Listen to the Obituaries for Monday, March 27, 2023

Mar 27, 2023 at 02:30 am by WGNS News

With a look at the obituaries on Monday, March 27, 2023, here is WGNS' Steve Thornton...

Commentary: Breaking Down Local, State and Federal Taxes, by Commissioner Craig Harris

Mar 26, 2023 at 09:30 pm by WGNS News

On today’s Commissioner Corner, Rutherford County Commissioner Craig Harris breaks down taxes at the local, state and federal level. To hear more episodes of The Commiss.... Read More

UPDATE: Missing Teen Found SAFE

Mar 25, 2023 at 12:30 pm by WGNS News

Warren County,  TN  - UPDATE: The missing teenager from Warren County has been safely located, as confirmed by the Warren County Sheriff's Office. Hailey W.... Read More

Former La Vergne Police Officer Facing Decertification while La Vergne Opens the Search for New Police Chief

Mar 24, 2023 at 08:24 pm by WGNS News

(La Vergne, Tenn.) A former La Vergne Police officer is facing decertification. With more, here is WGNS’ Ron Jordan… In the meantime, The City of La&nb.... Read More
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Rutherford County Sheriff's Deputy and Neighbors Come to the Aid of a Man Trapped Inside a Burning Home

Mar 24, 2023 at 08:06 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - David Herrod just got home from work Wednesday evening when he noticed smoke coming from a home on Double Springs Road in Murfreesboro…  It was.... Read More

Oakland High FFA Students find Leadership in Pathway

Mar 24, 2023 at 06:36 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Oakland High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) recently attended the 97th Tennessee FFA State convention in Gatlinburg, TN and came away with.... Read More

MTE Urges Members to Stay Aware and Take Storm Precautions

Mar 24, 2023 at 03:49 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, Tenn. –  With severe weather predicted for Middle Tennessee between 10 p.m. and 3 a.m. tonight, Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) wants to remind its me.... Read More

UPDATE: Rutherford County Inmate Walks Away from Work Detail - Captured Hours Later

Mar 24, 2023 at 03:38 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - An inmate in Rutherford County had a short taste of freedom after a brief escape on Friday. That inmate has since been charged with felony escape after.... Read More
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More than 50-Animals Rescued from Neglectful Conditions in LaVergne, TN

Mar 24, 2023 at 03:22 pm by WGNS News

LaVergne, Tenn – Animal Rescue Corps (ARC), a national animal protection nonprofit, rescued 48 dogs and 5 cats today from desperate hoarding conditions at a trailer in L.... Read More

MTSU’s Chair of Excellence in Urban and Regional Planning launches new Scholars Program

Mar 24, 2023 at 02:55 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU’s Jennings and Rebecca Jones Chair of Excellence in Urban and Regional Planning Advisory Committee is launching a new Scholars Prog.... Read More

Five Women Arrested at Lebanon Pike Massage Parlor

Mar 24, 2023 at 12:16 pm by WGNS News

Middle TN - Responding to multiple community complaints regarding a massage parlor, "18 Spa," located at 2425 Lebanon Pike in Nashville, undercover Sex Crimes detectives on We.... Read More

State Rep. Mike Sparks’ Bill Intended to Freeze Top Officials' Pay Raises Killed by Taxpayer-Funded Lobbyists

Mar 24, 2023 at 12:03 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - At a time when inflation is at a record high, is it appropriate for Tennessee county officers to receive raises up to $10,000 at the expense of the tax.... Read More
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UPDATE: Overturned Big Rig that Spilled Pillsbury Food Products Leads to Second Day of Butler Drive being Closed to Traffic

Mar 24, 2023 at 11:45 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - FRIDAY UPDATE: Middle Tennessee Electric had to shutdown Butler Drive on Friday to repair a utility pole that was involved in a tractor trailer truck accide.... Read More

A Rutherford County Sheriff's Deputy Saves the Life of a Local Resident - And - WGNS Spoke to the Owner of a Murfreesboro Bookstore

Mar 24, 2023 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

Segment One: On today’s Action Line, WGNS’ Scott Walker spoke to two local residents who helped to save the life of a man in a home fire on Wednesday. Evidently, a.... Read More

Listen to the Friday Obituaries

Mar 24, 2023 at 03:30 am by WGNS News

With a look at the Friday (March 24, 2023) obituaries, here is WGNS' Steve Thornton...

Town of Smyrna Warns - Do Not Scan the QR Code

Mar 23, 2023 at 08:38 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN – Officials in the Town of Smyrna has been made aware of SCAM QR codes being placed around Smyrna indicating "Scan to win a trip to Miami.” Authorities.... Read More

Unemployment Rate for February in Tennessee Remains at 3.5%

Mar 23, 2023 at 08:05 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee’s February 2023 unemployment remained unchanged at 3.5% for the fifth month in a row, according to the latest data released by the Department of Labor and Work.... Read More

Partnership gives MTSU nursing students hands-on experience caring for older adults

Mar 23, 2023 at 07:46 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — As an MTSU professor in the School of Nursing with over four decades of experience in the field, Shelley Moore is always&n.... Read More

Oakland High School Student Wins National Bowling Scholarship, Trip to LasVegas

Mar 23, 2023 at 07:40 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - William “Will” Smith doesn’t mind that he shares a name with a well-known actor from Hollywood — because he’s making.... Read More

Red Cross Urges Tennessee Residents to Prepare for Severe Weather

Mar 23, 2023 at 06:21 pm by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - The National Weather Service has issued an update on the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms late Friday night, as a line of showers and thunderstorms dev.... Read More