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Driving Statistics Highlight Road Safety Concerns in Rutherford County as 2023 Comes to a Close

Dec 28, 2023 at 10:03 pm by WGNS News

    RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As the year draws to an end, driving statistics for Rutherford County reveal both areas of improvement and causes for concern. Accordin.... Read More

Unemployment Rates Drop Across Tennessee, Rutherford County Among the Lowest

Dec 28, 2023 at 09:58 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - New data released by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development reveals encouraging news for Tennessee as the unemployment rates decre.... Read More

Police and Fire Respond to Small Blaze at Murfreesboro's Starbucks on Old Fort Parkway

Dec 28, 2023 at 12:39 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN – As a result of WGNS listeners messaging the station on Thursday morning asking about an incident that unfolded at an Old Fort Parkway eatery,.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Plagiarism in the Midst of Other Social Discourse, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Dec 28, 2023 at 12:02 pm by WGNS News

OPINION: In today's Media Commentary by Dr. Larry Burriss, an MTSU Professor of Journalism, he reflects on recent global events to include inflation, border issues, and politi.... Read More

Auto Thefts, Robbery and More in Murfreesboro and Throughout Tennessee

Dec 28, 2023 at 11:29 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - In the past 4-weeks alone, Murfreesboro has seen a staggering 530+ crime reports, spanning a range of offenses to include assault, burglary, fraud,.... Read More

La Vergne Urges Residents to Participate in Special Census for Community Benefit

Dec 27, 2023 at 09:58 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A special census is underway in northern Rutherford County, where officials believe their population has grown by several thousand residents since U.S..... Read More

Smyrna Police Seek Public Assistance in Identifying Walmart Theft Suspect

Dec 27, 2023 at 09:28 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN — The Smyrna Police Department is reaching out to the public for assistance in identifying a possible theft suspect captured on surveillance cameras at Walmar.... Read More

Incident at Walter Hill Dam Under Investigation as Apparent Suicide

Dec 27, 2023 at 05:37 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO,  TN  - In a somber turn of events on Wednesday in the vicinity of the Walter Hill Dam in Murfreesboro, authorities are conducting an investigation into.... Read More
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Family of Five Safely Evacuates Burning Duplex on Daisy Court

Dec 27, 2023 at 05:32 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO,  TN - In a harrowing incident early Wednesday morning, a family of five managed to escape unharmed from a duplex engulfed in flames on Daisy Court. The Murf.... Read More

Stride into the New Year: Murfreesboro's New Year's Day 5k Promotes Health and Community Wellness

Dec 27, 2023 at 10:19 am by WGNS News

  MURFEESBORO, TN - As the clock ticks down to welcome the dawn of a new year, residents of Murfreesboro are gearing up for a unique and invigorating way to kickstart 20.... Read More

55 Professionals Part of December Graduating Cohort of Job-Embedded Teachers

Dec 26, 2023 at 11:06 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - 55 industry professionals are now fully licensed Rutherford County teachers thanks to the school district’s Teach Now program. Teach Now is an E.... Read More

Tennessee Unemployment Rate for November 2023

Dec 26, 2023 at 10:42 am by WGNS News

As Tennessee employers prepared for the busy holiday season, new data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development showed more Tennesseans were available to work i.... Read More
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Read To Succeed Received Over 4,000 Books from Erma Siegel Elementary’s 4th Annual Book Drive

Dec 26, 2023 at 10:31 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Read To Succeed received 4,151 gently used books last Thursday from Erma Siegel Elementary’s 4th Annual Holiday Book Drive. Ms. Pope and her.... Read More

22nd Annual Polar Bear Plunge Heats Up Murfreesboro for a Cool Cause

Dec 26, 2023 at 10:01 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro is gearing up for the 22nd Annual Polar Bear Plunge, set to take place on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Boro Beach, the outdoor po.... Read More

Preserving the Essence of Christmas: Beyond “Happy Holidays”

Dec 23, 2023 at 10:16 am by WGNS

‘Tis the season, or so they say.  As the Christmas season unfolds, so does the annual debate surround the greetings we exchange. “Happy Holidays” vers.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Scored HIGH

Dec 23, 2023 at 08:39 am by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) Nearly three-fourths of tested schools in Rutherford County scored either an A or B on a new letter grade ranking system, which was released by th.... Read More
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Murfreesboro Police Say MERRY CHRISTMAS

Dec 23, 2023 at 08:14 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Officers with the Murfreesboro Police Department combined a loving-heart and a big smile as they handedout Christmas cheer during the 2023 SHOP WITH A COP progr.... Read More

Murfreesboro Magic Is On the Roadways

Dec 23, 2023 at 08:06 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) In the week ahead, much of the world slows as people extend the hand of peace and goodwill toward others. As families join together, the roar of heavy traffic a.... Read More
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Town of Smyrna Has The Christmas Spirit!

Dec 23, 2023 at 07:19 am by WGNS

(TOWN OF SMYRNA, TN) Smyrna Police, Smyrna Fire-Rescue, and the Town of Smyrna are filled with caring and giving individuals. They enjoyed celebrating the magic of the season.... Read More

Drive Safely During Christmas and New Year, Call if you need TOW TO GO!

Dec 23, 2023 at 06:47 am by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN)  We are now officially in the largest travel time of the year. When you add winter weather to some highways and interstates, the end results are c.... Read More