2024 Cicada Map Shows 14% of Tennessee Counties Affected, 9th Most in U.S.

Apr 24, 2024 at 08:43 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: This year marks a rare convergence as two significant cicada broods—the 13-year Brood XIX and the 17-year Brood XIII—emerge simultaneously, an event occu.... Read More

Middle Point Landfill Partners with Prevention Coalition for Success, State of TN and Others for Drug Takeback Day April 26-27

Apr 24, 2024 at 08:28 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Middle Point Landfill will provide secure disposal of vape products for National Prescription Drug Takeback Day on April 26-27, 2024. &nb.... Read More
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MTSU to Upgrade Historic Kirksey Old Main, Rutledge Hall with $54-Million Renovation

Apr 24, 2024 at 07:41 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Two of Middle Tennessee State University’s original five buildings are getting a significant upgrade through a $54.3 million r.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s School Crossing Guard Celebrates Birthday

Apr 24, 2024 at 04:31 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Christiana Middle School students love Sheriff’s School Crossing Officer Lenzo Thompson. Students at the school took part in celebrating h.... Read More

Murfreesboro Emergency Communications Center Employee Receives Prestigious Professional Designation

Apr 24, 2024 at 04:18 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Emergency Communications Center (MECC) Communications Supervisor Tiffany Matthews receives the Emergency Number Professionals (EN.... Read More

3-Teachers Selected as District Level Winners Representing Elementary, Middle and High School Levels

Apr 24, 2024 at 02:12 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County Schools has announced its 2023-2024 Teachers of the Year. Three teachers were chosen as district level winners and will be submitted for recognition at the r.... Read More

Center Hill Lake Changes and Implications

Apr 24, 2024 at 10:41 am by WGNS News

A significant operational change is underway at a nearby recreational spot. The changes are at the Center Hill Dam that holds the water of Center Hill Lake in the DeKalb Count.... Read More

ETHOS launches Children's Choir

Apr 23, 2024 at 09:36 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN — The Ethos Youth Ensembles announces the formation of the Ethos Children’s Choirs, a comprehensive, sequential community children’s choir p.... Read More

Rutherford County Correctional Work Center Superintendent William Cope Receives Patrick Mahoney Leadership Award

Apr 23, 2024 at 09:31 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Correctional Work Center Superintendent William Cope accepted the 2024 Patrick Mahoney Leadership Award from the National Associ.... Read More

Transgender Rights Advocates Sue Over Driver's License Gender Marker Ban

Apr 23, 2024 at 08:03 pm by WGNS News

  The ACLU of Tennessee, in collaboration with Holland & Associates PC, has initiated legal action against the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (.... Read More

Commentary: Unraveling the Media's Influence of Fame, Perception, and Reality – by Larry Burriss

Apr 23, 2024 at 05:26 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: Fame and its relationship with the media, it is fascinating. Especially when the influence of media plays a role in shaping public perception and determining what.... Read More

Caught on Camera: Suspect Wanted for Alleged Cabinet Theft in Murfreesboro

Apr 23, 2024 at 04:39 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro detectives are seeking the public's help in identifying a person of interest suspected of theft during a cabinet shopping excursion that alle.... Read More
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Step Back in Time for the 48th Annual Pioneer Days at Cannonsburgh Village

Apr 23, 2024 at 03:49 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - In Murfreesboro, the historic Cannonsburgh Village is gearing up to host its much-anticipated 48th annual Pioneer Days event on Saturday, April 27th, from.... Read More

Fraud Alert: Murfreesboro Police Probe Bank Fraud at 2-Local Bank Locations

Apr 23, 2024 at 02:03 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Murfreesboro Police Department's Fraud detectives are currently investigating a series of fraudulent bank transactions that occurred at two Redstone F.... Read More

Parks and Rec: New Skatepark, A Creek in Downtown Murfreesboro, Upcoming Events and More on Today's Action Line

Apr 23, 2024 at 10:13 am by WGNS News

Today on the Action Line (Tuesday, April 23, 2024), WGNS’ Scott Walker talks with Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation guests to include Director Nate Williams, Assista.... Read More

Child Sex Abuse Cases in Rutherford County Increases Exponentially

Apr 23, 2024 at 09:51 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As the population of Rutherford County continues to grow, the number of criminal cases is also increasing. One particularly disturbing trend is the r.... Read More

Tuesday: Beverly Sanford

Apr 23, 2024 at 08:45 am by WGNS News

WGNS Slick Pig BBQ Birthday Winner: Beverly Sanford - from Blackfox Elem. Friends The birthday club winner receives Slick Pig's delicious banana pudding. Just stop by Slick P.... Read More

2024 Read To Bee Champions Crowned in Rutherford County

Apr 23, 2024 at 07:44 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Read To Succeed (RTS) held its 20th annual Read To Bee 6th Grade Spelling Bee on Friday, April 12th at Patterson Park Community Center. The community event.... Read More

Tuesday: Yvonne Clinton

Apr 23, 2024 at 07:30 am by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024 Yvonne Clinton is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for having a heart of gold, getting up at 4:30am every da.... Read More

Murfreesboro Community Investment Board to Address Financial Matters

Apr 22, 2024 at 05:39 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Board of Trustees over the Murfreesboro Community Investment Trust are gearing up for an upcoming meeting scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April.... Read More