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Man Indicted on Rape and Kidnapping Charges After Allegedly Posing as Rideshare Driver

Oct 05, 2021 at 02:58 pm by WGNS

  A Lebanon, Tennessee man has been arrested after allegedly raping a woman after police say he picked the victim up while posing as a rideshare driver. The arrest came.... Read More

MTSU council applauds governor’s nod to importance of economics education

Oct 05, 2021 at 10:43 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Gov. Bill Lee signed a proclamation earlier this year that recognizes October as Economic Education Month in Tennessee.The designation was pet.... Read More

Teens Accused of Carjacking Spree

Oct 05, 2021 at 09:47 am by WGNS

In Nashville, a continuing effort by detectives assigned to a special robbery initiative led to the arrest of three juveniles (two females and one male) this past Saturda.... Read More

TN Health News: Tennessee Celebrates Child Health Month

Oct 05, 2021 at 08:00 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) is recognizing Child Health Month (CHM) throughout the month of October. This annual recognition is a time to celebrate and raise awar.... Read More

Pink & Pearl Awareness: Reducing Breast and Lung Cancer in Tennessee

Oct 04, 2021 at 04:30 pm by WGNS

While most recognize the color pink in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this October and November marks the second annual Tennessee Pink and Pearl Campaign promoting.... Read More

Lascassas Elementary one of multiple schools that recently conducted school safety drills

Oct 04, 2021 at 04:15 pm by WGNS

Teachers locked their children in classrooms when educational assistant Joanna Jones called a “Code Yellow” during a school safety drill Tuesday at Lascassas Eleme.... Read More

Greg Jones Named Senior Vice President of Education and Workforce Development at Rutherford County Chamber

Oct 04, 2021 at 03:55 pm by WGNS

(Rutherford County, Tenn.) — The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Greg Jones as senior vice president of education and workforce development, a.... Read More

Tennessee remains the 7th least expensive market in nation

Oct 04, 2021 at 11:33 am by WGNS

After holding steady for two weeks in a row, the Tennessee gas price average remains relatively unchanged this week with an increase of nearly a penny over last week.&nbs.... Read More

Those who have had COVID-19, may want to do some research before getting the COVID Vaccine

Oct 04, 2021 at 11:04 am by WGNS

Rutherford County has recorded 59,925 COVID-19 cases, since the start of the pandemic. Of that number, 57,799 cases are now inactive or recovered.  To get vaccinated or t.... Read More

UPDATE: Nashville Police Officers Now Equipped with Body-Cameras / Murfreesboro Police Officers to be the Next Police Department to Introduce Body-Cameras

Oct 04, 2021 at 09:45 am by WGNS

The Nashville Metro Police Department has completed their move to outfit all officers and the interior of all police vehicles with body-cameras and in-car-cameras. The confirm.... Read More

GUEST: Dr. Dan Rudd, who updates WGNS listeners on COVID-19 and a new test that may make you think twice about getting vaccinated

Oct 04, 2021 at 09:29 am by WGNS

Dr. Dan Rudd was our in-studio guest on Monday at the WGNS Studio on South Church Street in Murfreesboro. Listen to the entire show above. 

Rutherford County Government Launches #ThankRCHeroes Campaign

Oct 04, 2021 at 08:15 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—(October 4, 2021) Rutherford County Government will soon launch a new campaign geared toward showing appreciation to various groups of professional.... Read More

Pay increase approved to attract substitute teachers at hard-to-fill schools

Oct 01, 2021 at 03:06 pm by WGNS

A contract addendum increasing the daily pay and bill rate for substitutes in six hard-to-fill schools — LaVergne high and middle, LaVergne Lake, Roy Waldon, Smyrna Midd.... Read More

SNAP Food Benefits Increasing

Oct 01, 2021 at 03:00 pm by WGNS

Almost 848,000 people in Tennessee will see their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits go up by about 21%, as of October 1, 2021 (Friday).R.... Read More

HELP WANTED: WGNS Radio is Looking for a Diverse Personality that can Tackle New Digital and On-Air Sales AND Become an On Air Talent

Oct 01, 2021 at 11:27 am by WGNS

WGNS is Hiring WGNS Radio provides more local news than any other media outlet in Rutherford County. With two presets on the FM dial and one on our original AM frequency,.... Read More

Murfreesboro Joins National Night Out Against Crime Oct. 5

Oct 01, 2021 at 10:34 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Murfreesboro Police Department, along with Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department will host National Night Out Against Crime Tuesday.... Read More

MTSU appoints Arik as Chair of Excellence in Urban and Regional Planning

Oct 01, 2021 at 10:28 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees recently approved the appointment of Murat Arik, Ph.D., associate professor of man.... Read More

UPDATE: Life of Middle Point Landfill is Less Than 8-Years - Proposed Expansion will likely be Tied Up in Court

Sep 30, 2021 at 03:05 pm by WGNS

UPDATE: Republic Services, the company that oversees the Middle Point Landfill in the Walterhill area, has updated Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron on the landfill l.... Read More

Smyrna Police Aim to Identify Suspect in Theft

Sep 30, 2021 at 02:12 pm by WGNS

  Smyrna, TN Police are seeking clues in identifying a woman who allegedly committed theft at a local store. On September 25th at 2PM, an unknown woman wearing a black s.... Read More

Visit Downtown Murfreesboro and TRY to Find All the Scarecrows (#MainStreetScarecrow)

Sep 30, 2021 at 01:15 pm by WGNS

Main Street Murfreesboro is hosting their second annual Scarecrows Downtown during the month of October. Main Street Executive Director Sarah Callender told WGNS NEWS...Vote.... Read More