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Aggravated Child Abuse Convictions Affirmed in Murfreesboro Appeal

Jan 15, 2026 at 04:59 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A Tennessee appellate court has upheld the convictions and 15-year prison sentence of a Rutherford County woman found guilty of aggravated child.... Read More

Mayor Discusses Smart Traffic Signals, New Developments, Police -Tech and the Future of Murfreesboro

Jan 15, 2026 at 04:32 pm by WGNS News

Podcast Description - On this edition of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland to discuss traffic congestion and how a.... Read More

Murfreesboro Moving Forward with AI-Powered Traffic Light System

Jan 15, 2026 at 12:14 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - We have more information on a news story you heard on WGNS this past week that involves artificial intelligence being used to create a smarter tra.... Read More

Appeals Court Again Rejects New Trial for Rutherford County Child Rapist

Jan 15, 2026 at 11:27 am by WGNS News

UPDATE | RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENNESSEE — A Jackson, Tennessee man already listed on the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Sex Offender Registry is nearing the end of hi.... Read More

Murfreesboro Leaders Review New Design Guidelines as City Growth Continues

Jan 14, 2026 at 05:49 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — If Murfreesboro is going to keep growing — and all signs say it will — city leaders agree it should probably do so with a little more.... Read More

Lost Wallet, Found Trouble: Smyrna Police Seek Help Identifying Possible Suspect

Jan 14, 2026 at 05:17 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - The Smyrna Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man accused of turning what could have been a good-faith moment into a bad d.... Read More

UPDATE: Smyrna Man’s Killing ‘Not Random,’ Rutherford Sheriff’s Office Says in Ongoing Homicide Investigation

Jan 14, 2026 at 05:08 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Sheriff’s detectives say the homicide of a Smyrna man killed Sunday evening appears to have been a ta.... Read More

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First Lady “Liz” McPhee: A Final Ride Through the City She Loved

Jan 14, 2026 at 04:13 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Murfreesboro paused this week to honor a woman whose generosity, warmth, and steady presence shaped the lives of students, educators, and families.... Read More

Jail Expansion, Ethics Complaints, and Big Property Decisions: Commissioner Harris Tackles the Subjects

Jan 14, 2026 at 12:42 pm by WGNS News

On this edition of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Rutherford County Commissioner Craig Harris for an in-depth discussion on some of the most pressing i.... Read More

Man With Prior Rutherford County Convictions Wanted on Aggravated Rape Charges

Jan 14, 2026 at 11:23 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Metro Nashville Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted on multiple felony charges, including aggravated rape, aggrav.... Read More

Murfreesboro Nonprofit Keeps Giving with Coats and Encouragement Bags

Jan 13, 2026 at 05:40 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Now three weeks and counting, a local nonprofit is continuing to keep the Christmas spirit alive by helping area residents stay warm during.... Read More

Multi-County Investigation Expands Into Kaleidoscope Photography Theft Allegations

Jan 13, 2026 at 04:18 pm by WGNS News

MANCHESTER, Tenn. — Law enforcement agencies and youth sports organizations across multiple Middle Tennessee counties are responding to a growing investigation invol.... Read More

Saint Rose of Lima Catholic School Lockdown Lifted After Reported Gun Sighting Deemed False

Jan 13, 2026 at 02:49 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Saint Rose of Lima Catholic School briefly went into lockdown after third-grade students mistakenly reported seeing a person with a gun behind the.... Read More

Murfreesboro Offices Closed for MLK Day as Annual March and Blood Drive Return

Jan 13, 2026 at 09:51 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all City of Murfreesboro offices and most city-operated facilities will be closed on Monday, Janua.... Read More

Smyrna Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspects in Ulta Store Thefts

Jan 12, 2026 at 06:04 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tenn. — The Smyrna Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying individuals believed to be involved in recent thefts at the Ulta Beauty.... Read More

Murfreesboro-Founded Barrett Firearms Announces MRAD Covert, REC10 Return, and More

Jan 12, 2026 at 11:55 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc., a company founded in Rutherford County, has announced a significant expansion of its 2026 product lineup, unve.... Read More

Eating Disorders Rising Rapidly Among School-Aged Children, Experts Warn

Jan 12, 2026 at 10:43 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The landscape surrounding eating disorders among school-aged children has changed dramatically in recent years, with health experts warning of a sharp and t.... Read More

Two Dead in I-840 Crash Near Almaville in Rutherford County

Jan 11, 2026 at 02:06 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED 1/12/2026: Major sections of I-840 in Rutherford County were shut down for several hours Sunday after the driver of an Audi lost control and struck a semi-truck.... Read More

Sgt. Mark Wood Honored with City’s STARS Award for Service to Homeless

Jan 10, 2026 at 09:50 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS News) - Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland presented Police Sgt. Mark Wood with the City’s STARS Award after several letters nominated him for h.... Read More

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School Bus Crash on SE Broad Slows Traffic but Spares Students

Jan 09, 2026 at 06:08 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS Radio) - A Friday (1/9/2026) afternoon crash involving a Murfreesboro City Schools bus and two other vehicles brought traffic to a crawl along SE Broa.... Read More