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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

Rutherford County #2 Lowest in Tennessee for November Unemployment

Jan 09, 2026 at 03:05 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN (WGNS News) - Tennessee began the busy 2025 holiday season in November with more people statewide in the workforce than the previous year, according to newly r.... Read More

UPDATE: Cherry Lane Extension Moves Forward in 2026 as Murfreesboro Weighs I-24 Interchange Decision

Jan 09, 2026 at 12:15 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, Tenn. — A major transportation initiative in northern Murfreesboro is moving forward and will begin in 2026 with renewed momentum. The City of Murf.... Read More

Scam Caller Claims Jury Duty Warrants; Quick Thinking Stops $2,600 Loss

Jan 09, 2026 at 11:36 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS News) - Another scam attempt in Rutherford County fell apart when a woman recognized something wasn’t right—and reached out to someon.... Read More

Rutherford County Faces Rising Needs in Youth Housing, Schools, and Child Care, Report Finds

Jan 08, 2026 at 08:27 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — New data from The State of the Child in Tennessee 2025 report highlights pressing challenges facing children and young adults in Rutherford Co.... Read More

Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast Returns to Murfreesboro on January 17

Jan 08, 2026 at 04:43 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The NAACP Murfreesboro Branch will host its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast on Saturday, January 17, 2026, as part of Martin Luther Kin.... Read More

Animal Control and the Sheriff’s Office Alert Public to Spoofed Scam Calls in Bedford County

Jan 08, 2026 at 03:04 pm by WGNS News

BEDFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — Local officials in Bedford County are warning residents about two separate phone scams reported in recent weeks, both involving callers impersona.... Read More

Incidental Genetic Finding May Signal Elevated Heart Disease Risk in Cancer Survivors

Jan 08, 2026 at 10:59 am by WGNS News

MIDDLE TENNESSEE - About 1 in 5 patients with cancer who undergo genetic testing are incidentally found to have mutations in their blood called clonal hematopoiesis of indeter.... Read More

Authorities Urge Caution for Buyers After High-Dollar Equipment Theft in Warren County

Jan 07, 2026 at 07:15 am by WGNS News

WARREN COUNTY, Tenn. — Authorities in Warren County are asking residents across Middle Tennessee to be on the lookout for recently stolen equipment, particularly anyon.... Read More

Relay First Lap Returns to Oaklands Mansion this Saturday

Jan 05, 2026 at 03:27 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS News) - Murfreesboro residents are invited to lace up their walking shoes and join a global moment of hope as the American Cancer Society hosts its an.... Read More

Vanderbilt LifeFlight Transitioning Flight Program Back In-House

Jan 05, 2026 at 02:08 pm by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - Starting in March 2026, Vanderbilt LifeFlight, the comprehensive medical transport program within Vanderbilt Health, will begin transitioning its flight services b.... Read More

WGNS Shares the Heart of Christmas: Local Families Reflect on Memories That Still Shine

Dec 24, 2025 at 11:03 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - WGNS hopes this truly is the most wonderful time of the year for you and your family. As Christmas Eve and Christmas Day arrive, the station is filli.... Read More

A Hard Week in Rutherford County: Officials Urge Holiday Safety After Tragic Incidents

Dec 24, 2025 at 09:53 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - This Christmas week has been a painful one for many families across Rutherford County. As WGNS has reported, Sunday and the days that followed brough.... Read More

Op-Ed: A Dickens of a Christmas

Dec 19, 2025 at 09:49 am by WGNS News

Op-Ed: A Dickens of a Christmas by JC Bowman, Executive Director of Professional Educators of Tennessee In the depths of winter, as snow falls somewhere in the world, pr.... Read More

Can Families Still Afford the Christmas They Remember

Dec 19, 2025 at 07:39 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - As twinkling lights go up across Rutherford County and families gather around living‑room trees, a familiar question is quietly making its way int.... Read More

Santa Visits Rutherford County Farmers Market 8AM-Noon This Friday!

Dec 17, 2025 at 09:44 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The holiday season is arriving early at the Rutherford County Farmers Market, where Santa Claus himself will make a special appearance this Friday, Decemb.... Read More

UPDATE: Pedestrian Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-840 in Rutherford County

Dec 12, 2025 at 07:53 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — A pedestrian was killed Wednesday night following a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 840 in Rutherford County, according to the.... Read More

From a Ride-Along to Forensics: Citizens Police Academy offers a Hands-On Look at Law Enforcement

Dec 06, 2025 at 02:57 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Ever wondered what it’s really like to wear a badge? The Murfreesboro Police Department is giving residents a chance to see what it's like to b.... Read More

A Tradition of Compassion: Nearly 1,000 Volunteers Join Greenhouse Ministries’ Thanksgiving Outreach

Nov 22, 2025 at 08:24 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — What began nearly 26 years ago with a modest goal of 50 turkeys has grown into a holiday tradition. Greenhouse Ministries, co-founded by Cliff and Jan.... Read More