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Rutherford County legislators secure $2 million for Middle Tennessee State University

May 09, 2024 at 10:47 am by WGNS

Nashville, TN - State Reps. Tim Rudd, Charlie Baum and Bryan Terry, all of Murfreesboro, have secured $2,146,000 in state funding for Middle Tennessee State Uni.... Read More

Rural Rutherford County Hit Hard By Storm

May 09, 2024 at 07:09 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - Eagleville and Christiana communities sustained major damage due to severe thunderstorms and flooding impacting Rutherford County Wednesday night..... Read More

Storm Slams WGNS...AM 1450 "Silenced"--Engineers Rebuilding

May 09, 2024 at 06:58 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The storm that twisted through Middle Tennessee, finding its way into Rutherford County where it struck Eagleville, Christiana and eventually Murfree.... Read More

TVA Driving Clean Energy Economy for a Sustainable Future

May 09, 2024 at 06:53 am by WGNS

Knoxville, TN - The Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors, at its quarterly meeting on Thursday, reviewed the agency’s comprehensive, integrated sustainabil.... Read More

Prayer Vigil 2PM today at RCS Administrative Building

May 09, 2024 at 06:23 am by WGNS

Christiana, TN – The 10-year-old son of Rutherford County School’s Director Dr. James Sullivan is in critical condition after a tragic storm related accident Wedne.... Read More

Tennessee Has A FIRST That Will Shock You!

May 08, 2024 at 09:21 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Mayor Shane McFarland warned residents that we are in storm season--both tornadoes as well as flooding.     McFarland had some surprising stati.... Read More
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Storm Slams Area

May 08, 2024 at 09:07 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - As the storm swept through the city, Murfreesboro Police, Fire as well as Street Department were kept busy with downed trees, rising water and other debris..... Read More

Sheriffs Offices Says AVOID THESE AREAS

May 08, 2024 at 07:37 pm by WGNS

Special thanks to the deputies at the Rutherford County Sheriffs Office and PIO Lisa Marchesoni, here are the areas with high water and storm damage. Please avoid these areas,.... Read More

9/11 Pentagon Survivor Earns MTSU Award

May 08, 2024 at 03:50 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - U.S. Air Force veteran Bill Lickman not only survived the 9/11 terrorist attack on the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., his actions led thousands of.... Read More

Corps of Engineers Monitoring Local Lake Levels

May 08, 2024 at 11:29 am by WGNS

(Middle Tennessee)  If you live on or near one of the area lakes, be aware that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is monitoring current and forecasted C.... Read More

Smyrna BBQ Joint Owner Convicted on Tax Evasion and Theft Charges

May 08, 2024 at 09:21 am by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - Scharneitha Britton, the owner of Kinfolks BBQ in Smyrna, found herself in hot water after an extensive investigation by the Special Investigations Section of the.... Read More

UPDATES on St. Clair Senior Center

May 08, 2024 at 07:57 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The St. Clair Senior Center will be closed for maintenance from Wednesday, June 5, 2024, through Monday, June 10. Facility Coordinator Trevor Hutchison not.... Read More

This Is National Correctional Officers Week

May 07, 2024 at 02:35 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - President Ronald Reagan supported the contributions correctional officers make to ensure the custody, safety and well-being of inmates in jails or prisons..... Read More

MTE Grants $10K each to 3 Area Schools

May 07, 2024 at 02:03 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) announced that Holloway High School, located in the Rutherford County School District; Bradley Academy, located in the.... Read More

School Safety Upgrades in Rutherford County and Examining the Idea of Being Armed in the Classroom

May 07, 2024 at 11:00 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Changes are being seen across the state as new schools are built after a new law went into effect that calls for increased safety measures. In the Ru.... Read More
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Tornado Touches Down East of Murfreesboro, Causing Structural Damages and More on Monday

May 07, 2024 at 09:31 am by WGNS News

  SMITHVILLE, TN - A tornado touched down east of Murfreesboro in the Smithville, Tennessee area on Monday afternoon, leaving a trail of structural damage to homes, busi.... Read More

Give Blood to RED CROSS, You Never Know When We'll Have An Emergency!

May 07, 2024 at 07:57 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - When every second counts, blood products play a crucial role in providing lifesaving care. The American Red Cross urges the public.... Read More

Tennessee Gas Prices This Week

May 06, 2024 at 10:55 pm by WGNS News

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 7.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.31/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee.... Read More

Former Music Producer from Nearby Franklin Found Guilty of Sex Crimes Against Minor

May 06, 2024 at 10:32 pm by WGNS News

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TN - In neighboring Williamson County, a former music producer from Franklin, TN was convicted of sex crimes against a minor on Wednesday. 55-Year-old Sa.... Read More

Commentary: On Screen Behavior, Short Kisses and How the Media has Changed, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

May 06, 2024 at 10:11 pm by WGNS News

Commentary: The evolution of media, historical censorship in broadcasting and movies, kisses that lasted for 6-seconds or less - - with more, here's MTSU Professor of Journa.... Read More