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Sen. White Chairs Senate Education Committee

Jan 25, 2025 at 07:43 am by WGNS

Nashville, TN - State Senator Dawn White (R-Murfreesboro) was appointed by Lt. Gov. Randy McNally to serve as chairman of the Senate Education Committee fo.... Read More

Friday Afternoon Crash on Haynes Dr. @ Montclair Ave.

Jan 25, 2025 at 06:32 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Traffic was backed-up a mile in both directions on Haynes Drive Friday (1/24/2025) dues to a two-vehicle crash with injuries at Officers responded to a two.... Read More

Rutherford County School Board Passes Resolution Calling for Closure of U.S. Borders

Jan 24, 2025 at 06:29 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The Rutherford County School Board has passed a controversial resolution calling for the closure of the U.S. borders to address the increasing nu.... Read More

Audit Finds Funding Misclassification for County Finance Department and Assessment Challenges in Property Assessor Office

Jan 24, 2025 at 05:33 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Financial statements of Rutherford County were audited by Tennessee’s Comptroller of the Treasury and released in the Annual Comprehensive Financ.... Read More

Cedric the Entertainer to Headline Boys & Girls Clubs of Rutherford County’s Annual Stake & Burger Fundraiser

Jan 24, 2025 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO - The Boys & Girls Clubs of Rutherford County is thrilled to announce that acclaimed comedian, actor, and Boys & Girls Club alumnus Cedric the Entert.... Read More

Don't miss MTSU's Groundhog Day Lunch on Friday 1/31

Jan 24, 2025 at 11:50 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Don't miss this Blue Raider tradition! The 52nd Annual Groundhog Day Luncheon will be at MTSU's Student Union Ballroom Friday of next week (1/31/2025). Door.... Read More

UPDATE: Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr Responds to the Closing of Bridgestone Americas Facility in La Vergne

Jan 24, 2025 at 10:56 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr is saddened by the news that Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone), Thursday announced its decision to close its La Vergn.... Read More

Protect Yourself from Winter Fires

Jan 23, 2025 at 10:23 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - With temps around the freezing point Thursday night (1/24/2025), cold weather fires continue to plague area homes and businesses. Murfreesboro Fire-Rescue r.... Read More

Thursday Structure Fire On Lowry St. in Smyrna

Jan 23, 2025 at 04:47 pm by WGNS

Smyrna, TN - Smyrna Fire-Rescue was called to a structure fire on N. Lowry Street Thursday (1/23/2025). Both sides of Lowry were closed between Nolan Drive and Washington St.&.... Read More

⏩ One Last Stop by the City Cafe Before Closing after 124-Years

Jan 23, 2025 at 04:25 pm by WGNS

After 124 years the City Cafe's last day was Thursday, January 23rd, 2025. They were just 18-days from celebrating their 125th anniversary. We set out to head to the down.... Read More

MTSU Equestrian, Horse Judging, Stock Horse Teams’ Successful Fall Seasons Build Toward Spring Events

Jan 23, 2025 at 04:15 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — It was quite an impressive fall season for the Middle Tennessee State University equestrian, horse judging and stock horse teams. The equestrian t.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas and Dispensary of Hope Provide Vital Medications to Underserved Communities in Tennessee

Jan 23, 2025 at 04:09 pm by WGNS News

For uninsured and low-income patients in Tennessee, access to essential medications can mean the difference between thriving and struggling with poor health. Ascension Saint T.... Read More

Almaville Volunteer Fire Department Secures Grant Funding from Tennessee

Jan 23, 2025 at 02:57 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - The Almaville Volunteer Fire Department in Smyrna is one of 245 volunteer fire departments in Tennessee to receive a portion of the recently approved grants.... Read More

Former Corrections Worker from Bedford County Indicted on Multiple Sexual Offenses Against Children Now Awaits Sentencing

Jan 23, 2025 at 02:13 pm by WGNS News

BEDFORD COUNTY, TN - A former Tennessee Department of Corrections worker may be spending more time at his former job site, depending on how sentencing unfolds. Rustin Adam Bow.... Read More

UPDATE: Nashville School Shooting: Investigation Into the Events at Antioch High

Jan 23, 2025 at 09:37 am by WGNS News

ANTIOCH, TN - Tragedy struck the Antioch High School in the Nashville area on Wednesday morning when a student armed with a pistol killed a 16-year-old girl and injured anothe.... Read More

City Cafe Closes After 124 Years: A Chapter Ends in Murfreesboro’s History

Jan 23, 2025 at 09:31 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO - For 124 years, City Cafe stood as a cornerstone of Murfreesboro, a place where time seemed to slow, and people gathered not just for meals but for moments of co.... Read More

DUI / Sobriety Checkpoint Set for Jan. 24 in Murfreesboro

Jan 22, 2025 at 11:30 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) has announced a sobriety checkpoint scheduled for Friday, January 24, between 10 p.m. and midnight. This initiative.... Read More

Mortgage-Free Landscape for Residents 64 and Younger: Who's Paying Off Their Homes in Murfreesboro and Beyond?

Jan 22, 2025 at 10:41 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN -Amid rising mortgage rates and increased financial pressure on American households, one subset of homeowners stands out: those who have fully paid off t.... Read More
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Wednesday Night Inferno Destroys Crazy C's Liquidation

Jan 22, 2025 at 09:18 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – Temps were in the low 20s Wednesday (1/22/2025) evening as flames rapidly engulfed Crazy C's Liquidation at 1005 W. College St. The popular retailer.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools OPEN ON TIME THURSDAY

Jan 22, 2025 at 06:32 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS are OPEN on time! MURFREESBORO SCHOOLS are also open on time.