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Warren County Woman Missing for 23-Years

Jul 17, 2024 at 08:41 pm by WGNS News

WARREN COUNTY, TN - In nearby Warren County, Sheriff Jackie Matheny is urging anyone who might have information regarding the disappearance of, or the whereabouts of Ramona Ma.... Read More

Two Men in Murfreesboro and Texas Arrested on Child Porn Charges - Two Girls Rescued

Jul 16, 2024 at 11:43 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police Department's newly created Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit has led to the arrest of a Murfreesboro man on child.... Read More

Sumner County Woman Charged in Daughter's Death

Jul 15, 2024 at 08:58 pm by WGNS News

SUMNER COUNTY, TN - WGNS has more news on a case out of nearby Sumner County involving the alleged murder of a child. On July 13, 2024, the Hendersonville Police Department.... Read More

Gas Prices in Rutherford County and Beyond

Jul 15, 2024 at 08:30 pm by WGNS News

Gas prices across the state reversed course last week and fell five cents, on average. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.11 which is seven cen.... Read More

Operation Slow Down in Rutherford County

Jul 15, 2024 at 07:51 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County was ranked No. 1 for speeding-related crashes from 2019 to 2023 in Tennessee, based on the Tennessee Highway Patrol’s crash dat.... Read More

Suspect Arrested After Explicit Images of Children Found For Sale on Social Media

Jul 12, 2024 at 11:40 am by WGNS News

DAVIDSON COUNTY, TN - In neighboring Nashville, a months long investigation by the Metro Special Victims Division detectives led to Thursday's arrest of Alvaro Martinez Jr. on.... Read More

The Sister City Program in Smyrna and Their Sister City in Japan

Jul 11, 2024 at 12:07 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - Today, RoundTable hosts Wayne Blair and Rick Hall learn about the Sister City Program that Smyrna is involved in, as is a city located in Japan. Guests are Fran.... Read More

Rutherford County Correctional Work Center Residents Attend Transformation Lecture

Jul 11, 2024 at 09:45 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Former substance abuse addict and gang member in California Chris Sharpe shared his story of redemption, faith, and recovery to a full audience.... Read More

MTSU’s XR Stage Plays Starring Role in Country Star Brantley Gilbert’s Latest Music Video

Jul 10, 2024 at 03:42 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Country star Brantley Gilbert recently tapped into the cutting edge audiovisual technology at Middle Tennessee State University.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland on WGNS - Hear the Podcast!

Jul 10, 2024 at 03:10 pm by WGNS News

A focus on Murfreesboro with Mayor Shane McFarland:  Notes One Live did not live-up to its agreement with the City, so City nixed the deal.  One East College, LL.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Launches New Brand and Marketing Initiative to Promote Schools, Innovative Opportunities for Students

Jul 09, 2024 at 02:31 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — Strong schools develop strong students which in turn build strong communities.  That sentiment is at the core of Rutherford County Scho.... Read More

Human Remains Found Near Old Nashville Dirt Road in Shelbyville

Jul 09, 2024 at 02:23 pm by WGNS News

BEDFORD COUNTY, TN - On Monday, human remains were discovered by a pedestrian near Old Nashville Dirt Road. The Shelbyville Police Department confirmed the discovery in a stat.... Read More

Linebaugh Library to Host Author Erin Chesnut for Book Signing

Jul 09, 2024 at 01:55 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Linebaugh Public Library is pleased to host local author Erin Chesnut for a book signing on Saturday, July 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The author will.... Read More

Alumni Summer College Participants Study Future of Analytics, AI

Jul 09, 2024 at 01:50 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Atlanta, Georgia, businessman and Middle Tennessee State University alumnus Andre Dyer found the recent 2024 Alumni S.... Read More

TN Higher Education Commission Announces Big Momentum Year Increase in College-Going Rate

Jul 05, 2024 at 11:44 am by WGNS News

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) announced significant momentum today in increasing the state’s college-going rate, highlighted by a 2.4 percentage point.... Read More

Courtroom Chronicles: The MTSU Basketball Player Case

Jul 05, 2024 at 11:33 am by WGNS News

In today's episode, host J. Paul Newman delves into a compelling case from the past involving the murder of an MTSU Lady Raider Basketball player. Join us as we uncover the de.... Read More
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4th of July Apartment Blaze...MFRD Saves Bedridden Woman and Dog

Jul 05, 2024 at 05:57 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The 4th of July ended with a late night blaze shortly after 11:00 o'clock at row apartments in the 500 block of North Maple Street. The apartment was a loss.... Read More

When Tanks Rolled Through: Smith, Wilson and Rutherford Counties WWII Story

Jul 03, 2024 at 12:27 pm by WGNS News

  In this episode, host Chip Walters is joined by special guest Tressa Bush to take a fascinating journey back in time to an era when it wasn't uncommon to wake up and s.... Read More

Listen to the District 34 Political Forum: Incumbent Tim Rudd vs. Challenger Tucker Marcum

Jul 01, 2024 at 10:08 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Join WGNS' Scott Walker as he moderates a "LIVE" political forum featuring the Republican Primary candidates for the State House of Representati.... Read More

Low Unemployment Numbers Again in Rutherford County

Jun 27, 2024 at 11:24 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee set a record low for statewide unemployment in May when its seasonally adjusted rate dropped to 3% for the first time. The latest county unemployment data from the.... Read More