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Higher Interest Rate Caps on Certain Loans. It passed TN Senate. What will House do?

Mar 08, 2025 at 09:13 am by WGNS

Nashville, TN - On Thursday, March 6, 2025, the Tennessee Senate passed Senate Bill #694 with a 22-4 vote, paving the way for higher interest rate caps on certain persona.... Read More

UPDATE on Vine Street Murder Case in Murfreesboro - Hearing Rescheduled for June

Mar 07, 2025 at 10:14 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - UPDATE: On March 9, 2024, Murfreesboro Police responded to a home on East Vine Street, where they found Davion Gates lying unresponsive in the driveway. The.... Read More

Did YOU "Spring Forward" on Sunday (03/09/2025)?

Mar 06, 2025 at 06:57 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - This is the weekend that we "spring forward". Yes, and the weather will even feel like spring! Rutherford County will be enjoying sunshine and 60s Sund.... Read More

COMMENTARY: MTSU’s Dr. Larry Burriss Reports that Behind the Red Carpet, It’s the Money that Makes the Awards Shows Go, Go, Go

Mar 06, 2025 at 11:37 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: In today’s media commentary, Dr. Larry Burriss, a professor of journalism in the College of Media and Entertainment at MTSU, focused on television awards sho.... Read More

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Main Street Murfreesboro Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Mar 04, 2025 at 09:04 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The Walnut House was alive with celebration Tuesday evening (3/4/2025) as MAIN STREET MURFREESBORO celebrated its 40th anniversary. Anne Davis said the prog.... Read More

MTE Contributes Over $5 Million through Significant Tax Payments in Rutherford County

Feb 28, 2025 at 07:37 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - MTE provides more than electricity to the communities it serves. As a not-for-profit electric cooperative, Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) is exempt fr.... Read More

Unlocking Potential: Mastering the Story of Professional Selling at MTSU

Feb 24, 2025 at 05:00 pm by WGNS News

MURFRFEESBORO, TN - In response to the shifting job landscape following recent layoffs in the region, Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) is stepping in to offer valuable.... Read More

State Representative from Murfreesboro Introduces Bill to Protect Citizens’ DNA and Curb Illegal Organ Harvesting

Feb 24, 2025 at 09:58 am by WGNS News

State Rep. Bryan Terry, a Republican in Murfreesboro, has filed a bill aimed at safeguarding citizens’ DNA from foreign adversaries and standing up against human rights.... Read More

Snow Patrol Closings, Cancellations & Postponements for Wednesday, February 19th, 2025

Feb 18, 2025 at 03:00 pm by Rutherford Weather

Because of the snow, the following schools, businesses, and other organizations are adjusting their usual schedules. SCHOOLSRutherford County Schools will be CLOSED Wednesd.... Read More

BFI Waste Systems Drops Appeal for Northern Expansion in Rutherford County

Feb 18, 2025 at 01:56 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – BFI Waste Systems of Tennessee, LLC, operating Middle Point Landfill, announced Tuesday that it has dropped its appeal regarding the Central Tennessee.... Read More

UPDATE - Smyrna, TN Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison on Child Exploitation Charges

Feb 17, 2025 at 08:51 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - 43-Year-old Peter Allen Snyder of Smyrna, Tennessee, was sentenced over one week ago to spend the next 20 years in a federal prison after having pled guilty to.... Read More

Teen injured evading MPD Saturday at Walmart

Feb 16, 2025 at 07:32 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – Around 4:55 p.m. on Saturday afternoon (Feb. 15, 2025), Murfreesboro Police officers responded to a shoplifting call at Walmart, located at 29.... Read More

From Promises to Prostitution: A Case of Sex Trafficking in Middle Tennessee

Feb 14, 2025 at 12:22 pm by WGNS News

Commercial sex trafficking is a growing concern throughout all of Middle Tennessee. In one of the most recent cases, a Nashville three-time convicted drug felon is now charged.... Read More

Cupid's Broken Arrow: Don’t Break the Law or Let Emotions Interfere with Driving

Feb 13, 2025 at 11:08 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - This Valentine’s Day, nothing says love like swerving while trying to steal a kiss from your significant other, especially if you’ve just w.... Read More

Biology Teachers Role: Do Religious Students Embrace Evolution When Choice Is Presented?

Feb 13, 2025 at 07:19 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University biology researcher M. Elizabeth Barnes has collaborated on a study aimed at improving evolution education in.... Read More

From Gas Station Snacks to Heavy Machinery: Criminals Step Up Their Game in Skid Steer Theft

Feb 10, 2025 at 09:30 am by WGNS News

Middle Tennessee: From the bizarre news of the day file, we head to Music City, where authorities have reported some rather "heavy lifting" activities over the past four weeks.... Read More

Keystone Project, is it a "Historic District Facelift"?

Feb 08, 2025 at 06:07 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The Keystone Project is indeed an exciting development! Here's the latest update on the program that not only will give a new business and residential mix t.... Read More

COMMENTARY: MTSU Professor Examines the Fear Factor: From Depression-Era Paranoia to Modern Vigilance

Feb 04, 2025 at 07:28 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: During the Great Depression, mysterious sidewalk markings stating "They're coming" sparked fears of an invasion by the unemployed, prompting increased police patro.... Read More

Display Your DOLLHOUSE at Oaklands Mansion

Feb 03, 2025 at 03:04 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Oaklands Mansion is reaching out to invite members and neighbors of the community who own vintage or antique dollhouses to display them inside the Mansion d.... Read More

UPDATED: Parolee Charged with Trafficking a 17-Year-Old for Sex

Jan 30, 2025 at 03:27 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED: A Tennessee parolee with multiple convictions for cocaine and robbery offenses has been rearrested, this time accused of trafficking a 17-year-old runaway girl from a.... Read More