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PODCAST - From D.C. to Local Classrooms: National Policy and County Education Insights and Highlights

May 09, 2025 at 02:59 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In this podcast episode of the WGNS Action Line, we bring you highlights from an April 24th RoundTable discussion featuring Dr. Bill Kraus and U.S. Sen.... Read More

Japanese Language Students Win Award at Competitive State Video Skit Contest

May 05, 2025 at 05:08 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Four Japanese language students at Middle Tennessee State University earned runner-up in Level 1 of the competitive 2025 Tennessee Japanese Vi.... Read More

Court Denies Appeal Over DUI Sentencing Challenge in Rutherford County

May 05, 2025 at 07:03 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals has rejected an appeal by Joseph George Schenck, who argued that his sentence in multiple criminal cas.... Read More

UPDATE: Police Continue Investigation After Body Found in Towed SUV

May 05, 2025 at 06:05 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – (May 5, 2025) – Murfreesboro Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) is continuing its investiga.... Read More

Suspect Identified in Dressing Room Recording Case at Murfreesboro Store, Police Still Investigating

May 01, 2025 at 11:41 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — A man accused of secretly recording a woman as she changed clothes inside a Murfreesboro clothing store has been identified, according to local author.... Read More

Scammers Still Think We’re All Sending Bitcoin to Random Cops — Murfreesboro PD Issues “You’ve Got Warrants” Alert

May 01, 2025 at 11:23 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — In today’s edition of “You Can’t Be Serious,” the Murfreesboro Police Department has issued yet another SCAM ALERT — thi.... Read More

UPDATE: Lascassas Pike Second Degree Murder Suspect Scheduled for Court Appearance

May 01, 2025 at 10:47 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Next week, a murder case will make its initial appearance in Rutherford County General Sessions Court, where the suspect faces a single charge of second-deg.... Read More

Wednesday Truck Fire Halted Traffic on I-24 Near Joe B. Jackson Parkway in Murfreesboro

Apr 30, 2025 at 01:50 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A Wednesday morning truck fire led to the halting of traffic on I-24 this morning. As motorists began to roll past what started as a small blaze, the&n.... Read More

Murfreesboro Parks Update: New Developments and Summer Fun

Apr 30, 2025 at 11:09 am by WGNS News

On today’s WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker is joined by Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Director Nate Williams, Assistant Director Thomas Laird, and Marketing Coor.... Read More

MTE’s Earth Day Event Brings Sunshine, Clean Energy, and Family Fun to Murfreesboro

Apr 26, 2025 at 01:01 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – The 24th Annual Earth Day Celebration hosted by Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) turned out to be a shining success, despite initial concerns.... Read More

From Anxiety to Action - How Volunteering Can Boost Mental Health in Rutherford County

Apr 24, 2025 at 09:15 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A 2024 poll shows that 43% of adults in the U.S. are feeling more anxious than in past years, an increase of about 6% from the previous year. For many, that.... Read More

Final Paving Begins on New Salem Highway Widening Project; Lane Closures Expected Through Friday

Apr 22, 2025 at 04:18 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS - Motorists traveling along New Salem Highway between I-24 and Old Fort Parkway should expect delays this week as the Tennessee Department of Transpo.... Read More

Murfreesboro Halts Special Census Amid Statewide Shift to Annual Population Estimates

Apr 22, 2025 at 04:03 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — The City of Murfreesboro has officially suspended its special census efforts following the Tennessee General Assembly's approval of leg.... Read More
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Quick Action by Murfreesboro Firefighters Contains Early Morning House Fire

Apr 21, 2025 at 06:17 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Firefighters with the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) responded swiftly to a residential blaze early Sunday morning on Britannia Way, he.... Read More

Big Promises, Bigger Scandal: Murfreesboro Sports Complex Project Now Linked to National Fraud Case

Apr 17, 2025 at 03:11 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – What was once pitched as a game-changer for Murfreesboro has now unraveled into a cautionary tale—one with ties to an FBI investigation involvin.... Read More

Rooted in the ‘Boro: Plant Swaps, Farmers Markets, and More

Apr 17, 2025 at 11:22 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN -Area residents will have a chance to pick up a few new plants for their landscape or garden for FREE at the annual Plant Swap in Murfreesboro. The event.... Read More

PODCAST: From Tomatoes to Cactus: Agriculture in the ‘Boro

Apr 17, 2025 at 10:24 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - On today’s episode, host Scott Walker sits down with Justin Stefanski of the Agriculture Extension Service based right here in Murfreesboro. Whil.... Read More

Rutherford County Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Brutal Domestic Assault and Kidnapping

Apr 16, 2025 at 03:48 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A Rutherford County man who was sentenced to more than 50 years in prison following a brutal domestic assault that culminated in a horrifying seque.... Read More

Morning Run Turns into Nightmare: Murfreesboro Man Arrested for Trail Attack

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

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A morning jog took a terrifying turn for an 18-year-old woman after she was attacked on a walking trail behind Oaklands Park on Maney Avenue early.... Read More

MTSU’s Awarded Library of Congress Grant to Support Regional Educators

Apr 16, 2025 at 09:19 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Center for Historic Preservation was named one of six recipients of Teaching with Primary Sources, or TPS.... Read More