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Update: NOT Pedestrian vs car accident, it was 80-year-old man on bicycle vs car

Apr 03, 2025 at 06:42 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Initial reports indicated that a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Tuesday afternoon (April 1, 2025) at the intersection of John Bragg Highway and Colem.... Read More

Rutherford County Unemployment Rate Ties with Several Neighboring Counties

Apr 03, 2025 at 02:37 pm by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - More Tennesseans were on the job in February than the previous month as 88 of 95 counties reported a decline in their unemployment rates, the Tennessee Department.... Read More

Murfreesboro Man Indicted for 2024 Fatal I-24 Crash Near Old Hickory Blvd

Apr 03, 2025 at 01:11 pm by WGNS News

The driver of a Dodge Ram pickup truck involved in a multi-vehicle fatal crash last July on I-24 West near Old Hickory Boulevard has been arrested following a grand jury indic.... Read More

Possible Tornado Spotted in Lascassas as Severe Weather Persists

Apr 03, 2025 at 12:45 pm by WGNS News

LASCASSAS, TN – A Lascassas resident reported spotting what appeared to be a tornado forming early Thursday morning around 6 a.m. (photo above and below). Peggy King&nbs.... Read More

Armed Robbery Investigation in Murfreesboro Continues

Apr 03, 2025 at 12:09 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN—Authorities are continuing their investigation into an armed robbery that occurred at the Dollar General store on Halls Hill Pike in Murfreesboro. MPD P.... Read More

BEWARE: Scams on Storm Repairs!

Apr 03, 2025 at 12:03 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - AAA is offering insurance advice and a word of caution for Tennessee residents who suffered damage from tornadoes, severe weather, and flooding events.... Read More

TN General Assembly honors Coordinator of Elections

Apr 03, 2025 at 11:38 am by WGNS

Nashville, TN - A resolution by State Rep. Tim Rudd, R-Murfreesboro, honoring Tennessee’s elections coordinator was approved by the General Assembly this week..... Read More

County Storm Shelters Are Open NOW!

Apr 03, 2025 at 11:27 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, Tenn.—As severe weather threatens the area, Rutherford County has reopened its four Public Safety Buildings as storm shelters to provide refuge for re.... Read More

TN Death Toll 8, and rising

Apr 03, 2025 at 10:53 am by WGNS

Tennessee – The storms that swept across the Volunteer State took at least 8 lives, all are in West Tennessee. Tennessee Emergency Management (TEMA) continues to follow.... Read More

RCSO Needs Public Input on Early Wednesday AM Vehicle Break-Ins

Apr 03, 2025 at 09:54 am by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying suspects linked to a series of vehicle break-ins an.... Read More

Road Rage Arrest: Man Charged with Aggravated Assault in Murfreesboro

Apr 03, 2025 at 09:44 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - An 18-year-old driver who accidentally cut off another vehicle in traffic "feared for her life" when the other driver allegedly threatened her with a h.... Read More

Don't Attempt To Cross Roads With HIGH WATER!

Apr 03, 2025 at 09:13 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - Heavy overnight rainfall has led to flooding across Rutherford County, prompting officials to urge motorists to exercise extreme caution when traveling.... Read More

Rutherford County Ranks #5 for Pancreatic Cancer cases in TN!

Apr 03, 2025 at 08:25 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN — In a significant push to accelerate pancreatic cancer research, patient support, and advocacy, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) has annou.... Read More

If storms hit, tune to WGNS for "live and local" coverage--"We'll Help You Make It Through The Night"

Apr 02, 2025 at 07:43 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN – Area residents are getting edgy as tornado season continues to whirl. Prior to the 1980s, tornadoes in Rutherford County were an occasional happe.... Read More

Last Friday's "Pedestrian vs Car" victim is now "stable"...Public Concerned by Increasing Problem

Apr 02, 2025 at 10:36 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN -  Concerns over pedestrian safety in Murfreesboro are growing after two serious accidents occurred within days of each other. On Friday evening, March.... Read More

County Storm Shelters ARE OPEN!

Apr 02, 2025 at 08:45 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County has again opened its four Public Safety Buildings amid a local Tornado Watch. Rutherford County's newly established Public Health and.... Read More

Food Insecurity Among Tennessee Families Remains at 39% for 3rd Year

Apr 02, 2025 at 08:04 am by WGNS

Nashville, TN - Four in 10 Tennessee parents reported unmet food, utility or housing needs for their families within the last 12 months, according to data from the Vander.... Read More

FirstBank's Jim Ayers dies at age 81

Apr 01, 2025 at 05:06 pm by WGNS

Although he was a Parsons, TN native, Jim Ayers had much impact on banking in Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee, across the state, and beyond its borders—FirstBank founder.... Read More

Pedestrian Hit Tuesday PM On John Bragg Highway

Apr 01, 2025 at 03:59 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Around 2:45PM Tuesday afternoon (4/1/2025) a vehicle hit a pedestrian on the John Bragg Highway near Coleman Road and Cripple Creek. Both directions of.... Read More

Tuesday Afternoon Armed Robbery of Dollar General on Halls Hill Pike

Apr 01, 2025 at 03:50 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN—Authorities are actively searching for a suspect who robbed a Dollar General at gunpoint on Halls Hill Pike around 3:30PM on Tuesday afternoon (4/1.... Read More