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Rutherford County Eyes Growth with Possible $1 Billion Budget

Apr 24, 2025 at 09:30 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - It’s budget season for Rutherford County and planning ahead for the construction of new schools is a must as the county continues to experience s.... Read More

Get Ready for the Sweetest Event — The 2nd Annual Cheesecake Festival in Murfreesboro!

Apr 24, 2025 at 07:11 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — Mark your calendars and bring your sweet tooth! The 2nd Annual Cheesecake Festival is back and bigger than ever, set for Saturday, May 17, 2025, from.... Read More

⏩ Teen Detained After Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation at New Vision Church in Murfreesboro

Apr 23, 2025 at 10:49 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Murfreesboro Police and Fire Rescue responded Wednesday evening to an online bomb threat directed at New Vision Church on Thompson Lane, prom.... Read More

Smyrna Applauds Passage of Population Update Bill Supporting Fair State Funding

Apr 23, 2025 at 09:08 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) - A new state law spearheaded by local leaders promises to bring faster, fairer funding to Tennessee’s fastest-growing towns—without the burde.... Read More

Oops: Scammer Leaves Retired Law Enforcement Officer a Voicemail - Suggesting He Missed Jury Duty

Apr 23, 2025 at 07:30 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is once again waving the big red flag on scam calls after one particularly bold scammer left a voice.... Read More

Substitute Teacher Charged with Public Intoxication at Siegel Middle School

Apr 23, 2025 at 04:24 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A substitute teacher at Siegel Middle School was charged with public intoxication Wednesday after school officials raised concerns about her behav.... Read More

It Can’t Rain on Our Parade! – Hometown Heroes Walk for Children a GO Friday

Apr 23, 2025 at 03:22 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — "Rain or shine, the Hometown Heroes Walk for Children will be held this Friday (April 25, 2025)," announced Child Advocacy Center director S.... Read More

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UPDATE | JazzFest 2025 moved to Oakland Middle School

Apr 23, 2025 at 03:08 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - This year's JazzFest performances will take place at Oakland Middle School due to rain in this weekend's forecast, organizers announced Wednesday..... Read More

UPDATE: Serious Crash Shut Down Veterans Parkway Tuesday Evening; Multiple Injuries Reported

Apr 23, 2025 at 02:10 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: MURFREESBORO, TN — The Murfreesboro Police Department Fatal Accident Crash Team (FACT) is investigating a serious head-on collision that left five people injured.... Read More

REAL ID Countdown: How to Be Ready Before the May 2025 Deadline

Apr 23, 2025 at 10:57 am by WGNS News

Tennessee residents are being reminded to prepare for a major change in federal ID requirements. Beginning May 7, 2025, travelers will need a REAL ID or another form of federa.... Read More

Fast-track to Becoming a Nurse as Nashville & Murfreesboro See Growing Demand for Nurses Amid Aging Population

Apr 22, 2025 at 06:58 pm by WGNS News

MIDDLE TENNESSEE — Across the United States, the need for more nurses has reached critical levels — and the Murfreesboro and Nashville areas are no exception&helli.... Read More

Final Paving Begins on New Salem Highway Widening Project; Lane Closures Expected Through Friday

Apr 22, 2025 at 04:18 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS - Motorists traveling along New Salem Highway between I-24 and Old Fort Parkway should expect delays this week as the Tennessee Department of Transpo.... 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

Schoolchildren learn ‘importance of soil, cute ducks,’ farm life at MTSU Ag Education Spring Fling

Apr 22, 2025 at 03:46 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Theo Tompkins had a running start on most of his Homer Pittard Campus School classmates at the recent annual Middle Tennessee State University Ag E.... Read More

Three Juveniles Charged in Connection to Smyrna Middle School Fire

Apr 22, 2025 at 02:41 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Rutherford County Fire Marshal’s Office has charged three juveniles with multiple felonies following a classroom fire at Smyrna Middle School.... Read More

MTCS Welcomes Chris Lawson as New Head Boys Basketball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director

Apr 22, 2025 at 02:34 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee Christian School is proud to announce the hiring of Chris Lawson as the new head boys basketball coach and assistant athletic dir.... Read More