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Op-Ed: Rep. Bryan Terry Champions Right to Try 2.0 for Tennesseans with Rare Diseases

Jun 12, 2025 at 02:33 pm by WGNS News

Bryan Terry: New hope for Tennesseeans with rare diseases - Imagine having a spouse, child or loved one suffering from a rare, terminal illness or debilitating condition. Afte.... Read More

Alexandria Mayor Beth Tripp Resigns Amid Political Turmoil, Lawsuit, and Criminal Summons

Jun 12, 2025 at 02:08 pm by WGNS News

ALEXANDRIA, Tenn. – After just ten tumultuous months in office, Mayor Beth Tripp has resigned from her post in the small but politically embattled town of Alexandria. Th.... Read More

UPDATE: 3 of 4 Arrested in Undercover Operation Targeting Child Sex Trafficking in Chattanooga Remain Behind Bars

Jun 12, 2025 at 06:15 am by WGNS News

CHATTANOOGA, TN – Around 85-miles east of Rutherford County, an undercover joint operation by special agents with TBI’s Human Trafficking Unit, the Chattanoog.... Read More

Smyrna Man Allegedly Shops for Groceries, Picks Up Free Wallet on Aisle Regret

Jun 12, 2025 at 05:15 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN — Authorities in Smyrna are hoping the public can help identify a man who may have mistaken “Finders Keepers” for a law. The suspect in question i.... Read More

UPDATE: Federal Investigators Probe Two Middle Tennessee Plane Crashes in Same Week

Jun 12, 2025 at 05:15 am by WGNS News

MIDDLE TENNESSEE – Federal authorities are investigating two separate airplane crashes that occurred just days apart in the region, with both incidents resulting in inju.... Read More

⏩ Small Plane Crashes in Murfreesboro: 3 Injured, FAA Investigating

Jun 10, 2025 at 09:15 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO POLICE/FIRE RESCUE PUBLIC INFORMATION DIRECTOR LARRY FLOWERS ON THE CRASH AND INVESTIGATION MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – Emergency r.... Read More

TSSAA Finalizes New Transfer Rule, Approves Girls’ Flag Football Championship

Jun 10, 2025 at 05:43 pm by WGNS News

MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WGNS) — A major change is coming to Tennessee high school athletics. The TSSAA Legislative Council has finalized the language of a new student transfe.... Read More

Murfreesboro Council to Finalize Sponsorship Ordinance, Explore Auto Body Partnership with TCAT

Jun 10, 2025 at 01:52 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council and staff will convene for a Regular Workshop on Thursday, June 12, 2025, beginning at 11:30 a.m. The meeting will be.... Read More

Tennessee Ranks 37th for Child Well-Being in 2025 Kids Count Report

Jun 09, 2025 at 11:10 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee ranks 37th for child well-being, according to the 2025 Kids Count Data Book, released Monday by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The 50-state report analyzes recent da.... Read More

Alexandria, TN Mayor Faces Petition for Removal, Criminal Charges, and Federal Lawsuit

Jun 09, 2025 at 09:34 pm by WGNS News

DEKALB COUNTY, TN – In the picturesque but politically tense town of Alexandria, Tennessee—population under 1,000—residents find themselves entangled in a gr.... Read More

Scam Alert: Pay a Fake Ticket or Face an Imaginary Toll Booth

Jun 09, 2025 at 07:45 pm by WGNS News

BEDFORD COUNTY, TN – If you’ve been losing sleep over an imaginary parking ticket in a non-existent toll booth on a toll-free Tennessee road, take a deep brea.... Read More

Rutherford County Champions Chess-Based Education to Equip Youth with Critical Thinking and Conflict Resolution Skills

Jun 05, 2025 at 10:15 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) – In a bold response to rising societal challenges, Rutherford County is leading the way with an innovative educational initiative that uses.... Read More

Vehicle Ignites Near The Avenue in Murfreesboro on Monday: Firefighters Act Quickly

Jun 03, 2025 at 06:53 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — On Monday morning, Murfreesboro Fire Rescue crews responded to a vehicle fire outside the Thorntons gas station and convenience stor.... Read More

Free Hangtags Aim to Curb Child Heatstroke Deaths in Tennessee Vehicles

Jun 02, 2025 at 05:50 pm by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett, State Rep. Scott Cepicky, the Tennessee Department of Health, the Tennessee Department of Safety, and AAA today urged par.... Read More

UPDATE: Rape Trial Set for Local Pastor in Rutherford County - Spouse Also Facing Charges

Jun 02, 2025 at 11:27 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — A local couple is preparing to face a long list of felony charges involving the alleged sexual abuse of children, with a trial set to begin in late Ju.... Read More

TN Supreme Court Hears Landmark Case Challenging Quarry Restrictions Under County Powers Act

Jun 02, 2025 at 11:21 am by WGNS News

Nashville, TN —  One week ago, the Tennessee Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Tinsley Properties, LLC et al. v. Grundy County, a high-stakes legal battle that.... Read More

Rutherford County Delays First Responder Pay Raises Until 2026 Amid Growing Wage Gap

Jun 02, 2025 at 07:50 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, Tenn. - This past week, Rutherford County Commissioners reviewed the proposed 2025–2026 fiscal budget… That was Commissioner Robert Peay,.... Read More

UPDATE: Former Siegel Middle School Counselor Sentenced in Child Exploitation Case

May 31, 2025 at 11:09 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A criminal case that began with an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has come to a close with the sentencing of a former.... Read More

Starter Homes Shrinking in Rutherford County as Prices Rise

May 31, 2025 at 10:37 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The pathway to the American dream of homeownership is becoming increasingly narrow for residents of Murfreesboro and the broader Rutherford County.... Read More

SCAM: Authorities Issue Alert Over Malicious Banking Scam Texts

May 31, 2025 at 06:32 pm by WGNS News

Shelbyville, TN — The Shelbyville Police Department is issuing a public warning about a new text message scam targeting area residents. This scam attempts to trick cellp.... Read More