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Plea Hearing Set for Trio Charged in Deadly Rutherford County Attempted Robbery

Apr 03, 2026 at 03:17 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — Three individuals who were arrested and believed to be tied to a murder that took place 2-years ago are expected to appear in court later this.... Read More

Massive Middle Tennessee Drug Bust Seizes Firearms, Cash and Over 190 Pounds of Narcotics

Apr 03, 2026 at 02:12 pm by WGNS News

MIDDLE TENNESSEE - A major multi-agency drug operation in Middle Tennessee has resulted in the seizure of more than 190 pounds of illegal narcotics, underscoring what o.... Read More

Thieves Use Stolen Trucks in Early Morning Attempt to Rip ATM from Murfreesboro Bank

Apr 03, 2026 at 11:43 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS NEWS) — Detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department are investigating an early morning attempted ATM theft involving multiple suspects.... Read More

Community Urged to Come Forward in Cold Case Killing of Murfreesboro Man “Tommy” Holland

Apr 03, 2026 at 11:29 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Nearly six years after a fatal shooting claimed the life of a Murfreesboro man, authorities are continuing to seek answers in a case that remains u.... Read More

School Voucher Debate, Lottery Revenue Drop & Murfreesboro Developments | Apr. 3, 2026

Apr 03, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Friday, April 3, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tennessee lawmakers scale back a proposed expansion of the state’s school voucher program,.... Read More

National Slowdown Hits, but Murfreesboro Holds Steady in 2026 Real Estate Analysis

Apr 03, 2026 at 03:59 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - A new national report is shining a light on where the housing market is still running hot in 2026—and Murfreesboro finds itself right in the mi.... Read More

Healthy Aging Takes Center Stage at MTSU Event on April 17--Register NOW!

Apr 03, 2026 at 03:29 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Registration is officially open for Middle Tennessee State University’s 2026 Positive Aging Conference, set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Apr.... Read More

Tax Day Countdown: What’s New for Tennesseans in 2026

Apr 03, 2026 at 03:19 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - As the April 15 tax deadline creeps closer, many Middle Tennesseans are just now gathering their paperwork—and they’ll find a few surpris.... Read More

Blue Pinwheels Raise Awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month in Rutherford County

Apr 02, 2026 at 07:32 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Blue pinwheels now spinning outside the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office serve as a visible reminder of a serious mission: protecting child.... Read More

RTS 6th Grade Spelling Bee Returns Friday, April 10

Apr 02, 2026 at 04:59 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Read To Succeed is gearing up for the 22nd Annual Read To Bee 6th Grade Spelling Bee Championship. It will be next week on Friday, April 10, 202.... Read More

Tennessee Housing Market Ends 2025 on a Steady—but Uneven—Note

Apr 02, 2026 at 03:22 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Tennessee’s housing market wrapped up the final quarter of 2025 with a mix of steady growth, a few soft spots, and plenty of signs that the sta.... Read More

When the Machines Call, Will Tennessee Answer? MTSU's AI, Quantum Tech Conference Says YES

Apr 02, 2026 at 02:59 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Something big is stirring at Middle Tennessee State University, and depending on who you ask, it might be the future…or the first tremor of an.... Read More

Tennessee Outpaces National Unemployment Rate to Start the New Year

Apr 02, 2026 at 02:09 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN (WGNS) - The Volunteer Statestepped into 2026 with a small but encouraging shift in its labor market. New data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workfor.... Read More

UPDATE: New Details Released in Murfreesboro Shooting That Left Woman Dead

Apr 02, 2026 at 09:52 am by WGNS News

UPDATED: Murfreesboro, TN — WGNS has learned new details in a homicide investigation stemming from a shooting that left a 35-year-old woman dead two week.... Read More

Earth Day Returns to the Square April 18 with “Go Green, Breathe Clean” Theme

Apr 02, 2026 at 08:42 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Rutherford County’s Historic Downtown Square will come alive with color, creativity, and community spirit on Saturday, April 18, as the 2026 Ea.... Read More

From the Big Bang to Today: MTSU’s First Friday Star Party Explores the Universe’s Earliest Moments

Apr 02, 2026 at 08:05 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - If you’ve ever wondered what the universe looked like in its first flicker of existence, the next First Friday Star Party at Middle Tennessee S.... Read More

Tennessee to Celebrate 230th Birthday with Free Statehood Day Events in Nashville

Apr 01, 2026 at 11:40 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett today announced plans to celebrate America 250 and Tennessee’s 230th birthday with the Tennessee State Library &a.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Warn of More Phone Scams Using Spoofed Department Numbers and the Chief's Name

Apr 01, 2026 at 11:11 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN — Murfreesboro Police Chief Michael Bowen is warning the public to be on high alert after scammers have begun "spoofing" the police department&r.... Read More

Beesley Animal Foundation’s "Eggstravaganza" Raises Funds and Spirits for Local Pets

Apr 01, 2026 at 10:03 pm by WGNS

by Tiffany Parker MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — While the traditional holiday is this weekend and the fact that pets don't have calendars, some furry friends in Rutherfo.... Read More

World Outreach Church Draws Thousands for Spring Festival, Invites Community to Easter Weekend Celebration

Apr 01, 2026 at 03:37 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — Thousands of people gathered at World Outreach Church over the weekend as the congregation kicked off its annual Spring Festival, marking one of the l.... Read More