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Drummer Nussbaum sets the beat for MTSU’s Jacquet Jazz Festival April 1

Mar 06, 2023 at 10:58 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Renowned jazz drummer Adam Nussbaum will set the beat for MTSUSchool of Music students and faculty and area high scho.... Read More

Bull Riding and More at Rodeo in Murfreesboro this Weekend

Mar 03, 2023 at 07:48 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - The Rutherford County Rodeo is in Murfreesboro this weekend, both Friday and Saturday night (March 3rd and 4th). Paul Martin with the Community Foundation t.... Read More

Tennessee’s Volunteer Firefighters Honored During Volunteer Firefighters Week

Mar 03, 2023 at 07:41 pm by WGNS News

The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office honor the bravery, dedication, and sacrifices of.... Read More

United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties Exceeds its Goal for the Annual Community Baby Shower Sort-a-Thon Event Presented by Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford

Mar 03, 2023 at 04:27 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties exceeded its goal for the Annual Community Baby Shower Sort-a-Thon event presented by Ascension Saint Tho.... Read More

Man Convicted of Rape Sentenced to 17-Years in Prison This Week in Murfreesboro

Mar 02, 2023 at 10:55 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: (MURFREESBORO, TENN.) – A man who was arrested and charged with rape by Murfreesboro Police has been convicted and sentenced by the Circuit Courts of R.... Read More

TriStar StoneCrest Hosts Rutherford County Students to Learn About Robotic Surgery

Mar 02, 2023 at 03:08 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tenn. –TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center hosted middle school STEM students from across Rutherford County on January 24, 2023, for a special event. The “Na.... Read More

Unemployment Numbers for Tennessee Remains Unchanged

Mar 02, 2023 at 02:36 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee started 2023 with continued low unemployment, according to the latest data released by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The rate for Januar.... Read More

Free Bare-Root Tree Seedlings from the Rutherford County Soil & Water Conservation District

Mar 02, 2023 at 11:31 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - The Rutherford County Soil Conservation District will give away bare-root tree seedlings to Rutherford County landowners. Weather permitting, they.... Read More

Siegel High School Model UN Excels at Conference

Mar 02, 2023 at 11:16 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - This past weekend, Siegel High School took 50 delegates to the VOLMUN VIII Conference in Knoxville, Tennessee to compete against 10 other regional scho.... Read More

Blackman culinary team wins state competition

Mar 01, 2023 at 09:01 pm by WGNS News

Winner Winner, Three Course Dinner! Blackman High School Culinary Arts has brought home the first place award in the ProStart Culinary Arts state-level competition. .... Read More

Accident Involving Dump Truck in Eagleville

Mar 01, 2023 at 08:49 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED: Eagleville, TN – WGNS has more information on an accident that took place just before noon on Wednesday in Eagleville. The wreck, involving a semi-truck a.... Read More

MPD Reports Alleged Catnapers Have Been Identified and the Cat was Returned

Mar 01, 2023 at 07:40 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - The reported catnapper's that allegedly stole a cat at PetSmart on Old Fort Parkway have been identified by detectives, according to Murfreesboro Police. Th.... Read More

Walmart Theft Under Investigation by Murfreesboro Police

Mar 01, 2023 at 02:48 pm by WGNS News

In Rutherford County, Murfreesboro Police are asking, "Do you know this person?" Evidently, MPD Detectives would like to speak to her as a person of interest in a.... Read More

French Fry Assault Incident in Murfreesboro - Woman has yet to be questioned

Feb 28, 2023 at 07:10 pm by WGNS News

WANTED: Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro Detectives are trying to find a person of interest in an assault case. The so-called assault unfolded when an unidentified w.... Read More

AAA Urges Tennessee Legislature to Maintain Current Helmet Law

Feb 28, 2023 at 05:13 pm by WGNS News

AAA – The Auto Club Group strongly opposes a legislative proposal that would substantially weaken Tennessee’s motorcycle helmet law, and therefore increase the num.... Read More

MTSU, Honors College celebrate high school scholars with special events

Feb 28, 2023 at 05:03 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — From new and prospective Middle Tennessee State University students answering U.S. presidents’ quiz questions t.... Read More

Choice Lanes Continue to be an Idea for Commuters Between Murfreesboro and Nashville

Feb 28, 2023 at 04:42 pm by WGNS News

Traffic continues to be a concern in the growing area of Middle Tennessee, but more specifically in Rutherford County. To better handle traffic congestion, the idea of buildin.... Read More