Federal Grant to Expand Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Services in Middle Tennessee

Feb 05, 2024 at 01:21 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - In a significant development, the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), a federal department under the U.S. Department of Justice, announced expanded access.... Read More

A New Lease on Life: Smyrna Resident Achieves Life-Changing Goals after Weight-Loss Surgery

Feb 05, 2024 at 11:00 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In 2022, William Street decided it was time to take control of his health. Born and raised in Tennessee, William had always struggled with his weight,.... Read More

2-Part Show: 1. Celebrating Greenhouse Ministries 25th Anniversary / 2. State Rep. Mike Sparks Looks at Population Growth and Undocumented Workers

Feb 05, 2024 at 09:42 am by WGNS News

  In today's insightful podcast, WGNS brings you a dynamic episode that delves into the heart of our community's growth and the impactful initiatives spearheaded by loca.... Read More

Sobriety Checkpoint Planned for Super Bowl Sunday Near Murfreesboro and Smyrna City Limits (w/audio)

Feb 05, 2024 at 06:25 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A sobriety checkpoint is planned for Rutherford County and Tennessee Highway Patrol State Troopers told WGNS NEWS... That checkpoint will be directly.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Seek Public's Assistance in Identifying Person of Interest in Motor Vehicle Theft

Feb 02, 2024 at 12:29 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - The Murfreesboro Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying an individual wanted for questioning in connection with a motor vehicle theft.... Read More

Uncertain Future for Nissan Production in Tennessee Sparks Concerns and Speculations

Feb 02, 2024 at 11:03 am by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN - Since its inception in 1983, the Nissan plant in Smyrna, Tennessee, has played a crucial role in the automotive history of both Rutherford County and the Japane.... Read More

Friday: Diane Floyd

Feb 02, 2024 at 08:30 am by WGNS News

WGNS Slick Pig BBQ Birthday Winner: Diane Floyd The birthday club winner receives Slick Pig's delicious banana pudding. Just stop by Slick Pig in Murfreesboro at 1920 East Ma.... Read More

Friday: Rita Shacklett

Feb 02, 2024 at 07:24 am by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Friday, February 2nd, 2024 Rita Shacklett is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for her tireless work for decades as director of the Rut.... Read More

One of Two Local Police Officers Shot in the Line of Duty, Returns to Work

Feb 01, 2024 at 12:08 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, TN - One of the officers shot in La Vergne this past October was able to make the return to light duty – and that return took place more than three months a.... Read More

Record Year for Vanderbilt Transplant Center Saves 739 Lives

Feb 01, 2024 at 11:32 am by WGNS News

  The Vanderbilt Transplant Center (VTC) established a new record in calendar year 2023 for total solid organ transplants, performing 739 lifesaving procedures among its.... Read More

COMMENTARY: MTSU Professor of Journalism Takes a Stab at Today's Digital Format Vs. Vinyl Records

Feb 01, 2024 at 11:25 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY - In today's media commentary by MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss, he expresses joy and vindication over the resurgence of long-playing vinyl records, w.... Read More

Cryptocurrency Theft Leads to Multi-Agency Investigation and Arrest - More Victims Possible

Feb 01, 2024 at 09:50 am by WGNS News

POLK COUNTY – Special agents from the Cybercrime and Digital Evidence Unit of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have concluded an extensive investigation into.... Read More

UPDATE: Single-Vehicle Accident in Rockvale Last Week

Jan 31, 2024 at 10:02 pm by WGNS News

Rockvale, TN - The tranquility of the Rockvale community was disrupted by a single-vehicle accident involving a 71-year-old man this past week. According to the Tennessee High.... Read More

New Security Technology Eligible for School Safety Grants Following Legislation Sponsored by Sen. Pody

Jan 31, 2024 at 08:57 pm by WGNS News

State Senator Mark Pody, a Republican from Lebanon, TN, announced important progress in ongoing efforts to improve school safety. A new security technology alert device is n.... Read More

UPDATED: 1-Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-24 in Rutherford County

Jan 31, 2024 at 08:44 pm by WGNS News

(UPDATE) Murfreesboro, TN - WGNS has an update on a severe multi-vehicle crash that unfolded on Interstate 24 in Rutherford County early Tuesday morning. The pre-sunrise .... Read More

MTSU Feb. 2 Star Party Features ‘Artificial Intelligence in Astronomy’

Jan 31, 2024 at 08:26 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — With a hot topic of artificial intelligence for starters, Middle Tennessee State University’s Department of Physics and Astron.... Read More

Handgun Carry Permits in Tennessee: Murfreesboro's Growing Trend

Jan 31, 2024 at 07:19 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In the period between August 3, 2023, and Monday, January 29, 2024, Murfreesboro has seen a lot of reports related to the unlawful use of firea.... Read More

Sobriety Checkpoint Planned for Super Bowl Sunday in Rutherford County

Jan 31, 2024 at 06:39 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - After this year's Super Bowl on Sunday, February 11, 2024, Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers in Rutherford County plan to conduct a sobriety checkpoi.... Read More

Host Bart Walker Gains Insight as County Mayor Joe Carr Unpacks Rutherford County's Growth and Challenges

Jan 31, 2024 at 10:16 am by WGNS News

  Listen to the latest WGNS Action Line Podcast (above), where host Bart Walker engages in a compelling conversation with Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr. Mayor Carr sh.... Read More

United Way Launches VITA Program for the 2024 Tax Season

Jan 30, 2024 at 05:38 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties is excited to announce the commencement of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program for the upcom.... Read More