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Commentary: Shakespeare & Free Speech

Oct 28, 2024 at 07:00 am by WGNS

I recently attended a Shakespeare conference at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, and it’s interesting to also note that, historically, not everyone.... Read More

New Research Highlights Economic and Employment Challenges for Parents of Medically Complex Babies

Oct 28, 2024 at 06:53 am by WGNS

Nashville, TN - Parents with babies born preterm or with low birth weight face significant economic and employment challenges, according to new research published in .... Read More

Early Voting Location Change at Lane Agri Park

Oct 28, 2024 at 05:30 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO - In preparation for the busiest days of early voting, the Rutherford County Election Commission has announced a relocation of the early voting site at Lane Agri.... Read More

Two Arrested Following Disturbance Near Murfreesboro Walmart

Oct 26, 2024 at 09:24 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN – A situation escalated Saturday evening near the Walmart on S. Rutherford Boulevard, requiring the intervention of Murfreesboro Police. Authori.... Read More

Missing Teen FOUND SAFE!

Oct 26, 2024 at 01:03 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Jaliyah Wilson has been found and she is safe!  As you recall, a Murfresboro teen was reported missing by her father on Friday, when she supp.... Read More

2025 Folkfest Featuring Puerto Rico, Slovakia and Estonia

Oct 26, 2024 at 12:48 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Founder Steve Cates confirmed that the 2025 International Folkfest visiting dance troups are from Puerto Rico, Slovakia and Estonia. The event will take pla.... Read More

Nashville Woman Arrested by Mt. Juliet Police After High-Speed Stop Reveals Rutherford County Felony Theft Charges

Oct 26, 2024 at 08:40 am by Chandelar Williams

MT. JULIET, TENN. - A 21-year-old Nashville woman was taken into custody by Mt. Juliet Police on October 25 after a routine traffic stop on I-40 exposed her connection to a si.... Read More

2:40AM Crash Closes E. Clark Blvd. Saturday Morning

Oct 26, 2024 at 06:07 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - There was a two-car hit and run crash around 2:40AM early Saturday (10/26/2024) morning on East Clark Blvd. Police report that one of the drivers fled-the-s.... Read More

Hold On Tight, Here's Ram's "Bumper to Bumper" Road Report!

Oct 26, 2024 at 03:19 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - There are always issues with "long and winding roads", perhaps even a song or two? Well, Murfreesboro Transportation Department's Deputy Director Ram Balach.... Read More

If you're an EDUCATOR, here's information from "Professional Educators of Tennessee"

Oct 26, 2024 at 02:32 am by WGNS

Nashville, TN - Every October, educators across the state have the opportunity to participate in a process known as “Collaborative Conferencing [ https://www.p.... Read More

Stewarts Creek's Alethea Dunn a winner at the FAA Conference in Indianapolis!

Oct 26, 2024 at 02:17 am by WGNS

Indianapolis, IN - Rutherford County Future Farmers of America (FFA) students were represented well in Indianapolis this past week for the 2024 National FFA Agricultural.... Read More

Beesley Foundation's BOO BASH is 1-4PM Sunday...it's FREE!

Oct 26, 2024 at 01:19 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Whether your "pet pal" has two legs, four or just slithers--the well behaved ones are welcome to an open house this Sunday afternoon at the Beesley Animal F.... Read More

Friday Afternoon: MTSU Student Falls 80-Feet into Snail Shell Cave

Oct 25, 2024 at 10:50 pm by WGNS

Rockvale, TN - Around 3:00 o'clock Friday afternoon, a group of MTSU students were taking an educational field trip to Snail Shell Cave in the Rockvale Community when one of.... Read More

Rutherford County Joins Statewide Effort to Ensure Halloween Safety with ‘Operation Blackout’

Oct 25, 2024 at 04:58 pm by Chandelar Williams

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN - This Halloween, probation and parole officers from the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) will be out in force, making sure that trick-or-trea.... Read More

OPINION: State Rep. Mike Sparks on Civility that is Easy if We Remember What Unites Instead of Dwelling on Division

Oct 25, 2024 at 03:40 pm by WGNS News

EDITORIAL (Submitted) - Our nation is gripped every four years with a 24-hour news cycle outlining the vast differences between Democrats and Republicans. The American people.... Read More

Murfreesboro Carjacking Ends in Fatal Crash in McMinnville

Oct 24, 2024 at 06:19 pm by WGNS

A police pursuit that began in Murfreesboro early this (Thursday) morning ended in a fatal crash in Warren County, claiming the lives of two people. The incident began on Sou.... Read More

Rutherford County Unemployment Rate at 2.9%, 4th Lowest in Tennessee

Oct 24, 2024 at 05:21 pm by WGNS News

  Rutherford County continues to boast a strong labor market, reporting an unemployment rate of 2.9% for September 2024 - the same number that was recorded in August of.... Read More

Operation Fall Back Prepares Drivers for the Time Change

Oct 24, 2024 at 04:45 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - When Daylight Savings Time ends, more traffic crashes occur while people get used to driving in the dark. Operation Fall Break will encourage drivers to be.... Read More

CDC Links E. Coli Outbreak to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders: Onions Suspected

Oct 24, 2024 at 04:29 pm by WGNS News

  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed that a fast-moving E. coli O157:H7 outbreak has been linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamb.... Read More

UPDATE: Tragedy on I-840: Teen Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash Near Murfreesboro

Oct 24, 2024 at 04:01 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A devastating four-vehicle crash on Interstate 840 claimed the life of 16-year-old Kyler Matthew Gatica on October 12, 2024. The wreck occurred bet.... Read More