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Fire Station 4 Groundbreaking Ceremony in Smyrna this Friday

Aug 28, 2023 at 04:06 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tennessee— The Town of Smyrna has announced the groundbreaking of the town's sixth fire station, Station 4. Area residents and government officials are invited.... Read More

COVID Cases in Rutherford County and a New Vaccine Coming

Aug 28, 2023 at 11:36 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The number of new COVID cases has remained relatively low in Rutherford County, despite a small summer surge. Local medical doctor Dan Rudd expla.... Read More

UPDATE: One Month Ago, the Son of Former LaVergne Mayor Ronnie Erwin was Killed in an Auto Accident

Aug 25, 2023 at 10:44 am by WGNS News

It’s been one month since the former Mayor of LaVergne lost his son in an auto accident that occurred on Highway 231 South near the Rutherford / Bedford County line. Ron.... Read More

President McPhee: MTSU eyes promising enrollment, touts high ranking, faculty awards

Aug 24, 2023 at 10:01 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University faculty and staff were welcomed to the new academic year Thursday, Aug. 24, with promising news about fall e.... Read More

Be a Part of the Annual Walk4Water in Smyrna

Aug 23, 2023 at 07:28 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - Aaron Tremblay, a minister in Rutherford County, described what residents in third world countries, use for their source of water – the same water used by l.... Read More

MTSU team completes training to expand OER free course accessibility for students

Aug 23, 2023 at 12:52 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — While the cost of textbooks in higher education poses a significant challenge to many students, accessibility to course materials for those wi.... Read More

New La Vergne Police Chief Selected, Start Date Set for September 6

Aug 23, 2023 at 12:37 pm by WGNS News

(La Vergne, Tenn.) The City of La Vergne has found its new police chief, current Captain Christopher Moews (pron: Mayes) of Milwaukee, WI.  Chief Moews has bee.... Read More

MTSU’s new cutting-edge chemistry equipment expands research, experience opportunities

Aug 22, 2023 at 06:55 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Through faculty effort, MTSU’s Department of Chemistry recently procured almost $900,000 in grants to secure multiple pieces o.... Read More

TailorMed Joins Forces with TwelveStone Health Partners to Improve Medication Access and Affordability

Aug 22, 2023 at 06:51 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - TailorMed, a leading technology company offering the nation’s largest network of patients, providers, pharmacies, life science companies, and other.... Read More

Rutherford County Educator Named National Agriscience Teacher Ambassador

Aug 21, 2023 at 08:00 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Gina Stewart is in her ninth year of teaching, currently at Oakland High School. Due to her incredible work inside and outside the classroom, Stewart.... Read More

Drive-By Shooting in Smyrna Area on Tuesday Morning

Aug 17, 2023 at 06:36 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - No one was injured in a drive-by shooting that occurred in Rutherford County earlier this week. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the drive-by took place.... Read More

United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties Hosted Annual Community Celebration Luncheon on Wednesday

Aug 17, 2023 at 10:32 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties hosted its annual Community Celebration Luncheon on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at the MTSU Student Union.... Read More

PAWS Finds Homes for 107 Pets

Aug 12, 2023 at 08:46 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Rutherford County PAWS found homes for 107 pets during July's adoptions during BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Summer “Empty the Shelters ev.... Read More

Automobile Thefts and Vehicle Break-Ins Continue in the Murfreesboro Area

Aug 10, 2023 at 03:43 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - It's unfortunate but true, there have been quite a few automobile thefts reported in recent weeks in the Murfreesboro area. In the past 4 weeks, there have.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Chief Names Command Staff

Aug 08, 2023 at 06:37 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. –Newly appointed Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) Chief Mark McCluskey names Jamie Bigelow, Tim Swann, and Brian Lowe to his Command Staff.... Read More

Governor Bill Lee Issues Official Call, Presents Legislative Priorities Ahead of Public Safety Special Session

Aug 08, 2023 at 06:31 pm by WGNS Radio News

On Tuesday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee issued the special session proclamation and presented the administration’s legislative and budget priorities that will.... Read More

Rutherford County Opioid Board Distributes Opioid Settlement Funds

Aug 08, 2023 at 03:48 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - The Rutherford Opioid Board (ROB) awarded funds to seven organizations that support and provide services to combat the opioid epidemic within Rutherfor.... Read More

Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr to Host Free Community Breakfast Event on August 11

Aug 07, 2023 at 12:46 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr invites the community to a free Breakfast With The Mayor event be held on Friday, August 11th at the Middle Tennessee.... Read More

Smyrna Man Found Guilty of Murdering 22-Year-Old Robertson County Sheriff's Deputy

Aug 03, 2023 at 10:42 pm by WGNS News

You may recall last years investigation into the death of a Robertson County Sheriff's Deputy that led to the arrest of a Rutherford County man. On Thursday morning the susp.... Read More

The Kittrell School Reunion Scheduled for September

Aug 03, 2023 at 09:32 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - An annual event enjoyed by former Kittrell School students will be held at the Science Hill Church of Christ next month. The Kittrell School Reunion.... Read More