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320 Middle and High School Girls learn about concrete at MTSU

May 17, 2025 at 10:33 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Middle Tennessee State University’s celebrated Concrete Industry Management program hosted over 320 area middle and high school girls Tuesday, Ma.... Read More

Poland, Puerto Rico, Estonia visit Folkfest June 7-14

May 17, 2025 at 08:32 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - The 43rd International Folkfest fills the area with music and dance June 7-14, 2025. This event was born and raised here by the Cripple Creek Cloggers.... Read More

Police Investigating String of Vehicle Burglaries in Murfreesboro; Public Asked to Help Identify Suspects

May 16, 2025 at 09:56 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) are actively investigating a series of vehicle burglaries that occurred between Wednesday,.... Read More

Juvenile Arrested After Pursuit Ends in the Garage of a LaVergne Home

May 16, 2025 at 07:15 am by WGNS News

LaVergne, TN - Around 6:00 PM on Thursday, a LaVergne Police officer attempted to stop a vehicle that was failing to maintain its lane. However, the driver of the black Nissan.... Read More

Spring Fling Returns to Rutherford County: Volunteers Needed for Statewide High School Championship Event

May 15, 2025 at 08:05 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – One of Tennessee’s biggest and most anticipated high school sports events is returning to Rutherford County! Spring Fling will take place May.... Read More

Tennessee Ranks 4th Most Dangerous State in U.S. - Education Seen as Key to Safer Communities

May 15, 2025 at 07:10 pm by WGNS News

According to a recent U.S. News & World Report, Tennessee ranks fourth in the nation for violent crime rates. JC Bowman, executive director of the Professional E.... Read More

UPDATE: License Plate Reader Further Connects Homicide Suspect to Murfreesboro

May 15, 2025 at 04:35 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: MURFREESBORO, TN — New details have surfaced in the ongoing investigation into the death of a Murfreesboro woman whose body was found in Henry County, Tennessee..... Read More

⏩ TriStar StoneCrest Files Application to Open Freestanding ER in Murfreesboro

May 15, 2025 at 09:30 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center in Smyrna is taking steps to expand emergency care access in Rutherford County with plans to build a fre.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Murder Suspect to Appear in Court After Mental Health Review

May 15, 2025 at 06:52 am by WGNS News

(UPDATED) MURFREESBORO, TN - Malik D. Smith is scheduled to appear in court later this month to face charges of first-degree murder and possession of a deadly weapon with inte.... Read More

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SUV Slams Into Murfreesboro Dental Office After Driver Reportedly Passes Out

May 14, 2025 at 08:44 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A silver BMW SUV crashed into the side of a building housing Rivers Dental Care early Wednesday morning in Murfreesboro. The incident occurred in the 6 o&rs.... Read More

High-Tech Policing Helps Drive Down Crime in Murfreesboro

May 10, 2025 at 01:39 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN – Advanced technology and strategic policing efforts are making Tennessee’s fastest-growing city safer than ever. The Murfreesboro Police Depart.... Read More

CAC helps adults who were abused as children

May 08, 2025 at 10:32 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tenn. - This report is one man's experience about being sexually abused as a teen by a coach at school. WGNS makes every effort to present all sides of each stor.... Read More

Tennessee’s 114th General Assembly Nears Its Finish Line

Apr 12, 2025 at 07:38 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN—With the legislative session winding down, State Senator Shane Reeves (R, District 14) reports that the final bills of the year are now heading to the.... Read More

BEWARE: Scams on Storm Repairs!

Apr 03, 2025 at 12:03 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - AAA is offering insurance advice and a word of caution for Tennessee residents who suffered damage from tornadoes, severe weather, and flooding events.... Read More

Don't Attempt To Cross Roads With HIGH WATER!

Apr 03, 2025 at 09:13 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - Heavy overnight rainfall has led to flooding across Rutherford County, prompting officials to urge motorists to exercise extreme caution when traveling.... Read More

Rutherford County Ranks #5 for Pancreatic Cancer cases in TN!

Apr 03, 2025 at 08:25 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN — In a significant push to accelerate pancreatic cancer research, patient support, and advocacy, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) has annou.... Read More

If storms hit, tune to WGNS for "live and local" coverage--"We'll Help You Make It Through The Night"

Apr 02, 2025 at 07:43 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN – Area residents are getting edgy as tornado season continues to whirl. Prior to the 1980s, tornadoes in Rutherford County were an occasional happe.... Read More

2025 Rutherford County Gala Honors Medical Community and Philanthropic Leaders

Mar 31, 2025 at 08:12 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – The medical community came-together Saturday night for this black tie annual 2025 Rutherford County Gala at the Stones River Country Club. In addition.... Read More

Virtual Reality: From Fiction to Real-World Impact in Rutherford County with VR Being Studied

Mar 18, 2025 at 10:48 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Virtual reality, or VR, was first imagined in a fictional setting by author Stanley G. Weinbaum in 1935. In his book “Pygmalion’s Spectacle.... Read More

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Red Cross Heroes Luncheon Raises $100K +

Mar 13, 2025 at 05:36 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - On Thursday (3/13/2025) the Grand Ballroom in MTSU’s Student Union Building was packed for the Red Cross Heroes Luncheon. The 2025 Hero was Profe.... Read More