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MTSU Mourns Loss of Dr. Ed Kimbrell, Founder of Mass Communications College

Mar 02, 2026 at 10:49 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — The Middle Tennessee State University community is mourning the loss of a foundational figure in its history. Dr. Edward M. Kimbrell, a Prof.... Read More

Child Advocacy Center Secures Permanent Murfreesboro Facility as Fundraising Goal Nears Completion

Mar 02, 2026 at 03:28 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — After more than a quarter-century of operating without a dedicated home, the Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford County (CAC) has officially.... Read More

Murfreesboro Entertainment Landmark Lanes, Trains and Automobiles to Close After 15 Years

Feb 26, 2026 at 12:57 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — A long-standing pillar of the Rutherford County family entertainment scene is preparing to take its final bow. Lanes, Trains and Automobiles.... Read More

Lori Feltner Appointed as New Chief Nursing Officer at TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center

Feb 26, 2026 at 11:15 am by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) — TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center has officially announced the appointment of Lori Feltner as the facility’s new Chief Nursing Officer. A ve.... Read More

Insurance Issue Grounds 40 Rutherford County School Buses; Special Meeting Called

Feb 22, 2026 at 05:36 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Thousands of local students are searching for alternative transportation this week after a sudden insurance lapse sidelined dozens of school.... Read More

United Way’s Storybook Breakfast Returns to Murfreesboro to Support Youth Literacy

Feb 22, 2026 at 05:19 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Local families will soon have the chance to dine with iconic literary figures as the United Way of South Central Tennessee prepares for its.... Read More

Holman Appointed to Lead La Vergne Lake Elementary Following Johnson’s Retirement

Feb 22, 2026 at 04:53 pm by WGNS

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) — A familiar face is returning to lead the halls of La Vergne Lake Elementary School following a significant leadership transition in the Rutherf.... Read More

Election Deadline: Who Qualified for 2026 RuCo Primary

Feb 19, 2026 at 04:34 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The local political landscape for 2026 is officially taking shape following the passing of the qualifying deadline. At noon today (February 19th),.... Read More

Faulty HVAC Unit Triggers Emergency Evacuation at Mitchell-Neilson Elementary

Feb 18, 2026 at 05:58 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A mechanical failure in a heating and cooling unit forced the emergency evacuation of Mitchell-Neilson Elementary School on Wednesday afternoon..... Read More

Staying Healthy in Murfreesboro: Heart Health, Lifestyle Medicine, and MMC’s Expansion

Feb 17, 2026 at 03:30 pm by WGNS

In this episode of Action Line, host Scott Walker welcomes Dr. Chandler Smith and Brandise Raikes from Murfreesboro Medical Clinic (MMC) to discuss essential strategies for lo.... Read More

Murfreesboro Firefighters Extinguish Late-Night Vehicle Blaze at Local Gas Station

Feb 16, 2026 at 11:08 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Emergency crews were called to a busy local intersection Monday night following reports of a vehicle engulfed in flames at a gas station. M.... Read More

Lascassas Man Charged with Arson Following Residential Blaze on Lofton Road

Feb 16, 2026 at 06:03 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — A local man is behind bars following a weekend fire investigation that led to a physical confrontation with law enforcement. Emergency unit.... Read More

New Tool Helps Murfreesboro 911 Dispatchers Locate Nearby AEDs

Feb 14, 2026 at 08:19 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Murfreesboro’s 911 dispatchers now have a powerful new tool at their fingertips—one that could make the difference between life and death.... Read More

DA Finds No Probable Cause in Mayor Carr Ethics Investigation

Feb 12, 2026 at 09:33 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr has received formal notification from District Attorney General Jennings H. Jones stating that a review.... Read More

RCS Nursing Coordinator Named to National Post

Feb 12, 2026 at 08:16 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Dr. Shanna Groom, School Nursing coordinator for Rutherford County Schools, has been elected as Tennessee’s director to the National Associa.... Read More

Rutherford County Mayor Praises Court Order Halting Middle Point Expansion

Feb 11, 2026 at 05:46 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr is applauding a significant legal victory following a Davidson County Chancery Court ruling that stops the.... Read More

Legacy of Justice: Former DA Bill Whitesell Reflects on 34-Year Career and Child Advocacy Milestones

Feb 11, 2026 at 03:39 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Long before he became a cornerstone of the 16th Judicial District’s legal system, Bill Whitesell was a young boy in Lewisburg finding.... Read More

Murfreesboro Native Jordan McCullough Earns Golden Ticket on “American Idol”

Feb 11, 2026 at 08:03 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — A Murfreesboro native is headed to Hollywood after earning a coveted golden ticket on American Idol Monday night. Jordan McCullough, a grad.... Read More

Rutherford School Board Votes 4-3 to Extend Director Jimmy Sullivan’s Contract Through 2030

Feb 10, 2026 at 07:52 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) — The Rutherford County Board of Education voted 4-3 on Jan. 22 to extend Schools Director Jimmy Sullivan’s contract through 2030 f.... Read More

Rutherford County Mourns Loss of Longtime Dispatcher Aaron Cope, the ‘Calm Voice in the Chaos’

Feb 09, 2026 at 04:58 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of a foundational member of their team. Former dispatcher Aaron Cope, a 26-.... Read More