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⏩ 91-Year-Old Plays Taps for 85th Year at Murfreesboro Senior Living Community

May 26, 2025 at 04:00 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – A longtime Memorial Day tradition continued Monday as 91-year-old John Wayne Hatchett performed Taps for residents at The Villages of Murfre.... Read More

Tennessee Ranks 4th Most Dangerous State in U.S. - Education Seen as Key to Safer Communities

May 15, 2025 at 07:10 pm by WGNS News

According to a recent U.S. News & World Report, Tennessee ranks fourth in the nation for violent crime rates. JC Bowman, executive director of the Professional E.... Read More

Local Attorney Arrested Following Sealed Indictment - Facing Felony Charges

May 13, 2025 at 09:23 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Local attorney Kirk Catron has been arrested on multiple charges following the issuance of a sealed indictment by a Rutherford County Grand Jury. Catro.... Read More

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Graffiti Spree in Murfreesboro Leads to Arrest With Help from Crime Data Analysts

May 13, 2025 at 02:10 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – (WGNS) – A series of graffiti vandalism incidents in Murfreesboro has come to an end, thanks in part to the behind-the-scenes work of the Mur.... Read More

WGNS Podcast: Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department Fire Chief Warns of Rising House Fires, Urges Motorcycle Awareness and More

May 09, 2025 at 08:50 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - On this episode of The WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker is joined by Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Chief Mark McCluskey to discuss recent trends and safety co.... Read More

Vehicle Fire Temporarily Disrupts Traffic on I-24 in Murfreesboro

Apr 28, 2025 at 05:32 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A vehicle fire briefly disrupted traffic on Interstate 24 eastbound Monday afternoon near the 83-mile marker, situated between the S. Church Stre.... Read More

UPDATE: Mystery Man Wanted for Insight Into Lawn Mower and Minibike Theft Case in Murfreesboro

Apr 28, 2025 at 05:16 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Do you know this man? Because Murfreesboro Police would very much like to have a polite chat with him regarding a recent shopping incident at Lowe&.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Approves Controversial ‘Parental Responsibility Zones’ to Cut Transportation Costs

Apr 24, 2025 at 10:18 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS ) - A controversial new transportation policy is coming to Rutherford County Schools. In a 4-to-3 vote, the school board approved “Parental Res.... Read More

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Minivan Bandits Crouch Their Way Through $8,000 Lowe’s Heist and Remembered to Not Park in Handicap Spot

Apr 22, 2025 at 12:00 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — In what can only be described as the most polite felony of the season, Murfreesboro Police are hot on the trail of two considerate criminals who clear.... Read More

Residents, Law Enforcement Help Lead to Mattress Dumping Suspect’s Arrest

Apr 18, 2025 at 09:21 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO - Community cooperation and cutting-edge police technology led to the arrest of a Murfreesboro man charged in connection with the illegal dumping of a mattress..... Read More

Candle Wishes Seeking Sponsors for Children's Birthdays

Apr 18, 2025 at 03:39 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO - A local nonprofit is calling on the community to help bring joy to underprivileged children in Rutherford County by sponsoring their birthdays. Candle Wishes, f.... Read More

Old Time Pottery in Murfreesboro Reopening as Gabe’s on April 26

Apr 17, 2025 at 06:57 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO — After nearly four decades as a local home décor staple, Old Time Pottery in Murfreesboro is set to reopen as Gabe’s on Saturday, April 26. T.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Christian School Names Shala Ferrell as New Head Girls Basketball Coach

Apr 14, 2025 at 02:48 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO – Middle Tennessee Christian School (MTCS) is excited to announce the hiring of Shala Ferrell as the new head coach of the Lady Cougars basketball program..... Read More

Lincoln County Hires Dyron Birdwell as New Boys’ Basketball Head Coach

Apr 12, 2025 at 03:02 pm by WGNS

FAYETTEVILLE — Lincoln County High School has announced the hiring of Dyron Birdwell as the new head coach of the Falcons boys’ basketball program. Birdwell w.... 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

Big Lots Set to Reopen Murfreesboro Location on May 1st

Apr 10, 2025 at 01:51 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO — Big Lots is making a comeback in Murfreesboro, with its store on Northwest Broad Street set to officially reopen on May 1st. Large banners now hangi.... Read More

Dr. Devolla Spann Moorman, Special Education Supervisor at Rutherford County Schools

Apr 10, 2025 at 12:46 pm by WGNS

The Doug Young Educator of the Month - sponsored by City Tile and Floor Covering on Spring Street. Nominate a teacher for Educator of the Month. Head to our website, WGNSRa.... Read More

Fire, Floods & Overdoses: Inside Murfreesboro Fire Rescue with Chief McCluskey

Apr 09, 2025 at 11:03 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - On this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Chief Mark McCluskey to break down a busy month for MFRD..... Read More

Eight new members inducted into the TSSAA Hall of Fame

Apr 07, 2025 at 04:08 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) held its annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Middle Tennessee State University's Student Union Building in Mu.... Read More

County School Bus Involved in Collision at Manchester Pike & Joe B Jackson

Mar 27, 2025 at 02:08 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO – A school bus was struck by a car while waiting at a red light at the intersection of Manchester Pike and Joe B Jackson Parkway Thursday morning (March 27).... Read More