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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

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

Warrants Issued for Dumonta Lamont Burns After Sulphur Springs Inciden

Feb 04, 2026 at 04:09 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Murfreesboro Police are asking for the community’s help in locating 24‑year‑old Dumonta Lamont Burns, who investigators say is wanted in conn.... Read More

Tennessee Ranks #2 for Pedestrian Hit‑and‑Runs — And It Shows at Home

Feb 04, 2026 at 10:37 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - If it feels like Murfreesboro has way too many pedestrian‑involved crashes, there's more to that than you might imagine. A recent analysi.... Read More

Rutherford County’s Heroes Keep Pushing Through the Ice

Jan 27, 2026 at 11:43 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - Rutherford County has been through the wringer these past few days, and it’s impossible to talk about this storm without tipping our hat.... Read More

Rev. Martha Touchton Named 2026 Excellence in Education Honoree

Jan 23, 2026 at 02:17 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS NEWS) - The City Schools Foundation has announced that Rev. Martha Touchton will be honored with the 2026 Excellence in Education Award, a recognition.... Read More
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Murfreesboro Honors First Class of Legacy Recognition Recipients

Jan 22, 2026 at 08:27 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS News) - Murfreesboro paused Thursday (1/22/2026) evening to honor the people who helped build the city we know today. Ten retired City of Murfreesboro e.... Read More

RAA with "Curtains Up" Jan. 31 at Walnut House

Jan 17, 2026 at 02:40 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS News) - Walnut House, 116 N. Walnut St., will come alive on Saturday, January 31, 2026, as theater companies from across Rutherford County gather for.... Read More

FREE Dance Lessons: Clogging, Community, and a Passport Full of Possibilities

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

SMYRNA, TN (WGNS News) - The Cripple Creek Cloggers are stepping into their 58th year with the same energy, warmth, and open‑armed welcome that have defined them since the b.... Read More

Op-Ed: MLK Day, Despair is Not Our Destiny

Jan 17, 2026 at 07:08 am by WGNS News

Op-Ed: MLK Day: Despair is Not Our Destiny By JC Bowman, Executive Director Professional Educators of Tennessee Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a powerful reminder of the.... 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