Rutherford County

39th Annual Bethlehem Marketplace in Murfreesboro, December 9 - 10

Nov 15, 2023 at 03:31 pm by WGNS News

Southeast Baptist Church will hold their 39th Annual Bethlehem Marketplace next month. On Saturday and Sunday, December 9 and 10, 2023, from 12 to 5pm, guests will be able.... Read More

Coat Drive and Free Coat Giveaway Nearing - Plus, an Opportunity to Sponsor a Local Child This Christmas

Nov 15, 2023 at 03:02 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A coat drive is now underway at Barnabas Vision in Murfreesboro. The local non-profit has spearheaded this drive since their inception and has.... Read More

Frozen Turkeys are Bringing Families Together - Turkey Drive This Friday

Nov 15, 2023 at 01:17 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - One non-profit in Murfreesboro is making a difference in the lives of others by bringing families and friends together in a unique way. A number of years.... Read More

2-Arrested for Tuesday ATM Robbery - Warrants for 3rd Suspect

Nov 15, 2023 at 10:55 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Two men have been arrested and warrants have been issued for a third, after the robbery of an ATM repairman outside of a Murfreesboro bank o.... Read More

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City Schools Foundation Awards over $100,000 to Murfreesboro Educators

Nov 14, 2023 at 11:54 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) The City Schools Foundation distributed a record setting $106,000 in grants to Murfreesboro City School teachers. The Foundation asks educators to sub.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Investigate ATM Robbery on Tuesday

Nov 14, 2023 at 09:38 pm by WGNS News

See UPDATE HERE - Previous News Article: For those who saw a large police presence in the areas of Old Fort Parkway, Thompson Lane and Medical Center Parkway on Tuesday, autho.... Read More

RCSO Narcotics Detective Who Died This Year Challenged Co-Workers to Excel - His Unit Recently Received State Award

Nov 14, 2023 at 09:25 pm by WGNS Radio News

Inspiration from a narcotics detective who died in a motorcycle crash invigorated fellow Rutherford County Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit detectives to work harder in his memo.... Read More

Mother of 4-Year-Old Arrested After Her Child Was Attacked by a Dog

Nov 14, 2023 at 09:17 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Just outside the city limits of Murfreesboro, a 4-year-old suffered severe injuries when attacked by a pit bull dog Thursday at her Rutherford County h.... Read More

Understanding Bariatric Surgery and How One Local Resident Overcame Her Weight Struggle

Nov 14, 2023 at 09:15 am by WGNS News

Today on WGNS, we tackled issues with weight - this includes weight gain, weight loss and what to do if you're facing an extreme problem with obesity. Our guest on the.... Read More

City of Murfreesboro Currently Relying on Contract with One East College Developers for Old First Methodist Church Property

Nov 13, 2023 at 05:38 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - WGNS is continuing to follow the construction of One East College in Murfreesboro, or perhaps as many would point out, the lack of construction. When th.... Read More

COMMENTARY: The Retail Merge of Thanksgiving and Christmas, by Professor Larry Burriss

Nov 13, 2023 at 02:54 pm by WGNS News

Years ago, there was a line drawn between the dates leading up to Thanksgiving and Christmas. But today, there's no line between the dates and a visit to any retailer would.... Read More

One in Smyrna Killed After Train Collision

Nov 13, 2023 at 01:15 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN - A serious injury accident occured on Monday morning in Smyrna. The accident occurred just before the 11:00 hour in the area known as the "Depot District."&nb.... Read More

MTSU Professors’ Co-Authored Grant Supports Nov. 14-15 Town Halls on Mental Health in Communities of Color

Nov 13, 2023 at 10:11 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Although studies have uncovered ethnic disparities in COVID-19 mortality, two Middle Tennessee State University professors in the&nb.... Read More

Exchange Club names Jacob Bien ‘Firefighter of the Year’

Nov 09, 2023 at 09:33 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) Firefighter Jacob Bien has been named, ‘Firefighter of the Year’ by the Exchange Club of R.... Read More

Fewer Annexations to Equal Better Planning and Better Service in Murfreesboro

Nov 09, 2023 at 12:18 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – Over the past 2 to 3 decades, residents have seen multiple annexations to extend the city limits of Murfreesboro into the county. But, annexations h.... Read More

Veterans Day Ceremony in La Vergne, TN on November 11, 2023

Nov 08, 2023 at 05:45 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, TENN - In honor of the Veterans who have served in the armed forces, the City of La Vergne will be holding its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11 at La Ver.... Read More

More Scam Alerts to Bring Listeners Up-to-Date On

Nov 08, 2023 at 05:38 pm by WGNS News

As we approach the holidays, you can expect to hear more and more about scams. While WGNS typically highlights scams in Rutherford County, this story is too close to home to.... Read More

SRO Partners with Students to Provide Food for Communities

Nov 08, 2023 at 05:34 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Sheriff’s school resource officers teamed up with Rutherford County Schools’ teachers, administrators and students to fight hunger. The tea.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Aims to Invest in Key Life Saving Devices

Nov 08, 2023 at 09:59 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council will meet in a Regular Workshop meeting at 11:30 a.m., this Thursday (Nov. 9, 2023), at the Municipal Ai.... Read More

Cost for New School Constuction and Loan Rates will be Costly for Rutherford County

Nov 08, 2023 at 08:00 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Like home mortgages, loans of all kinds are seeing a rise in rates. This problem is currently hitting the Rutherford County Schools... That was.... Read More