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Former Corrections Officer Charged by TBI in Snapchat Exploitation Case

May 23, 2025 at 10:26 pm by WGNS News

WEAKLEY COUNTY – In the upper northwestern portion of the state, a joint investigation by special agents with the TBI’s Cybercrime and Digital Evidence Unit, along.... Read More

From Battlefields to Classrooms: Honoring Tennessee Veterans This Memorial Day

May 23, 2025 at 09:40 pm by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - This Memorial Day, it's important to pause and recognize the men and women who have helped shape our country through their service and sacrifice. Today, approximat.... Read More

19-year old bicyclist killed by train Friday

May 23, 2025 at 04:02 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - A tragic accident claimed the life of a 19-year-old male around 1:30PM Friday afternoon (5/23/2025) on W. Main next to the old train depot.  Polic.... Read More

Tennessee Law Enforcement Increases Patrols as Memorial Day Travel Hits All-Time High

May 23, 2025 at 11:22 am by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - During Memorial Day Weekend, law enforcement agencies across Tennessee typically ramp up patrols on area roadways in an effort to curb speeding and impaired drivin.... Read More

TN Homebuyers Hit Hard by Rising Mortgage Rates: Rutherford County Sees 55% Spike in Monthly Payments

May 23, 2025 at 10:22 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The road to homeownership in Tennessee has grown increasingly steep over the past few years, with recent data revealing a sharp rise in mortgage paymen.... Read More

Shelbyville Man Charged with Statutory Rape and Incest in Bedford County

May 22, 2025 at 10:49 pm by WGNS News

BEDFORD COUNTY, TN — A Shelbyville man has been arrested following an investigation into a reported sexual assault that began on Wednesday. According to the Bedford Coun.... Read More

Rutherford County Boast One of the Lowest Unemployment Rates in the Entire State - Where Do Murfreesboro, Smyrna and La Vergne Rank?

May 22, 2025 at 07:13 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - All but one of Tennessee’s 95 counties reported a drop in their unemployment rates in April, according to newly released data from the Tennessee.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Council Approves Nearly $500K in Community Investment Trust Grants for FY26

May 22, 2025 at 07:09 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The Murfreesboro City Council has approved nearly $500,000 in grant funding for local charitable organizations through the Community Investment Trust (.... Read More

"Deputy Mike Evans" Strikes Again with Jury Duty – And No, He’s Still Not Real

May 22, 2025 at 06:19 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – In today’s shocking development from the Department of Obvious Frauds, WGNS is once again reporting on the age-old "You Missed Jury Duty" scam&m.... Read More

ASTR to Open Freestanding ER in Expanding Lascassas Pk. Medical Hub

May 22, 2025 at 06:18 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN — Ascension Saint Thomas is set to expand its footprint in Rutherford County with a new freestanding emergency department (FSED), marking a $19 million.... Read More

UPDATE: Medium Voltage, Major Impact: Schneider Electric’s Recent Expansion in Rutherford and Wilson Counties

May 22, 2025 at 05:18 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: MOUNT JULIET & SMYRNA, Tenn. — Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, is making a major impact on Middle Tennessee’s.... Read More

Deputy Honored for Heroic Actions at Rutherford County Jail

May 22, 2025 at 02:23 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN — A quick-thinking deputy who prevented a potential tragedy at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center has received national recognition for.... Read More

Former La Vergne Lake Elementary PTO President Indicted for Theft

May 22, 2025 at 10:07 am by WGNS

La Vergne, TN - A Tennessee Comptroller’s Office investigation has led to the indictment of Valency Horton, the former president of La Vergne Lake Elementary’.... Read More

Suspect Wanted in Smyrna Nabed After Riding Stolen Motorcycle Into Mt. Juliet

May 21, 2025 at 10:00 pm by WGNS News

MT JULIET, TN — A stolen motorcycle was safely recovered and a wanted suspect taken into custody this week, thanks to advanced technology and a swift police response in.... Read More

Court Rejects Man’s Appeal from Rutherford County Case Over 75% Sentence Claim

May 21, 2025 at 08:57 pm by WGNS News

Court Upholds Sentence in Rutherford County Case Despite Petitioner's Claims By [Author Name] MURFREESBORO, TN — Joseph George Schenck, 48, lost his appeal in a Tenness.... Read More

New Women’s Heart Clinic Brings Specialized Cardiac Care to Rutherford County

May 21, 2025 at 05:10 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford has officially opened the doors to its new Women’s Heart Clinic, marking a significant step forwa.... Read More

NWS Storm Reports for Rutherford County After May 20th Storms

May 21, 2025 at 03:03 pm by Rutherford Weather

The National Weather Services plans to conduct a survey of storm damage in the Blackman area Thursday to determine if it was caused by a tornado or damaging straight line wind.... Read More

See "Alegre Mente, Happy Brain" exhibit at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center

May 21, 2025 at 02:19 pm by WGNS

Smyrna, TN - TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center has awarded a $50,000 grant to the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center to support “. Alegre Mente, Happy Brain: Celebrati.... Read More

RCSO asks for public help with Sunday morning fatal shooting on I-24

May 21, 2025 at 01:54 pm by WGNS

La Vergne, TN - Rutherford County Sheriff’s detectives need information about a shooting that killed one man around 3:50PM Sunday (5/18/2025) afternoon on Interstate 24.... Read More

Reading Proficiency and Promotion: How TCAP Scores Impact 3rd Graders

May 21, 2025 at 12:31 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In Tennessee, a new law requires third-grade students to demonstrate reading proficiency to advance to fourth grade. This initiative was aimed at ensur.... Read More