Struggles with PTSD from Iraq Lead to Creativity for One Staff Sgt.

Mar 23, 2021 at 10:21 am by WGNS

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Andrew Lee struggled with PTSD after returning home from Iraq. Lee served in the US Army for 10-years where he was stationed at Ft. Hood, Texas. He c.... Read More

AUDIO: Transparency in Government, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Mar 23, 2021 at 07:40 am by WGNS

The transparency may not be as transparent as one would like… With more, here is MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss:Listen to the above audio soundbyte on WGNSr.... Read More

New Safe Space for Victims: Grant Program Would Provide Funding for Secure, Comfortable Locations for Victims in Courtroom Setting

Mar 23, 2021 at 07:17 am by WGNS

[Rutherford and Cannon Counties] – The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved Senate Bill 513 – “Safe Space for Victims: Grant Program.”   T.... Read More

PHOTO OF THE DAY: New York in the Rain

Mar 22, 2021 at 09:17 pm by WGNS

by Scott Walker New York is such a fascinating place. Even at midnight in the rain, I still find it mesmerizing.  American screen writer Truman Capote famously stated, &.... Read More

Man Struck and Killed on I-24 this past Saturday Morning

Mar 22, 2021 at 09:12 pm by WGNS

In the Antioch area, a pedestrian was struck and killed on Interstate 24 at Haywood Lane. The incident occurred this past Saturday at 1:40 a.m.Metro Nashville Police say that.... Read More

Governor Announces that all Residents aged 16+ will be Eligible for COVID Vaccination by April 5th

Mar 22, 2021 at 03:08 pm by WGNS

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced Monday...Again, ALL Tennesseans aged 16 and up, will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccination no later than April 5th.Tennessee continues to.... Read More

Sergeant Tommy Massey, MPD

Mar 22, 2021 at 11:50 am by WGNS

Sergeant Tommy Massey with the Murfreesboro Police’ Central Intelligence Division is our Demos’ Outstanding Emergency Responder. Thanks to his work, eight criminal.... Read More

Betsy Maples Taylor

Mar 22, 2021 at 11:48 am by WGNS

Betsy Maples Taylor is our Toot’s Outstanding Volunteer. She is the owner of Maples Realty and Auction.  Betsy volunteers with MTSU’s Jennings Jones College o.... Read More

Six Persons Indicted on 126 Criminal Counts for Robbing Nashville Latino Families Over a Period of Years

Mar 22, 2021 at 10:44 am by WGNS

A six-person robbery crew linked to 150 holdups of primarily Latino families throughout Nashville between 2017 and 2019 has been indicted by the Davidson County Grand Jury on.... Read More

COVID Vaccines for Area Homeless in Rutherford County on March 26th

Mar 22, 2021 at 10:26 am by WGNS

Those who are homeless in Rutherford County will have an opportunity to receive the COVID Vaccine this Friday on March 26th.Saint Thomas Rutherford hospital is offering the Jo.... Read More

MTSU Theatre students collaborate with Nashville Rep playwrights for March 25-28 '10-Minute Play Festival'

Mar 22, 2021 at 09:41 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — If you have 10 minutes, MTSU Theatre has a play — or two, or five, or six — for you to Zoom into Thursday-Sunday, March 25-28.... Read More

Tennessee Ag Day Celebrated on March 23rd

Mar 22, 2021 at 09:29 am by WGNS

To highlight the state’s number one industry, Gov. Bill Lee has proclaimed March 23 as Tennessee Ag Day. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture invites citizens to join.... Read More

MONDAY: Kathy Daniel

Mar 22, 2021 at 08:30 am by WGNS

WGNS Slick Pig BBQ Birthday WINNER: Kathy Daniel The birthday club winner receives Slick Pig's delicious banana pudding. Just stop by Slick Pig in Murfreesboro at 1920 East M.... Read More

MONDAY: Patsy Conner

Mar 22, 2021 at 07:48 am by WGNS

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Monday, March 22nd, 2021 Patsy Conner is today's Good Neighbor of the Day for her help scheduling a recent appointment for the COVID vaccine.... Read More

Pursuit Ends with Arrest in Cannon County

Mar 22, 2021 at 07:30 am by WGNS

CANNON COUNTY – A high speed chase took place on Friday in Cannon County. The pursuit started when a deputy attempted to pull over a sedan that almost struck the p.... Read More

This Week's Gas Prices in Rutherford County, TN and Beyond

Mar 22, 2021 at 07:28 am by WGNS

Tennessee gas prices have risen 0.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.66/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Gas prices.... Read More

UPDATE: Carrying a Handgun in Tennessee Could Soon be Easier

Mar 22, 2021 at 07:07 am by WGNS

State Senator Shane Reeves of Murfreesboro recently noted that the bill aimed at allowing Tennessee residents to exercise their constitutional right to carry firearms without.... Read More

Murfreesboro Saint Patrick's Day Baby Celebrated by Tennessee Titans and Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford!

Mar 22, 2021 at 06:30 am by WGNS

No pots of gold in sight, but Saint Patrick's Day 2021 has brought even better gifts to the halls of Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro. The Tennessee.... Read More

Serious Crash Highway 70, near 96

Mar 21, 2021 at 11:34 am by WGNS

(DOWELTOWN, TN)  An early Sunday (3/21/2021) morning pickup crash occurred around 12:45AM on highway 70, near Dowelltown and highway 96, not far from Rutherford County..... Read More

Learn About CRIMINAL JUSTICE CAREERS At MTSU

Mar 20, 2021 at 10:45 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Experts on the wide variety of careers available in the criminal justice field will explain their jobs for students in a casual get-together at MTSU..... Read More