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Murfreesboro Officer Named Officer of the Year After Rescuing Injured Dog

Jan 20, 2026 at 08:28 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Murfreesboro Police Officer Samuel Lopez has been named Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by VFW Post 4575 Smith–Rogers&nda.... Read More

Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrest of Man Accused in Six-Figure Nonprofit Theft

Jan 20, 2026 at 05:48 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A 57-year-old man has turned himself in to authorities following an indictment issued by a Rutherford County Grand Jury, according to court records. David R.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Scammers Stay Busy With Fake Fire Marshals Calling Bars and Phantom Jury Warrants

Jan 20, 2026 at 05:44 pm by WGNS News

Middle Tennessee’s Scam Season Is Apparently Year-Round - If you thought scam calls were slowing down in 2026, Middle Tennessee would like a word. The latest round.... Read More

Bayer, Vanderbilt University Medical Center Partner to Advance Heart and Kidney Treatments

Jan 20, 2026 at 12:44 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - Bayer and Vanderbilt University Medical Center to Advance Treatments for Cardiovascular and Kidney Diseases Collaboration spans across various indications w.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Woman Injured in Fatal Davidson County Crash

Jan 20, 2026 at 12:29 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, Tenn. — A Murfreesboro woman was injured and a Nashville man was killed following a fatal two-vehicle crash early Friday morning in Davidson County, accord.... Read More

Child Advocacy Center Helps Secure Justice for Young Victims in Rutherford County

Jan 20, 2026 at 12:18 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, Tenn. — Jennings Jones’ daily focus is getting justice for victims. That mission drives him and his office of 24 Assistant District Attorneys.... Read More

Tuesday Morning Crash Sends Two Vehicles into Retention Pond at Medical Center Parkway and Memorial Boulevard

Jan 20, 2026 at 12:10 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS News) - A two-vehicle crash Tuesday (1/20/2026) morning occured near one of Murfreesboro’s busiest intersections when two vehicles slid off .... Read More

Master Gardeners Share Winter Gardening Tips and Soil Insights for Rutherford County

Jan 20, 2026 at 11:57 am by WGNS News

PODCAST: On a recent edition of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker welcomed Beth Binkley and Carol Wood, Master Gardeners with the Rutherford County UT Agricultural Exten.... Read More

Tuesday: Swap and Shop: Update

Jan 20, 2026 at 10:02 am by WGNS News

WANTED: Small Dog Wanted - I am looking for a small dog if you have one you can call me at 615-961-2283. If no answer leave a message,   FOR SALE: A Bundle of Poshm.... Read More

Tuesday: Melissa Burks

Jan 20, 2026 at 10:01 am by WGNS News

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

TUESDAY: Allison Davidson

Jan 20, 2026 at 09:59 am by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Tuesday, January 20th, 2026Allison Davidson is today’s SRM Concrete Good Neighbor of the Day for her heroic, quick-thinking response du.... Read More

From Tennessee to Ukraine: Amelia’s Beethoven Concerto Resonates in Historic Lviv

Jan 19, 2026 at 11:14 pm by WGNS News

LVIV, Ukraine — Eleven-year-old Tennessee pianist Amelia Ly delivered a powerful moment of cultural diplomacy through music during a recent international performance in.... Read More

From the Boro to the Smokies: Who’s Paying $2.29—and Who’s Paying $3.02?

Jan 19, 2026 at 11:02 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Tennessee is currently winning just enough of the gas-price war to brag at the cookout, but not enough to buy everyone burgers. According t.... Read More

Four MFRD Firefighters Recognized for Life-Saving Residential Fire Rescue

Jan 19, 2026 at 07:31 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Four firefighters with the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department were formally recognized Saturday for their heroic actions during a residential fire.... Read More

From Goldstein’s to Bank of America and How Rutherford County Is Rethinking Space

Jan 19, 2026 at 07:17 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — Long-term planning for Rutherford County government facilities appears to be seeing an increased focus on adaptive reuse rather than large-sca.... Read More

Authorities Seek Public’s Help After Dump Trailer Stolen in Coffee County Area

Jan 19, 2026 at 05:45 pm by WGNS News

COFFEE COUNTY, Tenn. — Authorities in Coffee County are investigating the theft of a black dump-style trailer that was reported stolen earlier this month in the Hillsbor.... Read More
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3-Car Crash Near SportsCom Slows Monday Traffic—1 Injured

Jan 19, 2026 at 02:39 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS News) - A quiet, sunny afternoon took a sudden turn around 1:00 o’clock Monday (1/19/2026) along Memorial Boulevard when a three‑vehicle crash bro.... Read More
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Murfreesboro Marks 21st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. March

Jan 19, 2026 at 02:33 pm by WGNS News

(Above) WGNS Action Line broadcast on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (1/19/2026) featured Murfreesboro NAACP President David Settle along with 21-year MLK March Coordinator S.... Read More

Rutherford County Bar Targeted Sunday in Bitcoin–MoneyGram Scam

Jan 18, 2026 at 07:09 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS News) – On Sunday afternoon (1/18/2026) a local bar was scammed out more than $1,700. Officials told WGNS News that after a caller purported.... Read More

MPD Officer Dustin Nicholson Honored with Jerry Anderson Hero Award for Life‑Saving Rescue

Jan 18, 2026 at 03:25 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS News) - Officer Dustin Nicholson was recognized Saturday (1/17/2026) with the Jerry Anderson Hero Award, presented by the NAACP Murfreesboro Branch du.... Read More