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Firefighters Contain Blaze at La Vergne Grain Silo in Under 30 Minutes

Feb 12, 2026 at 05:00 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, Tenn. — Fire crews quickly contained a fire at the Tennessee Farmers Co-Op facility in La Vergne after employees reported smoke coming from the grain structur.... Read More

MORE DETAILS: Rutherford County Lawmaker Pushes Grocery TAX CUT for This Year

Feb 12, 2026 at 04:22 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - State Rep. Mike Sparks of Smyrna, has filed legislation to lower the cost of living for families in Rutherford County and across the Volunteer.... Read More

Masked Suspect Steals $10,000 in THC Products from Murfreesboro Vape Shop (With Video)

Feb 12, 2026 at 02:31 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department are searching for a man accused of stealing approximately $10,000 worth of THC products f.... Read More

Man Arrested on Solicitation of Minor Charge 15-Miles North of Chapel Hill, TN

Feb 12, 2026 at 02:10 pm by WGNS News

MARSHALL COUNTY – Less than 15 miles north of Chapel Hill, Tennessee in Lewisburg, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has arrested a 39-year-old man in relatio.... Read More

Residents Take the Runway as Stones River Manor Hosts First Event in New Life New Enrichment Center

Feb 12, 2026 at 12:05 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) — The annual fashion show at Stones River Manor will take on special significance this year, marking the first time the fundraiser will b.... Read More

Online Cat Video Arguments vs. Real-World Responsibility with Dr. Larry Burriss in Murfreesboro

Feb 11, 2026 at 07:33 pm by WGNS News

People online were arguing about whether a cat video was real or made by AI, and many people strongly defended their opinions. The debate makes one wonder, why people spend.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Report Broad Crime Declines While Rape and Arson See Small Uptick

Feb 11, 2026 at 12:50 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – New data released by the Murfreesboro Police Department paints an encouraging picture for Tennessee’s fastest-growing major city. According to P.... Read More

Murfreesboro Native Jordan McCullough Earns Golden Ticket on “American Idol”

Feb 11, 2026 at 08:03 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — A Murfreesboro native is headed to Hollywood after earning a coveted golden ticket on American Idol Monday night. Jordan McCullough, a grad.... Read More

Free Hygiene Vending Machine Launches at Linebaugh Public Library

Feb 10, 2026 at 10:28 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Visitors to Linebaugh Public Library will soon notice something new on the first floor — a free vending machine stocked with essential item.... Read More

Brentwood Man Indicted on 40+ Charges in TBI Child Exploitation Case

Feb 10, 2026 at 10:05 pm by WGNS News

WILLIAMSON COUNTY –Special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit have arrested and charged.... Read More

UPDATE: Judge Stops Middle Point Landfill From Growing Taller—for Now

Feb 10, 2026 at 06:49 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A long-running dispute over the future of the Middle Point Landfill reached a significant turning point this week, as a Davidson County Chancery.... Read More

Romance is in the Air with Valentine’s Day (or Week) in Downtown Murfreesboro

Feb 10, 2026 at 07:51 am by WGNS News

DOWNTOWN MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - If you’re looking for a meaningful, memorable way to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, Main Street Murfreesboro offers t.... Read More

Cold Snap Drove Surge in Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Calls and a New Fire Station Moving Forward

Feb 09, 2026 at 11:52 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) — Fire departments across Rutherford County, including the Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department, experienced a noticeable increase in emer.... Read More

From Medical Call to Murder Charge, Rutherford County Case Nears Plea Hearing Later This Month

Feb 09, 2026 at 08:45 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) — A homicide case that began as a reported medical emergency in Murfreesboro is now approaching a critical stage, as the 40-year-old man a.... Read More

Local Jury Conviction Leads to Prison Sentence in 2024 Domestic Assault Case that Occurred in Murfreesboro

Feb 09, 2026 at 08:00 am by WGNS News

UPDATE: MURFREESBORO, TN - A 37-year-old man accused of breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s home and assaulting both her and her child in 2024 has since been convicted a.... Read More

Bussing Homeless from Music City to Murfreesboro: State Rep Sounds Alarm on Transfers

Feb 09, 2026 at 02:15 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — State Representative Tim Rudd, who represents Rutherford County, is proposing new legislation aimed at addressing what he describes as a no.... Read More

Local Aviation History Takes Flight, Plus--BNA Lands National Recognition

Feb 07, 2026 at 10:39 am by WGNS News

MIDDLE TENNESSEE (WGNS) - There’s something about air travel that still feels magical. If you’ve lived long enough to remember when families made a day trip out of.... Read More

Jody Powers, Founder of Amelia’s Closet and Liberty’s Station, Steps into New Season

Feb 07, 2026 at 09:43 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - When Jody Powers looks back on the past twelve years, she sees more than two programs. She sees hundreds of lives changed, families steadied, and a.... Read More

Chilling 9-1-1 Calls and Murder Convictions Spotlighted on the Monthly District Attorney’s Show

Feb 06, 2026 at 11:46 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - On today’s edition of the WGNS Action Line (Click Play on the Podcast Above), host J. Paul Newman—a retired assistant district attorney w.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Hosted Statewide Honors at Tennessee Association of Fairs Convention

Feb 05, 2026 at 09:44 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Tennessee’s agricultural fairs across the state were recognized for excellence during the Fairs’ Merit Awards at the 104th Tennessee Associ.... Read More