News around the area - Theft in Cannon County and Bonnaroo Festival Requests to use the parking lot of a Coffee County School

Apr 21, 2022 at 02:58 pm by WGNS

News Around the Area:CANNON COUNTY, TN – In the Woodbury area, the Cannon County Sheriff’s Office is on the lookout for a vehicle that is believed to be tied to a.... Read More

Increased Law Enforcement on Interstate 24 and at Roads Leading to I-24 in Rutherford County - Including Eagleville, Murfreesboro, Smyrna and La Vergne

Apr 21, 2022 at 02:29 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force officers will concentrate on reducing deaths and serious injuries Friday (April 22, 2022) with officers in every county throughout.... Read More

Rutherford County’s music education program receives national recognition

Apr 21, 2022 at 01:00 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.... Read More

Two Murfreesboro Men Charged In Conspiracy To Ship Massive Quantities Of Methamphetamine To New Zealand

Apr 21, 2022 at 11:23 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN – A federal indictment unsealed Wednesday, charges two Murfreesboro, Tennessee, men with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute.... Read More

UPDATE: Car Vs. Motorcycle Accident on Wednesday Evening in Murfreesboro

Apr 21, 2022 at 11:02 am by WGNS

All lanes of Memorial Boulevard in Murfreesboro between MTCS Drive and Heritage Park Drive reopened to motorist around 9:30 Wednesday night, after police wrapped up their inve.... Read More

TCAP Testing Throughout Tennessee is Taking Place Now

Apr 21, 2022 at 09:11 am by WGNS

With one of the longest running summative assessment programs in the country, Tennessee’s 2021-22 Spring Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) testing window.... Read More

Serious Motorcycle vs Auto Crash on Memorial Blvd.

Apr 20, 2022 at 09:51 pm by WGNS

SEE UPDATED NEWS STORY HERE: https://www.wgnsradio.com/index.php/article/74441/update-car-vs-motorcycle-accident-on-wednesday-evening-in-murfreesboro Previous: At 9:30 Wednes.... Read More
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Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Applications Open May 2 – June 3

Apr 20, 2022 at 08:03 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN –Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity (RCHFH) will open Homeownership Applications May 2 through June 3 and encourages families and individu.... Read More
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Graduating MTSU drone students conquer class challenges; ready to fly into real world

Apr 20, 2022 at 07:20 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Concluding a senior project, six MTSU Aerospace unmanned aircraft systems students helped write a final chapter to a T.... Read More
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Kittens saved in residential fire on Franklin Road (HWY 96) in Rutherford County on Wednesday

Apr 20, 2022 at 06:00 pm by WGNS

Several kittens were rescued from an outbuilding on Wednesday (04/20/22) when a structure and a nearby vehicle caught fire. The blaze took place at a home on Franklin Road (HW.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office: About $250,000 worth of drugs seized

Apr 20, 2022 at 03:59 pm by WGNS

Seven pounds of heroin, two pounds of suspected fentanyl and about eight pounds of methamphetamine worth $250,000 were seized after multiple search warrants were served Monday.... Read More

$9,000 in Fraudulent Credit Card Spending hit two stores in Rutherford County

Apr 20, 2022 at 10:28 am by WGNS

Authorities report the fraudulent use of a credit card case is under investigation, after an unknown subject went on a spending spree in LaVergne and Smyrna.An unknown culprit.... Read More

Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast Returns to Murfreesboro - Scheduled to be held at Embassy Suites

Apr 20, 2022 at 08:57 am by WGNS

Due to the COVID Pandemic, there has not been a Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast in about 3-years. That said, this year’s event in Murfreesboro is expected to be heavily a.... Read More

LaVergne Police Department Hosts Inaugural ‘Cops and Bobbers’ Fishing Event

Apr 19, 2022 at 05:19 pm by WGNS

(La Vergne, Tenn.) The La Vergne Police Department is excited to host its inaugural ‘Cops and Bobbers’ fishing event on Saturday, April 23.The bank fishing event w.... Read More

MTSU’s economics Ph.D. program earns first U.S. News and World Report ranking

Apr 19, 2022 at 03:11 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU’s economics graduate program within the Jennings A. Jones College of Business has made the U.S. News and World Report ranking of to.... Read More

Free Comic Books and Fun Activities on May 7th in Murfreesboro

Apr 19, 2022 at 12:20 pm by WGNS

For comic book lovers both young and old, a FREE comic book giveaway will take place at all Rutherford County Library branch locations on May 7th, which happens to be the day.... Read More

Annual Red Cross Heart of Tennessee Chapter to Honor WGNS' Bart Walker on May 10th in Murfreesboro

Apr 19, 2022 at 07:42 am by WGNS

Business and community leaders will come together for the annual Red Cross Heart of Tennessee Chapter Heroes Breakfast this May. The event allows local American Red Cross volu.... Read More

The Positive Aging Conference will be held in Murfreesboro

Apr 19, 2022 at 07:14 am by WGNS

For those who are 60-plus, you likely don’t feel like someone you once labeled as elderly. Most seniors are much more active today, when compared to years past.An upcomi.... Read More

Local Library Branches are Thriving in Today's Tech Days

Apr 18, 2022 at 09:00 pm by WGNS

Branches of the local library system are often visited online, not just in person. Amanda, who is with the Rutherford County Library System, said that local libraries in place.... Read More

MTSU Daniels Center receives $10K donation from Nashville Airport Authority

Apr 18, 2022 at 04:39 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Doug Kreulen’s heart and compassion for veterans led to a $10,000 donation for the Charl.... Read More