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City of Murfreesboro Files Suit to Stop BFI From Skirting State Law on Middle Point Landfill Expansion

Dec 02, 2025 at 09:30 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — The City of Murfreesboro says BFI is attempting to bypass required state procedures by filing directly with the Tennessee Department of Envi.... Read More

Scammer Flees Phone Call After Real Deputy Answers the Line

Nov 20, 2025 at 06:02 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A scammer pretending to be Rutherford County Sheriff’s Sgt. Robert Dowell discovered—rather abruptly—that impersonating law enforceme.... Read More

Correction Issued: Police Clarify that 16-Year-Old Ky-Mani Tindal Remains Missing in Murfreesboro

Nov 19, 2025 at 09:40 am by WGNS News

  UPDATED: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police released an update Tuesday afternoon (11/18/2025) regarding the search for a missing teenager, but shortl.... Read More

Two Arrested in Warren County Meth Trafficking Case Following Narcotics Investigation

Nov 13, 2025 at 09:00 pm by WGNS News

WARREN COUNTY, Tenn. — 30-Miles east of Rutherford County, more drug arrests have been made in what appears to be an ongoing sweep by local law enforcement in the Warr.... 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

Two Suspects in Metro Nashville Shooting Arrested by Rutherford County Deputies

Oct 29, 2025 at 09:14 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — Two suspects connected to the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Ja’Quan Nolan in Bellevue have been arrested by Rutherford County Sher.... Read More

Rutherford County Ranks in Tennessee’s Top Five for Child Well-Being

Oct 29, 2025 at 07:45 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — Children make up nearly a quarter of Rutherford County’s total population, according to the latest figures from the Tennessee Co.... 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

New Growth, Tower, and Hangar Projects Take Off at Murfreesboro Municipal Airport

Oct 21, 2025 at 10:13 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Changes, upgrades, and future projects are underway at the Murfreesboro Municipal Airport as Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU).... Read More

UPDATE: Two Major I-840 Incidents in One Week - Traffic Delays and a Deadly Collision

Oct 13, 2025 at 11:06 am by WGNS News

(MIDDLE TENNESSEE) We now have more details on an accident that occurred on I-840 this past Tuesday evening. The wreck involved a tractor-trailer that was traveling in the eas.... Read More
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UPDATE: Murfreesboro Fire-Rescue Responds to River Rock Boulevard Blaze

Aug 15, 2025 at 03:31 pm by WGNS

UPDATED: Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro Fire-Rescue crews responded to a structure fire in the 300 block of River Rock Boulevard on Friday... That was Fire Marshal.... Read More

Child Advocacy Center Marks 25 Years of Service [VIDEO + AUDIO]

Aug 11, 2025 at 06:48 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – The Child Advocacy Center (CAC) marked a major milestone Monday, August 11, 2025, celebrating 25 years of service to children and famil.... Read More

UPDATE: Elderly Man Fatally Struck on Hwy 231 South While Attempting to Help Accident Victim

Aug 08, 2025 at 02:54 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED - RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - An elderly gentleman was struck and killed by an oncoming car while attempting to lend a helping hand Friday morning. The incident took.... Read More

6:30PM Friday Night Live Brings Music, Magic, and Community to Murfreesboro’s Historic Square

Aug 07, 2025 at 05:14 pm by WGNS

REMINDER: Tonight is the night to be on the MURFREESBORO SQUARE! A free concert will take place this evening at 6:30 p.m. (08/08/25) as part of the ongoing Friday Ni.... Read More

Monday, August 4th, 2025: Senate OKs funding for Smyrna Guard move, Murfreesboro clinic expands east, traffic forecast released & more

Aug 04, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

📋 Show Notes – Monday, August 4th, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: U.S. Senate approves funding to relocate the Tennessee Army National Guar.... Read More

UPDATED: Coffee County Deputy Fired After Arrest in Murfreesboro

Jul 22, 2025 at 06:00 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - UPDATE: The Coffee County Sheriff's Office confirms that on July 12th, 2025, Deputy Miles White was arrested by Murfreesboro Police Department, on charge.... Read More

THP Boosts Road Rage Enforcement in Rutherford County with More Troopers, Unmarked Patrol Cars

Jul 16, 2025 at 03:50 pm by WGNS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) – The Tennessee Highway Patrol has expanded its efforts to reduce road rage and improve traffic safety in Rutherford County and statewide, by inc.... Read More

New TN Law Targets Teen Bullies: License Suspensions Now in Effect

Jul 07, 2025 at 05:19 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) – As of July 1, 2025, Tennessee’s new law imposing stricter penalties on juvenile bullying has taken effect statewide. Under the la.... Read More

Child Advocacy Center Interviews Key to Investigating Child Sexual Abuse, Say Detectives

Jun 17, 2025 at 12:33 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – Forensic interviews conducted at the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) are a vital first step in both protecting children and building criminal ca.... Read More

Severe Weather Likely Tuesday Throughout the Day

May 19, 2025 at 07:44 pm by Rutherford Weather

RUTHERFORD CO., Tenn (WGNS) - Rutherford Weather's Bryan Barrett and Meteorologist Justin Bailey go over the severe storm potential for Tuesday (May 20th, 2025) for Rutherford.... Read More