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PODCAST: Take on an Art Project at the Craft Swap - Grow Something New at the Seed Library – All at the TEC in the ‘Boro

Mar 21, 2025 at 10:23 am by WGNS News

On this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Kathleen Tyree, Library Manager of the Technology Engagement Center (TEC) in Murfreesboro. They dive.... Read More

La Vergne Man Arrested on Drug and Firearm Charges After Police Search

Mar 19, 2025 at 05:03 pm by Chandelar Williams

LA VERGNE, TENN. – A months-long narcotics investigation led to the arrest of a suspected drug distributor in La Vergne, authorities confirmed. Dajuion Shaw, 31.... Read More

Dressed for Stealth, But Forgot the Darkness: A Thief’s Daytime Blunder

Mar 19, 2025 at 01:34 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – If there’s one thing we can all appreciate, it’s a criminal who really commits to his craft—except, of course, when he&rsquo.... Read More

Virtual Reality: From Fiction to Real-World Impact in Rutherford County with VR Being Studied

Mar 18, 2025 at 10:48 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Virtual reality, or VR, was first imagined in a fictional setting by author Stanley G. Weinbaum in 1935. In his book “Pygmalion’s Spectacle.... Read More

UPDATE: Buc-ee’s Opening in 2026 and Trader Joe’s Opening Next Month in Murfreesboro

Mar 17, 2025 at 11:38 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: MURFREESBORO, TN – Construction on the new Buc-ee’s continues in Rutherford County. The mega gas station and store will be next to the I-24 / Joe B. Jackso.... Read More

Gas Prices in Rutherford County: No Longer Among Tennessee’s Cheapest

Mar 17, 2025 at 07:14 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - An early Monday morning look at average gas prices throughout Rutherford County shows that the Murfreesboro / Smyrna area is no longer one of the cheap.... Read More

Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra Cancels April Concert Amid Financial Challenges, Plans Special Christmas Event

Mar 13, 2025 at 07:31 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra (TPO) has announced the cancellation of its Thursday, April 24, 2022, “Spring Spectacular” concert due to s.... Read More

Inmate Dies Shortly After Arriving at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center in Murfreesboro

Mar 13, 2025 at 06:42 pm by WGNS News

The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that an inmate died shortly after arriving for booking Tuesday night at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center.... Read More

City to Conduct Feasibility Study of Proposed Middle Point Landfill Property Annexation

Mar 13, 2025 at 01:20 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The City of Murfreesboro will be conducting a feasibility study of annexing the 809-acre property that includes Middle Point Landfill, located at 7.... Read More

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Rutherford County Fire & Rescue Responds to Multiple Brush Fires

Mar 12, 2025 at 01:24 pm by WGNS Radio News

Rutherford County, TN – On the afternoon of March 10, 2025, Rutherford County Fire and Rescue (RCFR) responded to multiple brush fires alongside the Almaville Volunteer.... Read More

Another Update on YOUR Missed Jury Duty - - The Sheriff’s Office Is Definitely Not Calling You!

Mar 12, 2025 at 11:01 am by WGNS News

UPDATE: Just when we thought scammers had exhausted their creativity, they’ve outdone themselves, again. Two days ago, WGNS reported that fraudsters were impersonating t.... Read More

Sheriff’s Office Warns of Scam Calls Posing as Deputies

Mar 11, 2025 at 09:44 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County residents, take note—if you get a phone call from someone claiming to be a sheriff’s deputy demanding payment for a misse.... Read More

Rutherford County Firefighters Control Early Morning Blaze in Murfreesboro

Mar 11, 2025 at 06:42 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Fire and Rescue (RCFR) responded to a residential fire on Compton Road in Murfreesboro early this morning around 3:00 AM. Compton Roa.... Read More

Navigating Allergy Season in a High Pollen Community like Rutherford County

Mar 11, 2025 at 06:17 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The first official day of spring arrives next Thursday (03/20/25), but some Rutherford Countians are already feeling the seasons change with the onset.... Read More

Group Graduates From 16th Judicial District Recovery Court - Over 400 Graduates to Date

Mar 10, 2025 at 06:23 pm by WGNS Radio News

Rutherford County, TN - Circuit Court Judge Jimmy Turner presided over another graduation of Recovery Court participants on Friday, March 7. Recovery Court is a program with.... Read More

Retired Riverdale Teacher’s Book Signing March 22 at Dapper Owl

Mar 10, 2025 at 10:09 am by WGNS

Monteagle, TN - Beth Riner, a former Riverdale High School English teacher, has embarked on a new chapter in her life after retiring from a 23-year teaching career in Rutherfo.... Read More

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

From Struggle to Strength: The Impact of Barnabas Vision

Mar 06, 2025 at 10:00 am by WGNS News

Join WGNS’ Scott Walker as he sits down with David Coggin, Executive Director of Barnabas Vision, and Chrisln Ledbetter, Director of Development and Donor Engagement, to.... Read More

Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Won’t Call You About Your Imaginary Court Date—But a Scammer Will

Mar 05, 2025 at 10:56 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – In today’s episode of People Will Believe Anything If You Say It With Authority, a local woman received a call from someone claimin.... Read More