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UPDATE: Gunfire Erupts in Murfreesboro Neighborhood After Intense Standoff Near Cason Lane and Veterans Pkwy

Mar 23, 2025 at 09:27 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A typically quiet Sunday afternoon turned tense in a Murfreesboro neighborhood as a domestic incident escalated into a standoff between police and.... Read More

Measles Spreads to 19 states, 2 deaths, now first case is in Middle TN

Mar 23, 2025 at 05:07 pm by WGNS

Middle TN - Tennessee is the 19th state to record a case of measles and it is here in Middle Tennessee.  Officials are not identifying the person’s age, sex, or whe.... Read More

Mon. 8:15-9:00AM: Middle Point & County with civil conversation on HOT topic!

Mar 23, 2025 at 07:01 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – This Monday morning (March 24, 2028), WGNS hosted a groundbreaking conversation for Rutherford County. Our guest were Mayor Joe Carr and Republic.... Read More

Murfreesboro Acquires Powerful Excavator to Tackle Major Infrastructure Projects

Mar 22, 2025 at 10:39 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - When it comes to lifting 12,000-pound concrete piping joints, only heavy-duty equipment like the Liebherr R936C Excavator can get the job done. The City of.... Read More
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La Vergne Fire-Rescue use their new training center

Mar 22, 2025 at 09:10 am by WGNS

La Vergne, TN - The La Vergne Fire Rescue Department is excited to have a burn training exercise at its new training facility. This significant milestone represents.... Read More

Ram's "Birds are Chirping" Spring Road Reports

Mar 22, 2025 at 08:02 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Spring is in the air and that puts motorists in a different mood. Murfreesboro Transportation Department's Deputy Director Ram Balachandran checked with are.... Read More

General Assembly approves employment benefit option for independent contractors

Mar 21, 2025 at 07:27 pm by WGNS

Nashville, TN - The General Assembly has approved legislation to create a voluntary portable benefits program for independent contractors in the Volunteer State. State Re.... Read More

Federal Aid Bolsters Tennessee's Recovery from Hurricane Helene

Mar 21, 2025 at 06:28 pm by WGNS

Washington, DC - You never know what tomorrow might bring. In the wake of Hurricane Helene's devastation in the Volunteer State, U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagert.... Read More

OHS put on "SECURE HOLD"--LOADED handgun found!

Mar 21, 2025 at 02:06 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - An extensive search revealed a loaded handgun in the backpack of an Oakland High School student. This Rutherford County School system placed in secure hold..... Read More

RC Fire Marshal Arrests 41-year-old David Victorio

Mar 21, 2025 at 01:13 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The Rutherford County Fire Marshal’s Office has arrested 41-year-old David Victorio in connection with the March 15, 2025 burning of a passenger vehic.... Read More

Want a job? Tennessee scores HIGH with franchises!

Mar 21, 2025 at 09:17 am by WGNS

Tennessee has emerged as a leading state for franchise-related employment, ranking 6th nationwide among all 50 states. Franchise businesses are expected to account for 5.8% of.... Read More

Shave Your Head or Chop Your Locks for a cause!

Mar 21, 2025 at 08:49 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - This afternoon (3/21/2025) at 2:00 o'clock Riverdale High School will kick off its annual St. Baldrick’s Foundation “Brave the Shave” head.... Read More

Property Assessor Mitchell sends out email re: "Renters and Working Poor"

Mar 21, 2025 at 08:18 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell sent out an email on Thursday evening (3/20/2025) posing the question “Should Renters and the Wo.... Read More

10AM This Saturday: Community Engagement Event to Address Housing, Economic Development, and Voting Rights

Mar 21, 2025 at 07:53 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN — There is a good chance that by attending this Saturday morning’s (10:00AM, 3/22/2025) COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COLLABORATIVE at the Patterson Commun.... Read More

Community Mourns the Loss of Jeff Sowell, Beloved Restaurant Owner

Mar 20, 2025 at 09:41 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO - The Murfreesboro community is mourning the loss of Norman "Jeff" Sowell, who ran along with the family the popular Jeff’s Family Restaurant. He passed awa.... Read More
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Dangerous Road Rage Incident Ends in Arrest

Mar 19, 2025 at 01:55 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro Police are investigating a violent road rage incident that resulted in smashed windows, a vehicle ramming, and an arrest following a disturbanc.... Read More

Multi-Vehicle Crash Downs Power Lines, Injures One

Mar 18, 2025 at 08:18 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO - Power has been restored in downtown Murfreesboro after a two-vehicle crash led to a widespread outage Tuesday evening. Authorities are investigating the collis.... Read More

MPD Reports SWAT info on social media is FALSE!

Mar 18, 2025 at 08:21 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – Murfreesboro Police PIO Larry Flowers told WGNS News that a post on social media about “a gunman being active on Broad Stret is inaccurate."&nbs.... Read More

TN General Assembly Tennessee approves Genomic Security and End Organ Harvesting Act

Mar 17, 2025 at 06:09 pm by WGNS

UPDATED: Nashville, TN - The General Assembly has passed legislation to protect Tennesseans’ DNA from foreign adversaries and stand against human rights violations.... Read More

What Happened at The Avenue?

Mar 17, 2025 at 05:58 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Shoppers and visitors at The Avenue of Murfreesboro experienced an unexpected disruption during St. Patrick's Day festivities as emergency responders s.... Read More