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The Freedom Riders Sixty Years Ago

Jun 03, 2021 at 07:30 am by WGNS

Last month marked 60-years since the Freedom Riders made their way to Montgomery, Alabama in an attempt to end the racial divide across the South. With more on this story, h.... Read More

Tennessee Is Experiencing the 10th Most Forest Growth

Jun 03, 2021 at 07:30 am by WGNS

One of the most ambitious items on President Biden’s recently released climate agenda is to conserve at least 30% of the nation’s land and waters by 2030, a goal t.... Read More

BUSINESS: Ascend Federal Credit Union Promotes David Feldhaus to CFO

Jun 03, 2021 at 06:30 am by WGNS

Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, announced today that it has promoted David Feldhaus to chief financial officer. Feldhaus, who p.... Read More
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Fatal Wednesday Morning Crash Near Soccer Fields

Jun 02, 2021 at 08:36 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Around 10:39 Wednesday (6/2/2021) morning there was a fatal three vehicle crash on highway 231-N near Cherry Lane.  Killed in the crash was a 66-yea.... Read More

Special Committee Submits Nashville Bomb Call After-Action Report to Metro Police Chief Drake

Jun 02, 2021 at 02:21 pm by WGNS

Chief John Drake announced on Wednesday (June 2, 2021) that the Metro Nashville Police Department is implementing recommendations contained in an after-action report.... Read More

MTSU fermentation leader to participate in June 3 virtual international seminar available to public

Jun 02, 2021 at 02:00 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU professor Tony Johnston will discuss the growth of the U.S. artisanal distillery spirit and craft brewing industries in an upco.... Read More

Primary Care and Hope Clinic Breaks Ground in Smyrna

Jun 02, 2021 at 12:24 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA – The Primary Care and Hope Clinic has broken ground on a $6.6 million health care clinic to be located at 500 Spc Neal Mitchell Place across from the Nissan Asse.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools summer learning camps provide bridge between school years

Jun 02, 2021 at 11:50 am by WGNS

The four-week K-8 summer camps are under way at 14 sites throughout Rutherford County.More than 6,000 students — many of whom participated in distance learning this past.... Read More

Greenhouse Ministries in Need of Volunteers from All Backgrounds of Life

Jun 02, 2021 at 11:48 am by WGNS

Greenhouse Ministries is always looking for volunteers and new ways to enrich the community. Cliff Sharp, Founder of Greenhouse, told WGNS NEWS…The local non profit in.... Read More

FirstBank Amphitheater set to Open with Greta Van Fleet in August

Jun 02, 2021 at 11:24 am by WGNS

The new FirstBank Amphitheater will soon open at the Graystone Quarry in Thompson’s Station. The amphitheater is just past the Rutherford County line in Williamson Count.... Read More

Report: Tennessee gets 6th most summer rain

Jun 02, 2021 at 11:00 am by WGNS

In May 2021, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released their decennial U.S. Climate Normals data, which provides data on typical climate conditions f.... Read More

Shelbyville High Names Gym after Insell

Jun 02, 2021 at 09:42 am by WGNS

Middle Tennessee Lady Raider head coach Rick Insell is being honored this weekend with the naming of the Shelbyvile High School gym in his honor. The public is invited to a r.... Read More

Preventing Colon Cancer, the Third Most Common Cancer in America

Jun 02, 2021 at 09:11 am by WGNS

The topic of cancer has received less publicity since the start of the COVID Pandemic, largely due to the fact that COVID-19 hit areas like Rutherford County so quickly. At th.... Read More

MTSU Board of Trustees to hold June 8th Quarterly Meeting

Jun 02, 2021 at 07:30 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Middle Tennessee State University Board of Trustees will hold its quarterly meeting on Tuesday, June 8.The meeting is open to the pub.... Read More

CAUTION: Swimming Deaths in the Summer Months

Jun 02, 2021 at 06:30 am by WGNS

As we progress into the summer months, it's important to remember to always keep a watchful eye on our children who enjoy swimming. The Tennessee Department of Health reports.... Read More

BUSINESS: Quinn’s Mercantile Celebrating 5 Years as Murfreesboro’s #1 Boutique Gift Shop

Jun 02, 2021 at 06:00 am by WGNS

Quinn’s Mercantile is a woman owned and operated business, the owner is Tracy Toy, a resident of Murfreesboro for almost 20 years. The store is located in a civil war-er.... Read More

Bank Fraud in Murfreesboro - Do You Recognize the Subject Pictured?

Jun 01, 2021 at 02:30 pm by WGNS

Detectives in Murfreesboro need the assistance of the community in identifying and locating the person who allegedly used someone else’s information to fraudulently ap.... Read More

Police searching for suspect(s) in shooting, car fire death

Jun 01, 2021 at 02:00 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division are searching for the suspect(s) who shot a woman, causing.... Read More

UPDATE: 40+ Year-Old Case of Alleged Sexual Penetration of a Child Under Age of 13 Scheduled for Court This Month

Jun 01, 2021 at 10:55 am by WGNS

UPDATED: Sharon Reddick, a Rutherford County Assistant District Attorney, will head to nearby Wilson County to represent the state in a sexual assault case that is more than 4.... Read More

MTSU names co-directors of Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

Jun 01, 2021 at 09:30 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU’s Office of Research and Sponsored Programs has named administrators Dawn McCormack and Gregory Rushton&nb.... Read More