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MTSU's residence halls at full capacity for Fall 2023 semester

Jun 15, 2023 at 11:25 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s residence halls for Fall 2023 are at capacity for the first time in recent memory, thanks to a.... Read More
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Murfreesboro Council Approves Development Impact Fees on 2nd and Final Reading

Jun 15, 2023 at 09:29 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council voted Thursday, June 15, 2023, on 2nd Reading, to implement a Fee Schedule with a newly adopted set of Deve.... Read More

Camp Wonder' Kicked Off for Special Needs Students this Past Monday

Jun 15, 2023 at 09:11 pm by WGNS Radio News

Camp Wonder, a summer camp for students with special needs, kicked off this past Monday (June 12, 2023) at Blackman High School. Created by Rutherford School&nb.... Read More

Tennessee Sees an Increase in the College-Going Rate for the Class of 2022

Jun 15, 2023 at 09:02 pm by WGNS Radio News

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is thrilled to announce the release of the college-going rate for the Class of 2022. The data for the Class of 2022 show.... Read More

Vanderbilt University Medical Center DENIED in Proposal to Open a 48-Bed Hospital in Murfreesboro

Jun 15, 2023 at 09:00 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Certificate of Need to allow Vanderbilt University Medical Center to build and open a 48-bed hospital in Murfreesboro has been denied. In April of 2020.... Read More

Award-Wnning MTSU Solar Boat Team makes Waves at 2023 International Competition

Jun 15, 2023 at 07:37 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — For the second consecutive year, the Middle Tennessee State University solar boat team finished fourth overall in the 29th annu.... Read More

Tennessee Records a 3.3% Unemployment Rate for May 2023

Jun 15, 2023 at 06:39 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Tennessee’s statewide unemployment rate held steady at 3.3% in May, according to newly released data from the Department of Labor and Workforce.... Read More

New Bridges and Roadway Extensions to Alleviate Traffic Congestion in Areas of S. Church, Hwy 99 and Cason Lane

Jun 15, 2023 at 06:13 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Construction of the new Beasie Road Bridge that will span the width of the Stones River and connect to River Rock Boulevard is now underway. Murfreesboro.... Read More

Shoplifters Allegedly Steal Over $1,400 in Merchandise from Old Navy Store in Murfreesboro

Jun 15, 2023 at 06:21 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Another large-scale retail theft has been reported in Murfreesboro and evidently, the culprits in the case involved shoplifters hitting a Medical Center Par.... Read More

United Way of Rutherford & Cannon Counties VITA Program Community Impact

Jun 14, 2023 at 10:30 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN — United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties announces a successful tax season for the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program. VITA is a FREE.... Read More

Smyrna and Murfreesboro Considering a Special Census as LaVergne Currently Counts their Population

Jun 14, 2023 at 10:20 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 residen.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police: 15-Year-Old Remains Missing, Last Seen on Sunday, June 11, 2023

Jun 14, 2023 at 09:44 pm by WGNS News

  UPDATE - MURFREESBORO, TN – As of Wednesday night (06/14/23), a 15-year-old from Murfreesboro remains missing. Earlier in the day on Wednesday morning, police to.... Read More

MTSU Literacy Curriculum Earns ‘A+’ Nationally for Preparing Education Student

Jun 14, 2023 at 05:30 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The National Council on Teacher Quality recently recognized MTSU’s Department of Elementary and Special Education wi.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Investigating Alleged Stalking / Aggravated Assault Case Involving a Potential Teen Victim

Jun 14, 2023 at 04:46 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN – An unknown man has allegedly been stalking an 18-year-old Murfreesboro woman, according to a police report. Detectives are attempting to ide.... Read More

MTSU’s Evins Earns National Leadership Award for Student Voter Registration Efforts Inbox

Jun 14, 2023 at 12:11 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Mary Evins, research professor at the University Honors College and Department of History at Middle Tennessee State University, is recipi.... Read More

Tennessee Ranks 36th in Child Well-Being, Showing Improvement in Some Areas, Challenges in Others

Jun 14, 2023 at 12:01 pm by WGNS Radio News

Tennessee ranks 36th in child well-being, according to the 2023 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, a 50-state report of recent household data developed by the Annie E. Casey Foun.... Read More

Sedan Crashes into Old Fort Parkway Storefront on Tuesday in Murfreesboro

Jun 14, 2023 at 11:31 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A motorist evidently drove through the front window of a local business near Sam's Wholesale Club in Murfreesboro. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning.... Read More

Man Convicted in 2015 Murder and Rape of a Murfreesboro Woman Denied Appeal by the TN Supreme Court

Jun 14, 2023 at 12:21 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A man convicted of raping and killing a 22-year-old woman in Murfreesboro 8-years ago filed for post-conviction relief and lost. The subject la.... Read More

Felony Shoplifting Case Reported at Ulta Beauty in Smyrna

Jun 13, 2023 at 10:58 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNYA, TN - Smyrna Police are asking for the assistance of the public in identifying two subjects who may be tied to a recent shoplifting incident. According to the Smyrna.... Read More

Preparations Underway for the 2023 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival that Starts Thursday

Jun 13, 2023 at 10:39 pm by WGNS Radio News

COFFEE COUNTY, TN – As the temperatures rise, so will the volume in neighboring Coffee County. The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival gets into full swing on Thursday, Jun.... Read More