The Growing Challenge of Affordable Housing in Rutherford and Williamson Counties in Middle Tennessee

Feb 14, 2025 at 12:46 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Middle Tennessee, with its picturesque landscapes and thriving communities, has seen substantial growth in recent years. Cities within Rutherford and W.... Read More

From Promises to Prostitution: A Case of Sex Trafficking in Middle Tennessee

Feb 14, 2025 at 12:22 pm by WGNS News

Commercial sex trafficking is a growing concern throughout all of Middle Tennessee. In one of the most recent cases, a Nashville three-time convicted drug felon is now charged.... Read More

Heaven’s Gate and Beyond: Understanding UFO Religions at MTSU

Feb 14, 2025 at 12:12 pm by WGNS News

Nearly 28 years ago, police discovered 39 members of the Heaven’s Gate cult had participated in a suicide in a San Diego suburb. Cult leaders preached that suicide would.... Read More

Quicker Heart Attack Response with AEDs Distributed to County Emergency Services

Feb 14, 2025 at 11:58 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County emergency responders will provide quicker treatment for heart attack victims, thanks to a grant from the Christy-Houston Foundation a.... Read More

Finding Justice: Addressing Medical Malpractice with Attorney John Day

Feb 14, 2025 at 11:53 am by WGNS News

In today’s episode of the WGNS Action Line Podcast, host Scott Walker engages in a thought-provoking discussion about legal cases in today's world, with a special focus.... Read More

Rejuvenate Your Look: Eye Care and Botox Insights with Dr. Craig McCabe

Feb 14, 2025 at 11:00 am by WGNS News

PODCAST: Join WGNS Action Line Host Scott Walker as he welcomes Dr. Craig McCabe from McCabe Vision Center in Murfreesboro for an enlightening discussion on eye care and cosme.... Read More

Stolen Plates, Hidden Crystals - Technology Helps Nab a Wanted Woman in Murfreesboro

Feb 14, 2025 at 10:00 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - WGNS has another news story to report involving technology, this time focusing on the license plate readers attached to multiple police cars in Murfreesboro.... Read More

MTSU Jones College of Business, BERC: Economic Impact of Middle Point Landfill - A Study on Closure Consequences

Feb 13, 2025 at 11:10 pm by WGNS News

 MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – An economic impact study recently conducted by the Business and Economic Research Center (BERC) at Middle Tennessee State Univ.... Read More

Cupid's Broken Arrow: Don’t Break the Law or Let Emotions Interfere with Driving

Feb 13, 2025 at 11:08 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - This Valentine’s Day, nothing says love like swerving while trying to steal a kiss from your significant other, especially if you’ve just w.... Read More

Enhancing Skills: TCAT Receives Nissan Vehicles for Student Training

Feb 13, 2025 at 09:19 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - The Nissan Vehicle Assembly Plant in Smyrna donated a Nissan Pathfinder to TCAT Shelbyville and an Infiniti QX55 to TCAT McMinnville this week for their automotiv.... Read More

Biology Teachers Role: Do Religious Students Embrace Evolution When Choice Is Presented?

Feb 13, 2025 at 07:19 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University biology researcher M. Elizabeth Barnes has collaborated on a study aimed at improving evolution education in.... Read More
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Dodge Challenger Stolen in Murfreesboro - Discovered in Antioch

Feb 13, 2025 at 09:57 am by WGNS News

Earlier this week, Violent Crimes detectives with the Metro Police Department in Nashville executed a search warrant at an automotive garage in the 5700 block of Cane Ridge Ro.... Read More

From Arrest to Sentencing: The Murder of a Christiana Man Gunned Down by a Neighbor

Feb 13, 2025 at 06:51 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - UPDATE: A Christiana man accused of killing his neighbor will be imprisoned in Tennessee until he turns 73. His sentencing follows an incident on July.... Read More

LaVergne Police Latest to Warn: Jury Duty Scam Still Targeting Residents

Feb 12, 2025 at 11:59 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, TN - Surprise! Nobody could have seen this coming (said no one ever): the LaVergne Police Department has decided to take a bold step and warn residents about a scam.... Read More

State Rep. Charlie Baum Proposes Expansion of TennCare to Benefit Rural Hospitals

Feb 12, 2025 at 11:41 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - State Rep. Charlie Baum, R-Murfreesboro, is advocating for an expansion of TennCare that aims to provide short-term benefits for Tennesseans in need wh.... Read More

UPDATE: Jack Daniels Whiskey and the Multi-Million Dollar Roof Collapse

Feb 12, 2025 at 11:16 pm by WGNS News

LYNCHBURG, TN – Just 41 miles south of Murfreesboro, officials at the Jack Daniel’s Distillery are at the beginning stages of a small construction project as debri.... Read More

17,720 lbs of Sausage, 33,899 lbs of Beef Tallow and 105,164 lbs of Drunken Chicken Among Latest Food Recalls

Feb 12, 2025 at 10:53 pm by WGNS News

RECALLS: Well over 150-thousand pounds of meat products have been recalled in recent days, and we will start the news with the 33,899 pounds of beef tallow that was added to t.... Read More

Tennessee's Heart Disease Crisis: Facts and Preventative Measures with Ascension's Hallie McNew, NP-C

Feb 12, 2025 at 09:51 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – In Tennessee, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Outside of genetics, some of the key risk factors for heart dis.... Read More

Information Sought in Franklin, TN Shooting That Claimed a Life on Tuesday

Feb 12, 2025 at 02:41 pm by WGNS News

FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Detectives with the Franklin Police Department are actively investigating a shooting death that occurred on Tuesday night in Williamson County. Police.... Read More

Rutherford County Representative Files House Bill 216 for the Quick Removal of Squatters in Tennessee

Feb 12, 2025 at 10:09 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - State Rep. Tim Rudd, R-Murfreesboro, has taken a decisive step to support commercial property owners in Tennessee by introducing House Bill 216, aimed.... Read More