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Lt. Governor Appoints Murfreesboro’s Kelly Rollins to State Board of Education

Mar 23, 2026 at 02:35 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Lt. Governor Randy McNally has appointed Kelly G. Rollins of Murfreesboro to serve on the Tennessee State Board of Education, the governing body re.... Read More

Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder After Woman Found Dead in Mobile Home

Mar 22, 2026 at 11:45 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A 33-year-old man is in custody following a homicide investigation that began Thursday, March 19, after Murfreesboro Police discovered a deceased w.... Read More

Tennessee House Passes Bill Requiring E-Verify for State and Local Government Hiring

Mar 22, 2026 at 10:45 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee House of Representatives has passed legislation that would require state and local government employers to verify that newly hired emplo.... Read More

Smyrna Drivers: Expect Nightly Detours on Westbound Sam Ridley Starting Wednesday

Mar 22, 2026 at 06:07 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN (WGNS) - Smyrna motorists may want to plan ahead this week, as a major overnight traffic change is set to begin this coming Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Town official.... Read More

Could $644 Be Waiting for You? Thousands of Tennesseans Haven’t Claimed Their Refunds

Mar 22, 2026 at 03:00 pm by WGNS News

WASHINGTON, DC (WGNS) - How would you like to open your mailbox and find an unexpected check for $644? According to the IRS, that’s the average unclaimed refund w.... Read More

MTSU Honors Soil Science Professor with Prestigious Teaching Award

Mar 22, 2026 at 02:39 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University associate professor of soil science Samuel Haruna has been named the 2026 recipient of the prestigious Jo.... Read More

Rutherford County Families Invited to Open Their Homes—and Hearts—to International Students

Mar 22, 2026 at 07:43 am by WGNS News

As Rutherford County continues to grow in diversity and global connection, one local program is inviting families to take part in a unique opportunity that brings the w.... Read More

Public Works Praises Tracy Brown’s Experience, Steady Leadership

Mar 21, 2026 at 08:46 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The City of Murfreesboro is promoting one of its own. Tracy Brown, who has served as assistant director of the Street Department since 2022, will t.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire-Rescue Offers FREE CPR Class for Citizens May 30th

Mar 21, 2026 at 08:39 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department is once again putting lifesaving skills directly into the hands of the community. They will host a free Citizen.... Read More

Media Commentary: Hollywood vs. History: How Accurate Should Entertainment Be?

Mar 20, 2026 at 06:37 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: Historical inaccuracies, known as anachronisms, often appear in movies, television, and even literature, using examples like Shakespeare’s&nb.... Read More

UPDATE: Suspect Named in Antioch Strangulation Death of Rutherford County Woman

Mar 20, 2026 at 02:52 pm by WGNS News

ANTIOCH, Tenn. — A suspect has been identified in the strangulation death of a woman whose body was discovered inside an Antioch apartment earlier this month. According.... Read More

Rutherford County Library Director Defies Library Board - Refuses Order to Relocate Books (With Audio from Public Comments)

Mar 20, 2026 at 02:18 pm by WGNS News

    UPDATED: RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Rutherford County Library System (RCLS) is currently embroiled in a significant dispute over intellectual freedom followin.... Read More

Swap N' Shop

Mar 20, 2026 at 09:13 am by WGNS News

FOR SALE 2007 Chevy Cobalt (4-Door) – $3,400 Call/Text: 615-900-6033 Self-Propelled Walk-Behind Lawnmower (with bagger, good condition) – $100 Also: Roun.... Read More

Friday: Tessa Person

Mar 20, 2026 at 09:09 am by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Friday, March 20th, 2026Tessa Person is today’s SRM Concrete Good Neighbor of the Day for her student first mentality and going above a.... Read More

Friday: Tessa Person

Mar 20, 2026 at 09:09 am by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Friday, March 20th, 2026Tessa Person is today’s SRM Concrete Good Neighbor of the Day for her student first mentality and going above a.... Read More

Murfreesboro’s Historic Square Area Comes Alive for Downtown After 5 Event - Sip, Shop & Stroll - This March

Mar 19, 2026 at 08:40 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Area residents, families, and out-of-town guests are invited to the historic downtown square in Murfreesboro for an evening of shopping, dining, an.... Read More

How Rutherford County SROs Support Mental Health and Community

Mar 19, 2026 at 08:37 pm by WGNS News

In this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker welcomes SRO Chad Dodson, a 17-year veteran of the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office and a fixture at Lascass.... Read More

From Digital Safety to "Pancake" the Dog: A Day in the Life of a Rutherford County SRO

Mar 19, 2026 at 08:28 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. – School Resource Officer (SRO) Chad Dodson, a 17-year veteran of the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, shared insights into the.... Read More

Rapid Growth Pushes Rutherford County Schools Into Nation’s Top 80 Largest Districts

Mar 19, 2026 at 02:34 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — Enrollment across Rutherford County Schools continues to climb, with district leaders noting that the most rapid growth is now being seen at t.... Read More

PODCAST: "Covid Babies" Are Coming: RCS Urges Early Kindergarten Registration for April

Mar 19, 2026 at 02:19 pm by WGNS News

PODCAST: Rutherford County Schools (RCS) spokesperson James Evans and Elementary Education Coordinator Anne Haley joined WGNS Action Line to discuss pressing district matt.... Read More