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Bicyclist Hospitalized After South Church Street Crash in Murfreesboro
11+ hour, 1+ min ago (253+ words) Jul 01, 2026 at 10: 22 pm by WGNS News MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Traffic backed up on South Church Street Wednesday afternoon after a bicyclist and an SUV were involved in a crash near the intersection of South Church Street and Innsbrooke Drive, across from…...
COMMENTARY: Dr. Larry Burriss Looks at Banned Books and the Freedom to Read
12+ hour, 8+ min ago (185+ words) Jul 01, 2026 at 09: 48 pm by WGNS News About Dr. Burriss- Dr. Larry Burriss is a highly accomplished professor of journalism with extensive experience in both academia and professional media. He teaches introductory journalism courses, media law, and quantitative research methods at…...
Murfreesboro Wins Major Court Battle to Block Landfill Expansion
17+ hour, 54+ min ago (164+ words) Jul 01, 2026 at 04: 03 pm by WGNS MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Murfreesboro has secured a major legal victory in its fight against a local landfill expansion. Mayor Shane Mc Farland announced on Facebook that the Davidson County Chancery Court has ruled in the…...
Declaration of Independence History: Drafting, Signers, and Untold Secrets with Dr. John Vile
23+ hour, 36+ min ago (134+ words) Jul 01, 2026 at 10: 19 am by Producer The July 2nd Misconception: Why John Adams firmly believed July 2nd should be celebrated as Independence Day instead of the 4th. The Delayed Signing Timeline: The Declaration wasn't actually signed by everyone on July 4th; the formal script signing…...
Rutherford County EMS: Heart Attack Signs, Heat Safety, and When to Call 911
22+ hour, 22+ min ago (196+ words) Rutherford County EMS emergency response teams save lives daily, but only if you make the call. A brief five-minute chest pain episode can quickly escalate into a permanent cardiac crisis if you make the dangerous mistake of driving yourself to…...
State Audit Finds No Reportable Problems Inside Tennessee Attorney General's Office
23+ hour, 16+ min ago (390+ words) Jul 01, 2026 at 10: 39 am by WGNS News NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A newly released performance audit from the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury found no findings or observations after reviewing selected programs and activities within the Office of the Attorney General…...
UPDATED: Plea Hearing Set in Murfreesboro Case Centered on Alleged Unlawful Photography by Long-Time Realtor
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (693+ words) Jul 01, 2026 at 12: 22 am by WGNS News In Tennessee felony and misdemeanor proceedings, a plea hearing can often indicate the case is moving toward resolution without the need for a full jury trial. During those hearings, judges commonly review negotiated agreements,…...
Authorities Warn of Sophisticated Scam Using Fake Federal Law Enforcement Calls
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (354+ words) Jun 30, 2026 at 07: 26 pm by WGNS News WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A neighboring Middle Tennessee county is warning residents about a sophisticated scam involving someone impersonating a federal law enforcement officer in an apparent attempt to frighten victims into sending…...
Restoring Smiles in Rutherford County: How Interfaith Dental Provides Free & Affordable Care*
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (105+ words) Jun 30, 2026 at 11: 11 am by Producer The Lifesaving Power of Free Dental Care: Why untreated oral infections pose lethal risks and how Interfaith Dental keeps vulnerable patients out of local emergency rooms. A Model Driven by Volunteers: How local private-practice dentists…...
Rutherford County Taxes, Landfills, and Budgets with County Commission Candidate Shawn Mc Gowan
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (101+ words) Jun 30, 2026 at 10: 39 am by Producer The Assessment Myth: Why a $150, 000 increase in your property assessment doesn't mean your property taxes are going to double. The Budget Bottleneck: An inside look at why 70% to 72% of your county tax dollars automatically go…...