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Secret Santa Program Brings Joy to Families in Need

Dec 05, 2025 at 09:38 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Renee Barker still remembers the first time she walked through the doors of the Child Advocacy Center. It was during a United Way Catalyst program tour, a.... Read More

GIS Technology Show Murfreesboro Leads TN in Annexations...3 of top 10 are in Rutherford County!

Dec 02, 2025 at 10:05 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has rolled out a new Municipal Boundaries Dashboard, and it’s already drawing attention here in Rutherford Count.... Read More

Solid Waste Board Meets 6PM Monday at Murfreesboro Airport

Nov 28, 2025 at 02:18 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Central Tennessee Regional Solid Waste Planning Board will hold its next meeting this Monday evening, December 1, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the conference roo.... Read More

Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr Hospitalized After Horse Training Accident

Nov 12, 2025 at 10:57 am by WGNS

LASCASSAS, Tenn. (WGNS) — Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr is recovering at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville after being injured while training hor.... Read More

Grandmother Sentenced to 12 Years After Infant’s Death in Rutherford County

Nov 12, 2025 at 01:06 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - An investigation into the death of a baby in 2023 has resulted in a guilty plea being filed in a Rutherford County courtroom. The infant died while u.... Read More

New “MyHero Cares” Program Supports Families of Medically Complex Children in Rutherford County

Nov 11, 2025 at 04:42 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Children’s Emergency Care Alliance of Tennessee has launched a new program called MyHero Cares, aimed at helping families of children with co.... Read More

St. Mark’s United Methodist Church Hosting Free Food Box Giveaway for Rutherford County Residents

Nov 10, 2025 at 02:35 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — St. Mark’s United Methodist Church will hold a free food box giveaway for Rutherford County residents on Saturday, November 15, 2025..... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Teen Sentenced as Adult in Rape of Toddler Case

Nov 10, 2025 at 11:41 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A 17-year-old who was arrested for raping a 3-year-old child in 2022 appeared in adult court earlier this year where he was convicted. Evidentl.... Read More

Salvation Army Murfreesboro Sees Sharp Rise in Food and Utility Assistance Requests Amid Prolonged Government Shutdown

Nov 09, 2025 at 01:16 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — As the federal government shutdown stretches now into almost its sixth week, The Salvation Army in Murfreesboro is reporting a signific.... Read More

Tennessee Near Bottom in Infrastructure Spending as U.S. Hits Record Levels

Nov 05, 2025 at 12:26 pm by WGNS News

TENNESSEE ROADS: State and local governments across the United States are pouring record levels of money into roads, schools, utilities, and public facilities, marking the hig.... Read More

Understanding Medicare & Health Insurance Options with Leanne Malone

Nov 04, 2025 at 10:05 am by Producer

Wayne Blair and Rick Hall hosts a Roundtable conversation with Leanne Malone of Cover My Assets Insurance Group to break down the latest updates in Medicare and heal.... Read More

Spelling for a Cause: Read To Succeed’s 19th Annual Celebrity Spelling Bee

Oct 31, 2025 at 11:14 am by Producer

Bryan Barrett talks with Jolene Radnotti from Read To Succeed about their mission to promote literacy throughout Rutherford County. Jolene shares details about their impa.... Read More

Rutherford County Residents Can Drop Off Household Chemicals Free of Charge Saturday

Oct 24, 2025 at 12:58 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) will host a mobile household hazardous waste collection event in Rutherford County.... Read More

Rutherford County Residents Outsmart “Fake Sergeant” Phone Scam

Oct 23, 2025 at 11:22 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — It seems scammers are at it again — this time pretending to be none other than Rutherford County Sheriff’s Sgt. Tim Hayes, apparently m.... Read More

Former Rutherford County Man’s Appeal Tossed After Victim’s Alleged Recantation Deemed Too Late

Oct 23, 2025 at 11:08 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals has denied the appeal of Baleke Kromah, a former Rutherford County man convicted of sexual bat.... Read More

County Completing $9.2-Million Purchase of Downtown Bank of America Building

Oct 22, 2025 at 11:28 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – It looks as if county offices on the square will soon have more suitable facilities and as a bonus, County Mayor Joe Carr indicated that the potential.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Fiery I-840 Crash, Laverne Cyberattack Recovery, and Murfreesboro’s Growth Plans | Oct. 22, 2025

Oct 22, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Wednesday, October 22, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: 🚒 I-840 Crash Response: Emergency crews battled flames after a two-vehic.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric Linemen Win Top Honors at International Rodeo

Oct 21, 2025 at 07:30 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Several linemen from Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) brought home top honors from the 41st Annual International Lineman’s Rodeo & Expo, held.... Read More

No Students Hurt After Two Rutherford County School Buses Collide in La Vergne

Oct 20, 2025 at 02:25 pm by WGNS

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) — A crash involving two Rutherford County school buses Monday morning in La Vergne left one person injured, according to school officials..... Read More
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Beaver Fever Hits Murfreesboro: Buc-ee’s Is Coming!

Oct 14, 2025 at 10:21 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - With a beaver-sized smile and a pair of custom cowboy boots emblazoned with the Buc-ee’s logo, Arch “Beaver” Aplin III stepped onto Tennes.... Read More