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Why Murfreesboro Feels the Pressure of a Growing Statewide TRAFFIC Problem

Feb 28, 2026 at 08:32 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS)- Murfreesboro residents don’t need a national study to tell them traffic is a problem—they live it every day. But two new statewide repor.... Read More

Pilots Report More Than 10,000 Laser Strikes: Tennessee Among Top States

Feb 25, 2026 at 04:27 pm by WGNS News

USA (WGNS) - Pilots across the country reported 10,994 laser strikes to the Federal Aviation Administration in 2025 — a drop from the year before, but still a number tha.... Read More

Tennessee Ranks 5th in Midlife Overdose Deaths as Rutherford County Faces Stark Reality

Feb 14, 2026 at 02:56 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - A new national study is shining a harsh light on what many Middle Tennesseans already sense in their own circles: midlife stress is taking a d.... Read More

Financing Clears Way for $56M Womack Commons at MTSU

Feb 05, 2026 at 08:07 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - A major student‑housing project at Middle Tennessee State University is officially moving from planning to construction. The Annex Group and MTSU a.... Read More

Can Families Still Afford the Christmas They Remember

Dec 19, 2025 at 07:39 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - As twinkling lights go up across Rutherford County and families gather around living‑room trees, a familiar question is quietly making its way int.... Read More

Murfreesboro Ranks Among Nation’s Fastest-Growing Cities

Sep 20, 2025 at 04:11 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro isn’t just growing—it’s booming. Once known primarily as a college town anchored by Middle Tennessee State University, t.... Read More

Cannonsburgh Village Secures $50,000 State Grant for Historic Preservation

Jun 21, 2025 at 06:52 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Cannonsburgh Village will receive a $50,000 grant from the Tennessee State Museum to support maintenance efforts on the Haynes Museum/Cotton Wareho.... Read More

Handful of Rutherford County Residents Take Home the Bucks in Tennessee Lottery Games

Feb 06, 2025 at 01:02 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Several people are starting the year off with a bang in Rutherford County, with one lucky recipient winning half a million dollars in the Powerball Dou.... Read More

Tennessee Woman Takes “Company Perks” to a Whole New Level - Theft Over $250K

Dec 04, 2024 at 05:30 pm by WGNS News

SMITH COUNTY, Tenn. — Forget company holiday bonuses; one Elmwood, Tennessee woman allegedly had a unique take on employee benefits, racking up over $250,000 in expens.... Read More

Kia Optima: The Swiss Army Knife of Murfreesboro Heists Used in $40k Cellphone Theft

Dec 03, 2024 at 02:45 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Nothing screams "mastermind criminals" like using a stolen white Kia Optima to make a dramatic entrance—literally—into SD Cell Plus on.... Read More

Husband and Wife Each Accused of Theft Valued at Over $250,000

Sep 12, 2024 at 02:36 pm by WGNS News

MANCHESTER, TN - An investigation by TBI special agents into theft from a Manchester construction company has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Coffee County husband.... Read More

Information Needed With Vehicle Arson

May 18, 2024 at 07:49 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County - TN Rutherford County Fire Marshal’s Office Investigators are asking for the community’s assistance in identifying potential suspects asso.... Read More

Jackpot! NYE Gala Raises Record $40,000, Grant Applications Now Open

Jan 10, 2024 at 12:21 pm by WGNS News

The Kimberly Family Foundation is proud to announce a record $41,227.59 raised at its New Year’s Eve Charity Casino Gala, held December 31, 2023, at the Stones River Cou.... Read More

Murfreesboro Resident, a Retired Nurse, Wins $500,000 - Just in Time for Christmas

Dec 21, 2023 at 11:58 am by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - As the holiday season unfolds, 16 Tennessee Lottery players are basking in extra sparkle and joy after winning prizes ranging from $500 to $1 million this month.... Read More

The Unfortunate Impact of Street Racing in Music City Just Cost One Person $100,000

Nov 21, 2023 at 09:19 pm by WGNS News

WGNS has more street racing news to report, with yet another arrest in Nashville. In this case, one person maybe out $100,000. The suspect who was arres.... Read More

5,000,000 Accident Free Miles in an 18-Wheeler

Sep 20, 2023 at 11:10 pm by WGNS News

BEDFORD COUNTY, TN - A lot of drivers can say they've driven a year or two without the slightest of fender benders on their record, but few can say they've driven 100-thousa.... Read More

Visitor to Murfreesboro Welcomed to Town with her Wallet Being Stolen - $30,000 in Attempted Credit Card Charges

Jun 05, 2023 at 10:16 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN – A 70-year-old Cookeville woman became the victim of a crime while in Murfreesboro. The female, who was shopping in the HomeGoods store near.... Read More

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic Employee Committee Donates over $23,000 to Local Non-Profits

Apr 21, 2023 at 09:22 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic’s (MMC) Employee Committee oversees fundraising events and donations for the MMC Foundation as part of its Hearts & Hands Program. Ever.... Read More

Detectives Seize Approximately $250,000 Worth of Items from Scrap Metal Company - Suspect Accused of Buying Stolen Catalytic Converters and More

Apr 18, 2023 at 09:12 pm by WGNS News

Middle Tennessee - For Middle Tennesseans who had a catalytic converter cut off their vehicle in the past few months, authorities in nearby Music City have closed in o.... Read More

VA Hospital in Nashville is Hosting a Large Career Fair for Nurses - Potential Sign-On Bonus up to $10,000 and $20,000

Feb 03, 2023 at 07:23 am by WGNS News

Nashville, TN - The Nashville VA medical facility under the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System is hosting a large scale hiring fair at its campus near Vanderbilt Medical Cente.... Read More

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