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Suspects Assault Guard, Steal Cash from Armored Truck in Murfreesboro

Apr 08, 2026 at 04:02 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department are actively investigating a daytime robbery that targeted an armored truck outside.... Read More

La Vergne Police Make 116 Arrests, Conduct Over 1,000 Traffic Stops in March

Apr 08, 2026 at 03:43 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, Tenn. — The La Vergne Police Department has released its March 2026 activity report, highlighting a busy month of enforcement efforts, community engagement, a.... Read More

Appellate Court Upholds 30-Year Sentence for Murfreesboro Man in Sexual Abuse Case

Apr 08, 2026 at 03:09 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - An appeal has been filed in a Rutherford County case involving statutory rape by an authority figure and sexual battery by an authority figure..... Read More

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MTSU Breaks Ground on First New Housing in 25 Years at Former Womack Lane Site

Apr 08, 2026 at 02:21 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University officially turned the dirt Wednesday on a project many on campus have been waiting a generation to see. At the old.... Read More

Murfreesboro to Review I-24 Choice Lanes Agreement with TDOT at Thursday Workshop

Apr 07, 2026 at 10:35 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A major transportation project aimed at easing congestion along one of Middle Tennessee’s busiest corridors will be a central.... Read More

Tennessee Lawmaker Pushes Ibogaine Research Bill to Address PTSD and Opioid Addiction

Apr 07, 2026 at 09:19 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Rep. Bryan Terry, R-Murfreesboro, has proposed legislation to allow Tennessee to participate in ibogaine research for individuals suffering.... Read More

Quick Action by Rutherford County Firefighters Saves Life in House Fire

Apr 07, 2026 at 09:10 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — A person is alive today thanks to the quick actions of Rutherford County Fire Rescue crews who responded to a structure fire on Majesty Dri.... Read More

MTCS Girls Basketball Head Coach Shala Ferrell Resigns After Successful Season

Apr 07, 2026 at 03:40 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee Christian School (MTCS) announced on Tuesday that Shala Ferrell has resigned from her position as the head coach of the girls bas.... Read More

New Firehouse Designs Help Prioritize Better Sleep Patterns to Protect Residents and First Responders

Apr 07, 2026 at 12:16 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - For decades, fire stations were designed with communal "dormitory-style" sleeping quarters that also came with a single loud, jarring alarm that wou.... Read More

Another Scam Alert: Fraudulent Court Documents with QR Codes Target Tennessee Residents

Apr 07, 2026 at 10:03 am by WGNS News

COFFEE COUNTY, TN — 30-Minutes East of Murfreesboro, authorities in Coffee County are warning residents about a scam notice that is being widely circulated through tex.... Read More

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Memorable Magic: 1,100 Rutherford County SPED Students Celebrated at Annual SRO Fun Fair

Apr 06, 2026 at 09:00 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A day focused on joy, inclusion, and hands-on experiences brought together more than 1,100 students, teachers, and aides as the Rutherford County Sheri.... Read More

Rutherford County Library Board Seeking "Interim Director" who must move books in question!

Apr 06, 2026 at 05:58 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED: MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) — The Rutherford County Library System Executive Committee met at the County Courthouse on Monday to address the now-vacant libr.... Read More

That ‘Unpaid Ticket’ Text? Yeah, It’s a Scam — TBI Warns Tennesseans

Apr 06, 2026 at 09:25 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — In what could only be described as the digital equivalent of a parking ticket tucked under your windshield—except far less official and far m.... Read More

A Place for Veterans to Find Answers: Vet Connect 26 at MTSU's James Union Building April 25

Apr 04, 2026 at 04:01 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Sometimes you need help and have no clue where to turn, or even if help is out there? That’s something many veterans quietly face after ye.... Read More

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Downtown Murfreesboro Renovations Inch Forward as Town Creek Nears Daylighting

Apr 04, 2026 at 01:05 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - “Good things come to those who wait.” That old 16th‑century truism feels tailor‑made for Murfreesboro right now, as residents watch one d.... Read More

‘Seconds Matter’: Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Launches Push for Community Connect Sign‑Ups

Apr 04, 2026 at 09:53 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - When seconds matter, the right information can change everything. That’s the message Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department is sharing as it encou.... Read More

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