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From $280+ Million Legacy Fraud Scheme to Future Tech Center on I-840 at NW Broad Street

Jun 17, 2026 at 06:20 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - What was once pitched as a monumental economic game-changer for the city of Murfreesboro has officially unraveled into a cautionary tale of corpor.... Read More

Shooting at MJ's Leaves Man Critically Injured

Jun 17, 2026 at 04:19 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Detectives from the Murfreesboro Police Department's Violent Crimes Unit are investigating a shooting that took place early Saturday (6/13/2026) morn.... Read More

UPDATE: Florida Man Arrested After SUV Pursuit from South Church Street to Burnt Knob Road

Jun 17, 2026 at 03:45 pm by WGNS News

Additional Updates: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) — On Tuesday (06/16/2026), WGNS reported on a multi-agency police pursuit that began after a Murfreesboro Police offi.... Read More

Greg Wyant named RCS athletic director; Jena Jones named to new Athletic Supervisor

Jun 17, 2026 at 02:17 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County Schools is turning a new page in its athletics leadership. Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan announced today that longtime coach and school‑level athlet.... Read More

UPDATE - CAUGHT: Man Accused in Lebanon Bank Robbery and Murfreesboro Robbery Attempt Apprehended

Jun 17, 2026 at 02:02 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - UPDATE: The hunt is now over for what appears to be a serial bank robber who, on Tuesday, allegedly robbed one bank and tried to rob another.... Read More

Rock Art, Island History, Cutting‑Edge Science as RCAS meets 2PM Sunday at Oaklands Mansion

Jun 17, 2026 at 04:52 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The Rutherford County Archeological Association meets this Sunday afternoon at Oaklands Mansion, and it’s one you’ll want to be part of..... Read More

Fisk Shooting Arrests, Gas Station Skimmer Chase & Smyrna Sinkhole | Jun. 17, 2026

Jun 17, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Two 18-year-olds are arrested in Murfreesboro in connection with the January fatal shooting of.... Read More

WEDNESDAY: Drivers Detoured as CSX Shuts Down MT Blvd. at S. Church Crossing

Jun 17, 2026 at 04:19 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Drivers in Murfreesboro are getting a mid‑week headache thanks to an all‑day shutdown on Middle Tennessee Boulevard. NewsRadio WGNS has been warning.... Read More

From Normandy to Today: How War Reporting Changed — and Stayed the Same

Jun 16, 2026 at 09:50 pm by WGNS News

Each year in June, Americans pay tribute to World War II veterans who played a role in the start of Operation Overload. That start is D-Day, which took place on June 6, 1944.... Read More

Firefighters Battle Excavator Fire at Murfreesboro Construction Site

Jun 16, 2026 at 05:54 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Firefighters responded to a construction-site equipment fire involving a Komatsu excavator, where smoke could be seen rising fro.... Read More

Two Murfreesboro Teens Arrested in Fatal Shooting of Fisk Basketball Player Andre Bell

Jun 16, 2026 at 04:48 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Five months after the fatal shooting of Fisk University student and basketball player Andre Bell, authorities have confirmed that arrests have be.... Read More

Aztec Dance Brings Color and Culture to the Murfreesboro Saturday Market

Jun 16, 2026 at 01:46 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Main Street Murfreesboro has long been the guardian of the city’s historic downtown district, a place layered with stories stretching from its.... Read More

Reported Card Skimmer at Murfreesboro Gas Station Leads to Police Chase Across Town

Jun 16, 2026 at 11:48 am by WGNS News

  UPDATED: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News)  -  A report of a suspected credit card skimmer at a Murfreesboro gas station led to a police response, a brief neig.... Read More

Insurance Won’t Cover Sinkhole; No from Town, Retired Smyrna Couple in the Hole

Jun 16, 2026 at 08:41 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN (WGNS) - A Smyrna homeowner got the surprise of his life while mowing his yard last month when what he thought was a simple rut turned out to be something far more.... Read More

Governor’s Arts Awards Nominations Open as Tennessee Celebrates Its Creative Roots

Jun 16, 2026 at 07:39 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN (WGNS) - The Heart of Tennessee has never been shy about its creative streak. From potters and painters to woodworkers and musicians, the region’s reputati.... Read More

Gas Prices Ease, La Vergne Fire Response, and Rutherford Students Gear Up for Route 66 Great Race | Jun. 16, 2026

Jun 16, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tennessee drivers are seeing some relief at the pump, with Rutherford County gas prices averaging.... Read More

La Vergne Firefighters Stop Detached Garage Fire Before It Spreads

Jun 15, 2026 at 06:06 pm by WGNS

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) - A detached garage on Quail Drive in La Vergne sustained significant fire damage Monday morning, but emergency crews contained the flames before they.... Read More

Tennessee Ranks 7th Nationwide for Naturalization Risk, Study Finds

Jun 15, 2026 at 12:38 pm by WGNS News

TENNESSEE -  A new analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data shows Tennessee ranks among the highest states in the nation for naturalization risk, meaning many foreign-born res.... Read More

La Vergne Police Explain Upcoming Use of SoToxa Mobile Test System in Impaired Driving Investigations

Jun 15, 2026 at 12:19 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS NEWS) - The La Vergne Police Department is preparing to use a roadside screening device known as the SoToxa Mobile Test System, and officials are w.... Read More

Shelbyville Home Padlocked After 42 Arrests and Years of Police Calls

Jun 15, 2026 at 12:06 pm by WGNS News

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. - A Shelbyville residence has been padlocked after authorities say a multi-year investigation uncovered repeated criminal activity tied to the property, inc.... Read More