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New Cason Lane–St. Andrews Drive Transit Route to Begin Feb. 2

Jan 15, 2026 at 11:33 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Murfreesboro Transit will launch a new west-side pilot bus route beginning Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, serving the Cason Lane and St. Andrews Dri.... Read More

Appeals Court Again Rejects New Trial for Rutherford County Child Rapist

Jan 15, 2026 at 11:27 am by WGNS News

UPDATE | RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENNESSEE — A Jackson, Tennessee man already listed on the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Sex Offender Registry is nearing the end of hi.... Read More

New Coming-of-Age Novel by Murfreesboro Author Set in 1970s Tennessee Slated for March Release

Jan 14, 2026 at 08:50 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — Award-winning author Randy O'Brien of Murfreesboro is set to release a new historical coming-of-age novel, Ribbon of Dreams, in March 2026,.... Read More

United Way Announces Baby Basics Collection Drive to Support Local Families

Jan 14, 2026 at 08:38 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — United Way of South Central Tennessee (UWSCTN) has announced its 2026 Baby Basics Collection Drive, presented by Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford,.... Read More

Shelbyville Central High School Investigates Reported Threat, No Weapon Found

Jan 14, 2026 at 08:25 pm by WGNS News

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. — 20-Minutes south of Murfreesboro in Bedford County, administrators at Shelbyville Central High School, working alongside local law enforcement, resp.... Read More

Murfreesboro Leaders Review New Design Guidelines as City Growth Continues

Jan 14, 2026 at 05:49 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — If Murfreesboro is going to keep growing — and all signs say it will — city leaders agree it should probably do so with a little more.... Read More

Lost Wallet, Found Trouble: Smyrna Police Seek Help Identifying Possible Suspect

Jan 14, 2026 at 05:17 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - The Smyrna Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man accused of turning what could have been a good-faith moment into a bad d.... Read More

UPDATE: Smyrna Man’s Killing ‘Not Random,’ Rutherford Sheriff’s Office Says in Ongoing Homicide Investigation

Jan 14, 2026 at 05:08 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Sheriff’s detectives say the homicide of a Smyrna man killed Sunday evening appears to have been a ta.... Read More
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First Lady “Liz” McPhee: A Final Ride Through the City She Loved

Jan 14, 2026 at 04:13 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Murfreesboro paused this week to honor a woman whose generosity, warmth, and steady presence shaped the lives of students, educators, and families.... Read More

Jail Expansion, Ethics Complaints, and Big Property Decisions: Commissioner Harris Tackles the Subjects

Jan 14, 2026 at 12:42 pm by WGNS News

On this edition of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Rutherford County Commissioner Craig Harris for an in-depth discussion on some of the most pressing i.... Read More

Man With Prior Rutherford County Convictions Wanted on Aggravated Rape Charges

Jan 14, 2026 at 11:23 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Metro Nashville Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted on multiple felony charges, including aggravated rape, aggrav.... Read More

Deadline Nears for Discovery School Applications for 2026–27 School Year

Jan 13, 2026 at 06:08 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The application deadline is approaching for families interested in enrolling their children at Discovery School for the 2026–27 academic year.... Read More

Silver Alert Canceled After Missing Bedford County Man Found Safe

Jan 13, 2026 at 05:55 pm by WGNS News

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. — A Tennessee Silver Alert issued earlier this week for a missing Bedford County man has been canceled after he was safely located. According to the S.... Read More

Traffic Stop Near South Lowry Street in Smyrna Prevents Potentially Dangerous Situation

Jan 13, 2026 at 05:47 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tenn. — A routine traffic stop on January 9, 2026, underscored the daily risks faced by law enforcement officers and highlighted the importance o.... Read More

Murfreesboro Nonprofit Keeps Giving with Coats and Encouragement Bags

Jan 13, 2026 at 05:40 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Now three weeks and counting, a local nonprofit is continuing to keep the Christmas spirit alive by helping area residents stay warm during.... Read More

Multi-County Investigation Expands Into Kaleidoscope Photography Theft Allegations

Jan 13, 2026 at 04:18 pm by WGNS News

MANCHESTER, Tenn. — Law enforcement agencies and youth sports organizations across multiple Middle Tennessee counties are responding to a growing investigation invol.... Read More

Quick Response Contained Jan. 13 La Vergne House Fire Within Minutes

Jan 13, 2026 at 03:56 pm by WGNS News

La VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS News) - La Vergne Fire and Rescue crews moved fast Tuesday (1/13/2026) after a 911 caller reported smoke and flames coming from a home on Crickett Str.... Read More

Saint Rose of Lima Catholic School Lockdown Lifted After Reported Gun Sighting Deemed False

Jan 13, 2026 at 02:49 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Saint Rose of Lima Catholic School briefly went into lockdown after third-grade students mistakenly reported seeing a person with a gun behind the.... Read More

Murfreesboro Offices Closed for MLK Day as Annual March and Blood Drive Return

Jan 13, 2026 at 09:51 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all City of Murfreesboro offices and most city-operated facilities will be closed on Monday, Janua.... Read More

NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Estate of Martha Harolyn Copeland, Deceased

Jan 13, 2026 at 03:30 am by WGNS News

NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Estate of Martha Harolyn Copeland, Deceased Case Number: 75PR1-2025-PR-772 Rutherford County Probate Court319 N Maple Street (Suite 121)Murfre.... Read More