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Deputy in Cheatham County, TN Charged in TBI Rape Case

May 08, 2025 at 10:06 am by WGNS Radio News

CHEATHAM COUNTY – A former Cheatham County Sheriff’s deputy is facing serious criminal charges following an investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bure.... Read More

Hot, Dry Summer Expected for Rutherford County

May 06, 2025 at 07:51 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County residents should prepare for a warm and dry summer, as forecasts indicate above-average temperatures across the region. Ac.... Read More

Investigation Continues After Two Bodies Discovered Near J. Percy Priest Lake

Apr 29, 2025 at 01:55 pm by WGNS Radio News

NASHVILLE,  TN - One of two men found murdered in a wooded area near Percy Priest Lake has been identified as 19-year-old Amir Landan Wilkerson of Alabaster, Alabama. Aut.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Approves Controversial ‘Parental Responsibility Zones’ to Cut Transportation Costs

Apr 24, 2025 at 10:18 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS ) - A controversial new transportation policy is coming to Rutherford County Schools. In a 4-to-3 vote, the school board approved “Parental Res.... Read More

Murfreesboro Halts Special Census Amid Statewide Shift to Annual Population Estimates

Apr 22, 2025 at 04:03 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — The City of Murfreesboro has officially suspended its special census efforts following the Tennessee General Assembly's approval of leg.... Read More

Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Suspects in Liquor Store Theft

Apr 08, 2025 at 09:28 pm by WGNS Radio News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two women accused of stealin.... Read More

MTSU Relay for Life raises $12K in fight against cancer with variety of fundraising efforts

Apr 04, 2025 at 02:53 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Aaliyah Jordan and Kate Elam had something in common while attending the annual Middle Tennessee State University Relay for Life recently in the Ca.... Read More

Tennessee’s Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 3.7%, Below National Average

Mar 27, 2025 at 04:10 pm by WGNS Radio News

Tennessee’s statewide unemployment rate has remained steady at 3.7% for six consecutive months and continues to track below the national average, according to data from.... Read More

Police: Speeding Driver with Open Alcohol Containers Kills Two in I-24 Wreck

Mar 27, 2025 at 02:16 pm by WGNS Radio News

UPDATE Nashville, TN - At approximately 1:15 Thursday (3/27/2027) morning, a devastating collision on I-24 East near the Rutherford-Davidson County line claimed the lives of a.... Read More

SJR001 Passes: Voters to Decide on Property Tax Ban in 2026

Mar 27, 2025 at 12:07 pm by WGNS Radio News

NASHVILLE, TN - This week, the Tennessee Senate passed SJR001, which will amend the state constitution to ban statewide property taxes. To pass, SJR001 required a two-thirds m.... Read More

City to Conduct Feasibility Study of Proposed Middle Point Landfill Property Annexation

Mar 13, 2025 at 01:20 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The City of Murfreesboro will be conducting a feasibility study of annexing the 809-acre property that includes Middle Point Landfill, located at 7.... Read More

Lego My Price Tag: Murfreesboro Police Seek Discount-Seeking Suspect

Mar 13, 2025 at 12:45 am by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro detectives are on the hunt for a man who, rather than constructing Lego masterpieces, decided to build himself a discount—one price tag a.... Read More
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Roof Collapse Forces Firefighters Back in Murfreesboro

Mar 12, 2025 at 10:22 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) crews responded to a house fire on Medford Campbell Blvd this evening, encountering heavy flames in the attic upon arrival. Fi.... Read More

Crackdown on Dangerous Driving: Extra Officers Patrolling I-24 This Friday

Mar 12, 2025 at 10:14 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY,  TN  - Law enforcement agencies across Tennessee will be out in full force on Friday, March 14, as part of Operation Impact I-24 Traffic Enforceme.... Read More
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Rutherford County Fire & Rescue Responds to Multiple Brush Fires

Mar 12, 2025 at 01:24 pm by WGNS Radio News

Rutherford County, TN – On the afternoon of March 10, 2025, Rutherford County Fire and Rescue (RCFR) responded to multiple brush fires alongside the Almaville Volunteer.... Read More

Student Success brings alum, motivational expert Boyd to MTSU March 19

Mar 11, 2025 at 09:56 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Shawn Boyd, a Middle Tennessee State University alumnus with a gift for helping people discover practical tools to achieve academic and personal go.... Read More

Sheriff’s Office Warns of Scam Calls Posing as Deputies

Mar 11, 2025 at 09:44 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County residents, take note—if you get a phone call from someone claiming to be a sheriff’s deputy demanding payment for a misse.... Read More

MTSU Honors the Persian/Kurdish/Afghan New Year’s Day - Nowruz

Mar 11, 2025 at 12:16 am by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University is honoring the Persian/Kurdish/Afghan New Year’s Day, Nowruz, in a special celebration set to take place M.... Read More

Group Graduates From 16th Judicial District Recovery Court - Over 400 Graduates to Date

Mar 10, 2025 at 06:23 pm by WGNS Radio News

Rutherford County, TN - Circuit Court Judge Jimmy Turner presided over another graduation of Recovery Court participants on Friday, March 7. Recovery Court is a program with.... Read More

Fast Response: Rutherford County Fire and Rescue Battle Residential Blaze

Mar 10, 2025 at 02:03 pm by WGNS Radio News

Rutherford County, TN – Rutherford County Fire and Rescue (RCFR), Rutherford County Emergency Medical Service (EMS), and the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Offic.... Read More