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Life-Plus-12-Year Sentence Upheld in Rutherford County Murder Case Over $50 Debt

Jul 20, 2026 at 07:27 pm

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) – A man convicted of murdering a 32-year-old MTSU worker over a $50 debt has lost his appeal before the Tennessee Court of C.... Read More

High-Tech Policing: How Murfreesboro Investigators Use Digital Webs to Catch Criminals

Jul 20, 2026 at 05:02 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn, (WGNS Radio) - The landscape of modern law enforcement continues to shift rapidly, and local authorities are increasingly relying on a sophisticated web of.... Read More

Rutherford County’s Industrial Growth Reflects Tennessee’s Strong Warehouse Safety Record

Jul 20, 2026 at 03:09 pm

Summery: Tennessee ranks as the nation’s third-safest state for warehouse workers, recording 2.40 injuries per 100 employees between 2020 and 2024—half the nationa.... Read More

Olive Branch Benefit Concert with Marable Twins Turns into a Moment of Crisis!

Jul 19, 2026 at 11:24 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - If you’ve lived in Rutherford County for any length of time, you already know the Marable Twins. Their music, their ministry, and their unmista.... Read More

Bret Hawkins Presents “Nathan Bedford Forrest: The True Story (Part II)” Monday Night

Jul 18, 2026 at 01:23 pm

SMYRNA, TN (WGNS) - The Rutherford County Historical Society’s July meeting brings back a familiar face and a deeply researched Civil War storyteller. Bret Hawkins will.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Celebrates Obstetrics Expansion with Standing Room Only Blessing Ceremony

Jul 18, 2026 at 09:28 am

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - At 4:00 o’clock Friday afternoon (7/17/2026), the third floor of Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital was buzzing—every chair fille.... Read More

St. Clair Seniors Take the Stage in “Guys and Dolls, SR.” at the Arts Center of Cannon County

Jul 18, 2026 at 08:21 am by WGNS News

WOODBURY, TN (WGNS) - The spotlight is shining a little brighter this coming Friday and Sunday (July 24 and 26) as performers from the St. Clair Senior Center step into the wo.... Read More

Murfreesboro Buc-ee’s Reportedly Targeting November Opening

Jul 17, 2026 at 10:41 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Get your appetite for Beaver Nuggets ready. Construction on Murfreesboro’s massive new Buc-ee’s appears to be moving steadil.... Read More

Operation Freedom Revoked Leads to 25 Arrests in Warren County Drug Investigation

Jul 16, 2026 at 09:36 pm

WARREN COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) -  A six-month investigation into suspected illegal drug sales across nearby Warren County has led to more than 20 indictments and the ar.... Read More

Could Treated Railroad Ties Contaminate Your Vegetable Garden? Rutherford County Extension Agent Weighs In

Jul 16, 2026 at 09:14 pm

Quick Read Version (Scroll Down for Full Details and Soundbites) - As raised-bed gardening grows in popularity across Middle Tennessee, local agricultural experts are warning.... Read More

Tennessee Adds 25,300 Jobs Over the Year While Rutherford County Awaits June Data

Jul 16, 2026 at 07:30 pm

TENNESSEE (WGNS News) - Tennessee’s unemployment rate moved slightly lower in June, returning to its lowest level of 2026 as employers continued to add jobs in several m.... Read More

National Youth Soccer Championships Bring Thousands to Rutherford County

Jul 16, 2026 at 06:40 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Rutherford County is welcoming thousands of young athletes and visitors this week as the 2026 US Youth Soccer National Championship.... Read More

Population Growth Reduces Rutherford County Farmland as Winter Canola Expands Statewide

Jul 16, 2026 at 06:29 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Summary: As Rutherford County continues to grow, the amount of land devoted to agriculture is shrinking. USDA figures show the.... Read More

Rutherford County Enrollment Nears as District Opens Its 53rd School - Plus Two Alternative Options for Parents

Jul 15, 2026 at 06:27 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) — Rutherford County Schools will soon begin accepting student enrollment information for the 2026-2027 academic year. Parents will b.... Read More

Local Property Appraisal Appeals Continue as Rutherford County Assessor Questions Payments to TNAAO

Jul 15, 2026 at 04:29 pm

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell continues to draw attention to concerns involving the assessment of property across.... Read More

Daphne David Leads Major Growth at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital

Jul 15, 2026 at 09:27 am

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Daphne David hasn’t been in Murfreesboro long, but she’s already shaping the future of health care across Rutherford County. Since steppi.... Read More

MTSU Board Approves Presidential Search Committee and National Recruitment Firm

Jul 14, 2026 at 05:39 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees will lead the hunt for the university's next president after taking decisive action du.... Read More

Rutherford County Commission Faces Multi-Million Dollar Decision on Jail Facilities This Week

Jul 14, 2026 at 05:23 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Rutherford County Commission tackles a massive decision this Thursday regarding the future of the county's jail infrastructure. County leader.... Read More

Drone Trials in Nashville and Mt. Juliet Draw Interest from Murfreesboro Police

Jul 14, 2026 at 05:04 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Drones are becoming increasingly popular among police and fire departments across the country, and several Tennessee cities are testing the u.... Read More

Rutherford County Assessor Challenges State Intervention in Rental Property Tax Dispute

Jul 14, 2026 at 10:15 am

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) – More news from the Rutherford County Property Assessor's Office... Rob Mitchell has filed a Petition for Reconsideration with th.... Read More
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