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New Growth, Tower, and Hangar Projects Take Off at Murfreesboro Municipal Airport

Oct 21, 2025 at 10:13 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Changes, upgrades, and future projects are underway at the Murfreesboro Municipal Airport as Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU).... Read More

UPDATE: Two Major I-840 Incidents in One Week - Traffic Delays and a Deadly Collision

Oct 13, 2025 at 11:06 am by WGNS News

(MIDDLE TENNESSEE) We now have more details on an accident that occurred on I-840 this past Tuesday evening. The wreck involved a tractor-trailer that was traveling in the eas.... Read More

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UPDATE: Murfreesboro Fire-Rescue Responds to River Rock Boulevard Blaze

Aug 15, 2025 at 03:31 pm by WGNS

UPDATED: Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro Fire-Rescue crews responded to a structure fire in the 300 block of River Rock Boulevard on Friday... That was Fire Marshal.... Read More

Child Advocacy Center Marks 25 Years of Service [VIDEO + AUDIO]

Aug 11, 2025 at 06:48 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – The Child Advocacy Center (CAC) marked a major milestone Monday, August 11, 2025, celebrating 25 years of service to children and famil.... Read More

UPDATE: Elderly Man Fatally Struck on Hwy 231 South While Attempting to Help Accident Victim

Aug 08, 2025 at 02:54 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED - RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - An elderly gentleman was struck and killed by an oncoming car while attempting to lend a helping hand Friday morning. The incident took.... Read More

6:30PM Friday Night Live Brings Music, Magic, and Community to Murfreesboro’s Historic Square

Aug 07, 2025 at 05:14 pm by WGNS

REMINDER: Tonight is the night to be on the MURFREESBORO SQUARE! A free concert will take place this evening at 6:30 p.m. (08/08/25) as part of the ongoing Friday Ni.... Read More

Monday, August 4th, 2025: Senate OKs funding for Smyrna Guard move, Murfreesboro clinic expands east, traffic forecast released & more

Aug 04, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

📋 Show Notes – Monday, August 4th, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: U.S. Senate approves funding to relocate the Tennessee Army National Guar.... Read More

UPDATED: Coffee County Deputy Fired After Arrest in Murfreesboro

Jul 22, 2025 at 06:00 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - UPDATE: The Coffee County Sheriff's Office confirms that on July 12th, 2025, Deputy Miles White was arrested by Murfreesboro Police Department, on charge.... Read More

THP Boosts Road Rage Enforcement in Rutherford County with More Troopers, Unmarked Patrol Cars

Jul 16, 2025 at 03:50 pm by WGNS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) – The Tennessee Highway Patrol has expanded its efforts to reduce road rage and improve traffic safety in Rutherford County and statewide, by inc.... Read More

New TN Law Targets Teen Bullies: License Suspensions Now in Effect

Jul 07, 2025 at 05:19 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) – As of July 1, 2025, Tennessee’s new law imposing stricter penalties on juvenile bullying has taken effect statewide. Under the la.... Read More

Child Advocacy Center Interviews Key to Investigating Child Sexual Abuse, Say Detectives

Jun 17, 2025 at 12:33 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – Forensic interviews conducted at the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) are a vital first step in both protecting children and building criminal ca.... Read More

Severe Weather Likely Tuesday Throughout the Day

May 19, 2025 at 07:44 pm by Rutherford Weather

RUTHERFORD CO., Tenn (WGNS) - Rutherford Weather's Bryan Barrett and Meteorologist Justin Bailey go over the severe storm potential for Tuesday (May 20th, 2025) for Rutherford.... Read More

Suspect Identified in Dressing Room Recording Case at Murfreesboro Store, Police Still Investigating

May 01, 2025 at 11:41 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — A man accused of secretly recording a woman as she changed clothes inside a Murfreesboro clothing store has been identified, according to local author.... Read More

LaVergne Police Latest to Warn: Jury Duty Scam Still Targeting Residents

Feb 12, 2025 at 11:59 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, TN - Surprise! Nobody could have seen this coming (said no one ever): the LaVergne Police Department has decided to take a bold step and warn residents about a scam.... Read More

UPDATED: Precautionary Lockdown at Oakland High and Middle Schools Amid Nearby Police Activity

Oct 03, 2024 at 05:57 pm by WGNS News

- UPDATE - Murfreesboro, TN – Oakland High School and Oakland Middle School were placed on lockdown Thursday morning as a precautionary measure due to a police situation.... Read More

LIVE Music and the Saturday Market Returning to Historic Murfreesboro Square

Apr 30, 2024 at 07:27 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - On Saturday, the weekly Saturday Market will reopen with at least 70-vendors. Sarah Callender with Main Street Murfreesboro told WGNS News... The ma.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Investigating Tire Thefts along NW Broad Street - Video and Sound Included

Sep 20, 2023 at 11:23 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Murfreesboro Police Department is investigating another theft of property case. In this particular crime, two culprits working together were captured on.... Read More

2 Men Escape Cannon County Jail

Jun 30, 2023 at 05:23 pm by WGNS

(WOODBURY) During Friday afternoon’s (6/30/2023) heat wave, two inmates escaped from the Cannon County Jail at 110 Alexander Drive in Woodbury. Sheriff Dale Young said.... Read More

GoFundMe For Teen Who Drowned

May 12, 2023 at 02:33 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA) A GoFundMe account has been set-up for the family of 19-year old Myo Kyo' family, who drowned early Friday morning (5/12/2023) in a fishing accident on Percy Priest L.... Read More

City and County Schools Report Unfounded Threats from Social Media

May 12, 2023 at 09:17 am by WGNS News

For the second time in a little over a week, Rutherford County Schools and Murfreesboro City Schools are dealing with "unfounded and unspecific threats" being spread on social.... Read More