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Commentary by MTSU Professor Dr. Burriss: Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions and Why the Doomsday Clock Isn’t Ticking Yet

Oct 10, 2024 at 01:03 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: In recent weeks, media outlets have been buzzing about Iran's nuclear program and the potential for them to build a nuclear weapon. Some reports suggest this could.... Read More

Will Eagleville Open Its Doors to Liquor Stores? Voters to Decide in November

Oct 10, 2024 at 01:00 am by WGNS News

EAGLEVILLE, Tenn. — The rural town of Eagleville is preparing for a significant decision in the upcoming November 5th election, one that could change the town’s re.... Read More

Rutherford County GIS Department Supports Hurricane Helene Efforts

Oct 09, 2024 at 05:22 pm by WGNS Radio News

Rutherford County, TN  -  Rutherford County Geographic Information System (GIS) services is supporting Hurricane Helene efforts in east Tennessee.  Washington.... Read More

‘Dead Bodies and Blunt Force Trauma’ Theme of MTSU’s FIRE Lecture on Oct. 24

Oct 09, 2024 at 11:50 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Forensic Institute for Research and Education founding director Hugh Berryman will be a guest speaker at.... Read More

Murfreesboro Rotary Club Celebrated 105-Years of Service

Oct 08, 2024 at 09:12 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – The Murfreesboro Rotary Club celebrated a major milestone when they met at noon on Tuesday (10/8/2024) at Carriage Lane Inn on East Burton Street. Rut.... Read More

Fisher named MTSU Women’s Basketball play-by-play announcer

Oct 08, 2024 at 08:02 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO – With the departure of Dick Palmer, MTSU Director of Athletics Chris Massaro is excited to announce that Joe Fisher, who has more than four decades of.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric Crews Continue to Aid in Hurricane Helene Recovery in East Tennessee and the Carolinas

Oct 08, 2024 at 12:48 pm by WGNS News

  On September 28, crews from Middle Tennessee Electric made the trek to East Tennessee and the Carolina's to help restore electricity in the areas impacted by Hurricane.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fourth Grader Selected as Local Youth Heart Ambassador

Oct 08, 2024 at 11:45 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn., Sept. 3, 2024— The American Heart Association, celebrating 100 years of lifesaving service in 2024, has selected a fourth grader at Brown's Chapel E.... Read More

MTSU’s June Anderson Center Collecting Comfy Clothes, Bras, Thanksgiving Pantry Items

Oct 08, 2024 at 11:25 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s June Anderson Center for Women and Nontraditional Students is spearheading community collection.... Read More

Former Combat Veteran and Smyrna Town Councilman Steve Sullivan Announces Re-election Bid

Oct 08, 2024 at 09:20 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA – Former Marine combat veteran, Smyrna Town Councilman Steve Sullivan, announced his re-election bid to continue the work he began eight years ago: improving infr.... Read More

Fatal Gas Station Dispute on Joe B. Jackson Parkway Progresses Through Criminal Justice System

Oct 08, 2024 at 07:35 am by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TN) UPDATE: A 9-1-1 call led Murfreesboro Police to a gas station on Joe B. Jackson Parkway this past May, where one witness said that chaos had unfolded.... Read More

Cosmetics Heist in Murfreesboro: A $99 Crime That Didn’t Exactly Stick the Landing

Oct 07, 2024 at 08:37 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – In what can only be described as a slightly underwhelming criminal master plan, a 30-year-old Murfreesboro woman allegedly strolled out of Walmart.... Read More

Online Car Purchase in Murfreesboro Turns Sour when South Carolina Woman Learns Her Porsche’s Mileage Was Falsified

Oct 07, 2024 at 07:35 pm by WGNS News

  MURFRESSBORO, Tenn. – After finding the perfect Sport Utility Vehicle in Murfreesboro, a South Carolina woman learned the hard way that not all deals on Fac.... Read More

Local Fire Department Teams Up with NFPA for Fire Prevention Week 2024

Oct 07, 2024 at 04:39 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) is partnering with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to promote Fire Prevent.... Read More

Federal Indictment Filed After $50K ATM Theft in Murfreesboro: Three Texas Men Charged

Oct 07, 2024 at 04:06 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO,  TN  - A federal grand jury has indicted three men from Houston, Texas, in connection with a daring ATM theft in Murfreesboro. Robert Bailey, Jr., 24,.... Read More

Today Is Last Day To Register To Vote

Oct 07, 2024 at 11:24 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN – If you are just becoming eligible to vote, either by age or just moving to this community, today is your last day to register. That’s corre.... Read More

WGNS Talks with African American Heritage Society on 'Lighting The Way' Celebration," Historic Cemeteries, Churches, and More

Oct 07, 2024 at 11:14 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The African American Heritage Society of Rutherford County will celebrate a decade of preserving local history this November with its 10th Anniversary.... Read More

Cannon County SAVE Evening of Rememberance Friday

Oct 07, 2024 at 10:57 am by Danny Osborn

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Cannon County SAVE will be having a night of rememberance candlelight vigil, dinner and silent auction Friday (October 11th)..... Read More

Fatal Road Rage Shooting in Murfreesboro Bound Over to Grand Jury: SUV Driver Charged with Second-Degree Murder

Oct 07, 2024 at 09:33 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – Earlier this year in April, a violent road rage incident led to one person being shot and killed and another injured in Murfreesboro. The incident rep.... Read More

Rutherford County Gas Prices Dip Below State Average, AAA Reports

Oct 07, 2024 at 07:11 am by WGNS News

According to a recent report from AAA, Tennessee now ranks as the fourth least expensive market for gasoline in the United States. As of Monday, prices for regular unleaded av.... Read More