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State Rep. Tim Rudd Pushes Bill to Stop Unapproved Relocation of Homeless Tennesseans

Feb 21, 2026 at 01:26 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN (WGNS) - State Rep. Tim Rudd of Murfreesboro is pushing new legislation he says will bring more transparency and compassion to how homeless Tennesseans are tre.... Read More

Fire Damages Wat Amphawan Temple on Barfield Crescent Road

Feb 21, 2026 at 11:56 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Rutherford County Fire Rescue responded just before 1:00 o'clock Friday afternoon (2/20/2026) to a fire at the Wat Amphawan of America Temple at 48.... Read More

RCSO Training Program Helps Trusties Build Skills for Life After Release

Feb 21, 2026 at 08:46 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - At the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center, inmate Elijah Murphy is spending his final weeks behind bars doing something he hopes will change.... Read More

100 Musical Instruments Dating Back to 433 BCE and Beyond Showcased at MTSU’s Center for Chinese Music

Feb 20, 2026 at 12:17 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — A decade ago, a visionary scholar and world-renowned musician arrived in Middle Tennessee with a "big red door" and a mission to bridge the gap betw.... Read More

Deputies Arrest Dumonta Burns After He Walks Into Court on Unrelated Case

Feb 20, 2026 at 11:28 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - 24-Year‑old Dumonta Lamont Burns is now behind bars after turning himself in at court Tuesday morning, ending a nearly two‑week search tied to.... Read More

Separate School Threats Lead to Juvenile Arrests in Rutherford County

Feb 20, 2026 at 10:59 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - Rutherford County Sheriff's Office authorities have charged two middle school students following separate threats reported Thursday at t.... Read More

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Ascension Saint Thomas Welcomes Maple Street Medical into Its Growing Network

Feb 19, 2026 at 10:49 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford is celebrating a meaningful milestone this week as Maple Street Medical officially becomes part of the Ascension Sa.... Read More

Federal Indictment Filed Against Man Convicted of 1993 Rutherford County Murder

Feb 19, 2026 at 10:37 pm by WGNS Radio News

NASHVILLE, TENN (WGNS) - James Lafayette Moore, 51, of Nashville, was convicted of first-degree murder in the Circuit Court of Rutherford County, Tennessee, on Jun.... Read More

Hybrid Enrollment Grows at MTSU as Online Course Demand Rises

Feb 19, 2026 at 04:39 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) is reaching new heights in digital education, reporting record-breaking growth for its online programs as o.... Read More

MORE DETAILS: La Vergne and Smyrna Police Capture Suspects in 2-Cross-County Stolen Car Chases

Feb 19, 2026 at 12:03 pm by WGNS News

On Monday, February 16, the Metro Nashville Police Department notified the La Vergne and Smyrna Police Departments about two stolen vehicles in the area. The notification came.... Read More

Grand Jury Charges Wilson County Suspect in Homeless Murder After Body Recovered from Cumberland River

Feb 19, 2026 at 11:43 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A 21-year-old Wilson County man has been indicted in connection with the gruesome murder of 43-year-old Kelton King, whose body was recovered from t.... Read More

Students Safely Evacuated After HVAC Issue Fills Murfreesboro Elementary School Library with Smoke

Feb 19, 2026 at 09:49 am by WGNS News

UPDATED: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Here’s an update on Wednesday’s smoke scare at Mitchell-Neilson Elementary School. The call came in about an hour and a h.... Read More

COMMENTARY: When Hollywood Rewrites History with Anachronisms

Feb 18, 2026 at 03:57 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: Before we dive into today’s commentary, think back to the last movie or TV show you watched. Did you notice a historical slip-up? A detail that didn’t.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric Bills JUMP, After Recent Cold-Snap

Feb 18, 2026 at 02:36 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Following a period of punishing winter weather, residents in Rutherford County and across Middle Tennessee are beginning to see the financial fal.... Read More

Annual Family Violence Awareness Panel Series Focuses on Child Abuse, Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse Begins March 26

Feb 17, 2026 at 04:18 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) is set to host a series of insightful panel discussions focused on the critical issues of family v.... Read More

Murfreesboro’s Historic Square Area Comes Alive for Downtown After 5 Event - Sip, Shop & Stroll - This March

Feb 16, 2026 at 05:11 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Area residents, families, and out-of-town guests are invited to the historic downtown square in Murfreesboro for an evening of shopping, dining, an.... Read More

Red Star Chicks Coming to Rutherford County as 4‑H Launches 2026 Chick Chain

Feb 16, 2026 at 11:06 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - If your family has ever talked about raising backyard chickens, this might be the perfect year to give it a try. The Rutherford County Agricul.... Read More

Emerald Mountain Plane Crash Claims Four Lives: Murfreesboro‑Connected CEO Among Victims

Feb 14, 2026 at 07:12 am by WGNS News

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO (WGNS) - Four lives were lost early Friday (2/13/2026) morning when a small plane went down on Emerald Mountain near Steamboat Springs, Colorado, leavi.... Read More

THP: Driver Injured After Two Freightliners Collide on I‑840 on Friday Night

Feb 14, 2026 at 06:58 am by WGNS News

WILSON COUNTY (WGNS) - The Tennessee Highway Patrol says one person was injured Friday (2/13/2026) night after a fiery two‑vehicle crash on Interstate 840 near mile marker 7.... Read More

Nashville Man Arrested on Felony Drug Charges Following Multi-Agency Investigation in Putnam County

Feb 04, 2026 at 05:16 pm by WGNS News

PUTNAM COUNTY, Tenn. — A months-long joint drug investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies has led to the arrest of a Nashville man on felony drug charges.... Read More