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County School Bus Involved in Collision at Manchester Pike & Joe B Jackson

Mar 27, 2025 at 02:08 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO – A school bus was struck by a car while waiting at a red light at the intersection of Manchester Pike and Joe B Jackson Parkway Thursday morning (March 27).... Read More

UPDATE on Alleged Lego Heist: The Great Discount Debacle Ends in Arrest

Mar 26, 2025 at 10:59 am by WGNS News

UPDATE - MURFREESBORO, TN - We have an update on a breaking crime saga—one that started with what seemed to be a lone mastermind but, in a shocking twist, turned out to.... Read More

Community Mourns the Loss of Jeff Sowell, Beloved Restaurant Owner

Mar 20, 2025 at 09:41 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO - The Murfreesboro community is mourning the loss of Norman "Jeff" Sowell, who ran along with the family the popular Jeff’s Family Restaurant. He passed awa.... Read More

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Dangerous Road Rage Incident Ends in Arrest

Mar 19, 2025 at 01:55 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro Police are investigating a violent road rage incident that resulted in smashed windows, a vehicle ramming, and an arrest following a disturbanc.... Read More

NWS: EF-1 Tornado Damage in Christiana

Mar 16, 2025 at 10:30 am by Rutherford Weather

The National Weather Service has conducted a preliminary storm survey in southeastern Rutherford County and determined it was an EF-1 tornado that did some of the damage Satur.... 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

PCA Boys Basketball Wins State Championship

Mar 08, 2025 at 05:50 pm by bryan

(COOKEVILLE) - In a historic victory, the Providence Christian Academy (PCA) Lions clinched their first-ever state championship in boys' basketball by defeating Battle Ground.... Read More

⏩Strong Storms and Gusty Winds Expected in Rutherford County on Tuesday

Mar 03, 2025 at 03:09 pm by Rutherford Weather

RUTHERFORD COUNTY – Prepare for a day of gusty winds and potentially strong to severe weather on Tuesday. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Level 1 risk for sever.... Read More

Rutherford Countian Auditions for American Idol

Mar 02, 2025 at 04:29 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County's own Mattie Pruitt is set to showcase her talents on the upcoming season of "American Idol," premiering Sunday, March 9th on ABC. At just 15, Mattie blends.... Read More

Hear from the New Football Coach at Rockvale High School

Feb 27, 2025 at 04:27 pm by WGNS

ROCKVALE – Rockvale High School named James Counce as its new head football coach last month by Principal Steve Luker. Rutherford County Schools interviewed him thi.... Read More

14 Local High School Basketball Teams Compete in Region Quarterfinals; PCA Teams in State Quarterfinals

Feb 27, 2025 at 03:53 pm by WGNS

Fourteen Rutherford County high school basketball teams are set to compete in the region quarterfinals, while PCA’s boys’ and girls’ teams prepare for the st.... Read More

Tennessee Sees Over 75 Earthquakes in Six Months

Feb 17, 2025 at 08:30 pm by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - Over the past six months, more than 75 earthquakes have been recorded in both East and West Tennessee. Last Thursday, a 2.4-magnitude earthquake struck Jackso.... Read More

How much will we really get? Snow is in the Forecast

Feb 17, 2025 at 07:06 pm by Rutherford Weather

Murfreesboro, TN - Sounds like there will be plenty of opportunities to make the most of the snowy weather, even if it does make everyone scramble for sleds! But like the &ldq.... Read More

UPDATE: All Clear After Two-Vehicle Collision on Broad Street Downed Utility Pole

Feb 17, 2025 at 05:42 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN - UPDATE: Around 11 a.m. on Monday, the southbound lanes of Broad Street—heading toward the Murfreesboro Square—were closed due to a two-vehicle c.... Read More

Big Lots to Keep Hundreds of Stores Open, Including Murfreesboro Location

Feb 07, 2025 at 09:43 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO – Discount retail chain Big Lots, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in September 2024, has reached an agreement to keep hundreds of its.... Read More

Zaira Kime, Middle and High School Spanish Teacher at Central Magnet

Feb 06, 2025 at 02:58 pm by WGNS

The Doug Young Educator of the Month - sponsored by City Tile and Floor Covering on Spring Street. Nominate a teacher for Educator of the Month. Head to our website, WGNSRa.... Read More

Bargain Hunt to Close All Stores, Including Three Rutherford County Locations

Feb 05, 2025 at 08:22 pm by WGNS

(NASHVILLE) - Bargain Hunt, a prominent discount retailer with corporate headquarters in Nashville, has announced the closure of all its stores, including three key locations.... Read More

Murfreesboro's Own Chip Walters Among Eight Inducted into TSSAA Hall of Fame

Feb 05, 2025 at 05:25 pm by WGNS

(NASHVILLE) - Chip Walters, the unmistakable Voice of the Blue Raiders, will be inducted into the TSSAA Hall of Fame as part of the 2025 class. Walters joins seven other.... Read More

Best Wishes: One Chapter Ends, and a New One Begins!

Feb 01, 2025 at 01:22 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – Change is a part of life, and Bud and Kay Mitchell decided to enjoy time with family and retire after 38-years of owning Bud’s Tire. During a pa.... Read More

UPDATE: 2 Dead, 1 Wounded in Sunday Shooting at Chelsea Place

Jan 26, 2025 at 04:11 pm by WGNS Radio News

UPDATE (5:37PM): Murfreesboro Police were at Chelsea Place Apartments on Bradyville Pike at 2:34PM Sunday afternoon (1/26/2025) where a mother and infant suffered gunsho.... Read More