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MFRD Firefighters Extinguish Sunday Afternoon House Fire on Bradyville Pike

Apr 13, 2026 at 04:24 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) units were kept busy Sunday afternoon as they battled a residential structure fire on Bradyville.... Read More

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S Curve Crash Sends Vehicles Into Clark Boulevard Home

Apr 12, 2026 at 04:28 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - An otherwise quiet Sunday morning was abruptly interrupted for residents on the s-curve of Clark Boulevard after a two-vehicle accident resulting.... Read More

Murfreesboro Firefighters Limits Damage in Hamberton Circle Blaze

Apr 12, 2026 at 04:15 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) crews were called Saturday to battle a residential fire that broke out on Hamberton Circle. The fire st.... Read More

IRS Extends Tax Deadlines for Rutherford County Residents Following Ice Storm

Apr 12, 2026 at 01:25 pm by WGNS

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WGNS) - Local taxpayers are catching a major break as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for those recovering from the aftermath of the January ice storm. Th.... Read More

Multi-Vehicle Crash Disrupts Sunday Morning Traffic on I-24 in Rutherford County

Apr 12, 2026 at 12:33 pm by WGNS

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) - A Sunday morning commute turned into a lengthy delay for travelers in Rutherford County following a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 24. The inciden.... Read More

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Memorable Magic: 1,100 Rutherford County SPED Students Celebrated at Annual SRO Fun Fair

Apr 06, 2026 at 09:00 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A day focused on joy, inclusion, and hands-on experiences brought together more than 1,100 students, teachers, and aides as the Rutherford County Sheri.... Read More

Rutherford County Library Board Seeking "Interim Director" who must move books in question!

Apr 06, 2026 at 05:58 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED: MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) — The Rutherford County Library System Executive Committee met at the County Courthouse on Monday to address the now-vacant libr.... Read More

Beesley Animal Foundation’s "Eggstravaganza" Raises Funds and Spirits for Local Pets

Apr 01, 2026 at 10:03 pm by WGNS

by Tiffany Parker MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — While the traditional holiday is this weekend and the fact that pets don't have calendars, some furry friends in Rutherfo.... Read More

UPDATE: Rutherford County Library Director Fired Over Refusal to Relocate LGBTQ+ Books (With Audio)

Apr 01, 2026 at 12:09 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO – After exactly 120 days on the job, Luanne James was terminated as the Executive Director of the Rutherford County Library System (RCLS) during a contentio.... Read More

Tennessee Legislative Update: Abortion Pill Crackdown, Hit-and-Run Penalties, and School Bus Safety

Mar 27, 2026 at 09:14 am by Producer

Tennessee’s legislative session is hitting high gear, and State Representatives Dr. Bryan Terry, Robert Stevens, and Mike Sparks are pulling back the curtain on the co.... Read More

Holloway Graduate Dr. Jessica Supakhan Named Principal of Both Alma Mater and Virtual School

Mar 26, 2026 at 10:14 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — The Rutherford County Board of Education has announced a historic homecoming for one of its own. Dr. Jessica Supakhan, the educator responsi.... Read More

Siegel High School Set to Host 2nd Annual Summer Basketball Camp

Mar 26, 2026 at 11:17 am by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Siegel High School is preparing to open its gymnasium doors to the community for the 2nd Annual Siegel Basketball Camp this summer. KEY P.... Read More

MFRD Responds to Fire at Siegel High School Auditorium

Mar 24, 2026 at 05:24 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) responded to a localized fire incident at Siegel High School on Tuesday morning..... Read More

Rutherford County Library Director Defies Library Board - Refuses Order to Relocate Books (With Audio from Public Comments)

Mar 20, 2026 at 02:18 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED: RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Rutherford County Library System (RCLS) is currently embroiled in a significant dispute over intellectual freedom followin.... Read More