2026

Murfreesboro-Founded Barrett Firearms Announces MRAD Covert, REC10 Return, and More

Jan 12, 2026 at 11:55 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc., a company founded in Rutherford County, has announced a significant expansion of its 2026 product lineup, unve.... Read More

BBB Opens Applications for 2026 Torch and Spark Awards

Jan 08, 2026 at 06:49 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS News) - The Better Business Bureau serving Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky is kicking off the New Year by opening applications for its Torch Aw.... Read More

Building Dreams Together: Journey Home Looks Ahead With Renewed Purpose

Jan 04, 2026 at 06:04 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (wgns nEWS) - As 2026 begins, The Journey Home is taking a moment to look back with gratitude and look forward with renewed determination. Leadership says t.... Read More

Detectives Charge 25-Year-Old Nurse With Sexual Battery, Kidnapping

Dec 06, 2025 at 08:52 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro Police say a local nurse was arrested Friday (12/5/2025) night after a disturbing incident at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital. Det.... Read More

Steve Cates Brings Cultures Together Through Dance and Song

Nov 01, 2025 at 06:52 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - If you hear the sound of shoes tapping and accordions playing next June, don’t be surprised — it’s the International Folkfest coming back.... Read More

Joe Carr Seeks Second Term as Rutherford County Mayor

Sep 17, 2025 at 06:54 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr announced Wednesday (9-17-25) he plans to seek a second term. Below is a press release from him. Today.... Read More

MTSU Board of Trustees OKs extension of McPhee’s contract through 2026

Apr 07, 2022 at 10:04 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees voted this week to extend President Sidney A. McPhee’s contract through.... Read More