Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Reports Amber Alert Victim Rescued

Jan 06, 2022 at 10:46 am by WGNS

  Amber Alert victim Riley Bockes, 3, of Sanford, N.C., eats pizza with deputies after she was rescued unharmed Wednesday in Murfreesboro.She was with her father, Brent,.... Read More

Thursday: Hope Rogers

Jan 06, 2022 at 08:30 am by Producer

WGNS Slick Pig BBQ Birthday Winner: Hope RogersThe birthday club winner receives Slick Pig's delicious banana pudding. Just stop by Slick Pig in Murfreesboro at 1920 East Main.... Read More

6-Months into new handgun carry laws in Tennessee and many still have questions

Jan 05, 2022 at 03:18 pm by WGNS

  Since the passage of the permit-less carry law passed and went into effect last year in July, there are still questions and confusion over the matter.With the law chan.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Promoted to Captain

Jan 05, 2022 at 11:41 am by WGNS

  Veteran detention Sgt. Curtis Little was promoted to captain by Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh and Deputy Chief Kevin Henderson Tuesday at the Rutherford County Adult Detention.... Read More

The Flu is Making a Comeback in Tennessee along with COVID-19 Hospitalizations

Jan 05, 2022 at 09:46 am by WGNS

The flu (or Influenza-Like Illness -ILI) is making a big comeback and local residents in Murfreesboro, Smyrna and surrounding cities are feeling the impact. Wit.... Read More

The exciting life of Senior Citizens in Today's Times - Show aired "LIVE" at Adams Place in Murfreesboro

Jan 05, 2022 at 09:42 am by Producer

Hear the WGNS Podcast of this show (1/5/2022) above): WGNS Host Bart Walker (filling in for Truman Jones) is joined by Adams Place Director Terri Deal to talk about seniors to.... Read More

WGNS talks to the Murfreesboro Police Department about Crime and Changes in Murfreesboro as the City Grows

Jan 05, 2022 at 09:24 am by Producer

This morning, WGNS host Scott Walker talked to Murfreesboro Police Chief Michael Bowen, Captain Don Fanning and Public Information Officer Larry Flowers. Some of the topics co.... Read More

Wednesday: 11-Spencer Wright

Jan 05, 2022 at 08:30 am by Producer

WGNS Slick Pig BBQ Birthday Winner:  11-Spencer Wright  The birthday club winner receives Slick Pig's delicious banana pudding. Just stop by Slick Pig in Murfreesbo.... Read More

Commentary: Media Control, the Nobel Peace Prize and More, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Jan 05, 2022 at 07:36 am by WGNS

Commentary by MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss: The Nobel Peace Prize, journalist working under turmoil that included the murder of other reporters – and then.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools hires Ashley Dumat as first assistant general counsel

Jan 04, 2022 at 05:58 pm by WGNS

Ashley Dumat has spent a significant part of her legal experience helping children, which is why she was eager to join Rutherford County Schools.As the new assistant general c.... Read More

McFarlin to Run for Rutherford County General Sessions Judge Part I

Jan 04, 2022 at 03:04 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO – Rutherford County native Ben Hall (Trey) McFarlin, III announced Tuesday (Jan. 4, 2022), he will run for General Sessions Judge Part I, the judgeship to.... Read More

COVID Shifts Families to Camping - Survey Says, "Tennessee sees 52.7% climb in camping reservations since 2015"

Jan 04, 2022 at 10:50 am by WGNS

A recent survey that WGNS stumbled across, shows that Tennesseans seem to be enjoying old fashioned camping trips now more than ever.From 2015 to 2020, Recreation.gov reported.... Read More

Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Seeks Nominations for Governor's Environmental Awards

Jan 04, 2022 at 09:53 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) is inviting Tennesseans to submit nominations for the 2022 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards.&l.... Read More

MLK Tribute 10AM Jan. 17th at La Vergne City Hall

Jan 03, 2022 at 06:01 pm by WGNS

(La VERGNE, TN)  At 10:00 o’clock Monday morning, January 17, 2022, the La Vergne City Hall is the site of the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Remembrance Ceremo.... Read More

WGNS - Celebrating 75 Years of Broadcast History in Rutherford County, TN in 2022

Dec 30, 2021 at 12:47 pm by WGNS

WGNS first came on the air in Murfreesboro, TN on the night of December 31, 1946 and our first full day of being on the air was on January 1, 1947. Imagine all the news storie.... Read More

Homes Selling in One Week - Properties in Rutherford County Going for More Money - Reappraisal Coming in 2022

Dec 30, 2021 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

The costs of residential properties in Rutherford County have increased greatly and the average time a home is on the market has decreased, according to Rob Mitchell, Assessor.... Read More

Rutherford County Health Department Advises of Testing and Vaccination Date/Time Changes and Holiday Hours

Dec 29, 2021 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County Health Department (RCHD) is advising the community of changes in dates/times in COVID-19 testing and vaccination offerings as wel.... Read More

Rutherford County Clerk Advises Residents of Tag Renewal Changes for 2022

Dec 29, 2021 at 10:23 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Big changes are in store for the New Year and the changes focus on your vehicles. There will not be a required emission test for vehicles in Ruther.... Read More

More Porch Pirates Stealing Packages

Dec 29, 2021 at 07:00 am by WGNS

More so-called Porch Pirates are striking Middle Tennessee… This time, in East Nashville. In hopes of nabbing the suspect, Metro Police are turning to the public.East M.... Read More

Secret Santa delivers $100 bills for deputies to share

Dec 28, 2021 at 11:34 pm by WGNS

Secret Santa really dreamed of being a law enforcement officer like his uncle.But fate took him to a successful career in sales.So every Christmas, Santa and Mrs. Claus and.... Read More