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TN Supreme Court Halts Appeal in Rutherford County Rape Case from Moving Forward

Mar 12, 2024 at 07:40 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – The Tennessee Supreme Court has closed-out any chances of an appeal for a man who was convicted of aggravated rape in Rutherford County in 2021.... Read More

MTSU to Hold March 19 Board of Trustees Meeting - AI Use and Rule Changes

Mar 12, 2024 at 03:57 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Middle Tennessee State University's Board of Trustees are scheduled to convene for committee meetings on Tuesday, February 27, at the Miller Education Cente.... Read More

Volunteers Needed for Local Special Olympics Events to Fill the Stands

Mar 07, 2024 at 10:11 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Murfreesboro Parks and Rec Department are trying to fill the stands at the upcoming Area 16 Special Olympics event... That was Assistant Parks.... Read More

Guilty Plea Filed in St. Louis Court After 2023 Collision Leaves Smyrna High Graduate with Severe Injuries

Mar 07, 2024 at 09:49 pm by WGNS News

Guilty Plea's were filed in a St. Louis, Missouri Circuit Courtroom on Thursday, May 7, 2024, marking the culmination of a jury trial held 12 months and 2 weeks after former.... Read More

📺 Train Hits Car on Track at W. Main Street

Mar 06, 2024 at 11:10 pm by WGNS

UPDATE: WGNS has more details on the train verses vehicle collision that occurred on Tuesday night at around 10 pm in Murfreesboro. Evidently, the vehicle was driving over t.... Read More

📺 Election Results for Rutherford County

Mar 05, 2024 at 09:33 pm by WGNS News

  Rutherford County, TN - UPDATED: As Election Day draws to a close in Rutherford County on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, the results from the March primaries paint.... Read More

Two Found Guilty in Murfreesboro Murder that Occurred in the Midst of a Federal Investigation (w/ Audio)

Mar 05, 2024 at 08:28 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - In a significant development regarding the 2021 murder of 26-year-old Carlos Vazquez in Murfreesboro, two suspects involved in the victims death have.... Read More
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Tuesday PM Fire At La Vergne Home

Mar 05, 2024 at 04:28 pm by WGNS

(La VERGNE) One person was displaced in a Tuesday afternoon blaze at a home in the 300 block of John Henry Drive in La Vergne  Firefighters were called around 1:30PM.... Read More

Murfreesboro Ranks High for Barnyard-Themed Weddings

Feb 29, 2024 at 01:37 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, Tennessee, has emerged as a top contender for barnyard-themed weddings, securing the 51st spot out of 500 cities nationwide on the list of "Best Cities.... Read More

Upgrades Underway at Old Fort Park to Include Renovated Tennis Courts, Added Pickleball Courts, New Skatepark and More

Feb 29, 2024 at 07:28 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - One of Murfreesboro's longstanding parks, Old Fort Park, is undergoing significant changes and upgrades under the management of the department. Assistant Pa.... Read More

Friday is Arbor Day in Tennessee

Feb 28, 2024 at 05:41 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro was among a list of Tennessee cities to be named a Tree City USA Community. In the Volunteer State, Arbor Day is officially celebrated.... Read More

Rabies Concerns Arise After Horse Death in Bedford County, Tennessee

Feb 28, 2024 at 04:01 pm by WGNS News

BEDFORD COUNTY, TN - The Tennessee State Veterinarian's office has confirmed unsettling news for residents just 20 minutes south of Murfreesboro in Bed.... Read More

Franklin Man Arrested on Unlawful Image Dissemination Charges

Feb 28, 2024 at 03:44 pm by WGNS News

  In a culmination of months-long investigative efforts, Metro Nashville Special Victims Unit detectives arrested Colin T. Rowe of Franklin on Tuesday. The 36-year-old w.... Read More

Navigating Growth: A Conversation with Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr

Feb 28, 2024 at 09:30 am by WGNS News

  On the podcast today, WGNS host Scott Walker engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr, focusing on the pressing issue of growth..... Read More
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Pioneering Progress: Rutherford County's New Transfer Station Breaks Ground

Feb 27, 2024 at 06:15 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County reached a significant milestone on Tuesday with the groundbreaking ceremony for a 12,500-square foot transfer station, loca.... Read More

Volunteers Needed for Local Special Olympics Events to Fill the Stands

Feb 27, 2024 at 11:57 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Murfreesboro Parks and Rec Department are trying to fill the stands at the upcoming Area 16 Special Olympics event... That was Assistant Par.... Read More

TN Gas Prices Show Signs of Improvement, Though Local Rates Remain High

Feb 27, 2024 at 10:15 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Tennessee residents received a glimmer of relief at the pump as gas prices in the state edged slightly lower over the past week. According to.... Read More

Riverdale High School Participating in St. Baldrick's Foundation Fundraiser to Combat Childhood Cancer

Feb 27, 2024 at 07:35 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In a heartfelt endeavor to combat childhood cancer, Riverdale High School in Murfreesboro, is gearing up to host an event in collaboration with th.... Read More

La Vergne Police Identify Suspects in City Limits Jewelry Store Robbery

Feb 26, 2024 at 07:42 pm by WGNS News

La Vergne, TN - La Vergne Police have made progress in the investigation of a robbery that occurred on February 14th at the City Limits Jewelry & Repair store on Murfree.... Read More

Police Search Home in Rutherford County After a Series of Robberies in South Nashville

Feb 26, 2024 at 07:03 pm by WGNS News

LaVergne, TN - Late last week, Nashville Metro Police conducted a search at a home in Rutherford County in pursuit of evidence connected to a string of crimes within their jur.... Read More