MTSU readies for fall 2022 commencement Dec. 10, day before Murphy Center’s 50th anniversary

Dec 05, 2022 at 06:48 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Nearly 1,700 Middle Tennessee State University graduates will make a little history Saturday, Dec. 10, when the final .... Read More

Riverdale High School promotes wrestling with special in-school event

Dec 02, 2022 at 02:09 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) This week, the Warriors of Riverdale High School faced off against the Raiders of Spring Hill during a special in-school match. “Our goal of the.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford / Tennessee Oncology Creating Hub for Outpatient Cancer Care Center

Dec 02, 2022 at 11:24 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford today announced construction of a multi-story, multi-specialty medical office building that will house a new cancer c.... Read More

Choice Lanes to Allow for a Quicker Commute Between Murfreesboro and Nashville - at a Choice Price

Dec 02, 2022 at 11:13 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) The Tennessee Department of Transportation suggests they have discussed an idea to increase travel reliability and travel speeds on area interstat.... Read More

EDUCATION: Collaborative Conferencing in Rutherford County, Commentary by JC Bowman

Dec 01, 2022 at 08:57 am by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) COMMENTARY: Seemingly every year across the state “collaborative conferencing” gets debated by stakeholders and policymakers.  In Ruth.... Read More

State Veterinarian Urges Biosecurity to Prevent Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Nov 30, 2022 at 01:51 pm by WGNS News

The Tennessee State Veterinarian is issuing an alert for domesticated bird owners who also engage in bird hunting. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is prevalent in wil.... Read More

Over $10,000 Allegedly Stolen from Area Walmart

Nov 28, 2022 at 04:30 pm by WGNS News

(La Vergne, Tenn.) Detectives are looking for three people who stole more than $10,000 from the La Vergne Walmart last month. The pictured individuals were allegedly part of.... Read More

MTSU makes permanent MT Engage program that centers student engagement, reflection

Nov 25, 2022 at 11:14 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Julia Myatt is passionate about using the MT Engage program to get students fully immersed in the classroom experience. The pro.... Read More

Rutherford County has the 5th Lowest Unemployment Rate in the State of Tennessee

Nov 25, 2022 at 11:11 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Unemployment in a majority of Tennessee’s counties remained below 5% during October 2022, according to newly released data from the Department of.... Read More

UPDATE: LaVergne Murder Case Involving Two Sisters

Nov 22, 2022 at 02:27 pm by WGNS News

(La Vergne, Tenn.) UPDATE – A murder case involving two sisters has been handed down to a Rutherford County Grand Jury. 25-Year-old Kandis Davis is accused of shooting a.... Read More

3-Persons Arrested by the MNPD in Sex Trafficking Case Now Federally Indicted

Nov 18, 2022 at 05:09 pm by WGNS News

(ANTIOCH, TN) A federal indictment was unsealed this week that charges three Nashville individuals in a sex trafficking and drug distribution conspiracy that operated from a h.... Read More

Greenhouse Ministries is Hosting a Thanksgiving Turkey Drive - Collecting Frozen Turkeys This Friday

Nov 16, 2022 at 01:37 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TENN) It’s that time of the year again, where families and friends come together to share a meal and give thanks for the many blessings in their life. Lik.... Read More

Rutherford County has Some of the Lowest Prices on Fuel in Tennessee

Nov 16, 2022 at 10:17 am by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN) Tennessee has the 7th lowest price of regular unleaded fuel in the nation right now, with an average price of $3.24 per gallon throughout the Volunte.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's School Resource Officers on the air with WGNS, Talking about teens, cyber-bulling and more!

Nov 16, 2022 at 10:14 am by WGNS News

Today, WGNS host Scott Walker spoke with School Resource Officers from the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office. Sargent’s Scott Culp and Dustin Cox talked about the.... Read More

Tennessee Ranks at Number 17 on the List for Medical and Healthcare Spending

Nov 15, 2022 at 01:20 pm by WGNS News

HEALTHCARE and TENNESSEE'S RANKING - The challenges facing the healthcare sector in the U.S. are numerous. The U.S. lags behind other developed nations on many key metrics of.... Read More

Inmate Found Unresponsive at Rutherford Co. Adult Detention Center Dies

Nov 07, 2022 at 03:33 pm by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN.) An inmate found unresponsive in his cell died Sunday at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center, said Chief Deputy Keith Lowery. Detention dep.... Read More

Monday Gas Prices Show that Rutherford County has the 4th Lowest Average Fuel Prices in the State

Nov 07, 2022 at 07:41 am by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN.) On Monday morning, the average price of regular unleaded gas throughout Tennessee stood at $3.25 per gallon, making the Volunteer State the 6th leas.... Read More

The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties Welcomes New Vice President of Development and Engagement

Nov 03, 2022 at 03:37 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN — The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties recently welcomed its newest team member, Lucie Burchfield, Vice President of Development and Engagem.... Read More

21st Annual Food Drive for North Rutherford County - Help Others

Nov 03, 2022 at 02:29 pm by WGNS News

(SMYRNA, TENN.) Each year the Smyrna Fire Dept. partners with Nourish Food Bank to collect non-perishable food items donated to help our neighbors in need. Last year alone, N.... Read More

Weekend Street Racer Enforcement by MNPD and THP Leads to Multiple Arrests

Oct 31, 2022 at 06:16 pm by WGNS News

  (NASHVILLE, TENN.) Two Rutherford County men, along with subjects from Memphis, Humboldt, Gallatin and Nashville are facing charges after a coordinated street racer en.... Read More