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Truck / Trailer Got Stuck at Railroad Crossing on Tuesday

Feb 01, 2022 at 08:38 pm by WGNS

The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office had an unusual incident occur on Tuesday that required the help of CSX Railroad Officials. A full-sized dully pickup truck hauling a v.... Read More

Person of Interest Sought in Purse Theft

Feb 01, 2022 at 04:40 pm by WGNS

One woman has been labeled as a person of interest in the theft of a purse case. The only problem is, police don't know the name of the woman.On January 22nd, the victim ent.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Need Help Identifying Suspect in Theft Case

Feb 01, 2022 at 04:27 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Detectives need assistance identifying a man wanted for questioning in a theft from a motor vehicle/fraudulent use of a credit/debit card case. The u.... Read More

Created Equal Film Series Features Discussion of ‘Green Book’ and ‘Freedom Riders’ Feb. 12 and Feb. 26

Feb 01, 2022 at 04:08 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO– The inaugural Created Equal: TN Legacy Series film screening and discussion will feature the film Green Book, a 2018 biographical drama.... Read More

Court News: “Understanding Human Trafficking” Event Gives Attendees Insight into Victims’ Struggles to Break Free

Feb 01, 2022 at 03:45 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Supreme Court Access to Justice Commission partnered with Her Song, Tim Tebow Foundation, on January 31 for an in-person and virtual education event featuring te.... Read More

Joseph Givens inducted into bus driver hall of fame after 50 years of service

Feb 01, 2022 at 03:31 pm by WGNS

A local school bus driver who has transported some of the most valuable and meaningful passengers to area parents, was recognized for his dedication and service to the commu.... Read More

Services for a Robertson County Sheriff's Deputy who was Reportedly Murdered by Smyrna Man, were held this past Saturday

Feb 01, 2022 at 07:45 am by WGNS

The Robertson County Sheriff’s Deputy who was reportedly murdered by a suspect who was captured in Rutherford County has been laid to rest.You may recall hearing about t.... Read More

Job Fair for Teaching Positions in the Murfreesboro City Schools

Feb 01, 2022 at 12:07 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS) will host a teacher recruitment fair from 9:30 to 11:30 am on Saturday, February 12 at Scales Elementary School located at 2340 St. Andrews D.... Read More

TN: Governor Lee and the State of the State Address Includes a $52-Billion Price Tag

Jan 31, 2022 at 11:58 pm by WGNS

Education was a major focus of the Governor's State of the State address.On Monday evening (1/31/22), Tennessee Governor Bill Lee presented a proposed budget while hig.... Read More

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WGNS Radio Recognized in State of Tennessee Proclamation for Serving Community 75+ Years

Jan 31, 2022 at 10:52 am by WGNS

WGNS, which first came on the air in Rutherford County on December 31, 1946 at 10PM and had their first full day of broadcasting on January 1, 1947, received the honor of bein.... Read More

Deadline for Choice and Magnet Schools in Rutherford County is Here

Jan 31, 2022 at 09:45 am by WGNS

The deadline to apply and learn more about Choice Schools and Magnet Schools in Rutherford County has arrived (Monday, 1/31/22) and Tuesday (2/1/22).The Rutherford County Scho.... Read More

Rutherford County Election Administrator Alan Farley on the air with WGNS' Scott Walker

Jan 31, 2022 at 09:06 am by Producer

Rutherford County, Tennessee Elections - 2022 Tues. (Feb 1, 2022) Scott talks with Rutherford County Election Administrator Alan Farley about this year (2022) being a big.... Read More

Your 5-Minutes of Being Healthier in the New Year with Sunshine Nutrition Center

Jan 31, 2022 at 07:30 am by WGNS

Family owned and operated health food store Sunshine Nutrition Center has a huge inventory of herbs, vitamins, grocery items, natural products and more. Their focus is on.... Read More

City Street pothole filling and crack repair underway after January Ice and snow

Jan 28, 2022 at 05:38 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – After a month of ice and snow that blanketed Middle Tennessee, requiring the application of tons of salt on City streets and plowing of m.... Read More

Auto Emission Testing Has Ended in Rutherford County and 4-Other Counties

Jan 28, 2022 at 03:08 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—It all ended just 14-days into the New Year... and now Rutherford County is sitting at 14-days into the change dealing with auto emission testing.... Read More

A focus on Rutherford County Schools and School Choices

Jan 28, 2022 at 10:54 am by Producer

The WGNS in-studio guest on Rutherford Issues was Kelly Chastain, Coordinator of the Rutherford County School "Choice Program."

Man accused of stealing a truck while on probation for previous theft

Jan 27, 2022 at 06:02 pm by WGNS

A contractor reported that his Ford F-250 was stolen while working on a project along Old Lascassas Pike. The contractor told police that he was inside one of the trailers o.... Read More

Unknown Subject Steals Expensive Plasma Cutter from Sam's Club

Jan 27, 2022 at 04:27 pm by WGNS

A specially designed tool used to precisely cut through metal was stolen from Sam's Club on John R. Rice Boulevard, and authorities have little to go by in nabbing the thief.... Read More