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MTSU Awarded 1,672 Diplomas Saturday

Dec 11, 2021 at 04:11 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  On Saturday (12/11/2021) Middle Tennessee State University awarded 1,672 degrees in its fall, 2021 commencement ceremonies.  The three programs took.... Read More

"Safe On 70" Christmas Travels

Dec 11, 2021 at 03:47 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Making sure families arrive safely for Christmas gatherings are the goals of the “Safe on 70” enforcement events this month by the Ruther.... Read More

Red Cross Helping Tornado Victims

Dec 11, 2021 at 03:13 pm by WGNS

With the help of partners, Red Cross disaster volunteers from Murfreesboro, Rutherford County and other mid-state locations are working to make sure everyone has a s.... Read More
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MTSU graduating seniors' projects seize spotlight at Mech-Tech expo

Dec 10, 2021 at 01:00 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Anna Kate Jackson stole the show halfway through the recent MTSU Engineering Technology Mech-Tech, an end-of-the-semester student project.... Read More

HAPPY TRAILS: Communications Specialist Keith Ryan Cartwright departing RCS after publishing book on black cowboys

Dec 10, 2021 at 11:55 am by WGNS

Keith Ryan Cartwright has spent the past five years helping to tell the stories of Rutherford County Schools. After recently publishing a highly regarded book about the untold.... Read More

Chicken Salad Chick Investing in The Journey Home of Murfreesboro

Dec 10, 2021 at 11:22 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN – Chicken Salad Chick recently announced their Giving Card Campaign in the Middle Tennessee area stores benefitting The Journey Home and raising money n.... Read More

Rutherford County Fire & Rescue Warns that Open Burning Can Lead to Brush Fires and Other Consequences

Dec 10, 2021 at 10:59 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN— Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) warns that open burning, if not done properly, can lead to large brush fires and additional consequences.The.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Detective earned the Crisis Intervention Training First Responder of the Year award

Dec 10, 2021 at 10:47 am by WGNS

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Detective Patty Oeser earned the Crisis Intervention Training First Responder of the Year award from the National Alliance on Mental Illness.... Read More
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One of the Largest Sports Entertainment Parks in the World will be built in Murfreesboro, TN

Dec 10, 2021 at 07:31 am by WGNS

UPDATED: WGNS has all of the latest details, soundbites, video and more. Read all about the new multi-sports arena / baseball, softball, soccer, football fields / ice hockey r.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital Presents 2021 Physician Awards for Excellence in Clinical Leadership

Dec 10, 2021 at 06:30 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tenn. - Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital is pleased to recognize its 2021 honorees for outstanding accomplishments in clinical leadership.  Dr. Ma.... Read More
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UPDATE: National Weather Service Confirms a Tornado Hit Coffee County this past Monday

Dec 09, 2021 at 01:43 pm by WGNS

While Rutherford County saw minimal damage caused by the storms this past Monday morning, the same cannot be said in nearby counties.The National Weather Service in Nas.... Read More

Public Defender Announces Candidacy for Re-Election

Dec 09, 2021 at 12:54 pm by WGNS

Gerald L. Melton, Public Defender for the 16th Judicial District, has officially announced his candidacy for re-election.The 16th Judicial District is comprised of Rutherfor.... Read More

Three people indicted for the fentanyl overdose death of a Murfreesboro man and other related charges

Dec 09, 2021 at 11:39 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A Rutherford County Grand Jury has indicted two men and a woman for murder and other fentanyl related charges surrounding the April 2021 dea.... Read More

MTSU doctoral students use brief videos to explain research to broader audience

Dec 09, 2021 at 11:00 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU graduate researcher Sara Salisbury may have had a slight edge in a new College of Basic and Applied Sciences video co.... Read More

Rydell “Super” Mayes Jr. Christmas Give Back Event in Murfreesboro

Dec 09, 2021 at 09:33 am by WGNS

If you are searching for holiday cheer, you can find it at the Rydell “Super” Mayes Jr. Christmas Give Back Event. This time of year, is all about giving back and.... Read More

Learning and Networking Event for Farmers and Craft Beverage Industries

Dec 09, 2021 at 09:14 am by WGNS

UT Extension, along with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture and craft beverage industry associations and guilds will host a meeting to bring brewers, distillers, winemake.... Read More

New Men's Program "Life University" Getting Started at Greenhouse Ministries

Dec 09, 2021 at 08:53 am by WGNS

The brand-new building that Greenhouse Ministries recently moved into is now operational. This news means that their new men’s program is about to start.Cliff Sharp, co-.... Read More

Flashback Frank - Cemeteries

Dec 09, 2021 at 08:00 am by Dalton Barrett

Did you know there are more than 1,100 cemeteries and graveyardsin Rutherford County, Tennessee? Yep, 1,100 cemeteries andgraveyards and seemingly more being discovered each w.... Read More

UPDATE: Thompson Lane Road Widening Project in Murfreesboro

Dec 08, 2021 at 11:41 pm by WGNS

WGNS has an update on the Thompson Lane road widening project in Murfreesboro. Evidently, the state is currently in the process of working with land and homeowners to acquir.... Read More

WGNS' New Smyrna / La Vergne Powerful Signal Off 7:30AM - 2:00PM Thursday

Dec 08, 2021 at 07:38 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN) WGNS' powerful new signal that serves both Smyrna and La Vergne will be off for several hours Thursday (12/9/2021) while Middle Tennessee Electric installs n.... Read More