read More

Where to See Christmas Light Displays in Murfreesboro This Year

Nov 25, 2025 at 02:20 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – The 2025 Murfreesboro Christmas Lights Map has launched, compiled by Crabtree Homes Group, featuring dozens of residential holiday light dis.... Read More