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Buzz: Contrary to Speculation, Tennessee to Only See One Cicada Brood Emerge in May

Apr 19, 2024 at 10:01 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - It may be one of the most talked-about phenomenons in Middle Tennessee... The return of the Cicadas in Mid May... Agriculture Extension Agent Mitchel.... Read More

Serial Scent Snatchers - Authorities on the Trail of Beauty Bandits

Apr 18, 2024 at 12:01 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – As shoplifting remains a problem, retail workers continue to see what some may call stunning displays of daring thievery, or perhaps what could be m.... Read More

23rd Annual Earth Day on the Historic Murfreesboro Square THIS Saturday

Apr 18, 2024 at 11:32 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The 23rd annual Earth Day Celebration is this Saturday on the historic downtown Murfreesboro square... That was Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE).... Read More

MTSU Students ‘Cruise’ Into Fun for Course Work in Aging Health and Development Class

Apr 18, 2024 at 10:44 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University Human Development and Family Science students recently went full speed ahead with a landlocked &ld.... Read More

Suspect Under Community Corrections from Murfreesboro Case Arrested in Nashville After 6-Wounded in Shooting Incident

Apr 17, 2024 at 04:54 pm by WGNS News

A total of six persons were wounded in gunfire and suspect, Erik Dewaun Williams, a 24-year-old who is currently under a community corrections sentence from a conviction i.... Read More

RCFR Crews Battle Dump Truck Blaze, Prioritize Environment Protection

Apr 17, 2024 at 03:52 pm by Chandelar Williams

Ruherford County, TN - Earlier today, the Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) sprang into action in response to a report of a dump truck engulfed in flames. Engine 51, Engine.... Read More

Rep. Mike Sparks Legislation Tracks Psychiatric Bed Tracking

Apr 17, 2024 at 02:15 pm by WGNS

(With Audio) Nashville, TN - The Temessee House unanimously approved legislation to help ease the burden on hospitals in Tennessee. House Bill 827, sponsored by State Rep.... Read More

OPINION: Debating the Impact of Technological Advancements on Film Quality and Authenticity with MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Apr 17, 2024 at 09:40 am by WGNS News

Media Commentary: The evolution of film technology, from film to DVD to Blu-ray to 4K, has continually enhanced visual quality. However, advancements like artificial intelli.... Read More

Listen: Family Businesses and a 35th Anniversary in Your 5-Minute Good Health Update from Sunshine Nutrition Center

Apr 15, 2024 at 07:00 am by WGNS News

  WGNS takes a look at getting healthy and making positive choices to feel better with Kim Hillsman Dunaway from Sunshine Nutrition Center. Today, we focus on the operat.... Read More

Spring Road Ramblings With Ram

Apr 13, 2024 at 11:16 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Spring is again "in the air", and it's time to soak-in the weather. Murfreesboro Transportation Department's Deputy Director Ram Balachandran checks his com.... Read More

RCS Comments On Library Book Removals

Apr 09, 2024 at 03:44 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - WGNS attempts to give all views about issues that impact this community. In response to the recent allegations regarding the removal of library books w.... Read More

Assistant Commissioner Gary Farley Retires After Distinguished Service

Apr 07, 2024 at 06:08 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro celebrates the retirement of Assistant Commissioner for Fire Prevention, Gary Farley, who has dedicatedly served the community since 2018..... Read More

Earth Day: “Think Green: Planet vs. Plastics”

Mar 20, 2024 at 06:30 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Rutherford County’s 23rd Annual Earth Day is about a month away. It will be around the Historic Rutherford County Courthouse on Saturday, April 20,.... Read More

Schneider Electric Invests $85 Million in Smyrna, Tennessee Manufacturing Expansion

Mar 18, 2024 at 10:50 am by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - Schneider Electric, a global leader in digital automation and energy management, has announced bold plans to strengthen its manufacturing presence in Smyrna, Tenn.... Read More

Ram's Spring Road Report for Spring Driving

Mar 16, 2024 at 07:10 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) This coming Tuesday (3/19/2024) is the first day of spring. With daffodils blooming and trees budding, Murfreesboro Transportation's Deputy Director Ram Balacha.... Read More

NOTICE: Thompson Lane Morning Traffic Issues This Monday Possibly Through March 15

Mar 04, 2024 at 04:55 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) advises caution for Murfreesboro motorists starting Monday, March 4, and possibly continuing through Friday, March 15, as its co.... Read More

TBI/RCSO Issued Endangered Missing Child Alert on Murfreesboro Girl

Mar 02, 2024 at 11:37 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has issued an ENDANGERED CHILD ALERT for a 7-year-old Murfreesboro girl who was last seen Friday (3/1/2024) in the B.... Read More

Greenhouse' Food Pantry Sat., March 9--VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Mar 01, 2024 at 10:05 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Greenhouse Ministries first Mobile Food Pantry of the New Year is set for Saturday, March 9, 2024, and volunteers are needed.    Greenhouse Executiv.... Read More

Local Author Jim Sandman Speaks at Linebaugh Library, He's on WGNS 8:10AM this Monday

Mar 01, 2024 at 10:19 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Local author Jim Sandman will be at the Linebaugh Public Library, 105 W. Vine Street, from 10AM-2PM on Saturday, March 16, 2024. The local author signing event.... Read More
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THANK YOU Rita Shacklett for 48-Years of Leadership!

Feb 29, 2024 at 03:50 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) At 11:00 o’clock Thursday morning (2/29/2024), a Leap Year day gathering erupted in tears, laughter and applause as Rita Shacklett entered the room. It wa.... Read More