MTSU partners with R.I.S.E. Coalition for inaugural First-Aid for Mental Health Youth Wellness Expo

Jun 12, 2023 at 11:30 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University is partnering with R.I.S.E. Coalition to host the inaugural First-Aid for Mental Health.... Read More

MADD Congratulates Rutherford County Sheriff's Deputy as a "Top Enforcer" for DUI Arrests

Jun 12, 2023 at 10:05 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County Sheriff’s Deputy Zach Williams earned the “Top Enforcer” Award for DUI arrests for Tennessee sheriffs’ office.... Read More

Club Car Wash Expands to Tennessee, Bringing Express Wash Services to Murfreesboro

Jun 12, 2023 at 02:53 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. –  A brand new car wash will soon open in Rutherford County, with a Murfreesboro location being their very first address in the s.... Read More

Murfreesboro Emergency Communications Center Employee Receives Prestigious Professional Designation

Jun 12, 2023 at 02:42 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. –  Murfreesboro Emergency Communications Center (MECC) Communications Specialist II Jeffery Harter receives the Emergency Number Professionals (.... Read More

UPDATE: Suspect Accused of Sexually Groping Teen Identified and Arrested

Jun 01, 2023 at 06:52 pm by WGNS Radio News

FRANKLIN, TN - On Friday, Franklin Police asked for the public’s help to identify a man who was accused of sexually groping a 14-year-old in the men’s restroom of.... Read More

Approximately $30-Million Available in Funding for Non-Profits Dedicated to Strengthening Tennessee Families

Jun 01, 2023 at 06:13 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) has opened applications for the 2023 Families First Community Grant Program, an initiative.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Woman Beats Cancer, Embarks on Personal "Tour de France"

Jun 01, 2023 at 06:05 pm by WGNS Radio News

June is National Cancer Survivor Month and Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford and the new Westlawn hospitals in Murfreesboro are two of multiple Ascension locations that are ho.... Read More

Nashville Superspeedway, Rackley Roofing combine to show support for MTSU’s Daniels Center

Jun 01, 2023 at 05:58 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Nashville Superspeedway, Rackley Roofing and the Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center at Mid.... Read More

UPDATE: Four-Year-Old Dies in Nashville Shooting that Remains Under Investigation

Jun 01, 2023 at 05:49 pm by WGNS Radio News

In nearby Nashville, an investigation is advancing into Tuesday night’s now fatal shooting of four-year-old Taliyah Frazier which took place at 7:50 p.m. at the intersec.... Read More

Segments 1 and 2: Library; Segment 3 Veterans "2K Walk and Roll"

May 16, 2023 at 09:15 am by WGNS Radio News

Segment #1  Linebaugh Library's Youth Services Coordinator Katie Turner and Assistant Joabe Andrabe tell about the kickoff party for the SUMMER READING PROGRAM. The party.... Read More

California Man Arrested in Murfreesboro after Police Intercepts Fentanyl Pills and Cocaine

May 08, 2023 at 01:24 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.  – A drug trafficking investigation between organizations in California and Middle Tennessee resulted in the seizure of approximately 14,000 fen.... Read More

Gov. Lee’s Federal Disaster Relief Request Approved for Rutherford & 9 Other Tennessee Counties

Apr 07, 2023 at 02:06 pm by WGNS Radio News

(NASHVILLE) Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced Friday approval of his federal emergency assistance request, which will support ten counties impacted by tornadoes and s.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Citizens Academy

Mar 09, 2023 at 07:38 pm by WGNS Radio News

Rutherford County, TN - Residents may learn about SWAT, investigations and K9s during the spring Sheriff’s Citizens Academy class sponsored by the Rutherford County Sher.... Read More

Rutherford County Fire & Rescue Warns of Battery Recall that May Impact Some UTV and Golf Cart Owners

Mar 09, 2023 at 07:35 pm by WGNS Radio News

The Rutherford County Fire & Rescue Department has reported that area residents should be aware of a recent battery recall. The batteries being recalled are used in golf c.... Read More

MTSU agriculture organizes daylong hybrid field day collaboration available to public

Mar 09, 2023 at 07:29 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — An upcoming continuing education collaboration between four universities will bring awareness to agriculture-related topics and issues that ed.... Read More

MTSU, Honors College celebrate high school scholars with special events

Feb 28, 2023 at 05:03 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — From new and prospective Middle Tennessee State University students answering U.S. presidents’ quiz questions t.... Read More

Update: Teen From East Tennessee is Still Missing

Feb 23, 2023 at 05:45 pm by WGNS Radio News

An Amber Alert was issued at around 5:30pm Wednsday evening about a missing teenager in East Tennessee. The Amber Alert alerted phones throughout the state of Tennessee. The.... Read More

Rates of Uninsured Children in Tennessee Decreased to Pre-pandemic Levels, but Worries Remain

Feb 22, 2023 at 06:08 pm by WGNS Radio News

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic the rate of Tennessee uninsured children more than doubled as the state experienced the highest spike in unemployment since the Great Dep.... Read More

93rd Annual General Conference for TN National Guard in Murfreesboro

Feb 22, 2023 at 05:58 pm by WGNS Radio News

Murfreesboro, TN - The National Guard Association of Tennessee will host its 93rd Annual General Conference at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center in Murfreesboro f.... Read More

State Honored with National Workforce Development Award

Feb 22, 2023 at 05:54 pm by WGNS Radio News

The National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) honored the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) with the prestigious Pinnacle Award fo.... Read More