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Rutherford County Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Brutal Domestic Assault and Kidnapping

Apr 16, 2025 at 03:48 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A Rutherford County man who was sentenced to more than 50 years in prison following a brutal domestic assault that culminated in a horrifying seque.... Read More

Senator Blackburn Presses Vanderbilt Medical Center to End DEI Initiatives, Cites Federal Compliance Concerns

Apr 16, 2025 at 03:13 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) has formally called on Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) to end its Diversity, Equ.... Read More

Morning Run Turns into Nightmare: Murfreesboro Man Arrested for Trail Attack

Apr 16, 2025 at 02:58 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A morning jog took a terrifying turn for an 18-year-old woman after she was attacked on a walking trail behind Oaklands Park on Maney Avenue early.... Read More

Gone in 60 Tons: Skid Steer Vanishes from Warren County Like It's a Pocket Watch

Apr 16, 2025 at 12:10 pm by WGNS News

Warren County, Tenn. — It seems that some folks just can't resist the urge to "borrow" construction equipment — the kind that weighs upwards of six tons and doesn'.... Read More

August 25th Sobriety Checkpoint to Honor Memory of Boy Scout Killed in Crash

Apr 15, 2025 at 07:07 pm by WGNS

Smyrna, TN - A tragic accident that claimed the life of a local Boy Scout will serve as a poignant reminder during an upcoming sobriety checkpoint in Smyrna. At 10:00 o'clock.... Read More

Tennessee Ranks Among Nation’s Top States for New Hotel Growth Since 2019

Apr 15, 2025 at 03:01 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — As the hospitality industry rebounds from the travel slump caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Tennessee has emerged as one of the fastest-growing sta.... Read More

Nine Arrested in Hendersonville Human Trafficking Sting

Apr 15, 2025 at 11:52 am by WGNS News

HENDERSONVILLE – An undercover joint operation by special agents with TBI’s Human Trafficking Unit, the Hendersonville Police Department, the Sumner Coun.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Time, Tradition, and Tension with B.C. and A.D.

Apr 15, 2025 at 09:34 am by WGNS News

Commentary: Some of the words and abbreviations we use to describe people, places, and things have evolved over time. But did you know that even the way we refer to dates and.... Read More

Dress to Impress—Like a Superhero—on Free Comic Book Day

Apr 15, 2025 at 07:42 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – Comic book fans of all ages can rejoice as Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) returns to Rutherford County on Saturday, May 3rd. The annual event, celebrated.... Read More

IRS: All of Tennessee qualifies for disaster tax relief; various IRS deadlines postponed to Nov. 3

Apr 14, 2025 at 06:15 pm by WGNS

Washington, DC - This year, Tax Day will not fall on April 15 for Tennessee residents. Instead, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has extended the deadline to November 3.... Read More

UPDATED: Motorcyclist Identified in Fatal Murfreesboro Crash

Apr 14, 2025 at 04:01 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – WGNS has a tragic update regarding the motorcycle crash that occurred on Thursday night, April 10, in Murfreesboro. Investigators with the Murfrees.... Read More

SEARCH CONTINUES: Search Continues for Man Accused of Fatally Stabbing Estranged Wife in Elementary School Parking Lot

Apr 14, 2025 at 03:39 pm by WGNS News

Madison, TN – Authorities are actively searching for a man accused of fatally stabbing his estranged wife in the parking lot of Chadwell Elementary School early Monday m.... Read More

PODCAST: Injury, Justice, and the Road to Recovery: A Legal Talk with Brandon Bass about Slip and Fall Cases

Apr 14, 2025 at 03:15 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - What happens after the unthinkable? On today’s episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with seasoned attorney Brandon Bass o.... Read More

Tennessee’s Gas Prices: A Third-Place Trophy We Can Actually Afford

Apr 14, 2025 at 10:12 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In a world full of inflation and “you’ve got to be kidding me” receipts, Tennesseans can finally claim a victory that doesn’t h.... Read More

MTSU student-golfer's father along with grandparents killed Friday in Polk County plane crash!

Apr 12, 2025 at 11:49 pm by WGNS

Polk County, TN - A tragic plane crash in Polk County on Friday (4/11/2025) afternoon claimed the lives of three individuals, including the father and grandparents of Mid.... Read More

Ram's Redbud Road Report in Construction Zones

Apr 12, 2025 at 08:16 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - You're experiencing one of the fabled "Tennessee Winters". This one is officially known as "Redbud Winter". It comes when the redbud trees are in bloom, and.... Read More

Tennessee’s 114th General Assembly Nears Its Finish Line

Apr 12, 2025 at 07:38 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN—With the legislative session winding down, State Senator Shane Reeves (R, District 14) reports that the final bills of the year are now heading to the.... Read More

Misdiagnosed for Years: The Hidden Struggles of Living with POTS

Apr 10, 2025 at 12:06 pm by WGNS News

There are many medical conditions that affect society in different ways. While some have clear treatments or cures, others can often be improved with simple lifestyle changes..... Read More

BEWARE: Scams on Storm Repairs!

Apr 03, 2025 at 12:03 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - AAA is offering insurance advice and a word of caution for Tennessee residents who suffered damage from tornadoes, severe weather, and flooding events.... Read More

Don't Attempt To Cross Roads With HIGH WATER!

Apr 03, 2025 at 09:13 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - Heavy overnight rainfall has led to flooding across Rutherford County, prompting officials to urge motorists to exercise extreme caution when traveling.... Read More