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MTSU STEM Faculty Land $1.25M NSF Grant to Mentor Post-Doctoral Education Researchers

Oct 30, 2023 at 10:52 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Grant Gardner, Department of Biology professor and researcher, along with Middle Tennessee State University faculty L.... Read More

Smyrna Police Search for Suspects Involved in Stolen Police Equipment

Oct 30, 2023 at 09:19 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TENNESSEE - The Smyrna Police Department is searching for suspects involved in stealing police equipment including armor and firearms. The theft occurred on Sunday,.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Reminds Drivers to Use Caution Tuesday - Watch for Children

Oct 30, 2023 at 08:05 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Kids will be Trick or Treating throughout Rutherford County neighborhoods on Tuesday evening. The excitement of being in their favorite costume.... Read More

Commentary by MTSU Professor About Tolerance and the Ability to Heal in Conflict and/or to Debate

Oct 30, 2023 at 07:23 pm by WGNS News

Commentary: Tolerance, the ability for a system to heal itself; to take care of problems and conflicts – it's what some may refer to as “Fault tolerance.” Wi.... Read More

Juvenile Driver Slams into Warrior Drive Home on Sunday

Oct 30, 2023 at 06:43 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN – A vehicle ran into a home near Riverdale High School this past weekend. The small SUV slammed into the vinyl sided house at close to 1:15, Sun.... Read More

Well Known Real Estate Trail Blazer in Murfreesboro Dies at Age 84

Oct 30, 2023 at 07:39 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A well known Murfreesboro woman passed away this past Thursday after a lengthy period of declining health. Sally Jones Wall was 84 when she died at h.... Read More

Sunday October 29th, 2023: The Mr. Murfreesboro Show

Oct 29, 2023 at 10:02 pm by Producer

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UPDATE: 5-Vehicle Fiery Saturday Night Crash

Oct 29, 2023 at 09:07 pm by WGNS

  To read the November 16th UPDATE to this news story, CLICK HERE. (MURFREESBORO, TN) Here's an update on that fiery five-vehicle accident that occurred around 7:1.... Read More

Successful Drug Take-Back at MTSU

Oct 29, 2023 at 01:47 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Middle Tennessee State University's participation in the nationwide DRUG TAKE BACK program netted nearly 62 pounds of old meds. MTSU Pharmacy Extern Susan.... Read More

Multi-Vehicle Crash, One Vehicle Catches Fire, Driver Trapped--Lascassas Pike Kroger Store

Oct 28, 2023 at 09:32 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Saturday evening shortly before 8:00 o'clock 911 received notice that a five-vehicle crash had occurred at the intersection of Lascassas Pike and Rutherford Bou.... Read More

Cannon County Man Drowns When Kayak Flips In Caney Fork River

Oct 28, 2023 at 02:36 pm by WGNS

(Silver Point, TN)  A 69-year old man from neighboring Cannon County drowned in the Caney Fork River around 11:00 o'clock Saturday (10/28/2023) morning. A husband and wif.... Read More

Trick or Treat Around The Downtown Square 3-5PM

Oct 28, 2023 at 10:36 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) It's like a Norman Rockwell painting that has come alive, we're talking about TRICK OR TREATING with the small locally owned businesses around the historic town.... Read More

Ram Says WINTER BLAST Could Slam Traffic!

Oct 28, 2023 at 08:32 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Fall is definitely here, and a wintry blast of cold temps with lows in the 20s is about to slam Rutherford County. Murfreesboro Transportation Department's Depu.... Read More

Halloween Sobriety Checkpoint

Oct 28, 2023 at 07:27 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Anytime is a bad time to mix alcohol/drugs with driving, but area law enforcement agencies are teaming-up to squelch it on Halloween weekend. Police will be on.... Read More

Help Re-Stock Local BLOOD SUPPLY, Give Blood To The Red Cross!

Oct 28, 2023 at 06:57 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  As October comes to a close, the American Red Cross urges blood and platelet donors to make and keep donation appointments now to help hospitals re-stock.... Read More

Mother of Special Needs Student Upset Over Oakland High School's Principal Not Allowing the Special Olympic Students to Walk in the Homecoming Parade (With Interview)

Oct 28, 2023 at 12:33 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – A junior at Oakland High School has been bothered by a decision to exclude him and at least 25 of his peers at an October 13th event. That even.... Read More

Convicted Felon on Probation Arrested for Committing Two Carjackings Wednesday Evening

Oct 27, 2023 at 11:17 pm by WGNS Radio News

NASHVILLE, TN - A convicted felon on probation out of Rutherford County is jailed in Nashville for committing two carjackings Wednesday evening before a police canine team cau.... Read More

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic & SurgiCenter Opens Additional Location Off Interstate 840

Oct 27, 2023 at 10:58 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro Medical Clinic & SurgiCenter has expanded to provide patients with more convenient access to high quality, affordable healthcare by opening.... Read More

Give the Gift of Life as Donors of All Blood Types are Needed

Oct 27, 2023 at 10:52 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As October comes to a close, the American Red Cross urges blood and platelet donors to make and keep donation appointments now to help hospitals restoc.... Read More

Murfreesboro Breaks Ground on New $17.1 Million Transit Center for Murfreesboro Transit

Oct 27, 2023 at 10:46 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Elected City officials and city and state transportation administrators gathered on a field Friday, Oct. 27 at New Salem Hwy. and Bridge Ave..... Read More