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COMMENTARY: History Learned and History that Failed to Sink-In

Sep 07, 2021 at 02:49 pm by WGNS

Opinion: The lessons we learn in history, or perhaps the lessons we fail to learn throughout history... Either way, MTSU Professor Larry Burriss has his thoughts on this topic.... Read More

75th Annual City Championships for Tennis to be held this month in Murfreesboro

Sep 07, 2021 at 01:41 pm by WGNS

The annual tennis championships in Murfreesboro will take place at the Adam's Tennis Complex in Old Fort Park later this month. Melinda Tate with the Parks and Rec Departmen.... Read More

AAA: TN Gas Price Average Jumps 5 Cents

Sep 07, 2021 at 11:19 am by WGNS

Tennessee Regional Prices• Most expensive metro markets –  Nashville ($2.98), Memphis ($2.94), Clarksville ($2.91)• Least expensive me.... Read More

Construction of a New Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Headquarters Could Get Underway in Late 2022

Sep 07, 2021 at 10:41 am by WGNS

There has been talk of a new fire administration building for quite some time, but plans were placed on the backburner when the COVID Pandemic hit in 2020. One year later, tal.... Read More

Suicides Rates Rise in Tennessee: Join Ascension Saint Thomas in Recognizing Suicide Awareness Week

Sep 07, 2021 at 10:16 am by WGNS

Suicide deaths in the U.S. are prevalent now more than ever. Tennessee’s suicide rate is the highest it has been in five years, according to the Tennessee Suicide Preven.... Read More

More Caves in Rutherford County and Throughout Tennessee than Any Other State in the U.S.

Sep 07, 2021 at 07:49 am by WGNS

Hear the entire interview about caves in Rutherford County and throughout Tennessee by WGNS’ Action Line Host Bart Walker with guest Dr. Mark Abolins, a Geosciences Prof.... Read More

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society travel funds open for Rutherford County

Sep 07, 2021 at 06:40 am by WGNS

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society recently announced the creation of the Susan Lang Pay It Forward Patient Travel Assistance Program for blood cancer patients who reside in&.... Read More

National Preparedness Month: Emergencies more frequent, larger due to climate change — get ready now

Sep 06, 2021 at 04:07 pm by WGNS

The impact of climate change is being felt by families across the country as we see more intense storms, heavier rain, higher temperatures, severe droughts and recor.... Read More

Short Mountain Distillery Hosted the "Bonnaroo Refugee - The Detour event" - After Bonnaroo Cancelled

Sep 06, 2021 at 12:38 pm by WGNS

There was a large crowd at the Short Mountain Distillery in Cannon County this past weekend after the Cancellation of Bonnaroo. The distillery held what they called “B.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Police Continue to Investigate Theft / Fraud Case

Sep 06, 2021 at 11:57 am by WGNS

UPDATE: The Murfreesboro Police Department is continuing their investigation into locating two to three individuals believed to be responsible for stealing credit cards and.... Read More

Federal Jury convicts former Manchester clinic owner of unlawful opioid distribution

Sep 06, 2021 at 11:27 am by WGNS

On September 1, 2021, following a three-day trial in the United States District Court at Chattanooga, a jury convicted 64-year-old Mark Daniel Allen, formerly of Manchester, T.... Read More

Deadline for girls’ math-science event at MTSU is Tuesday

Sep 06, 2021 at 10:40 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Registration ends soon for the 25th annual Tennessee Girls in STEM Math and Science Conference at MTSU, which will be.... Read More

Report: Tennessee has 20th lowest mortgage loan approval rate in U.S.

Sep 06, 2021 at 10:32 am by WGNS

Pent-up demand from the pandemic, low interest rates, and a shortage of properties have created a booming housing market with near record levels of refinance activity. While t.... Read More

Free Fantasy Football Contest, Over $1,000 in Prizes

Sep 06, 2021 at 06:00 am by WGNS

The Law Office of W. Scott Kimberly announced its Sixth Annual Friends & Family Fantasy Football Contest, giving away over $1,000 in cash and prizes, including a $500 Ca.... Read More

Vehicle damages TVA transmission line causing 10K to Lose Power in Murfreesboro

Sep 03, 2021 at 03:36 pm by Producer

Murfreesboro, Tenn – Residents and business in the Blackman and Gateway areas of Murfreesboro experienced a power outage today for several hours. At approximately 11:15.... Read More

Nearly $10,000 in Electronics Allegedly Purchased with Stolen Credit / Debit Card

Sep 03, 2021 at 02:07 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Detectives need help identifying two women who were believed to be involved in a recent crime that equaled almost $10,000. According to MPD Public Information O.... Read More

2021 Greenway Art Festival returns to Old Fort Park September 18th

Sep 03, 2021 at 01:46 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Dozens of local talented artists will once again display and sell their creative work along the Greenway trail within Old Fort Park Saturday,.... Read More

UPDATE: Tennessee now has some of the HIGHEST COVID-19 Numbers, when compared to other states in the U.S.

Sep 03, 2021 at 12:14 pm by WGNS

Tennessee has quickly moved into the number one spot for the spread of COVID.Current numbers show that out of every 100-thousand Tennesseans, 15.586 people are infected w.... Read More

Suspect in custody after armed robberies in Shelbyville

Sep 03, 2021 at 09:20 am by WGNS

Authorities in Bedford County have a suspect in custody after he was allegedly involved in two armed robberies Tuesday, Aug. 31.According to the Shelbyville Police Department,.... Read More

MTSU online education degree equips educators for modern classroom

Sep 03, 2021 at 09:10 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU education professor Barbara Young has over 50 years of experience in the field of education, more than 30 of them spent on the.... Read More