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Pepsico Beverages North America Distribution Center in Smyrna Opens

Aug 07, 2024 at 09:16 am by WGNS

(SMYRNA) - PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) celebrated the grand opening of a new warehouse and distribution center in Smyrna – now the company's largest in the So.... Read More

MTSU vs. Tennessee Tech to Kick Off Football Season & The Totem Bowl Rivalry Renewed

Aug 06, 2024 at 04:03 pm by Zach Thomas

MURFREESBORO - As the summer is coming to a close and it's back to school time, one thing is certain: football is almost back. The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders take on their.... Read More

📺 See Video of the "Active Shooter" Drill at Siegel High

Aug 06, 2024 at 12:20 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Here's more information about the massive "active shooter" drill that was held at Siegel High School.  Rutherford County Schools Chief Communicat.... Read More

Op Ed: "Educators" Do NOT Lose Their First Amendment Rights

Aug 06, 2024 at 11:35 am by WGNS

Op-Ed:  This  is a complex and challenging time in our nation’s history. The issues swirling at the local, state, and national levels are not to be u.... Read More

TVA Providing $1.5-Million Classroom STEM Grants

Aug 06, 2024 at 11:21 am by WGNS

Knoxville, TN - The Tennessee Valley Authority’s STEM Classroom Grant Program for science, technology, engineering and math education is now open for applications t.... Read More

David Aydelott Named New Conductor of Ethos Wind Symphony

Aug 06, 2024 at 07:48 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Board of Directors and faculty of the Ethos Youth Ensembles are excited to announce that David Aydelott will be the new conductor of the.... Read More

Red Cross Facing EMERGENCY BLOOD LEVEL

Aug 06, 2024 at 07:32 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces dangerous levels of heat and people head out for final summer tr.... Read More

Annual Hummingbird Festival Returns to Murfreesboro's Barfield Crescent Park

Aug 06, 2024 at 07:11 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The annual hummingbird festival will return to Murfreesboro later this month at Barfield Crescent Park… That was assistant parks and rec. director Ra.... Read More
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UPDATE: Traffic Delay on South Church Street Monday was Due to Downed Utility Pole

Aug 06, 2024 at 06:00 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – UPDATE – A minivan took down a utility pole while traveling on S. Church Street Monday afternoon (8/5/2024). The vehicle then went under the can.... Read More

Commentary by MTSU Professor: Uncovering the Media's Role in Keeping Atomic Secrets

Aug 06, 2024 at 12:07 am by WGNS News

Commentary: Every August, news stories mark the anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by interviewing survivors and discussing the societal impact. Howe.... Read More

U.S. Senate Just Took a Big Step to Hold Big Tech Accountable for Children’s Safety

Aug 05, 2024 at 11:54 pm by WGNS News

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Since 1998—the last year Congress passed a major law to reform the tech industry and protect children in the virtual space—a lot has changed. I.... Read More

Cool-Aid Program Offers Vital Support During Rutherford County Heat Wave

Aug 05, 2024 at 11:31 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Residents are urged to stay well-hydrated and avoid outdoor activities unless absolutely necessary throughout the week, as high heat index readin.... Read More

Local Non-Profit Fundraiser Aims to Empower Adults with Disabilities and Older Adults

Aug 05, 2024 at 10:33 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – Local non-profit organization Journeys In Community Living is gearing up for its Annual Partners in the Journey Fundraiser, an essential event de.... Read More

UPDATE: Pedestrian Fatally Struck On Murfreesboro Pike Friday Night

Aug 05, 2024 at 10:16 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: The pedestrian fatally struck in the Friday night collision on Murfreesboro Pike has been identified as Larry Brown. The preliminary investigation indicates 72-year-ol.... Read More

100-Year Anniversary of Walter Hill Elementary School

Aug 05, 2024 at 09:14 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Much has changed over the past 100 years. In 1924, a new car, like the Model T, cost about $290, and fuel was just 11 cents per gallon. A new home coul.... Read More
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Massive "Active Shooter Drill" at Siegel High

Aug 05, 2024 at 03:21 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Emergency agencies joined together Monday (8/5/2024) for an "Active Shooter Drill" at Siegel High School. Actors were even hired to make this as realistic.... Read More

Rutherford County Fuel Prices: A Detailed Look at Local and State Trends

Aug 05, 2024 at 09:55 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 3.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.06/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821.... Read More

Ex-Convict Arrested for Sunday's Random Attacks on 2 Women in Downtown Nashville

Aug 05, 2024 at 08:00 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - A 32-year-old convicted felon is in custody for Sunday afternoon’s random attacks on two women downtown. The accused was placed into custody by Metro Nas.... Read More
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Smyrna Sunday Afternoon Roll-Over Crash With Injury

Aug 04, 2024 at 07:19 pm by WGNS

Smyrna, TN - There was a two vehicle, roll-over crash Sunday (8/4/2024) afternoon in Smyrna. The crash occured in the median of Lee Victory Parkway at Chicken Pike.  Bot.... Read More

Rutherford County signs with Waste Management

Aug 04, 2024 at 06:27 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN -  Rutherford County government has entered into a five-year contract which is renewable for up to 20 years with Waste Management Inc. of Tennessee.... Read More