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Ram's "Twixt-Tween" Summer-Fall Traffic Forecast

Oct 21, 2024 at 02:47 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - This is the "twixt and tween" season, one day it's summer and then frost on the pumpkin. Murfreesboro Transportation Department's Deputy Director Ramn Balac.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital's President and CEO Gordon Ferguson Retiring

Oct 21, 2024 at 02:35 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - After more than two decades of dedicated service, Gordon B. Ferguson, FACHE, president and CEO of Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital, has annou.... Read More

AAHSRC dedicates Historic Marker on square 2PM Sunday

Oct 21, 2024 at 01:27 pm by WGNS

  Murfreesboro, TN - The African American Heritage Society of Rutherford County (AAHRSC) is excited to announce a special unveiling of a historical plaque at 126.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Safeguarding Communities Through Responsible Gun Ownership - by Rep. Sparks

Oct 21, 2024 at 07:46 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: Tennessee has made significant progress in the last two decades to reduce overall crime statewide and protect those in our communities. Just last year, there were.... Read More

Fuel Cost Averaging $2.77 in Rutherford County on Monday, October 21, 2024

Oct 21, 2024 at 06:32 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 7.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.76/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,82.... Read More

Commentary: Shaping the Future of Media Professionals in a Changing World, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Oct 21, 2024 at 06:21 am by WGNS News

Commentary: October is recognized as National Higher Education Month, providing an opportunity to reflect on the vital role of mass communications education. Dr. Larry Burriss.... Read More

Murfreesboro Emergency Communications 1 of Only 7 to Achieve “Agency Training Program Certification”

Oct 21, 2024 at 06:00 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Murfreesboro Emergency Communications (MEC) becomes only one of seven other dispatch centers in Tennessee to achieve the Agency Training Program Certif.... Read More

Unexpected Wildlife Encounters: Alligators, Bears, and Hogs Making Tennessee Home

Oct 18, 2024 at 11:27 pm by WGNS News

Over the past few years, Tennesseans have seen an influx of wildlife that has been slightly unnerving… Justin Stefanski from the Rutherford County Agriculture Extension.... Read More

Driver of Logging Truck Charged After Toddler Killed in Rutherford County Crash

Oct 18, 2024 at 03:59 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED: Rutherford County, TN – A man is facing felony charges following a tragic accident that occurred late last week on the 6300 block of Couchville Pike—an in.... Read More

MTSU Student Represents Tennessee at Miss America

Oct 18, 2024 at 09:42 am by Danny Osborn

  Middle Tennessee State University student Carley Vogel will head to Orlando in December to compete in Miss America. She was crowned Miss Tennessee back in June. V.... Read More

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest and Recovery of Gun Stolen in Smyrna Burglary

Oct 17, 2024 at 11:01 pm by Chandelar Williams

MT. JULIET, TENN. - A routine traffic stop in Mt. Juliet led to the arrest of a Nashville man and the recovery of a stolen handgun linked to a Smyrna burglary. Officers pulled.... Read More

Four Tennessee Leaders Recognized for Advancing Adoption and Foster Care Policy

Oct 17, 2024 at 06:12 pm by WGNS News

The Adoption Project honored four leaders this week whose support of public policies to improve the adoption and foster care systems is making a real impact in the lives of ch.... Read More

Driver Ticketed in Christiana School Zone for 49 MPH Over School Zone Speed Limit

Oct 17, 2024 at 06:01 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Speeding through school zones continues to present challenges for Rutherford County authorities, despite efforts to curb dangerous driving. Rutherford.... Read More

Jefferson Pike and Sam Ridley Parkway Intersection to Close for Weekend Roadwork in Rutherford County

Oct 17, 2024 at 12:55 pm by Chandelar Williams

SMYRNA, TENN. - Rutherford County drivers should prepare for a full closure at the intersection of Jefferson Pike and Sam Ridley Parkway/Nissan Drive this weekend. Starti.... Read More

UPDATED: Driver With Outstanding Sexual Assault Warrant Shot After Firing at Rutherford County Deputies

Oct 17, 2024 at 12:21 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - UPDATED - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation will continue looking into a shooting that involved deputies from the Rutherford County Sheriff’s.... Read More

A Senior Citizen and his Nissan Leave the Sheriff’s Office Puzzled by Bizarre Break-In

Oct 17, 2024 at 11:47 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In an era where security cameras are as common as front doors, it seems some folks still forget that Big Brother—or at least Ring Doorbell—.... Read More

Powerball Dreams, Ecstasy Realities: Metro Police Unzip a Fanny Pack of Trouble

Oct 17, 2024 at 10:22 am by WGNS News

DAVIDSON COUNTY, TN - In Nashville, it’s not every day that a fanny pack causes this much commotion. But Metro Police’s recent discovery of a belly bag brimming wi.... Read More

From Parks Patrol to Homeless Outreach: Officer Ridiner Receives Top Award

Oct 16, 2024 at 10:16 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Parks Officer David Ridiner has been named, ‘Officer of the Year,’ by the Exchange Club. Exchange.... Read More

Red Kettles, Angel Trees, and Disaster Relief: Salvation Army's Mission at Home and Beyond

Oct 16, 2024 at 07:15 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - We continue our coverage of how Rutherford County residents are assisting in disaster-stricken areas across East Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, Alabama,.... Read More

UPDATE: Restoring Power and Hope: MTE, Firefighters, and Utilities from Rutherford County Unite to Help After Hurricanes

Oct 16, 2024 at 11:48 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - UPDATED: Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) line crews safely returned home after assisting in restoration efforts across East Tennessee and North Carolin.... Read More