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From Promises to Prostitution: A Case of Sex Trafficking in Middle Tennessee

Feb 14, 2025 at 12:22 pm by WGNS News

Commercial sex trafficking is a growing concern throughout all of Middle Tennessee. In one of the most recent cases, a Nashville three-time convicted drug felon is now charged.... Read More

Cupid's Broken Arrow: Don’t Break the Law or Let Emotions Interfere with Driving

Feb 13, 2025 at 11:08 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - This Valentine’s Day, nothing says love like swerving while trying to steal a kiss from your significant other, especially if you’ve just w.... Read More

Biology Teachers Role: Do Religious Students Embrace Evolution When Choice Is Presented?

Feb 13, 2025 at 07:19 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University biology researcher M. Elizabeth Barnes has collaborated on a study aimed at improving evolution education in.... Read More

From Gas Station Snacks to Heavy Machinery: Criminals Step Up Their Game in Skid Steer Theft

Feb 10, 2025 at 09:30 am by WGNS News

Middle Tennessee: From the bizarre news of the day file, we head to Music City, where authorities have reported some rather "heavy lifting" activities over the past four weeks.... Read More

Keystone Project, is it a "Historic District Facelift"?

Feb 08, 2025 at 06:07 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The Keystone Project is indeed an exciting development! Here's the latest update on the program that not only will give a new business and residential mix t.... Read More

COMMENTARY: MTSU Professor Examines the Fear Factor: From Depression-Era Paranoia to Modern Vigilance

Feb 04, 2025 at 07:28 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: During the Great Depression, mysterious sidewalk markings stating "They're coming" sparked fears of an invasion by the unemployed, prompting increased police patro.... Read More

Display Your DOLLHOUSE at Oaklands Mansion

Feb 03, 2025 at 03:04 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Oaklands Mansion is reaching out to invite members and neighbors of the community who own vintage or antique dollhouses to display them inside the Mansion d.... Read More

UPDATED: Parolee Charged with Trafficking a 17-Year-Old for Sex

Jan 30, 2025 at 03:27 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED: A Tennessee parolee with multiple convictions for cocaine and robbery offenses has been rearrested, this time accused of trafficking a 17-year-old runaway girl from a.... Read More

UPDATE: Sunday's Fatal Double Shooting

Jan 27, 2025 at 11:25 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Here's an update on the tragic incidents that took place around 2:30PM Sunday afternoon (1/26/2025) at the Chelsea Place Apartments on Bradyville Pike. An a.... Read More

Help Smyrna Police ID This Man

Jan 25, 2025 at 06:11 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, TN - Local authorities in Smyrna are on the hunt for an elusive man who allegedly sold a counterfeit iPhone, and yes, this is an actual news story. Apparently, the art.... Read More

2 Dead in Shooting at Antioch High School, Deceased Identified

Jan 22, 2025 at 12:58 pm by WGNS

NASHVILLE - Authorities are investigating a deadly school shooting Wednesday (1/22/2025) morning at Antioch High School. That's where we find Access Tennessee's Will Nunl.... Read More

Stolen Plates and Paraphernalia led Lebanon Police to Arrest Murfreesboro Duo in Smyrna Case

Jan 21, 2025 at 06:22 pm by WGNS News

WILSON COUNTY, TN - In Lebanon, Tennessee, a high-tech tool known as “SafeNet” proved its worth this week when it alerted local law enforcement to a stolen license.... Read More

Beware! The Bedford County Phone Scammers Are Making 'Cents'

Jan 21, 2025 at 04:54 pm by WGNS News

SHELBYVILLE, TN - Buckle up, Bedford County! If you thought that long drives and sunshine were the only things to worry about on Highway 231 South, think again! The Shelbyvill.... Read More

Official Lineup: Smyrna's Stewarts Creek High School Band First High School Band in Lineup During Inaugural Parade (Video Stream)

Jan 20, 2025 at 11:45 am by WGNS News

Trump Vance Inaugural Committee Announces Presidential Parade Participants (See the full press release below): WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Trump Vance Inaugural Co.... Read More

▶️ UPDATE: Stewarts Creek High band reinstated to perform at Inauguration

Jan 20, 2025 at 10:17 am by WGNS

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Stewarts Creek High School band has learned they will perform at the Presidential Inauguration event today in Washington D.C. Principal Dr. Clark Harrel.... Read More

Kentucky Men Plead Guilty to Second-Degree Murder in Murfreesboro Case

Jan 13, 2025 at 11:40 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - UPDATE - Two men from Kentucky have pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in connection with the 2020 killing of Erick Bixler in Murfreesboro, TN. Chr.... Read More

TN Joins $17 Million Settlement Against Edward Jones Over Investment Supervision

Jan 10, 2025 at 09:09 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI), a member of the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), has joined a $.... Read More

A Tale of Two Press Conferences: A Commentary in Professionalism by Dr. Larry Burriss

Jan 08, 2025 at 10:33 am by WGNS News

Commentary: Examining and contrasting is an efficient tool for journalism professors, and it’s also important for students to understand news coverage and all that goes.... Read More

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Shooting at Lebanon Walmart Leads to Arrest of 27-Year-Old Man

Jan 07, 2025 at 07:51 am by WGNS News

Lebanon, TN - This past weekend, a shooting incident at the Walmart Supercenter in Lebanon, Tennessee, has drawn significant attention after law enforcement confirmed the arre.... Read More

Sunshine Nutrition's "Cock of the Walk" is Missing!

Jan 03, 2025 at 04:07 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Sunshine Nutrition Center had a guest stop by in February (2024), almost a year ago. There were no cries of "fowl play" as Brewster's followers grew in.... Read More