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Chronic Thief: Local Woman's Shopping Spree Lands Her in Hot Water… Again

Jan 16, 2025 at 05:16 am by WGNS News

In the ongoing saga of retail theft, Orlexus Elliot, a woman who appears to have a serious shopping situation going on, is back in the spotlight. The 27-year-old, who gained s.... Read More

Smyrna Woman Struck and Killed After Car Breakdown on Murfreesboro Pike

Jan 16, 2025 at 04:33 am by WGNS News

A Smyrna woman whose car broke down, died on Tuesday night after being hit by an oncoming vehicle shortly after she got out of her car and began walking. Koriona Harding, iden.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Snag Teen in Stolen SUV Drama: A Lesson in Poor Choices

Jan 16, 2025 at 03:46 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - In a riveting display of how to make poor life choices, Murfreesboro Police employed their trusty license plate reader cameras—lovingly known as LPRs&.... Read More

Snowball Fights: Enjoy the Fun, But Beware of the Risks

Jan 16, 2025 at 12:28 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Snowball throwing may have been temporarily halted due to the lack of ongoing snow, but that doesn’t mean the white stuff won’t return. Loc.... Read More
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Arrest Made in Ocala Road Structure Fire: Reckless Burning Charges Filed

Jan 15, 2025 at 02:24 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - The Rutherford County Fire Marshal’s Office (RCFMO) Investigators have charged Tiffany Johnson, 26, of Gallatin, with reckless burning in connect.... Read More

87-Year-Old-Husband Charged With Reckless Homicide

Jan 14, 2025 at 07:55 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – A man living in the Blackman Community on Dundee Court has been arrested and charged with reckless homicide, according to Ruther.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Celebrates Milestone 500th Cardiac Surgery

Jan 14, 2025 at 07:28 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn., - This January,  Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford announced it had completed its 500th cardiac surgery case. “We are always proud of the serv.... Read More

Murfreesboro Rental Prices Surge: A Deep Dive into Housing Trends

Jan 14, 2025 at 07:11 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN - Despite a backdrop of low unemployment rates, easing inflation, and a strong stock market, many Americans are grappling with the pressures of rising living.... Read More

Water Resources Department Set to Open New Customer Service Office in Murfreesboro

Jan 14, 2025 at 02:37 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, Tenn. — After nearly 50 years of service at its NW Broad Street location, the City of Murfreesboro Water Resources Department has announced that it will of.... Read More

Tennessee House Republicans Urge NCAA to Reverse Decision on Male Athletes in Women's Sports

Jan 14, 2025 at 02:36 pm by WGNS News

  Nashville, Tenn. — Today, (Tuesday) Tennessee House Republicans made a bold statement calling on the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to protect t.... Read More

THP and Traffic Task Force to Target Impaired Drivers This Friday

Jan 13, 2025 at 04:37 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY,  TN, - The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on Friday, Jan. 24, along Rutherford Boulevard between Broad Street and Ch.... Read More

Over-the-Road Truck Driver Arrested for Child Exploitation in Shelbyville

Jan 13, 2025 at 12:18 pm by WGNS News

SHELBYVILLE, TN – On January 10, 2025, Shelbyville Police Detectives made an arrest in a case involving child exploitation that has been under investigation for six mont.... Read More

Former Felony Assault Charge Haunts Couple in Antioch Murder-Suicide Case

Jan 13, 2025 at 11:58 am by WGNS News

Antioch, TN - Just past the Rutherford County line on Baby Ruth Drive in Antioch, Metro Nashville Homicide detectives are investigating the Friday evening discovery of two dec.... Read More

Kentucky Men Plead Guilty to Second-Degree Murder in Murfreesboro Case

Jan 13, 2025 at 11:40 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - UPDATE - Two men from Kentucky have pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in connection with the 2020 killing of Erick Bixler in Murfreesboro, TN. Chr.... Read More

Mayor Joe Carr Addresses Rutherford County's Population Surge: Rutherford County Surpasses Hamilton County

Jan 13, 2025 at 06:03 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr is addressing the opportunities and challenges associated with the county’s projected population of 388,909, now.... Read More

Linebaugh Library partners with AutismTN

Jan 12, 2025 at 11:28 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – The Linebaugh Public Library, located at 105 W. Vine Street in uptown Murfreesboro, has partnered with AutismTN to introduce new services for Autistic.... Read More

Mike Sparks Honors Several Local Leaders

Jan 11, 2025 at 10:49 am by WGNS

Nashville, TN - State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, honored several local leaders over the weekend for their contributions to Rutherford County and the state of Tennessee..... Read More

Murfreesboro's Winter Road Report from Ram

Jan 11, 2025 at 09:27 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The winter blast is definitely impacting construction work and traffic on roadways. Murfreesboro Transportaton Department's Deputy Director Ram Balachandran.... Read More

CHANGES: Historical Society Talk Cancelled; Johnny & June Cash Tribute at Woodbury Arts Center postponed 1-wk.

Jan 10, 2025 at 08:34 pm by WGNS

More Changes-- HISTORICAL TALK CANCELLED:  The regular historical talk held every Saturday morning from 9AM-noon at the one-room Ransom Schoolhouse will not be held this.... Read More

City Workshop: Daylighting of Town Creek and New Murfreesboro Sports Authority to Sell Advertising Campaigns and Naming Rights Within Local Parks

Jan 08, 2025 at 12:32 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Picture yourself at a child’s t-ball game, where a huge billboard at the entrance promotes Doberman Auto Sales with the catchy slogan: &ldquo.... Read More