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UPDATE: Friday Afternoon's Apartment Fire...Neighbor Rescues Woman

Mar 04, 2023 at 08:28 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Here's an update on the Birchwood Apartments, 1535 Lascassas Pike, that occured around 12:30PM Friday (3/3/2023) afternoon. A Murfreesboro Fire-Rescue spokesper.... Read More

Ram's Mixed Weather Road Report

Mar 04, 2023 at 07:13 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) You've heard "if you don't like the weather, stick around--it will be different tomorrow." Murfreesboro Transportation Department's Deputy Director Ram Balachan.... Read More

Tennessee’s Volunteer Firefighters Honored During Volunteer Firefighters Week

Mar 03, 2023 at 07:41 pm by WGNS News

The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office honor the bravery, dedication, and sacrifices of.... Read More

Don't Miss Stefan's Final Recital 4PM THIS SATURDAY

Mar 03, 2023 at 06:32 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra will honor retiring Concert Master Stefan Petrescu with a public recital this Saturday afternoon at 4:00 o’clock.... Read More
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Storm Damage Sweeps Mid-State, 2 Deaths....WGNS Back On-The-Air!

Mar 03, 2023 at 04:29 pm by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY) Friday's storms brought heavy damage and a storm-related death in Middle Tennessee, but Rutherford County had mostly downed trees and fences. Two persons a.... Read More

Murfreesboro Historian Nelson Smotherman Dies at age 89

Mar 03, 2023 at 04:28 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Beloved sports historian Nelson Smotherman died early Friday (3/3/2023) morning while recuperating from a heart attack. The first visitation with the family wi.... Read More

United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties Exceeds its Goal for the Annual Community Baby Shower Sort-a-Thon Event Presented by Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford

Mar 03, 2023 at 04:27 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties exceeded its goal for the Annual Community Baby Shower Sort-a-Thon event presented by Ascension Saint Tho.... Read More

Local Author Sonya McCllough Lockridge for a Book Signing on March 26

Mar 03, 2023 at 04:23 pm by WGNS News

Linebaugh Public Library is pleased to host local author Sonya McCllough Lockridge for a book signing on Sunday, March 26, from 2:00 to 5:30 p.m. The author will be signing an.... Read More

Friday Afternoon Fire at Birchwood Apartments

Mar 03, 2023 at 03:17 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Murfreesboro Fire-Rescue was called to the Birchwood Apartments in the noon hour Friday (3/3/2023). Officials told NewsRadio WGNS that fire, smoke and wat.... Read More

Man Convicted in 2017 Murder of Kendrick Love Sentenced in Rutherford County

Mar 03, 2023 at 07:34 am by WGNS News

The final chapter to a murder case that involved the death of 18-year-old Kendrick Love, has come to a close with the conviction and sentencing of the accused murderer. Report.... Read More

Man Convicted of Rape Sentenced to 17-Years in Prison This Week in Murfreesboro

Mar 02, 2023 at 10:55 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: (MURFREESBORO, TENN.) – A man who was arrested and charged with rape by Murfreesboro Police has been convicted and sentenced by the Circuit Courts of R.... Read More

A Newly Proposed Bill Could Help Fund Growth in the Rutherford County Schools

Mar 02, 2023 at 10:21 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Newly proposed bills in the Tennessee General Assembly would help fund some of the school growth that Rutherford County is experiencing. JC Bowman, Exe.... Read More

Rutherford County & Murfreesboro City Schools Closed on Friday, March 3, 2023

Mar 02, 2023 at 07:17 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County and Murfreesboro City Schools have decided to cancel school for Friday, March 3, 2023 out of an abundance of caution due to incoming severe weather. &nb.... Read More

TBI: Man Arrested on Murder Charge

Mar 02, 2023 at 03:27 pm by WGNS News

About one hour East of Rutherford County in the area of Sparta, Tennessee,  a suspect in a White County murder investigation has been apprehended.  The 64-year-old s.... Read More

TriStar StoneCrest Hosts Rutherford County Students to Learn About Robotic Surgery

Mar 02, 2023 at 03:08 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tenn. –TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center hosted middle school STEM students from across Rutherford County on January 24, 2023, for a special event. The “Na.... Read More

Unemployment Numbers for Tennessee Remains Unchanged

Mar 02, 2023 at 02:36 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee started 2023 with continued low unemployment, according to the latest data released by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The rate for Januar.... Read More

Severe Weather, High Wind WARNING for Friday

Mar 02, 2023 at 01:33 pm by WGNS

Friday will be a day to stay close to a source of weather information. A strong cold front will move through Middle Tennessee in the late morning to early afternoon hours. It.... Read More

Free Bare-Root Tree Seedlings from the Rutherford County Soil & Water Conservation District

Mar 02, 2023 at 11:31 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - The Rutherford County Soil Conservation District will give away bare-root tree seedlings to Rutherford County landowners. Weather permitting, they.... Read More

Siegel High School Model UN Excels at Conference

Mar 02, 2023 at 11:16 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - This past weekend, Siegel High School took 50 delegates to the VOLMUN VIII Conference in Knoxville, Tennessee to compete against 10 other regional scho.... Read More

NYE Charity Casino Night in Murfreesboro Raises Over $30,000.00 for Charitable Giving

Mar 02, 2023 at 11:03 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - The Kimberly Family Foundation held its Charity Casino Night on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2022, at the Stones River Country Club in Murfreesboro, T.... Read More