Audio Play/Pause Button Listen Live

News

Slideshow

14th Annual Rutherford Foundation Gala Enjoyed By All!

Jan 29, 2021 at 07:04 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  The 14th Annual Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford Foundation Gala was uniquely held on Friday evening (1/29/2021). Instead of the elegantly decorated grande.... Read More

Smyrna Police Need Your Help

Jan 29, 2021 at 01:42 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA TN) Police in Smyrna continue to look for Lamont Thompson, and are asking for the public's help in locating this person of interest. Officials say that Thompson h.... Read More

Apply NOW For State Farm's Wildfire Grant

Jan 29, 2021 at 01:20 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Middle Tennessee, as well as the entire Volunteer State, have wildfires. As we approach that time of the year, This is the eighth year that State Farm has.... Read More

Missing Chattanooga Man Has Family In 'Boro

Jan 29, 2021 at 12:53 pm by WGNS

(CHATTANOOGA) The Murfreesboro Police have asked WGNS to share this information about a missing Chattanooga man, because he has family and friends in this city.  27-year.... Read More

OPERATION LOOKOUT Was Successful!

Jan 29, 2021 at 12:25 pm by WGNS

-(MURFREESBORO) Last week's OPERATION LOOKOUT was a big success. Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force officers teamed-up to concentrate on enforcing the speed.... Read More

How to sign-up for PPP and other Small Businss COVID Help!

Jan 29, 2021 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Running a small business is a challenge. Main Street's Executive Director Sarah Callender has some news that will hopefully make the pandemic friendlier f.... Read More

Gov. Lee Reduces COVID Rules At TSSAA Events

Jan 28, 2021 at 07:46 pm by WGNS

(NASHVILLE) On Thursday (1/28/2019) Governor Bill Lee reported that Tennessee's COVID-19 numbers continue to rapidly improve with almost a 60 per cent decline in cases and nea.... Read More

Ketron Secures $10-Million Grant For COVID Victims

Jan 28, 2021 at 05:06 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  COVID related victims in Rutherford County who have fallen behind in their rent and utility bills have great news from County Mayor Bill Ketron.  .... Read More

Sign-Up NOW to Sponsor WALK FOR CHILDREN

Jan 28, 2021 at 04:51 pm by WGNS

“The Child Advocacy Center is excited to announce our annual event to celebrate Child Abuse Prevention Month—the Hometown Heroes Walk for Children,” sai.... Read More

Smyrna's ADVENTURE CENTER Features "Harley Exhibit" for Kids

Jan 28, 2021 at 03:48 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA TN) The Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway East invites the public to a new "Hands On Harley Davidson" educational exhibit for children and fami.... Read More

Pandemic Impacting Workforce, But Slowly Improving

Jan 28, 2021 at 03:21 pm by WGNS

(NASHVILLE) The latest jobless numbers show unemployment increased in each of Tennessee’s counties during December 2020, according to new data released by the Department.... Read More

OPINION: WGNS Takes a look at the Sudden Retirement of a long time SVU Detective in Murfreesboro

Jan 28, 2021 at 12:15 pm by WGNS

A Murfreesboro Detective who worked with victims of sexual abuse involving rape elected to retire from the police department after a recent hearing was held. It is a detective.... Read More

College Students Don't Know Much About 1st Amendment

Jan 28, 2021 at 07:37 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  A new report by the Free Speech Center at Middle Tennessee State University finds that college students don’t know much about their F.... Read More

Greater Speeds Result In Fatal Crashes

Jan 28, 2021 at 07:08 am by WGNS

(NASHVILLE)  Drivers want to save time, and local transportation agencies want to improve traffic flow, but at what cost? With posted speed limits increasing on roadways.... Read More

Affordable Housing Neighborhoods moving Closer to Reality and Construction with Murfreesboro Housing Authority

Jan 27, 2021 at 05:00 pm by WGNS

This week marked the first round of public input and engagement to hear the from the community on their thoughts and ideas about the redevelopment of Parkside and Mercury Cour.... Read More

Checkpoints in Rutherford County this Friday

Jan 27, 2021 at 04:57 pm by WGNS

The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office reports that there will be driver checkpoints set up on Friday. The Sheriff's Office said in a release, "Drivers will be reminded to sav.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Continue their Search for Land in Blackman Area for up to 3 New Schools

Jan 27, 2021 at 04:15 pm by WGNS

The Rutherford County Schools continue to search for more property in one of the fastest growing areas of the community…That was Assistant Superintendent Trey Lee with.... Read More

Tygard New Blackman Football Coach

Jan 27, 2021 at 03:49 pm by WGNS

Chandler Tygard has been hired as the next head football coach at Blackman High School. He succeeds Kit Hartsfield, who resigned to take the head coaching position at Mt. Plea.... Read More

Rutherford ATHENA Award Program Announces 2021 Scholarships

Jan 27, 2021 at 03:43 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee – January 26, 2021) The Rutherford ATHENA Award Program will award its annual scholarship at the 2021 ATHENA Award luncheon and ceremony on Thu.... Read More

Tennessee Has the 8th Smallest Share of Employment in Construction

Jan 27, 2021 at 03:15 pm by WGNS News

In Tennessee, 4.2% of all wage and salary workers work in construction. Out of all states, Tennessee has the 8th smallest share of employment in construction.As everyone reali.... Read More