Tennessee

UPDATE: Authorities still searching for car involved in a pedestrian hit and run incident

Feb 16, 2022 at 09:57 am by WGNS

The Smyrna Police Department (SPD) continues to search for a vehicle that reportedly struck a pedestrian and then fled the scene. The incident took place just before 6:00 PM,.... Read More

In Sickness and in Health: Wife Donates Kidney to Husband

Feb 15, 2022 at 03:34 pm by WGNS

It was young love. Wendy and Rayme Phillips, 60, met at a church gathering and started dating in January 1980. A little over a year later, in April 1981, they were married a.... Read More

Commentary: Dictating what Professors and Others Say

Feb 15, 2022 at 03:20 pm by WGNS

Lawmakers in Tennessee are looking into several bills that could dictate what can and can't be taught in college classrooms... With today's commentary, here is MTSU Pr.... Read More

Tennessee sees 1.8% decline in consumer spending during COVID

Feb 15, 2022 at 03:00 pm by WGNS

The latest surge in COVID-19 cases caused by the Omicron variant once again disrupted an economic recovery that has been uneven to date. While most jurisdictions did not resor.... Read More

Students gear up for MTSU-led Regional Science Olympiad Feb. 19

Feb 15, 2022 at 02:12 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Dozens of Midstate middle school and high school teams and schools are preparing for the annual Regional Science Olympiad, which will be.... Read More

Smyrna Police investigating forged prescription and separate credit card fraud cases

Feb 15, 2022 at 10:09 am by WGNS

In Smyrna, police are working on two different open cases that they need the public’s help on.The first case involves an unknown culprit who allegedly tried to pass off.... Read More

Traffic Crackdown: At least 84-Violations and Citations on Valentine's Day in Rutherford County

Feb 15, 2022 at 09:36 am by WGNS

It was a loving crackdown on those driving without a license, making illegal turns and more this past Valentine’s Day in Rutherford County.On Tuesday (Feb. 14, 2022), me.... Read More

Tuesday, 2/15//2022 - Swap N’ Shop

Feb 15, 2022 at 09:02 am by Producer

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Updated Unlawful Photography Bill Moving Forward in Tennessee General Assembly

Feb 15, 2022 at 07:33 am by WGNS

A proposal to expand the definition and punishment of unlawful photography in Tennessee will soon begin making its way through House committees.House Bill 2459 clarifies that.... Read More

MTE continues to offer payment options as members receive higher bills due to the cold weather

Feb 15, 2022 at 07:20 am by WGNS

The recent wave of extreme cold weather has led to a wave of increased energy bills for many Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) members.Heating and cooling costs can account for.... Read More

Blue Raiders sweep C-USA weekly awards in men's basketball

Feb 15, 2022 at 06:30 am by WGNS

MTSU SPORTS NEWS- Middle Tennessee's Josh Jefferson and Teafale Lenard, Jr. swept this week's Conference USA weekly awards in men's basketball. Jefferson was named C.... Read More

MTSU Eyes the Shelbyville Municipal Airport as a place to eventually call home for future pilots

Feb 14, 2022 at 04:00 pm by WGNS

As heard in recent news stories, the MTSU Aerospace programs is continuing their pattern of growth. Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland noted...The Mayor said that MTSU didn'.... Read More

Teen Dating Violence and Prevention - Rutherford / Cannon County Child Advocacy Center says to “Talk About It!”

Feb 14, 2022 at 02:45 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO – February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and the Child Advocacy Center wants you to, “Talk About It!” with your teens. Preventio.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office - Helping others through tough times

Feb 14, 2022 at 01:15 pm by WGNS

Riley Bockes, 3, wore only a few clothes when she arrived Jan. 5 at Select Inn with her father, who was wanted for killing her mother at their North Carolina home.Children T.... Read More

Two handguns recovered at school in nearby Bedford County

Feb 14, 2022 at 11:37 am by WGNS

Just 20-minutes down Highway 231 South in nearby Bedford County, authorities recovered two handguns.On Friday (Feb. 11, 2022), Bedford County SRO Cam Farrell received a tip of.... Read More

Rutherford County Visitors are Returning to the Area in Pre-Pandemic Numbers

Feb 14, 2022 at 11:29 am by WGNS

The hotel capacity is once again increasing in Rutherford County. This is positive news after the recent downturn in customers that the country hard at the start of the COVID-.... Read More

Tennessee gas prices have risen 12.8 cents per gallon in the last week

Feb 14, 2022 at 11:18 am by WGNS

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 12.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.25/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee..... Read More

Corey Sippola Announces Campaign for Rutherford County Commissioner, 19th District

Feb 14, 2022 at 11:08 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro — Murfreesboro business owner and co-founder of Ignite Health Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, has announced his campaign to serve as Ruthe.... Read More

The Oakland High School Virtual Enterprise team has advanced to the national competition level

Feb 14, 2022 at 09:04 am by WGNS

The Oakland High School Virtual Enterprise team has advanced to the national competition level!The Virtual Enterprise program is a very interesting business planning concept,.... Read More

Monday, 2/14//2022 - Swap N’ Shop

Feb 14, 2022 at 08:13 am by Producer

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