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Buc-ee's in Murfreesboro - Opening in the Third Quarter of 2024

Dec 30, 2022 at 02:31 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) WGNS has more news on Buc-ee’s coming to Rutherford County… On January 12, 2022, the Murfreesboro Planning Commission approved the abandon.... Read More

Education Commentary: New Year, New Hope

Dec 29, 2022 at 09:45 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: A new year is a time for reflection and more importantly a time for hope. Most people wish for a combination of happiness, health, prosperity, and peace. Educators.... Read More

TennCare to Restart Renewals for Eligibility

Dec 29, 2022 at 02:10 pm by WGNS Radio News

This Month, Congress passed legislation which will end the Medicaid continuous enrollment requirement related to the COVID-19 pandemic on April 1, 2023. At that time TennCare.... Read More

UPDATE: New Skatepark to be Built in Murfreesboro

Dec 29, 2022 at 02:01 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) A future skatepark for skateboarders and more will be an impressive new addition for the Murfreesboro Parks and Rec Department. Parks and Rec Director Nate.... Read More

Calling All 5th Graders: TBI Hosting Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest

Dec 29, 2022 at 07:00 am by WGNS Radio News

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is calling on all 5th graders, from across the state, to participate in 2023 National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest! .... Read More

New Year's Day 5k in Murfreesboro this Sunday and the Polar Bear Plunge is Next Saturday

Dec 28, 2022 at 07:33 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) Two annual events are nearing as the close of the year is right around the corner. The New Year’s Day 5k will take place this Sunday on New Year&rsquo.... Read More

Murfreesboro City School Students Headed Back to School Soon - Growth on West Side Continues

Dec 27, 2022 at 05:30 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TN) Murfreesboro City School Students will return to the classroom on Wednesday, January 4th after a long winter break. Rutherford County School Students return.... Read More

Tennessee is the 7th least expensive market in the nation for Gas - Rutherford County Cheapest in State

Dec 27, 2022 at 12:47 pm by WGNS Radio News

(Rutherford County, TN) Rutherford County currently has the lowest average gas prices in the state. As of Tuesday afternoon, the average price for regular unleaded was at.... Read More

La Vergne to Seek Mutual Aid to Fix Water Supply Issue

Dec 26, 2022 at 02:07 pm by WGNS News

(La Vergne, TN) A “perfect storm” has caused the City of La Vergne to seek mutual aid from the Town of Smyrna to meet a water supply issue. The software used to mo.... Read More

Child Sex Abuse Victims and Their Family Can Have an Even Harder Time around and After the Holidays

Dec 26, 2022 at 02:00 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Child Sexual Abuse has a lasting impact on a child’s well-being into adulthood, which is why it is important to help victims receive the proper h.... Read More

Murfreesboro Man Reported as Missing

Dec 23, 2022 at 03:54 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) CASE CANCELED - A Be On the Lookout (BOLO) for a man who was reported missing by his family in the Murfreesboro area has been canceled. Murfreesboro Po.... Read More

TVA Asking for Residents to Reduce Power Usage Across the State

Dec 23, 2022 at 02:43 pm by WGNS News

Extremely cold temperatures that have been in the single digits across the state have created an unprecedented demand on the power system. As a result, residents far and wide.... Read More

Severe Winter Weather Cancels Blood Drives in Tennessee and Nationwide ahead of the Holidays

Dec 23, 2022 at 01:46 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - The winter storm season has commenced with a fury—slamming large portions of the country with heavy snow, ice and coastal flooding. Meteorologist.... Read More

Top high school chemistry students earn awards at MTSU tournament

Dec 23, 2022 at 09:52 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Outstanding high school chemistry students from across the region and beyond participated in the recent Middle Tennessee State University Departmen.... Read More
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MPD: Murfreesboro Roads have Black Ice in Spots

Dec 23, 2022 at 09:47 am by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TN) MPD officers have been a little busy today responding to several property damage crashes because of slick roads. One driver slid into a light pole on Penny.... Read More

Rutherford Co. Sheriff Fitzhugh urges caution with winter weather

Dec 23, 2022 at 09:23 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Frigid wind chills, low temperatures and possibly icy road conditions face Rutherford Countians now through Sunday. Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh is asking res.... Read More

Lascassas Woman Honors Late Friend by Surprising Hospital Associates with Homemade Banana Bread

Dec 22, 2022 at 10:01 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) The night staff in the critical care unit at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford received a sweet delivery just in time for Christmas!   On We.... Read More

MTE reminds members to prepare for extreme cold weather

Dec 22, 2022 at 12:07 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) With the dangerously cold temperatures arriving Thursday night and remaining for several days, Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) encourages members to be.... Read More

Murfreesboro has notified Republic Services of new contaminated spring on bank of East Fork Stones River

Dec 21, 2022 at 07:53 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — On November 21, 2022, the City of Murfreesboro gave written notice to Republic Services that a new contaminated spring has been found on the b.... Read More

Linebaugh Hosts Author Derek Puma for Book Signing

Dec 21, 2022 at 07:32 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) Linebaugh Public Library is pleased to host local author Derek Puma for a book signing on Tuesday, January 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The author will be sig.... Read More