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"House of Mayors" Set for Razing

Jan 02, 2023 at 09:41 pm by WGNS

(above photo by WGNS news on 1/2/2023) (MURFREESBORO)  The 1850 victorian mansion on the corner of Spring and Bell Streets is scheduled for demolition, according to.... Read More

The Polar Bear Plunge is This Saturday in Murfreesboro

Jan 02, 2023 at 01:21 pm by WGNS News

The annual Polar Bear Plunge will take place this Saturday (January 7, 2023) at the SportsCom outdoor pool in Murfreesboro. While temperatures 3-weeks-ago took a nos.... Read More

MTSU Math-Science Education Grad Students, Faculty Grasp Impact of Major Research Conference

Jan 02, 2023 at 12:47 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A major international gathering of educators interested in the psychology of mathematics education came to Nashville, Tennessee, attracti.... Read More

New January Exhibit at the Discovery Center

Jan 02, 2023 at 12:35 pm by WGNS Radio News

Opens Saturday, January 21st - The Discovery Center, a local children's museum is holding a special event for kids on Saturday January 21st. Families will enter into Nick Park.... Read More

64-Year-Old Man Charged with Multiple Counts of Burglary and Arson

Jan 02, 2023 at 08:54 am by WGNS News

Towards Decaturville, Tennessee on the opposite side of Nashville, a joint investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the.... Read More

Rutherford County has an Average Gas Price of $2.75/g for Reg. Unleaded - Tennessee is the 9th Cheapest State for Fuel

Jan 02, 2023 at 06:36 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 16.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.86/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,82.... Read More
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New Year's Rollover Crash In Smyrna--No Injuries!

Jan 01, 2023 at 05:17 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA)  There was a New Year's crash in Smyrna at the intersection of N. Lowry Street and Aviation Drive. Smyrna Police as well as Fire-Rescue report there were no inju.... Read More

Monday Morning's 11:20AM Tornado Siren Is A DRILL!

Jan 01, 2023 at 04:56 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  If you live near Middle Tennessee State University's campus or the MTSU Tennessee Miller Colliseum, don't become frightened at 11:20AM Monday morning (1/2.... Read More

1st Boro Baby Born 12:12AM

Jan 01, 2023 at 03:18 am by WGNS

(Murfreesboro and Nashville)  Shortly after the clock struck midnight, Middle Tennessee's newest (and cutest) residents greeted the world. The Tennessee Titans joine.... Read More
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WGNS Celebrates 76th Anniversary!

Dec 31, 2022 at 03:48 pm by WGNS

A Good Neighbor Is Born (Click Here for More Photos from WGNS' History) (MURFREESBORO) As the New Year of 1947 approached, rural Rutherford County had a dramatically differen.... Read More

Ram's New Year's Week Road Report

Dec 31, 2022 at 08:22 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Stand by--Murfreesboro Transportation Department's Deputy Director Ram Balachandran rambles over to the baby grand, adjusts his microphone and swings out.... Read More
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Buc-ee's in Murfreesboro - Opening in the Third Quarter of 2024

Dec 30, 2022 at 02:31 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) WGNS has more news on Buc-ee’s coming to Rutherford County… On January 12, 2022, the Murfreesboro Planning Commission approved the abandon.... Read More

Education Commentary: New Year, New Hope

Dec 29, 2022 at 09:45 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: A new year is a time for reflection and more importantly a time for hope. Most people wish for a combination of happiness, health, prosperity, and peace. Educators.... Read More

ACLU-TN Reports "Disturbed by Lethal Injection Report, Calls for Moratorium on Death Penalty"

Dec 29, 2022 at 05:48 pm by WGNS Radio News

According to the ACLU of Tennessee, Governor Bill Lee’s office released an independent investigator’s report on the state’s lethal injection operat.... Read More

The Idea of Introducing Chess to the Curriculum of Local Schools in Rutherford County and Tennessee

Dec 29, 2022 at 03:33 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell told WGNS that he is working with State Representative Mike Sparks on something that would help local.... Read More

TennCare to Restart Renewals for Eligibility

Dec 29, 2022 at 02:10 pm by WGNS Radio News

This Month, Congress passed legislation which will end the Medicaid continuous enrollment requirement related to the COVID-19 pandemic on April 1, 2023. At that time TennCare.... Read More

UPDATE: New Skatepark to be Built in Murfreesboro

Dec 29, 2022 at 02:01 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) A future skatepark for skateboarders and more will be an impressive new addition for the Murfreesboro Parks and Rec Department. Parks and Rec Director Nate.... Read More

MTSU Recently Honored 225+ Employees for 4,160 Combined Years of Service to Students and Community

Dec 29, 2022 at 08:15 am by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University is saluting 229 longtime faculty and staff employees for their 4,160 combined years of servic.... Read More

Traffic Flowing Better At Almaville Convenience Center

Dec 29, 2022 at 07:47 am by WGNS

(ALMAVILLE) Listeners notified WGNS of a situation at the Almaville Convenience Center at 7693 Almaville Road, off I-840. Bumper-to-bumper traffic and several deputies turned.... Read More

Calling All 5th Graders: TBI Hosting Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest

Dec 29, 2022 at 07:00 am by WGNS Radio News

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is calling on all 5th graders, from across the state, to participate in 2023 National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest! .... Read More