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Gas Leak Forced Evacuation of 18-Residents in Murfreesboro on Monday

Aug 13, 2024 at 10:46 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – Eighteen people had to be evacuated from homes in the 500 block of Westgate Blvd., between Jonquil Ct. and Lilly Lane, because of a gas leak. Westgate.... Read More

TN Law Now Suggests that Parents Must Approve Band-Aids at School for Minor Scrapes, Scratches or Cuts

Aug 13, 2024 at 01:51 am by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - As the State Board of Education seeks feedback on the English Language Arts standards, parents are learning about a new requirement affecting school medical care..... Read More

United Way Announces Two New Vice Presidents

Aug 13, 2024 at 01:44 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In 2021, Haley Adams was named as the new Director of Marketing and Communications for the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties. Now, the Unite.... Read More

Public Invited to Review Tennessee ELA Standards in New Survey

Aug 12, 2024 at 11:27 pm by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - The State Board of Education is seeking input from Tennesseans on the state’s English Language Arts (ELA) standards through a new public survey… That.... Read More

Pink Eye in the Schools, at the Office and How People Spread It

Aug 12, 2024 at 10:27 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Pink eye is something most of us know enough about to understand that we don’t want it! However, simply not wanting to catch it doesn’t alw.... Read More

New Traffic Patterns for Asbury Lane at Medical Center Parkway as New Turn Signal and Changes for I-24 Interchange are Executed

Aug 12, 2024 at 10:27 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Starting the first week of September, drivers using Asbury Lane at Medical Center Parkway in Murfreesboro will only be able to make right-hand.... Read More

📺 Mayday Brewery Set to Close in November

Aug 12, 2024 at 08:20 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) - After 12-years in business, Mayday Brewery has announced it will close in November. Owner and Operator Ozzy Nelson announced on their Facebook page their last.... Read More

Dead Body Found in Vehicle in Smithville Cornfield: Investigation Underway

Aug 12, 2024 at 11:22 am by WGNS News

SMITHVILLE, TN - On Friday, August 9, 2024, a body was discovered inside a vehicle parked in a cornfield on New Bildad Road in Smithville. Sheriff Patrick Ray confirmed that t.... Read More

Media Commentary by MTSU Professor on Woodstock: The Big Music Festival of 1969

Aug 12, 2024 at 07:44 am by WGNS News

Opinion: In August 1969, the Woodstock Music and Art Fair took place on a farm in Bethel, New York. The event, which started on August 15, 1969 and ended on August 18, 1969, a.... Read More
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Smyrna Home Destroyed In Sunday Afternoon Explosion

Aug 11, 2024 at 05:27 pm by WGNS

Smyrna, TN - Around 4:30PM Sunday (8/11/2024) afternoon a home exploded off the Old Nashville Highway, near St. Michael's Lane in Smyrna. Heather Kent, the Public Information.... Read More

Rutherford County Fire and Rescue Engineer Helps Peers By Teaching Instructional Videos

Aug 10, 2024 at 09:11 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Fire and Rescue (RCFR) Engineer William “Bubba” Steele is helping the fire industry through peer instructional videos.&nb.... Read More
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MTSU summer 2024 graduates challenged to be heroes on their ‘quest story’

Aug 10, 2024 at 09:10 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Middle Tennessee State University summer commencement keynote speaker Kari Neely called on the latest crop of more than 770 Blue Raider graduates insid.... Read More
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Walter Hill Elementary Celebrated 100-Years on Saturday!

Aug 10, 2024 at 01:52 pm by WGNS

Walter Hill, TN - Walter Hill Elementary School at  6309 Lebanon Pike in Murfreesboro held its 100th Anniversary celebration on Saturday (8/10/2024). Principal.... Read More

State Law Offers Families Needed Relief from School Fees

Aug 10, 2024 at 09:43 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – As the academic year begins this month across Middle Tennessee, many parents are reminded of the numerous expenses associated with having school-aged.... Read More

Ram's It's Almost Fall Road Forecast

Aug 10, 2024 at 09:00 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - As we inch into football season, it's time for a change in the weather. Murfreesboro Transportation Department's Deputy Director Ram Balachandran did an in-.... Read More

AAA Study Show COVID's Deadly Impact On Traffic

Aug 10, 2024 at 06:29 am by WGNS

Nashville, TN - A new study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reveals the COVID-19 pandemic's deadly impact on traffic safety in the United States. Researchers at.... Read More

Professional Educators Encourage Participation in Voucher Survey

Aug 10, 2024 at 06:03 am by WGNS

Nashville, TN - Professional Educators of Tennessee, a nonpartisan statewide teacher association headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, announces a survey to gather valua.... Read More

Nissan Foundation Names Discovery Center as a 2024 Grant Recipient

Aug 09, 2024 at 08:51 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – Earlier this year, the Nissan Foundation named the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring as a 2024 grant recipient. The Nissan Foundation grant will help.... Read More

Subjects Appeal in Rutherford County Rejected: 8-Year Sentence Upheld by Appeals Court

Aug 09, 2024 at 07:47 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In the courts, a man by the name of Derrick Lee Johnson filed an appeal after the Rutherford County Circuit Court's decision was reached to revoke his.... Read More

School Growth, School Safety, School Transportation and After School Care in the Murfreesboro City Schools

Aug 09, 2024 at 07:22 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - With a new student growth rate of about 2% annually in the Murfreesboro City School system, the need for more classroom space is larger than ever. Trey Duke.... Read More