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Juneteenth Independence Day at Historic Bradley Academy

Jun 10, 2024 at 12:05 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – Coming up this Saturday, June 15th... That was Murfreesboro Parks & Rec. Assistant Director Thomas Laird. Juneteenth Independence Day, also know.... Read More

Grass Pollen and The AC in Your Car are 2 Leading Causes of Dry Eyes in Summer

Jun 10, 2024 at 11:34 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Allergy season is not limited to April and May, as it extends into June as well... Dr. Craig McCabe, a prominent local eye doctor, notes a sign.... Read More

Op Ed from Rob Mitchell on Public Education

Jun 09, 2024 at 06:08 pm by WGNS

Op Ed on Local Public Education (Property Assessor Rob Mitchell)  Rutherford County and the city of Murfreesboro stand as beacons of educational excellence in Tennessee..... Read More
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Simply Smyrna "Rolled Out The RED CARPET"

Jun 08, 2024 at 07:42 pm by WGNS

Smyrna, TN - The Town of Smyrna is known for its Southern charm and hospitality, and that was evident everywhere you walked Saturday night at the Simply Smyrna Celebration. Fr.... Read More

Read To Succeed Needs VOLUNTEERS

Jun 08, 2024 at 12:38 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Read To Succeed needs volunteers to help with their adult literacy program. The non-profit group will offer a volunteer training program from 6:00 to 8.... Read More

Local Hero Bill Allen Honored For D-Day Service!

Jun 08, 2024 at 08:13 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro's Bill Allen, one of the survivors of the largest amphibious invasion in military history, celebrated the 80th anniversary of D-Day. .... Read More

Ram's "Summer In The City" Road Report

Jun 08, 2024 at 07:29 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Summertime in Tennessee over the next week as we see high temps fluctuating from the upper 70s to low 90s. Murfreesboro Transportatin Department's Deputy Di.... Read More

MTSU's Christina Cobb Named 2024 ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award

Jun 08, 2024 at 07:08 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Christina Cobb, associate professor of mathematics in University Studies at Middle Tennessee State University, is the recipient of the 2024 ATHENA Youn.... Read More

Friday PM Shooting Victim Taken by LifeFlight

Jun 08, 2024 at 06:09 am by WGNS

La Vergne, TN - Around 5:00 o'clock Friday night (6/7/2024) La Vergne police answered a shooting call to a home on Miss Ellie Drive.  One victim was flown by LifeFl.... Read More

Spotlight On SMYRNA Today: 8AM-Noon "Farmers Market", 5-9:30PM "Simply Smyrna"

Jun 08, 2024 at 06:07 am by WGNS

Smyrna, TN - The spotlight is on the Smyrna Train Depot district today (Saturday 6/8/2024) with a mix of farm fresh produce in the morning and entertainment in the evening.&nb.... Read More

$50 Debt Lead to Murder in 2020 – Convictions Now Lead to Prison

Jun 08, 2024 at 12:23 am by WGNS News

    Murfreesboro, Tenn. — A $50 debt led to the tragic murder of 32-year-old Javarius Malone in September of 2020... That was Rutherford County District Atto.... Read More
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1st FNL for season--PACKED! Thank you Main Street

Jun 07, 2024 at 09:28 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Perfect weather enveloped Friday Night Live's opener for 2024, as the historic business district reverbrated with the sounds of Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman,.... Read More

La Vergne Police Department Issues Scam Alert

Jun 07, 2024 at 07:17 pm by WGNS News

La Vergne, Tenn. — The La Vergne Police Department has issued a scam alert, warning residents of a new phone scam targeting community members. Scammers are posing as h.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Evaluating Truth in the Age of Misinformation, by MTSU Journalism Professor Larry Burriss

Jun 07, 2024 at 09:55 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: In today's media landscape, distinguishing truth from misinformation is a growing challenge. False flag operations and AI-generated content exacerbate the issue,.... Read More

Rutherford Arts Alliance Welcomes its First Executive Director

Jun 07, 2024 at 01:02 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The non-profit Rutherford Arts Alliance, (RAA), is excited to announce the appointment of Jeff Lysyczyn as its first Executive Director. Jeff brings a.... Read More

UPDATED: Can You Identify the Clean Criminal of the Month in Murfreesboro?

Jun 07, 2024 at 12:42 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - This may be the cleanest crime of the month! In a twist straight out of a low-budget crime drama, detectives are continuing to seek help in confirmi.... Read More

Understanding Murfreesboro’s Crime Data: What the Numbers Really Mean

Jun 06, 2024 at 11:34 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - Between May 9, 2024 and June 5, 2024, there have been 660 reports of crime in the Murfreesboro City limits that highlight at least 15 different cate.... Read More

A Middle Tennessee Native's Journey to Space with NASA Astronaut Butch Wilmore

Jun 06, 2024 at 02:48 pm by WGNS News

The Boeing Starliner had a successful launch on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, and docked with the International Space Station (ISS) today. On board the shuttle were astronauts Su.... Read More

Scott Thomas Hired as New Girls Basketball Coach at Oakland High

Jun 06, 2024 at 01:04 pm by WGNS Radio News

Scott Thomas has been tapped as the new girls basketball head coach at Oakland High School. He will succeed Jessica Southern, who resigned after two seasons. She was an assist.... Read More

Court Upholds Conviction of Christiana Murderer 5-Years After Terry Barber Found Dead

Jun 05, 2024 at 10:07 pm by WGNS News

  UPDATED - RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - One of three convicts who murdered a Christiana man in June of 2019 filed an appeal in hopes of receiving post-conviction relief.&nbs.... Read More