Police Investigating "Self Defense" Claim in Alleged YouTube Video Prank that left One Dead

Feb 09, 2021 at 07:43 am by WGNS

The Nashville Metro Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting where the reported shooter claims the shooting was in self-defense. Homicide Unit detectives say the in.... Read More

OPINION: Statement from the Professional Educators of Tennessee on the State of the State

Feb 09, 2021 at 07:27 am by WGNS

The Below Opinion Submission is from the Professional Educators of Tennessee: We have not always seen eye-to-eye with Governor Lee on the administration’s vision an.... Read More

New President of the American Correctional Association from TN

Feb 09, 2021 at 07:18 am by WGNS

The new president of the American Correctional Association is from Tennessee. With more on this story, here's WGNS' Ron Jordan...Hear the above soundbyte on WGNSradi.... Read More

Photo of the Day: MEXICO CITY FOOD STANDS

Feb 09, 2021 at 04:15 am by WGNS

Submitted by Scott Walker  Did you realize that over 75% of the population in Mexico City eats from food stands that are set up throughout the city at least once per wee.... Read More

Rutherford County Fire and Rescue Responds to Duplex Fire on Cedar Street Monday Afternoon

Feb 08, 2021 at 05:25 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR), Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services (RCEMS), Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO), and Ch.... Read More

FUN with Conspiracy Theories and Fake News

Feb 08, 2021 at 04:57 pm by WGNS

MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss always has his eyes open for interesting finds in the media, both stories from the past and current news. Today, he dives into consp.... Read More

MTCS names Kolby Tackett head football coach

Feb 08, 2021 at 04:40 pm by WGNS

MTCS is pleased to announce the hiring of Kolby Tackett as its next head football coach. Tackett comes to the Cougars from Oviedo High School in Florida where in his lone seas.... Read More

Jeannie Williams named RCS Supervisor of the Year for her role as instructional technology coordinator during pandemic

Feb 08, 2021 at 04:36 pm by WGNS

By KEITH RYAN CARTWRIGHT Dr. Jimmy Sullivan, the assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, gathered his staff of coordinators for Rutherford County Schools in a.... Read More

Brig. Gen. (Tenn.) Johnson Retiring from Military Department

Feb 08, 2021 at 04:15 pm by WGNS

After nearly 37 years of service, Brig. Gen. (Tenn.) Lyndon Craig Johnson, a Manchester resident, is retiring from the Tennessee Military Department on Feb. 6.Johnson, the cur.... Read More

Bulletin: Missing Person Found--DECEASED

Feb 08, 2021 at 03:18 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Murfreesboro Police earlier reported that 26-year old Wesley Jacob Wylie was reported missing over the weekend by his roommate. Sadly, Smyrna Police .... Read More

MTSU Black History VIRTUAL "Unity Meeting" 6PM Thursday

Feb 08, 2021 at 03:00 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) For the 25th consecutive year, a stellar group of unsung heroes is slated to be honored at MTSU’s 2021 Unity Celebration, held virtually this year as.... Read More

Virtual RAA Meeting 5:30PM Tuesday

Feb 08, 2021 at 02:45 pm by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY TN) The Rutherford Arts Alliance holds its virtual monthly meeting at 5:30PM Tuesday night using Zoom. Participation is free and the meeting connections are.... Read More

TN Gas Prices Remain STEADY

Feb 08, 2021 at 02:13 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) For the first time in four weeks, gas prices across the state held steady instead of increasing. Gas prices in Tennessee, on average, are the same as last week..... Read More

County Mayor Ketron Seeks To Raise First-Time Littering Fine From $50 to $500

Feb 08, 2021 at 01:45 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron says littering and illegal dumping has been and continues to be a significant issue across the entire county. He is tr.... Read More

Photo of the Day: HE STANDS ALONE

Feb 08, 2021 at 03:30 am by WGNS

Submission by Scott Walker Culturally Alone: He lives in Drew, Mississippi, which is a town within Sunflower County. The town has only 1,801 residents and needless to say, he.... Read More

2021 Stay Apart HEART BALL This Year

Feb 07, 2021 at 01:29 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, is going “beyond the.... Read More
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Snowy Saturday Night Fire and Crash

Feb 07, 2021 at 12:23 pm by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN)  A snowy Saturday night (2/6/2021) proved busy for first responders in Rutherford County. It began with a structure fire on Thompson Road. Outbui.... Read More

UPDATE: Giovanni Gillis Shot and Killed

Feb 06, 2021 at 08:59 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) More on the early Saturday (2/6/2020) morning altercation and shooting at a house party on Ewing Boulevard. 21-year old Giovanni Gillis was shot and killed, two.... Read More

Rutherford County Vaccinating Persons Age 70+, and 1A1, 1A2

Feb 06, 2021 at 08:31 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) If you're frustrated with trying to get on the schedule for a COVID-19 vaccination, phone the RUTHERFORD COUNTY VACCINE CALL CENTER weekdays from 8:30AM to 4:00.... Read More

Congratulations MCS Teachers of the Year

Feb 06, 2021 at 12:39 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Murfreesboro City Schools is proud to announce the 2020-2021 Teachers of the Year. Teachers from each school are nominated for the prestigious education award g.... Read More