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Ram's HOT WEATHER Road Report

May 22, 2021 at 07:48 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Hot weather is here and that means more construction work along with frazzled nerves with motorists caught in congested work zones. Murfreesboro Transportation.... Read More

Smyrna Seeking Public Input

May 22, 2021 at 06:37 am by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN)  The Town of Smyrna Parks and Recreation Department is seeking the public’s input to update the Parks Master Plan. The results of the previous ma.... Read More

Main Street's SATURDAY MARKET Is BACK!

May 22, 2021 at 05:49 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  The popular Main Street Saturday Market opens today (5/22/2021) for the new season around the historic Rutherford County Courthouse. WGNS applauds the Mai.... Read More

"Carry The Load" Promoting MEMORIAL DAY

May 21, 2021 at 01:57 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) As we near the Memorial Day weekend, a grassroots effort by two veteran U.S. Navy SEALs are walking across America, because they felt like the nation.... Read More

New app now available to manage TNStars College Savings 529 accounts, just in time for 529 Day!

May 21, 2021 at 10:15 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Treasury annually recognizes 529 Day to raise awareness of the importance of saving for a child’s future education. May 29 is nationally reco.... Read More

Two MTSU graduates among four commissioned by Air Force ROTC

May 21, 2021 at 10:06 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Two recent MTSU graduates were among four commissioned as U.S. Air Force second lieutenants during the recent spring 2021 ceremony for Ai.... Read More

Nashville Man Indicted on Murder and Child Abuse Charges Related to the Death of His 2-Week-Old Daughter

May 21, 2021 at 10:01 am by WGNS

A former Nashville resident indicted this month on charges of first-degree murder, aggravated child neglect and aggravated child abuse in connection with the January 2020 deat.... Read More

Free Expungement Clinic Rescheduled to July 31, 2021 in Murfreesboro

May 21, 2021 at 09:40 am by WGNS

The Rutherford and Cannon County Bar Association Expungement Clinic has been rescheduled to Saturday, July 31, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Rutherford County Judi.... Read More

Students Receiving College Credits in Nutrition at Riverdale High School

May 21, 2021 at 09:22 am by WGNS

Juniors and Seniors at Riverdale High School are now focusing on nutrition at the college level, as explained by Dr. Janet Colson, professor of nutrition and food sciences at.... Read More

Jobless Rate Down Double Digits from Tennessee’s All-Time High Rate in April 2020

May 20, 2021 at 02:35 pm by WGNS

Tennessee’s statewide unemployment rate for April 2021 decreased by double digits when compared to data from the previous year. In April 2020, the state’s jobless.... Read More

Murfreesboro Planning Commission approves renaming Mercury Boulevard to honor Doctor Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

May 20, 2021 at 02:21 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro Planning Commission voted Wednesday (May 19) to rename Mercury Boulevard to Doctor Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard following.... Read More

Cason Lane Academy Earn Tennessee Designated STEM School Status

May 20, 2021 at 01:29 pm by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN)- Cason Lane Academy, a Murfreesboro City School, was named a Tennessee Designated STEM School by the Tennessee Department of Education in partnership with t.... Read More

UPDATE: Vehicle Crashes Into Building at the Agriculture Extension Office / Lane Agri-Park in Murfreesboro

May 20, 2021 at 01:28 pm by WGNS

  UPDATE: We have more news on the vehicle that drove directly into and through one of the main buildings at the Rutherford County Agriculture Extension office on John R.... Read More

$1,100 Bird Stolen from Animal City in Murfreesboro Recovered in Smyrna

May 20, 2021 at 12:26 pm by WGNS

An $1,100 bird that was stolen from a Murfreesboro animal store has been safely recovered. The Indian Ringneck Parakeet was lifted from Animal City on NW Broad Street earlie.... Read More

Holloway High math teacher state-level finalist for teaching award

May 20, 2021 at 11:49 am by WGNS

Monica White was buckling her two-year-old son, Steven, into the car seat of her GMC Acadia when she heard the email notification on her iPhone ping.White, a math instructor a.... Read More

MTSU alumna Geer is 1 of 4 presidential nominees for TVA board

May 20, 2021 at 10:20 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A Middle Tennessee State University alumna is among President Joe Biden's new group of nominees to fill one of four open seats.... Read More

Military Ministry at First United Methodist Church Murfreesboro is Recognized

May 20, 2021 at 10:11 am by WGNS

The Military Ministry of First United Methodist Church Murfreesboro has been recognized as the “Volunteer of the Year” by the Tennessee Fisher House Foundation Inc.... Read More

STORY: Homeless / Addicted Man Enters Rehab, Because of Relationships

May 20, 2021 at 10:03 am by WGNS

Helping others is the entire purpose of local non-profits like Greenhouse Ministries in Murfreesboro. Cliff Sharp who founded Greenhouse over 20-years ago, told WGNS NEWS&hell.... Read More

Flashback Frank - BIG Sycamore Tree at the Courthouse

May 20, 2021 at 08:00 am by Dalton Barrett

How many of us have enjoyed the shade of the MASSIVE sycamore tree located on the east side of our Public Square?   Did you know this tree was planted in 1859 when our.... Read More

UPDATE: Antonio Starnes Convicted for the Murder of Byrus M. Hughes in Murfreesboro

May 19, 2021 at 04:00 pm by WGNS

The investigation into the 2018 shooting death of Byrus M. Hughes has come to a close with the conviction of 40-year-old Antonio Starnes in Murfreesboro. That was Rutherford.... Read More