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Appeal denied for Murfreesboro man convicted in the 2015 death of a Lascassas resident

Jun 20, 2022 at 03:46 pm by WGNS

An appeal filed by a Murfreesboro man who was convicted for killing a Lascassas resident in 2015 has once again been denied - - this time, by the Tennessee Supreme Court. In.... Read More

La Vergne Mayor Jason Cole Announces Re-Election Bid

Jun 20, 2022 at 11:19 am by WGNS

Political Release: Jason Cole has announced that he will seek re-election to the office of mayor for the city of La Vergne in the upcoming Nov. 8 election.  Cole, who cu.... Read More

MEDIA COMMENTARY: Is Print Dead? Audio by MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss,

Jun 20, 2022 at 07:31 am by WGNS

In communication, is PRINT dead? With more on this subject in media, here is MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss with this week’s commentary… COMMENTARY (.... Read More

Sunday Night Middle Point Landfill Fire

Jun 19, 2022 at 11:47 pm by WGNS

(WALTER HILL, TN)  Just before sunset on Sunday evening (6/19/2022), a fire erupted atop the Middle Point Landfill on Jefferson Pike. Flames could be seen in parts of Las.... Read More

MTSU officers complete annual, extended emergency vehicle safety training to better serve campus

Jun 17, 2022 at 05:04 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Line-of-duty motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of injury, disability and fatality for police officers, which is why MTSU P.... Read More

Police arrest ‘Rock Burglar’ after attempting to break into another local business (See Video of Arrest)

Jun 17, 2022 at 04:52 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Persistent old-fashioned police work by Murfreesboro Police Department officers, detectives, and crime data analysts led to the arrest of th.... Read More

WGNS Radio Tower / Transmitter Without Power - Multiple Addresses Impacted by Random Outages Friday

Jun 17, 2022 at 03:11 pm by WGNS

  UPDATE - Back at Full Power: The WGNS Radio Tower and Transmitter were without power Friday afternoon, after strong winds downed trees on the electric lines leading to.... Read More

Political Forum regarding the Rutherford County School Board Race (Contested Seats Only)

Jun 17, 2022 at 10:09 am by WGNS

On Friday morning, WGNS held a “LIVE” Rutherford County School Board Political Forum for two contested School Zones in Zone 3 and 7. Joining WGNS’ host Scott.... Read More

55th Annual Antique's Show and Sale coming to Murfreesboro July 15, 16, 17th

Jun 16, 2022 at 11:03 pm by WGNS

The 55th annual Murfreesboro Antique’s Show and Sale is returning to the Middle Tennessee Expo Center at 1660 Middle Tennessee Boulevard. Guest’s will be able to b.... Read More

Rape Conviction Confirmed - Murfreesboro Man Added to TN Sex Offender Registry

Jun 16, 2022 at 07:44 pm by WGNS

WGNS confirmed the suspect in a 2020 rape investigation has officially been convicted on two counts of rape. 31-Year-old Joshua D. Walton of Murfreesboro was added to the Se.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Director Names Two Assistant Superintendents

Jun 16, 2022 at 05:27 pm by WGNS

Dr. Kelly Chastain will be the next assistant superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, and Brian Runion will be the next assistant superintendent for Budget and Finance,.... Read More

Another Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card Case in Murfreesboro

Jun 15, 2022 at 08:39 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Detectives need assistance identifying a person of interest in another fraudulent use of a credit card case. This one occurred on May 16th. The victim in the c.... Read More

Real Estate Market in Rutherford County is Changing

Jun 15, 2022 at 08:25 pm by WGNS

The real estate market continues to do well in Rutherford County and throughout Middle Tennessee, but buyers paying $30k, $40k and even $75,000 over an asking price are slowly.... Read More

Tennesseans Encouraged to Know the Signs of Elder Abuse

Jun 15, 2022 at 04:29 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) and Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD) are recognizing June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) by.... Read More

MTSU undergrad researchers, recent grads advance to competitive, top-tier graduate programs

Jun 15, 2022 at 03:47 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU’s Undergraduate Research Center and Undergraduate Research Experience and Creative Activity grant offer students the opportunity to cond.... Read More

Political Forums to be held on WGNS RADIO June 17, 2022 to July 8, 2022

Jun 15, 2022 at 09:52 am by WGNS

WGNS Radio will continue a long-time tradition of holding political forums for some of the more heavily contested or heated races that have received news coverage in recent mo.... Read More

MTSU NEWS: Board of Trustees approves flat tuition, fees for upcoming academic year

Jun 14, 2022 at 08:49 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees on Tuesday voted to keep tuition and program services fees flat for the coming aca.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools sweep rankings of best Midstate schools

Jun 14, 2022 at 07:54 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Schools offer the top schools in elementary, middle and high in the Midstate area, according to the most recent rankings of schools released by Nashville Bus.... Read More

Quick Change Scam ends with Alleged Theft of $1,000

Jun 14, 2022 at 07:40 pm by WGNS

What appears to have been a quick-change scam ended with a Walmart customer allegedly stealing $1,000. The incident was reported at the Walmart on Old Fort Parkway late last.... Read More

Renal Calculus is Both Painful and EXTREMELY Common in Rutherford County and Throughout the South

Jun 14, 2022 at 02:13 pm by WGNS

  A common health problem that residents in Rutherford County and throughout the south face is one that often comes with a hefty level of pain. Renal calculus usually im.... Read More