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Rutherford County Announces $4.5M Opioid Abatement Grant Opportunities; Applications Now Open

Feb 05, 2026 at 04:41 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - As Rutherford County grapples with a sharp rise in opioid-related tragedies, local officials are putting millions of dollars into action.... Read More

Steam Pipe Issue Triggers Evacuation at Walter Hill Elementary

Feb 05, 2026 at 04:32 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Students at Walter Hill Elementary School experienced a brief disruption this (Thursday) afternoon following reports of smoke in the building.... Read More

Traffic Alert: Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Major Section of N. Thompson Lane

Feb 04, 2026 at 08:40 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Local commuters should prepare for significant delays this afternoon following a three-vehicle collision on N. Thompson Lane. The Murfreesboro Po.... Read More

Free Health Fair and Food Distribution at Grace Church Worship and Community Center in La Vergne

Feb 03, 2026 at 03:19 pm by WGNS

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) - Healthy Tennessee, a non-profit organization founded by Vanderbilt orthopedic trauma surgeon Dr. Manny Sethi and his wife Maya, is hosting a free hea.... Read More

Eva Carroll, an English Language Arts 7th Grade Teacher at Siegel Middle School

Feb 02, 2026 at 06:02 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

Dr. Shawn Horwitz, a Surgeon at Murfreesboro Medical Clinic

Feb 02, 2026 at 05:46 pm by WGNS

When illness or injury turn everyday moments into uphill battles, there are medical professionals who step in with skill, compassion and unwavering dedication. Murfreesboro M.... Read More

Friday Snow Patrol | Your Central Source for Winter Closings, Delays, and Service Disruptions

Jan 29, 2026 at 07:30 pm by WGNS

SCHOOLS Rutherford County Schools - CLOSED Friday due to the icy conditions, in particular at all campuses.   Murfreesboro City School -OPENING 2-h.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools to Remain Closed Through Friday Due to Lingering Ice

Jan 28, 2026 at 03:08 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn (WGNS) - Rutherford County Schools will remain closed through Friday, January 30, as icy conditions continue to plague campuses and surrounding neighbo.... Read More

Hundreds Displaced After Sprinkler Failure Forces Evacuation of Murfreesboro Extended Stay Hotel

Jan 28, 2026 at 02:50 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The local community is rallying to support nearly 200 people today after a structural emergency at a Murfreesboro extended-stay hotel left fa.... Read More
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Seminary Road Closed in Smyrna Due to House Fire and Downed Power Lines

Jan 28, 2026 at 02:42 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) - A residential fire and downed live power lines forced an emergency closure of Seminary Road near W. Sagefield Drive on Wednesday afternoon (1-28-20.... Read More

MTE Restoration Update: Tree Damage Causes Over 8,000 Outages; Homeowner Responsibilities Outlined

Jan 26, 2026 at 01:52 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) crews continue to battle widespread power outages this Monday as falling tree limbs—heavily weighed dow.... Read More

TDOT Driver Walks Away Unharmed After Truck Overturns on John Bragg Highway

Jan 26, 2026 at 11:15 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) employee narrowly escaped injury Monday morning after their vehicle overturned on U.S. Highway 70.... Read More

"One of the Most Significant Events in 90 Years": MTE President Warns of Multi-Day Outages After Historic Ice Storm

Jan 25, 2026 at 08:56 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - As Rutherford County and much of Middle Tennessee grapples with the aftermath of the catastrophic "Ice Storm of 2026," Middle Tennessee Electric.... Read More

911 Service Issues for AT&T and T-Mobile Users in Murfreesboro: What to Know

Jan 25, 2026 at 07:21 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Local emergency officials are alerting the public to a service disruption affecting two major wireless carriers that may impact emergency com.... Read More

I-24 Westbound at S. Church St. Shut Down: Icy Roads and Jackknifed Trucks

Jan 25, 2026 at 05:44 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - 5:45pm Report - Icy roads have brought traffic to a standstill on Interstate 24 toward Nashville this afternoon. Officials have completely shut do.... Read More

Two Rescued from Rushing Floodwaters on East County Farm Road

Jan 25, 2026 at 03:31 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A harrowing scene ended in a narrow escape Sunday afternoon after a vehicle was swept into rushing floodwaters on East County Farm Road. At.... Read More

12-9 Vote Sends PlanRutherford Back to Planning Committee to allow 2 Homes/Acre instead of 1 Home/Acre

Jan 23, 2026 at 04:11 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS Radio) - Tensions mounted during Thursday (1/22/2026) night’s Rutherford County Commission meeting. The mood was volatile as commissioners pushed.... Read More

Murfreesboro Man Jailed After Chilling Online Threats Target Local School

Jan 22, 2026 at 07:30 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — A Murfreesboro man is in custody after allegedly posting online threats of violence directed at a local school, authorities said. Police id.... Read More

Weather Concerns Spark Schedule Change for MTSU Women’s Basketball Liberty Matchup

Jan 21, 2026 at 03:51 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Officials have announced that the upcoming women’s basketball game against Liberty has been rescheduled due to a forecast of inclement.... Read More

32nd Annual Perennial Plant Society Annual Plant Sale

Jan 20, 2026 at 04:37 pm by WGNS

Sat. (April 11, 2026) 8:30AM-1:30PM The 32nd Annual Perennial Plant Society Annual Plant Sale at Woodmont Hills Church, 3710 Franklin Pike, Nashville. Hundreds of locally grow.... Read More