Arson under investigation in the Leanna Community

Jul 08, 2022 at 06:41 pm by WGNS

Authorities are working to solve an arson that occurred earlier this month. Currently, the Rutherford County Fire Marshal's Office is seeking help from the public after the re.... Read More

Rutherford County PAWS part of 250+ shelters participating in summer “Empty the Shelters” event

Jul 08, 2022 at 12:44 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN. — As our nation’s shelters face unprecedented overcrowding, BISSELL Pet Foundation is doing its part to taking homeless pets from kennels to couc.... Read More

Friday: Irma Goodman

Jul 08, 2022 at 08:30 am by Producer

WGNS Slick Pig BBQ Birthday Winner: Irma Goodman The birthday club winner receives Slick Pig's delicious banana pudding. Just stop by Slick Pig in Murfreesboro at 1920 East M.... Read More

Middle Tennesseans being warned of a scam

Jul 07, 2022 at 08:23 pm by WGNS

Middle Tennesseans are being warned about an ongoing scam where at least three victims (two men/one woman) were each falsely told that they had warrants for their arrest and.... Read More

Representative Tim Rudd of Murfreesboro praises decision in lawsuit challenging religious freedom of adoption agencies

Jul 07, 2022 at 06:18 pm by WGNS

State Rep. Tim Rudd, R-Murfreesboro, today praised the decision by a panel of three judges to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the religious freedom of private adoption agencies.... Read More

Local Non-Profit Continues to Push Forward with Plans for a New Facility to Further Help the Homeless with Stability

Jul 07, 2022 at 04:31 pm by WGNS

Local non-profit The Journey Home in Murfreesboro continues to help the homeless community as they make plans to build a new facility, one mile south of their current location.... Read More

Heat Index will remain dangerously HIGH until Saturday - Murfreesboro Fire Chief Reminds Residents to Avoid Risks of Heat Exhaustion

Jul 07, 2022 at 11:27 am by WGNS

The continued high heat index is expected to stick around and that hazardous weather outlook remains in place, according to the National Weather Service. Reports indicate Ruth.... Read More

Dr. Bill Kraus talks to Williamson College President Ed Smith

Jul 07, 2022 at 10:23 am by Producer

WGNS Roundtable host Dr. Bill Krauss talks to Williamson College President Dr. Ed Smith. Williamson College is based in Franklin, Tennessee, but also has classrooms in Sm.... Read More

Woman who could be tied to Smyrna, TN Drug Overdose WANTED by Police

Jul 07, 2022 at 06:15 am by WGNS

The Smyrna Police Department continues to search for a woman who is wanted for questioning for her possible involvement in a drug case. Police are asking for the public's as.... Read More

Warrants Charging Three Men with Criminal Homicide Issued

Jul 07, 2022 at 06:00 am by WGNS

Warrants charging criminal homicide and attempted murder have been issued against three men for the May 22nd fatal shooting of Nelson Soto, 31, and the wounding of his female.... Read More

Thursday: Denise Sweeney

Jul 07, 2022 at 05:17 am by Producer

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Thursday, July 7th, 2022 Denise Sweeney is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for always having a positive outlook. Denise Sweeney will.... Read More

Fatal Shooting on Panther Creek Road under investigation

Jul 06, 2022 at 05:20 pm by WGNS

One person is being detained after a fatal shooting Wednesday on Panther Creek Road, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s supervisor said. Deputies responded to the shooting c.... Read More

53-Year-old Murfreesboro man hit by thieves who steal his identity

Jul 05, 2022 at 05:30 pm by WGNS

A man in Murfreesboro recently phoned police to detail a fraudulent transaction that took place, after falling victim to identity theft. The 53-year-old victim discovered his.... Read More

42-Year-Old Rutherford County Man Killed in an Antioch Accident this past Saturday

Jul 05, 2022 at 01:56 pm by WGNS

A tragic auto-accident claimed the life of a Rutherford County man this past Saturday near the LaVergne City Limits in Antioch. Reports from the Metro Police Department name 4.... Read More

Gas prices in Tennessee have fallen by up to 10-Cents in the past week

Jul 05, 2022 at 01:26 pm by WGNS

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 10.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.39 per gallon on Tuesday (07/05/22), according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,.... Read More

2022 BBQ Festival in the Town of Smyrna Depot District this August

Jul 05, 2022 at 12:38 pm by WGNS

If you like barbeque, then you should mark you calendar for the annual BBQ Festival in Smyrna. The Depot District Barbecue Festival is next month… That was Marty S.... Read More

Interview with Rackley Roofing and the Better Business Bureau

Jul 05, 2022 at 07:21 am by WGNS

Today, WGNS' Scott Walker was joined by Michelle Boykin of Rackley Roofing and James Price from the Better Business Bureau office that serves the Rutherford County, TN area. R.... Read More

Tuesday: Charles Frazier

Jul 05, 2022 at 05:16 am by Producer

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Tuesday, July 5th, 2022 Charles Frazier is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for his work in the community. Charles Frazier will receiv.... Read More

New Law Allowing Certain Immigrants To Access Professional and Commercial Licenses Took Effect this past Friday

Jul 03, 2022 at 09:10 pm by WGNS

In April (2022), the Tennessee State Senate voted twenty to seven, passing the Workforce Expansion Bill (SB2464), sponsored by Republican State Senator Shane Reeves of Murfr.... Read More

"Housing Tennessee" Report: ‘Mostly positive outcomes’ in first quarter across state

Jul 03, 2022 at 08:55 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — In a new economic report from Middle Tennessee State University, the state’s housing market again shows positive signs, as home prices c.... Read More