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Commentary by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss: How Much Involvement in News Should Reporters Have?

Oct 25, 2021 at 07:41 am by WGNS

Reporters and how much involvement should they have within an actual news story? With more on this question, here is MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss…Scroll d.... Read More

Small Business Holiday Market on Saturday, Nov. 27th

Oct 22, 2021 at 09:29 pm by WGNS

A special event geared towards small businesses in Rutherford County will offer great Christmas shopping opportunities and more! Hear our complete interview above.Find.... Read More

When Do You Trick or Treat?

Oct 22, 2021 at 08:17 am by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN)  When do you trick or treat this year.  2021 is a challenging year for spooks, and made even more so with the fluctuating numbers from COVID-.... Read More

Mapping Rutherford County and Area School’s Growth

Oct 21, 2021 at 06:46 pm by WGNS

Growing up, Shane Morgan had an interest in drawing, drafting and industrial arts.For a short time, he studied engineering technology at Old Dominion University, but left to p.... Read More

Business: Award Winning Dermatology Group Opening New Mohs Surgical Suite in Smyrna

Oct 21, 2021 at 02:57 pm by WGNS

(Smyrna, TN) – Stones River Dermatology is proud to announce the opening of its new Mohs Micrographic Surgery Suite at its Smyrna, Tennessee location. The open house i.... Read More

Noon Exchange Club names Johnathan Pope ‘Officer of the Year’

Oct 21, 2021 at 02:30 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (October 21, 2021) – Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Field Training Officer Johnathan Pope has been named, ‘Officer of the Year,&rsqu.... Read More

Wear a Little Purple with Your Pink Campaign

Oct 21, 2021 at 02:23 pm by WGNS

During October, the Tennessee Department of Health recognizes both Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Awareness with the Wear a Little Purple with Your Pink Campaign.  T.... Read More
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UPDATE: Growth in Murfreesboro and Beyond

Oct 21, 2021 at 01:05 pm by WGNS

The landscape continues to change atop Tiger Hill, also known as Marshall Knobs in Murfreesboro. While the peak of the hill remains unchanged for the most part, the foot of th.... Read More

Read To Succeed Celebrity Spelling Bee

Oct 21, 2021 at 10:15 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Nine Rutherford County celebrities will compete in the 15th annual Read To Succeed Celebrity Spelling Bee on Nov. 4th at 6 p.m. The special event w.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Council develops ‘framework’ on best management of MED Proceeds

Oct 20, 2021 at 07:36 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — On Wednesday, October 13, the Murfreesboro City Council discussed a framework to manage the revenue stream resulting from the sale of the City.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office asks for help in locating Man Reported as MISSING

Oct 20, 2021 at 07:27 pm by WGNS

The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help from the community in locating a missing man.50-Year-old Brandon Alexander Harvey of Murfreesboro was reporte.... Read More

Operation Slow Down in Rutherford County

Oct 20, 2021 at 03:29 pm by WGNS

Speed kills, said Tennessee Highway Patrol Sgt. Shawn Boyd."The faster you go the more likely you are to be involved in a fatality or serious injury crash," Boyd said.That&rsq.... Read More

New Museum to Help Tell Rutherford County's Story on Local Square

Oct 20, 2021 at 09:04 am by WGNS

A new museum will soon be open in downtown Murfreesboro. The museum will be inside the Rutherford County Courthouse.County Mayor Bill Ketron told WGNS NEWS…Ketron said.... Read More

REMINDER: Breast Cancer Treatment has Changed Greatly Over the Years (Virtual Seminar Nearing)

Oct 20, 2021 at 07:15 am by WGNS

Reports indicate about one in eight U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of their lifetime. By the end of 2021, close to 300,000 new breast cancer di.... Read More

Nearby Town of Nolensville Planning for Positive Future

Oct 20, 2021 at 06:00 am by WGNS

Nolensville, TN – Just outside of Rutherford County in the growing community of Nolensville, Tennessee, the Town of Nolensville and consultant, Town Planning and Urban.... Read More

UPDATED: Fatal Fire on Murray Kittrell Road Remains Under Investigation

Oct 19, 2021 at 04:47 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN (October 19, 2021)—Rutherford County Fire Rescue’s (RCFR) Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a fatal house fire at a mobile home.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Seeking Help in Identifying Subjects

Oct 19, 2021 at 04:22 pm by WGNS

Multiple thefts and attempted thefts are under investigation that police say occurred at the Tractor Supply Store on John R. Rice Boulevard in Murfreesboro.Authorities repor.... Read More

Celebration Concert Announcement Regarding Uncle Dave Macon Days on October 24th

Oct 19, 2021 at 03:52 pm by WGNS

The community is invited to enjoy a few memories of Uncle Dave Macon Days this Sunday as the 2015 Uncle Dave Macon Days TrailBlazer winners, The SteelDrivers with speci.... Read More

Drive-Thru Prescription Drug Take-Back This Friday in Murfreesboro

Oct 19, 2021 at 10:15 am by WGNS

This Friday, October 22nd, Murfreesboro Medical Clinic & SurgiCenter (MMC) and TrustPoint Hospital will be partnering with the Prevention Coalition for Success, the Ruther.... Read More

WGNS spoke to David O'Flaherty from the Rutherford County Library System

Oct 19, 2021 at 09:06 am by Producer

WGNS's Scott Walker spoke to David O'Flaherty from the circulation department at the Rutherford County Library System. We also learned of programs and heard about several upda.... Read More