WGNS Radio

Search

Earth Day 2016 is April 23rd

Apr 11, 2016 at 07:57 am by Bryan Barrett

Recycle, It's Our Future' is the theme for Murfreesboro and Rutherford County's free 2016 Earth Day Celebration. The 15th annual Celebration will once again be held on the His.... Read More

Smyrna High School Athletics Hall of Fame Inducts 3 New Members

Sep 30, 2022 at 04:05 pm by WGNS News

(SMYRNA, TN) Smyrna High School will be enshrining three individuals and two teams into their athletic hall of fame on October 15, 2022. Philip Shadowens and Pierre Lyons will.... Read More

Rutherford Co. Team to Participate in Special Olympics Flag Football Tournament

Sep 29, 2022 at 06:21 pm by WGNS News

(Middle Tennessee) For the first time since 2019, over 200 Special Olympics Tennessee athletes and Unified Partners representing 19 teams will compete in the Special Olympics.... Read More

Multi-State FBI Case Started as a Murfreesboro / Manchester, TN Theft Case

Aug 11, 2022 at 10:18 am by WGNS

What started as a local theft investigation in Murfreesboro and Manchester, Tennessee, turned into a multi-state FBI case. In August 2018, Manchester Police responded to Tri-.... Read More

Politics: Wright to Run for Re-election to Murfreesboro City Council

May 10, 2024 at 09:36 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO – POLITICS - Murfreesboro City Councilman and Century 21 real estate broker Shawn Wright announced he will run for re-election to the City Council. “.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Rutherford Library Showdown, Volunteer Firefighter Shortages & MTSU Expansion | Dec. 3, 2025

Dec 03, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Wednesday, December 3, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Allegations surface within the Rutherford County Library System as Direc.... Read More

Advisory Task Force on Solid Waste Created

Oct 02, 2025 at 06:14 pm by WGNS News

Nashville, TN - State Rep. Bryan Terry and State Sen. Shane Reeves, both Republicans of Murfreesboro, directed the creation of the Advisory Task Force on Solid Waste to analyz.... Read More

Russell Gossett announced as director of Solid Waste

Oct 20, 2020 at 06:00 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — City Manager Craig Tindall announced Wednesday (Oct. 14) the appointment of Russell Gossett as the new director of Solid Waste for the City of Murf.... Read More

Understanding Censure of Mayor Carr by Rutherford County Commission in Stand Against Mayor's Waste Contract

Sep 30, 2024 at 03:01 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Earlier this month, the Rutherford County Commission voted to censure County Mayor Joe Carr, but it seems some residents have been confused about.... Read More

Slideshow

Rutherford County Schools' Oakland High School Beta Club Members Attend State Competition

Dec 02, 2022 at 11:59 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) National Beta members from Oakland High School are celebrating their recent participation in the Tennessee Senior Beta State Conven.... Read More

Commentary: Sports Reporting and News Reporting - Are they the same? MTSU Professor Dives into This Puzzling Question

Sep 29, 2022 at 02:48 pm by WGNS News

Sports reporting... is it the same as traditional news reporting? In most ways – Yes. However, there are some items that may come out a little differently, altho.... Read More

Roger Haley Dies From COVID-19 Complications

Feb 20, 2021 at 01:27 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Former Murfreesboro City Manager Roger Haley passed away Friday (2/20/2021) as a result of complications brought on by COVID-19. Arrangements are incomple.... Read More

The Center for the Arts Presents The Rocky Horror Show

Sep 29, 2022 at 08:35 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Rocky Horror Show is set to open Friday, October 7, at The Center for the Arts. Director Keri Boe shares, “As with any st.... Read More

Choice Lanes to Allow for a Quicker Commute Between Murfreesboro and Nashville - at a Choice Price

Dec 02, 2022 at 11:13 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) The Tennessee Department of Transportation suggests they have discussed an idea to increase travel reliability and travel speeds on area interstat.... Read More

Campaign Announcement: Austin Maxwell for Murfreesboro City Council

May 17, 2022 at 07:07 am by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) Rutherford County Republican Party Chairman Austin Maxwell announced this week that he will be seeking one of the three Murfreesboro City Council seats duri.... Read More

Recycle Rutherford to Host Spring Meeting Focused on Solid Waste Solutions

Apr 19, 2025 at 05:13 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – Recycle Rutherford will hold its annual Spring Meeting on Monday, April 28, at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Center, located at 225 W. College Street. The ev.... Read More

Rutherford County Solid Waste Recovers Lost Wallet for Citizen

May 15, 2020 at 01:59 pm by Bryan Barrett

Rutherford County, TN- Rutherford County Solid Waste (RCSW) "saved the day" Thursday for one of its convenience center visitors.It is like Regina Spektor's song, "I found a Wa.... Read More

Swap'n Shop for Monday

Jun 06, 2016 at 08:21 am by Bryan Barrett

For Sale: mow yards in Murfreesboro 615-631-5241 For Sale: 2000 Buick LaSabre $1,800 615-713-7736 For Sale: Selling oak dining table with 4 matching chairs. $100.00. Wooden 4.... Read More

Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force School bus Safety Traffic Enforcement

Dec 02, 2022 at 02:04 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Promoting school bus safety for bus drivers and students will be the focus of a school bus safety event Wednesday, Dec. 7 sponsored by the Rutherford C.... Read More

Got old shoes? Recycle them for those in need!

Mar 18, 2014 at 01:45 am by Bryan Barrett

Attention anyone with a closet and spring-cleaning plans: Those shoes you no longer want are desperately needed to fight the human tragedy of global poverty. That’s the mes.... Read More