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City to Conduct Feasibility Study of Proposed Middle Point Landfill Property Annexation

Mar 13, 2025 at 01:20 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The City of Murfreesboro will be conducting a feasibility study of annexing the 809-acre property that includes Middle Point Landfill, located at 7.... Read More

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Rutherford County Fire & Rescue Responds to Multiple Brush Fires

Mar 12, 2025 at 01:24 pm by WGNS Radio News

Rutherford County, TN – On the afternoon of March 10, 2025, Rutherford County Fire and Rescue (RCFR) responded to multiple brush fires alongside the Almaville Volunteer.... Read More

Another Update on YOUR Missed Jury Duty - - The Sheriff’s Office Is Definitely Not Calling You!

Mar 12, 2025 at 11:01 am by WGNS News

UPDATE: Just when we thought scammers had exhausted their creativity, they’ve outdone themselves, again. Two days ago, WGNS reported that fraudsters were impersonating t.... Read More

Sheriff’s Office Warns of Scam Calls Posing as Deputies

Mar 11, 2025 at 09:44 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County residents, take note—if you get a phone call from someone claiming to be a sheriff’s deputy demanding payment for a misse.... Read More

Rutherford County Firefighters Control Early Morning Blaze in Murfreesboro

Mar 11, 2025 at 06:42 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Fire and Rescue (RCFR) responded to a residential fire on Compton Road in Murfreesboro early this morning around 3:00 AM. Compton Roa.... Read More

Navigating Allergy Season in a High Pollen Community like Rutherford County

Mar 11, 2025 at 06:17 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The first official day of spring arrives next Thursday (03/20/25), but some Rutherford Countians are already feeling the seasons change with the onset.... Read More

Group Graduates From 16th Judicial District Recovery Court - Over 400 Graduates to Date

Mar 10, 2025 at 06:23 pm by WGNS Radio News

Rutherford County, TN - Circuit Court Judge Jimmy Turner presided over another graduation of Recovery Court participants on Friday, March 7. Recovery Court is a program with.... Read More

Retired Riverdale Teacher’s Book Signing March 22 at Dapper Owl

Mar 10, 2025 at 10:09 am by WGNS

Monteagle, TN - Beth Riner, a former Riverdale High School English teacher, has embarked on a new chapter in her life after retiring from a 23-year teaching career in Rutherfo.... Read More

Higher Interest Rate Caps on Certain Loans. It passed TN Senate. What will House do?

Mar 08, 2025 at 09:13 am by WGNS

Nashville, TN - On Thursday, March 6, 2025, the Tennessee Senate passed Senate Bill #694 with a 22-4 vote, paving the way for higher interest rate caps on certain persona.... Read More

UPDATE on Vine Street Murder Case in Murfreesboro - Hearing Rescheduled for June

Mar 07, 2025 at 10:14 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - UPDATE: On March 9, 2024, Murfreesboro Police responded to a home on East Vine Street, where they found Davion Gates lying unresponsive in the driveway. The.... Read More

Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Won’t Call You About Your Imaginary Court Date—But a Scammer Will

Mar 05, 2025 at 10:56 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – In today’s episode of People Will Believe Anything If You Say It With Authority, a local woman received a call from someone claimin.... Read More

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Main Street Murfreesboro Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Mar 04, 2025 at 09:04 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The Walnut House was alive with celebration Tuesday evening (3/4/2025) as MAIN STREET MURFREESBORO celebrated its 40th anniversary. Anne Davis said the prog.... Read More

Eagleville Fire Department Responds to Large Fire Incident on Floyd Road

Mar 04, 2025 at 07:01 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Fire and Rescue (RCFR), Eagleville Fire Department and Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, responded to a residential fire on F.... Read More

This Friday and Saturday: Bull Riding, Chuck Wagon Races & More at CFRC Rodeo 2025

Feb 27, 2025 at 02:42 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — This Friday and Saturday (Feb. 28 and March 1), a variety of events including bull riding, chuck wagon races and clowns will be part of the u.... Read More

UPDATE: Rutherford County Outpaces Nashville in New Resident Growth

Feb 27, 2025 at 09:09 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Murfreesboro and Rutherford County continue to appear on numerous lists ranking the fastest-growing cities and counties in Tennessee and throughout the.... Read More

Rep. Sparks Highlights SafeTN App for Parents and Students

Feb 26, 2025 at 09:14 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, is encouraging residents of House District 49 to download the SafeTN app to help keep schools and communities across Tennessee s.... Read More

UPDATE: Investigation Continues Following Accidental Shooting of 4-Year-Old in Rutherford County

Feb 26, 2025 at 05:38 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - UPDATED: Investigators determined that a 4-year-old boy accessed a gun and accidentally fired it, resulting in his injuries, Rutherford County Sheriff’s Det.... Read More

Discovery Center Appoints New VP to Enhance Learning Initiatives

Feb 26, 2025 at 12:55 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, TN – The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring has appointed Bobbie Jo Meredith as its new Vice President of Learning. In this role, Meredith will oversee the.... Read More

Rutherford County Court Upholds Conviction of Convicted Heroin Dealer

Feb 26, 2025 at 10:34 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – A man convicted in a Rutherford County courtroom for conspiracy to deliver more than 150 grams of heroin has received an answer to h.... Read More

Former Nashville Assistant Police Chief Died While In Custody for "Reckless Homicide"

Feb 25, 2025 at 04:32 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the death of a man who was the primary suspect in his wife’s death. Eighty-seven-year-old.... Read More