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Possible Legal Troubles for the LaVergne Police Department - Former Officer Files Sexual Harassment Complaint

Feb 13, 2023 at 09:29 am by WGNS News

More trouble for the LaVergne Police Department. WGNS’ Ron Jordan explains more…           LaVergne Mayor.... Read More
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UPDATE: New Rutherford County Fire & Rescue Recruits in Week Three of Training

Feb 13, 2023 at 06:38 am by WGNS News

UPDATED - (Rutherford County, TN) New recruits hired as firemen at the growing Rutherford County Fire & Rescue Department are beginning their third week of training t.... Read More

Revamped International Student Council acclimates new students to MTSU experience

Feb 11, 2023 at 11:30 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Megan Richard, coordinator of International Student and Scholar Services, along with staff at the Office of International Affairs&nb.... Read More

One Person and Three Pets Die in a Thursday Night Fire in Rutherford County

Feb 10, 2023 at 01:14 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - One person and three pets died in a house fire Thursday night at the 3700-block of Snell Road, Rutherford County Fire Rescue Department reported. The.... Read More

1 of 3,912 Rutherford County Students Test-Drive Advanced Robotics,STEM Careers

Jan 31, 2023 at 09:39 pm by WGNS Radio News

(Smyrna, TN) TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center hosted middle school STEM students from Rutherford County on January 24, 2023 for "Name the Robots," an event aimed at showcasin.... Read More

Legislation to protect children from exposure to adult entertainment advances in General Assembly

Jan 31, 2023 at 09:14 pm by WGNS Radio News

Legislation to protect children from being exposed to sexually explicit performances is one step closer to becoming Tennessee law. On Tuesday, the measure.... Read More

Tennessee Cattlemen's Association Announces Winners of Top Tier Program - 1-Rutherford and 5-Bedford County Winners

Jan 31, 2023 at 08:52 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, TN—The Tennessee Cattlemen’s Association (TCA) and Tennessee Cattlemen’s Youth Association (TCYA) recognized over 30 youth members for their su.... Read More

Center for the Arts in Murfreesboro Names New Main Stage Director and Director of Finance

Jan 31, 2023 at 08:47 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Center for the Arts announces Keri Boe as their new Mainstage Director and Jake Ingrassia as their Director of Finance effective February.... Read More

Rutherford County Gas Prices Between $3.25 and $3.34 Per Gallon

Jan 31, 2023 at 08:42 pm by WGNS Radio News

(Rutherford County, TN) Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 13.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.26/g on Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of.... Read More

Your Employer May Have Good News From Tennessee Treasury's Unclaimed Property Program

Jan 30, 2023 at 11:03 pm by WGNS Radio News

TENNESSEE - The Tennessee Department of Treasury is sending letters you will be happy to get from your boss. Employers across Tennessee are receiving letters addressed to many.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools In-Service Day for Educators Closed Due to Inclement Weather Tuesday

Jan 30, 2023 at 09:02 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - While parents already knew that schools were going to be closed on Tuesday for a teacher in-service day, educators are now being notified that they.... Read More

TDCI Returns Record-breaking $11.49M to Tennesseans in 2022 Through Department’s Mediation Efforts

Jan 30, 2023 at 08:15 pm by WGNS Radio News

TENNESSEE– In 2022, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) returned $11.49 million to Tennesseans through its mediation and.... Read More

Local State Representative Asking to Use TANF Funds for Local School Programs Schools

Jan 30, 2023 at 01:02 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - State Representative Mike Sparks from Smyrna is pushing for a change in state legislation to authorize the Murfreesboro City or Rutherford County Schoo.... Read More

The Murfreesboro Parks and Rec Discuss the Special Olympics, the Coffee Marathon, an Upcoming Indoor Triathlon and More

Jan 30, 2023 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

On the WGNS Action Line, we talked to guest from the Murfreesboro Parks & Rec. Department about the opening of a new Greenway section, which will be this Tuesday (01/31/23.... Read More
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UPDATED: Saturday Brought Protest to Murfreesboro, Highlighting Transgender Surgery Among the Teenage Community and More

Jan 29, 2023 at 01:16 am by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) WGNS was at the "Teens Against Gender Mutilation Rally" on Saturday (01/28/2023). The event was held on the Murfreesboro Civic Plaza in front of the City Ha.... Read More

3rd Grade Retention and Promotion in Tennessee and the Possibility of Prison

Jan 27, 2023 at 10:58 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) A lot of talk has been focused on 3rd graders passing or failing in Tennessee and one reason why, may surprise you… That was State Representativ.... Read More
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MTSU Breaks Ground on $66M Dollar Student-Athlete Performance Center

Jan 27, 2023 at 10:02 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University broke ground on the Athletic Department’s new $66 million Student-Athlete Performance Center Thursday,.... Read More

Teens Against Gender Mutilation Rally will be held on the Murfreesboro Civic Plaza This Saturday (Jan. 28, 2023)

Jan 27, 2023 at 06:54 am by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) An event will be held on the Murfreesboro Civic Plaza this Saturday that focuses on what many are calling ‘gender mutilation.’  15-Year-old.... Read More

The Center for the Art's Presents "Rent"

Jan 26, 2023 at 09:32 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – RENT is set to open Friday, February 10, at The Center for the Arts. Based on Puccini’s beloved opera La Bohème, RENT follows the ups.... Read More

Long-time Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Captain Wade Williams Retires

Jan 26, 2023 at 08:34 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. –  Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department (MFRD) Captain Wade Williams retired after 28-years of dedicated service to the city. “I.... Read More