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Media Commentary by Dr. Larry Burriss: How Media Helped Create the Christmas Traditions We Know Today

Dec 17, 2025 at 07:31 am by WGNS News

MEDIA COMMENTARY: Today, Dr. Larry Burriss, a journalism Professor at MTSU, takes a look at events and ideas from around the world, and pays especially close attention to the.... Read More

Planning Ahead Pays Off: Why Winter Is a Great Time to Prepare Your Spring Garden

Dec 16, 2025 at 06:00 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Thinking about planting a garden when Spring comes around? Now is the time to start planning ahead, according to Master Gardner Beth Brinkley… S.... Read More

Suspects Held on Nearly $2 Million Bond Following Sunday Night's Fatal Shooting in La Vergne

Dec 16, 2025 at 05:21 pm by WGNS News

Brief Update: LA VERGNE, Tenn. — The quiet of a La Vergne neighborhood was shattered around 10:30 p.m. Sunday night (Dec. 14, 2025) when gunfire erupted on Gary Lane, re.... Read More

Audit Raises Alarms Over Missed Safety Checks and Oversight at Tennessee DCS

Dec 16, 2025 at 02:58 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A newly released performance audit from the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has raised concerns about oversight and compliance within the Tenness.... Read More

MPD Investigates Unattended Death at Sonic on Middle Tennessee Boulevard

Dec 16, 2025 at 11:39 am by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Murfreesboro Police Department officers responded to a report of an unattended death late Monday night at a local restaurant. According to MPD, of.... Read More

From Pantry to Paws: Rutherford County Libraries Rally Community Giving for the Holidays - Food Drive Underway

Dec 16, 2025 at 07:51 am by WGNS News

PART II OF OUR 2 PART PODCAST ON THE LOCAL LIBRARY SYSTEM: RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — Rutherford County Library System locations are collecting food donations throughout.... Read More

Murfreesboro Veterans’ Home Among Facilities Cited in State Comptroller Audit

Dec 15, 2025 at 11:45 pm by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - A new performance audit released by the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury shows they have identified significant financial, operational, and care-quality.... Read More

Inside MTSU’s QRISE Center: How Quantum Science Could Help Shape Energy, Secure Communications and Additional Technology

Dec 15, 2025 at 11:34 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED - MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s growing investment in quantum research is raising new questions about how emerging tech.... Read More

One Dead, Two Arrested After Targeted Shooting in La Vergne

Dec 15, 2025 at 07:01 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, Tenn. — The La Vergne Police Department continues their investigation into a homicide that occurred late Sunday (12/14/2025) night in a residential area.... Read More

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La Vergne Fire Crews Quickly Contain Structure Fire on Little John Cove

Dec 15, 2025 at 06:00 pm by WGNS News

LaVergne, TN - La Vergne Fire and Rescue crews responded to a structure fire on Little John Cove late Monday afternoon, quickly bringing the situation under control and preven.... Read More

Holiday Miracle at the Pump: Tennessee Gas Near Four-Year Lows, Williamson County Still Wins the “Most Expensive” Award

Dec 15, 2025 at 05:44 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Tennessee drivers may want to take a moment to appreciate the rarest of modern miracles: gas prices that moved around just enough last week to look bus.... Read More

From “Most Dangerous” to Safer Passage: Jefferson Pike’s New Chapter

Dec 14, 2025 at 08:34 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN – At noon this coming Tuesday (12/16/2025), Jefferson Pike will enter a new era. The Town of Smyrna has announced updated speed limits along the freshly widen.... Read More

La Vergne Police Chief Urges Vigilance Against Holiday Scams

Dec 13, 2025 at 07:51 am by WGNS News

La VERGNE, TN - As the holiday season unfolds, La Vergne Police Chief Christopher Moews (pronounced Mayes) reminds residents that joy and generosity should be accompani.... Read More

Geminids Light Up Rutherford County Skies Tonight--Look East, Midnight-Dawn

Dec 13, 2025 at 06:10 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County residents have a front-row seat tonight, December 13–14, 2025, as the Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak. Known as one.... Read More

Nearly 80 MTSU Student Veterans Honored at Graduating Veterans Stole Ceremony

Dec 12, 2025 at 06:14 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Nearly 80 Middle Tennessee State University student veterans were honored Thursday, Dec. 11, during the Graduating Veterans Stole C.... Read More

UPDATE: Police Still Searching for Driver After Bicyclist Hit by Car and Killed in Nolensville

Dec 12, 2025 at 12:24 pm by WGNS News

NOLENSVILLE, Tenn. — An investigation is ongoing into a deadly hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a bicyclist late Wednesday night near the Ruthe.... Read More

UPDATE: Pedestrian Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-840 in Rutherford County

Dec 12, 2025 at 07:53 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — A pedestrian was killed Wednesday night following a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 840 in Rutherford County, according to the.... Read More

State Employment Steady; Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne All Show Strong Job Numbers

Dec 11, 2025 at 10:48 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Tennessee’s unemployment rate remained steady at 3.6% in September, according to the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, whi.... Read More

Rutherford County Advances $17M Plan to Buy and Renovate Former Bank of America Building

Dec 11, 2025 at 10:19 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — The Rutherford County Commission has taken another significant step toward purchasing the former Bank of America building on East Main Street,.... Read More

Property Assessment Battle Intensifies: County Seeks Outside Review While State Lawmaker Questions Audit

Dec 11, 2025 at 10:05 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County commissioners voted Thursday night to move forward with posting a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking independent, third-party reappr.... Read More