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πŸ“ΊRCSO & RuCo Schools Reaction to Threats; "Report It, Don't Repost It"

Sep 17, 2024 at 07:14 pm by WGNS Radio News

Rutherford County Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan speaks on the threats received in the school system RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Potential school threats showed no intent.... Read More

United Way VITA Needs Volunteers

Sep 17, 2024 at 05:34 pm by Danny Osborn

(MURFREESBORO) - The United Way VITA, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, is looking for volunteers for the upcoming tax season in Rutherford, Cannon, Bedford and Lincoln Countie.... Read More

Foundation hosts Serve it Up Doubles Tennis and Pickleball Tournament

Sep 17, 2024 at 03:37 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, TN ¾ The City Schools Foundation will serve up a Doubles Tennis Tournament on November 8, 9 and 10 at Adams Tennis Complex in Murfreesboro. Players can co.... Read More

Oakland Superfan Donnie Maxwell Passes Away

Sep 17, 2024 at 02:37 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO) - Fans of Oakland High School sports since the late 70's will remember superfan Donnie Maxwell. He passed away this week. Donnie never met a stranger and was a.... Read More

UPDATE: Detectives Pursuing Leads in Fatal Shootings of 3 Men in Antioch Area - Incident Has Ties to Atlanta, GA

Sep 17, 2024 at 12:15 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: The three victims from Friday night’s (09/13/24) triple homicide at 223 Bart Drive in Antioch, TN have now all been positively identified. In addition to Jesus G.... Read More

Local COVID Admissions To Hospital INCREASING

Sep 17, 2024 at 04:47 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – COVID cases are starting to climb in Rutherford County. A physician in the local ER said we’re seeing four new cases each day, and that is not r.... Read More

MTSU’s Department of Media Arts’ production truck celebrates 500th shoot

Sep 16, 2024 at 03:43 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — It's been an accomplishment nearly 13 years to the day in the making — the mobile production lab truck used by students in Middle Tennes.... Read More

Water Quality Grant Proposals Now Accepted

Sep 16, 2024 at 03:35 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE —The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is accepting grant proposals for projects that will help improve water quality by reducing nonpoint source.... Read More

Wanted Fugitive For Homicide Captured by Williamson County Sheriff's Office

Sep 16, 2024 at 03:28 pm by WGNS News

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TN - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) says that wanted fugitive Michael Van Dobbs has been captured, thanks to Williamson County Deputies. Acc.... Read More

Public Invited To "Constitution Day" Celebration

Sep 16, 2024 at 02:55 pm by WGNS

  Murfreesboro, TN – Mike Pence, the 48th Vice President of the United States of America, will be in Murfreesboro on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. He will be the guest.... Read More

Murfreesboro Man Drowns During Fishing Tournament on Lake Normandy

Sep 16, 2024 at 07:06 am by WGNS News

COFFEE COUNTY, TN - A tragic accident unfolded this past weekend during a fishing tournament on Normandy Lake in nearby Coffee County, Tennessee. William Henry, a 74-year-ol.... Read More
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It was a true "Casey Clark" funeral

Sep 14, 2024 at 10:34 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - "The Guitar Man" loved to see people happy, and his Saturday morning (9/14/2024 at 11AM) funeral filled First Baptist Church on East Castle with spirit.... Read More

Important to cover ALL sides of Political Issues: "Rob Mitchell Story"

Sep 14, 2024 at 08:05 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - It's always important for media to cover all sides of the news, and let the public draw their own conclusions. Here are Property Assessor Rob Mitchell's tho.... Read More
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The Sycamore To Become "Only A Memory" in November

Sep 14, 2024 at 05:54 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - After extensive efforts to preserve the sycamore tree that stands at the southeast corner at the Rutherford County Historic Courthouse, it is scheduled to b.... Read More

Retailers call it "Christmas Creep", it's already here!

Sep 14, 2024 at 05:27 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - Are you surprised to find some things on the shelves of retailers here in "the heart of Tennessee:?  Ah, the phenomenon of Christmas Creep&m.... Read More

The Life of a Teacher

Sep 14, 2024 at 04:49 am by WGNS

Tennessee - A teacher's journey, which begins as a student, is transformative. Colleges of Education play a pivotal and urgent role in this journey, equipping aspiring ed.... Read More

Ram’s FALL ROAD REPORT

Sep 14, 2024 at 04:28 am by Bart

Murfreesboro, TN - Fall is in the air, and that impacts how construction crews work. Murfreesboro Transportation's Deputy Director Ram Balachandran did an in-depth computer an.... Read More

MPD Officer Jonathan Fenoy Decommissioned

Sep 14, 2024 at 03:52 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Authorities have decommissioned Murfreesboro Police Officer Jonathan Fenoy following allegations of inappropriate use of force. The incident in question occ.... Read More

Remembering Casey

Sep 14, 2024 at 12:21 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - More about the passing of Casey Clark, the community advocate and long-time WGNS listener. His presence and voice on the radio were undoubtedly fa.... Read More

Student Faces Charges Following Stabbing at Oakland High School

Sep 13, 2024 at 04:24 pm by WGNS Radio News

Rutherford County, TN - A student at Oakland High School was taken into custody Friday morning following an alleged stabbing of a fellow student, according to Rutherford.... Read More