From Cadets to Commanders: MTSU ROTC’s 75th Anniversary Highlights Decades of Leadership

Apr 08, 2025 at 04:56 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Army ROTC program is celebrating 75 years of history this week… That was Retired Colonel Rick.... Read More

UPDATE: Unlawful Photography Case Remains Open

Apr 08, 2025 at 07:30 am by WGNS News

Franklin, Tenn. – Middle Tennesseans should always remain watchful for strangers around their children, as highlighted in a recent unlawful photography case that involve.... Read More

Walk, Roll, and Give Back: VA2K Returns to Support Homeless Veterans

Apr 07, 2025 at 09:27 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Get ready to step into action and make a difference at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System’s (TVHS) VA2K Walk and Roll May 21, 2025, from 11 a..... Read More

Cottages and Controversy: The Art of Thomas Kinkade in Todays Commentary

Apr 07, 2025 at 09:27 pm by WGNS News

A new documentary called Art for Everyone has restarted a debate about whether Thomas Kinkade's art is truly valuable. Kinkade was a very successful artist known for his color.... Read More

Adventures in Agriculture: A Family Day of Farming, Fun, and Giving Back

Apr 07, 2025 at 08:53 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - This Saturday, April 12, the Rutherford County Agriculture Community will host Adventures in Agriculture at the Lane Agri-Park in Murfreesboro. Or.... Read More

NEARING: Murfreesboro Gears Up for the Grand Opening of Trader Joe’s—Get Ready

Apr 07, 2025 at 07:12 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - After years of pleading, letter-writing, and road-tripping to Cool Springs, Green Hills, and anywhere with an Hawaiian theme as you enter the doors, Murfree.... Read More

Tennessee is Now the Third Least Expensive Market for Gas in the Nation

Apr 07, 2025 at 03:15 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Apparently, it pays to live in the Volunteer State—at least at the gas pump. Tennessee now boasts the third-lowest average fuel prices in the nat.... Read More

From Cellphone Theft to Murder: Real Cases with Rutherford County Prosecutors on Today's Podcast

Apr 04, 2025 at 11:05 am by WGNS News

PODCAST: On this episode of The District Attorney's Show, host J. Paul Newman—retired Assistant District Attorney for Rutherford County—dives into the world of col.... Read More

Garbage Truck Vs. FedEx Crash on Lebanon Road Sends Mazda Driver to Hospital

Apr 04, 2025 at 09:34 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, a garbage truck was traveling southbound on Lebanon Road when it struck a FedEx truck from behind. The FedEx.... Read More

Celebrating 75 Years of MTSU ROTC: Special Event on April 10

Apr 03, 2025 at 08:41 pm by WGNS News

Podcast: Today on the WGNS Action Line, we learned about the 75th Anniversary of the MTSU ROTC program and the details of a special celebration that will take place on April 1.... Read More

Rutherford County Unemployment Rate Ties with Several Neighboring Counties

Apr 03, 2025 at 02:37 pm by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - More Tennesseans were on the job in February than the previous month as 88 of 95 counties reported a decline in their unemployment rates, the Tennessee Department.... Read More

Murfreesboro Man Indicted for 2024 Fatal I-24 Crash Near Old Hickory Blvd

Apr 03, 2025 at 01:11 pm by WGNS News

The driver of a Dodge Ram pickup truck involved in a multi-vehicle fatal crash last July on I-24 West near Old Hickory Boulevard has been arrested following a grand jury indic.... Read More

Possible Tornado Spotted in Lascassas as Severe Weather Persists

Apr 03, 2025 at 12:45 pm by WGNS News

LASCASSAS, TN – A Lascassas resident reported spotting what appeared to be a tornado forming early Thursday morning around 6 a.m. (photo above and below). Peggy King&nbs.... Read More

Armed Robbery Investigation in Murfreesboro Continues

Apr 03, 2025 at 12:09 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN—Authorities are continuing their investigation into an armed robbery that occurred at the Dollar General store on Halls Hill Pike in Murfreesboro. MPD P.... Read More

Road Rage Arrest: Man Charged with Aggravated Assault in Murfreesboro

Apr 03, 2025 at 09:44 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - An 18-year-old driver who accidentally cut off another vehicle in traffic "feared for her life" when the other driver allegedly threatened her with a h.... Read More

Inside Murfreesboro Schools: Enrollment, Innovation & Support

Apr 01, 2025 at 03:39 pm by WGNS News

PODCAST: Education is constantly evolving, with new teaching methods, technology, and hands-on learning making classrooms more engaging than ever. On today’s episode of.... Read More

Gas Prices Rise in Tennessee: A Love Letter to Your Wallet

Apr 01, 2025 at 01:51 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Tennessee drivers, rejoice! Gas prices have inched up yet again, because what’s life without a little financial suspense at the pump? The statewi.... Read More

Commentary: How Technology Exposed the Movements of High-Level Officials - By MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Apr 01, 2025 at 01:35 pm by WGNS News

Commentary: These days, it’s easy to track people using electronic footprints, even high-level government officials. In the growing "Signalgate" scandal, officials' loca.... Read More

TBI Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting in Bedford County

Apr 01, 2025 at 01:23 pm by WGNS News

BEDFORD COUNTY, TN - Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) are continuing their probe into an officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday evening.... Read More

Scammers at It Again: No, Deputies Won’t Call You About Missing a Federal Grand Jury

Apr 01, 2025 at 10:26 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Ah, another day, another scam targeting the good people of Rutherford County - and this scam is one that WGNS has reported over and over again, b.... Read More