News

New WGNSRadio.com Features

Sep 29, 2013 at 09:53 pm by bryan

At WGNS, we are continually updating the way we bring you news on demand at wgnsradio.com. Working together with Murfreesboro-based technology company Bondware, we are always.... Read More

Community Assessment Deadline this Friday

Sep 29, 2013 at 09:15 pm by bryan

You have until this Friday to help leaders with a community assessment survey. The Rutherford County Community Assessment Project is a joint effort of the United Way of Ruther.... Read More

Titans QB in Hospital

Sep 29, 2013 at 09:07 pm by bryan

While the Tennessee Titans won another game to go 3-and-1 on the year, they've lost quarterback Jake Locker. He was taken to St. Thomas Midtown in Nashville after suffering a.... Read More

Murfreesboro Takes Notice of Statistics: 900 Die Each Year from Suicide in Tennessee

Sep 29, 2013 at 07:30 pm by bryan

In Tennessee, an estimated 900 men, women, and children die by suicide each year.  More people die by suicide each year than from homicide, AIDS, or drunk driving.  Suicide is.... Read More

MTSU Homecoming Week

Sep 29, 2013 at 06:55 pm by bryan

It's MTSU homecoming week. The MTSU Office of Alumni Relations and the Student Government Association have events planned all week long, leading up to the Blue Raider's homeco.... Read More

Smyrna Depot Days A Big Success

Sep 29, 2013 at 06:51 pm by bryan

The seventh annual Smyrna Depot Days was another huge success. The festival, along Front Street in Smyrna, brought out over a-thousand people and over 75 vendors Friday and Sa.... Read More

Fatalities Down on State Roadways

Sep 29, 2013 at 06:47 pm by bryan

A decrease in Tennessee road fatailities... WGNS' Andrew Warren. TDOT officials attribute the decrease of fatalities on Tennessee roadways to a number of campaigns including.... Read More

Wine Sales in Supermarkets Debated Again?

Sep 29, 2013 at 06:45 pm by bryan

Wine sales in supermarkets still up for debate... WGNS' Forrest Goodman.   VERBATIM:  The lawmaker who cast a deciding vote against a bill seeking to allow supermarket wine s.... Read More

Web Exclusive: Seven Minute Workout Works

Sep 29, 2013 at 06:06 pm by bryan

Short on time?  You can still accomplish a beneficial workout routine. Don’t have money to join a gym or buy exercise equipment?  No worries, you can do this workout anywhere,.... Read More

HCA Volunteers to Help Special Kids

Sep 29, 2013 at 11:30 am by bryan

As a part of the Caring for the Community campaign, employees from the Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) headquarters in Nashville took a day out of the work week to volun.... Read More

Murfreesboro Goes Big City: WE HAVE BUS SHELTERS for People Waiting on the Rover

Sep 29, 2013 at 08:00 am by bryan

Rover Public Transit is taking delivery of 16 public transit shelters located along the various Rover routes throughout the City. Nsite, Inc., a construction company from Mil.... Read More

County Commissioner Matt Young Now Certified as a Hazardous Materials Specialist

Sep 28, 2013 at 01:15 pm by bryan

Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department Firefighter Matt Young learned Thursday that he obtained his certification from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency as a Hazard.... Read More

Special Kids Receives $1,000 Donation

Sep 28, 2013 at 09:15 am by bryan

US Bank made a visit to Special Kids Tuesday to present the local nonprofit with a $1,000 grant to continue their partnership starting in 2008. The grant funds will help the o.... Read More

"Moon Taxi" Concert 7PM Wednesday Night At MTSU

Sep 28, 2013 at 08:44 am by bryan

Nashville-based rock group Moon Taxi will headline a special homecoming concert with support from Space Capone and DJ KDSML in the MTSU Student Union Ballroom on Wednesday, Oc.... Read More

Bradley Academy Heritage Festival Is October 5th...Submit Your Recipe For Their Cookbook!

Sep 28, 2013 at 08:14 am by bryan

When turnip green cookoff time rolls around, you know the weather also brings a challenging game of horseshoes and the tenth annual Rutherford County African-American Heritage.... Read More

Ram's Road Reports Through October 5th

Sep 28, 2013 at 07:47 am by bryan

We're closer to fall, and that pushes crews to work harder and finish projects. It also creates a potential for more traffic jams around the sites. Murfreesboro Traffic Engine.... Read More

LOCAL SUPPORT: Boys and Girls Club One of Multiple Beneficiaries of Jennings and Rebecca Jones Foundation This Year

Sep 27, 2013 at 06:00 pm by bryan

The Jennings & Rebecca Jones Foundation is pleased to announce the final recipients of its 2013 grants. Continuing support was granted for educational programming at the B.... Read More

BIG NEWS: First Black Woman at Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Promoted to Lieutenant

Sep 27, 2013 at 02:43 pm by bryan

A veteran sergeant made history Wednesday when she became the first black woman promoted to lieutenant at Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, said Sheriff Robert Arnold. Lt..... Read More

UPDATE: Senator Corker and Congressman DesJalais Comment on Defunding of ObamaCare - State Rep. Carr Also Chimes In

Sep 27, 2013 at 01:55 pm by bryan

Congressman Scott DesJarlais Stated: Friday, the United States Senate passed a continuing resolution stripping the House provision defunding the Affordable Care Act (ACA). T.... Read More

Volunteers Needed Saturday Mornings at Historic Ransom School

Sep 27, 2013 at 12:08 pm by bryan

The Rutherford County Historical Society is opening the Ransom School to the public on Saturdays from 9:00AM to Noon. Volunteer teams to cover these hours.  Preferably a man a.... Read More