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U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn Proposes Law to End Birth Tourism in America

May 20, 2025 at 03:06 pm by WGNS News

WASHINGTON, DC - Birthright citizenship in the United States is based on the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, which states that “All persons born or naturalized in th.... Read More

From Storytelling to Sculpture: MTSU Alumni College Invites You Back to Campus

May 20, 2025 at 01:42 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s much anticipated 16th Annual Alumni Summer College is just around the corner, alumni and friends of the u.... Read More

Operation Safe Streets: La Vergne Police Respond to Residents' Safety Concerns

May 19, 2025 at 10:02 pm by WGNS Radio News

La Vergne,  TN - A coordinated law enforcement initiative, dubbed Operation Safe Streets, made a strong impression in La Vergne today as local, county, and state officers.... Read More

Severe Weather Likely Tuesday Throughout the Day

May 19, 2025 at 07:44 pm by Rutherford Weather

RUTHERFORD CO., Tenn (WGNS) - Rutherford Weather's Bryan Barrett and Meteorologist Justin Bailey go over the severe storm potential for Tuesday (May 20th, 2025) for Rutherford.... Read More

Health News - New Study Highlights Improved Treatment Approach for People with Mild Asthma

May 19, 2025 at 04:06 pm by WGNS News

Health News - Mild asthma sufferers have another rescue therapy option when they experience asthma symptoms. In a new multicenter, late-stage trial, the inhaler combination of.... Read More

Teen Charged in Riverfront Shooting of Two Homeless Individuals

May 19, 2025 at 03:53 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - An 18-year-old Nashville resident, Tyler Moore, has been arrested in connection with a shooting that injured two homeless individuals at Riverfront Dog Park in.... Read More

Commentary by Dr. Burriss: Hidden Treasures in Plain Sight

May 19, 2025 at 10:38 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY - A man plans to check his old prints and picture frames after hearing surprising stories of hidden treasures. Harvard once bought what they thought was a $28 copy.... Read More

UPDATE: Deadly Shooting Shuts Down I-24 in Rutherford County on Sunday

May 19, 2025 at 07:38 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – What began as an ordinary Sunday drive on Interstate 24 in Rutherford County turned into a scene of tragedy and chaos, as traffic came to a compl.... Read More

We’re Not the Cheapest, But We’re Definitely Not Brentwood: Rutherford County Gas Watch

May 19, 2025 at 07:09 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — Nothing screams “almost there” like landing second place in the national race for cheapest gas. Tennessee is proudly polishing its silver.... Read More

How Cars, Music and Community are Helping to Build Homes for Habitat for Humanity in Rutherford County

May 19, 2025 at 06:21 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — On Saturday, September 20, 2025, the Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity (RCHFH) will host its 17th Annual Hammer Down for Habitat Poker Ru.... Read More

Fatal Sunday Shooting on I-24 near La Vergne

May 18, 2025 at 10:01 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN— Around 4:00 o'clock Sunday afternoon (5/18/2025) a man was found suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was inside a vehicle on Interstate 24.... Read More

Deadline to enter Leadership Rutherford: May 29

May 18, 2025 at 07:37 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – Applications for the 2025 Leadership Rutherford program are due at the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce by 4:30PM Thursday afternoon, May 29, 2.... Read More

MTSU Alumnus Honored as Tennessee SBA Person of the Year

May 18, 2025 at 06:27 pm by WGNS

Brentwood, TN - Middle Tennessee State University graduate Reggie Polk has received statewide recognition for his thriving Brentwood-based construction firm. Named Tennes.... Read More

NWS Nashville Announces Major AWIPS Upgrade Amid Severe Weather Threat Monday and Tuesday

May 18, 2025 at 05:47 pm by Rutherford Weather

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) — The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Nashville is set to perform a critical upgrade to its Advanced Weather Interactive Processing.... Read More

Fugitive Captured in La Vergne After High-Speed Multi-County Chase and Vehicle Theft

May 18, 2025 at 05:33 pm by WGNS

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) — A dramatic multi-county search has come to an end in La Vergne, where 58-year old Carlos McCoy was taken into custody Saturday m.... Read More

Severe Weather Threat Increases Monday & Tuesday for RuCo

May 18, 2025 at 05:01 pm by Rutherford Weather

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - An active weather pattern is setting up to impact Rutherford County and all of Middle Tennessee over the next few days, bringing multiple chances.... Read More

Spring Fling 32 Returns to Murfreesboro: Local Teams Ready for Statewide Spotlight

May 17, 2025 at 07:53 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — The 32nd annual Spring Fling returns to Murfreesboro this week, once again transforming Rutherford County into the hub of Tennessee hig.... Read More

MTSU journalism major embraces politics as legislative intern for alum, state Rep. Mike Sparks

May 17, 2025 at 12:41 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Middle Tennessee State University senior journalism major Tiffany Parker has been focused on working with local media outlets to gain expertise in her field.... Read More

Op-Ed: Is there a "connection" between education and crime?

May 17, 2025 at 11:52 am by WGNS

Is there a connection between EDUCATION and CRIME?  JC Bowman, executive director of Professional Educators of Tennessee, a non-partisan teacher association located in N.... Read More

320 Middle and High School Girls learn about concrete at MTSU

May 17, 2025 at 10:33 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Middle Tennessee State University’s celebrated Concrete Industry Management program hosted over 320 area middle and high school girls Tuesday, Ma.... Read More