Podcast: Local Events and Fun Activities with the Rutherford County Library System

Apr 16, 2024 at 12:13 am by WGNS News

  In today's podcast about the local library system, you will be able to learn about numerous events, with a particular focus on educational items geared towards ch.... Read More

Be Safe As You View Eclipse This Monday!

Apr 06, 2024 at 08:11 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN – The total eclipse of the sun will take place here during the mid-day hour on Monday, April 8, 2024. Although middle Tennessee is not directly alo.... Read More
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MTSU Astronomers to Open Observatory April 8 for Eclipse / Rutherford Co. Schools Closed and Murfreesboro City Schools Open for Eclipse

Apr 01, 2024 at 06:19 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A Middle Tennessee State University Department of Physics and Astronomy faculty member will open the MTSU Observatory for.... Read More

A Renewed Push for a Rutherford County Operated Forensics Center

Mar 29, 2024 at 11:31 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A proposal to fund a forensic center and morgue in Rutherford County failed to gain approval from the county commission last year, but the concept of.... Read More

Attention SENIOR CITIZENS -- MTSU Conference on Positive Aging will be April 5th

Mar 24, 2024 at 01:01 pm by WGNS

UPDATED w/Audio: MURFREESBORO, TN - The Second Positive Aging Conference is scheduled to take place in 2-weeks. Dr. Deborah Lee, NHC Chair of Excellence in Nursing,.... Read More

Jeff Foxworthy to Speak at Boys & Girls Club, Stake & Burger

Mar 21, 2024 at 11:52 am by WGNS

Boys & Girls Clubs of Rutherford County recently released the featured guest for their 35th Annual Stake & Burger, Jeff Foxworthy. Foxworthy is one of the most r.... Read More

Stewarts Creek Hires New Volleyball Coach

Mar 05, 2024 at 01:35 pm by WGNS

Stewarts Creek High School is pleased to announce the selection of Kristin Jackson as the next head volleyball coach for the Lady Red Hawks. Coach Jackson comes to SCHS after.... Read More

Vote Yes on #1 Committee: "Why You Should Vote Yes" on Smyrna Referendum

Mar 04, 2024 at 03:25 pm by WGNS

Submitted by the Vote Yes on #1 Committee WHY IS THERE A SMYRNA REFERENDUM, AND WHY SHOULD I VOTE YES? There is a lot of misinformation and inaccuracies regarding the Smyrn.... Read More

Super Tuesday Rutherford County Election Coverage on WGNSRadio.com & Big G TV

Mar 03, 2024 at 02:42 am by WGNSRadio

Super Tuesday is here and it's time to let your voice be heard Rutherford County. WGNS plans to have comprehensive coverage of all of the important races here in Rutherford Co.... Read More

Second Positive Aging Conference Scheduled for April

Feb 19, 2024 at 09:38 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - The Second Positive Aging Conference is being planned and has already been scheduled for April 5, 2024. Dr. Deborah Lee, NHC Chair of Excellence in.... Read More

Local Inmates are Learning How to Live Life... Again

Feb 06, 2024 at 07:40 am by WGNS News

Inmate James, age 30, describes himself as a “real bad addict” who lost custody of his children. Fellow inmate Danny, who is 41, admits he didn’t think abo.... Read More

County Schools Two Hours Late, Option to Close

Jan 22, 2024 at 05:23 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Schools announced late Monday the intention to open two hours late on Tuesday as we dig out of the winter storm that left several inches of snow and bitter c.... Read More

Snow Patrol Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024 (County 2-hours late, City On Time)

Jan 22, 2024 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

TUESDAY, JANUARY 23:   Rutherford County Schools will open TWO-HOURS LATE Tuesday Murfreesboro City Schools will be OPEN on time Tuesday O.... Read More

Winter Weather Advisory Extended to Cover Rutherford County Through Friday Morning

Jan 18, 2024 at 08:21 am by Rutherford Weather

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Rutherford County. * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total ice accumulations up to one-tenth of an inch and snow accumulati.... Read More

Remember the 4 P's During Dangerous Cold

Jan 14, 2024 at 04:19 pm by Rutherford Weather

The coldest temperatures in over a year have made their way into Middle Tennessee and the National Weather Service has a reminder to "Remember the 4 P's"! Since we will remai.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Makes Preemptive Decision to CLOSE Tuesday

Jan 14, 2024 at 03:37 pm by Rutherford Weather

While Rutherford County Schools are closed Monday for the MLK holiday, they've made the preemptive move to close schools on Tuesday. James Evans with the system says with ext.... Read More

TVA Hopes to Avoid Rolling Blackouts with Improvements & Tips on Staying Warm from MTE

Jan 14, 2024 at 02:06 pm by Rutherford Weather

(MURFREESBORO) While the snow forecast is grabbing the attention, the arctic cold that's invaded Middle Tennessee has some thinking about the last cold snap Christmas weekend.... Read More

VIDEO: Wind Advisory, Arctic Cold & Snow?

Jan 11, 2024 at 06:30 pm by Rutherford Weather

(MURFREESBORO) The National Weather Service has placed Rutherford County and all of Middle Tennessee under a Wind Advisory for Friday. It will be from 6AM until midnight. W.... Read More

New Members to the Local Workforce as TCAT Celebrates 150+ Graduates

Dec 29, 2023 at 07:31 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The Tennessee College of Applied Technology, established in 1963 by the General Assembly, has been a cornerstone of workforce development.... Read More

POLITICAL: James S. Kennedy, Retired Physician, Announces Candidacy as Committed Delegate for Nikki Haley in 4th Congressional District

Dec 22, 2023 at 03:39 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, Tennessee - In an announcement that reverberated through Tennessee's political landscape, retired physician James S. Kennedy, MD, revealed his designation as a candida.... Read More