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UPDATE: More Middle Tennessee Phone Scams Reported

Dec 27, 2022 at 09:28 pm by WGNS News

Just a short drive east of Murfreesboro in Tullahoma, the Police Department has received numerous calls concerning a scam that has been attempted via telephone. The scam.... Read More

Don't Leave Your Expensive Trash Leftover from Expensive Gifts on Your Curb

Dec 27, 2022 at 09:23 pm by WGNS News

Law enforcement officials are warning that discarded packaging from expensive Christmas gifts can draw unwanted attention from thieves.  Experts say boxes from television.... Read More

UPDATE: Silver Alert Issued for Middle Tennessee Man - Subject Located on Monday

Dec 27, 2022 at 08:53 pm by WGNS News

Middle Tennessee - A Silver Alert that was issued last Wednesday for a missing Middle Tennessee man has been called off, after the subject was safely located. The alert w.... Read More

MTE Comments on Rolling Blackouts This Past Saturday

Dec 27, 2022 at 08:15 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN - UPDATED) The recent cold weather snap that hit Murfreesboro on Thursday night and into Christmas weekend, eventually led to rolling blackouts this pas.... Read More

Murfreesboro City School Students Headed Back to School Soon - Growth on West Side Continues

Dec 27, 2022 at 05:30 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TN) Murfreesboro City School Students will return to the classroom on Wednesday, January 4th after a long winter break. Rutherford County School Students return.... Read More

Tennessee is the 7th least expensive market in the nation for Gas - Rutherford County Cheapest in State

Dec 27, 2022 at 12:47 pm by WGNS Radio News

(Rutherford County, TN) Rutherford County currently has the lowest average gas prices in the state. As of Tuesday afternoon, the average price for regular unleaded was at.... Read More

New State Laws to Start on January 1st, 2023

Dec 27, 2022 at 08:00 am by WGNS News

A collection of bills sponsored by Senate Republicans will become effective on January 1, 2023. This includes key legislation that provides tax relief to farmers. The law.... Read More

MTSU names Mark Clark executive director of development

Dec 26, 2022 at 02:21 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University has named Mark Clark executive director for development, a position responsible for leading fundraising effo.... Read More

Linebaugh Public Library Launches its Winter Reading Program

Dec 26, 2022 at 02:15 pm by WGNS News

NOTE: Due to the lack of heat in the building, Linebaugh Library had to shut-down early on Monday at 12:45 pm (12/26/2022). (Murfreesboro, TN) Resolve to read! Line.... Read More

La Vergne to Seek Mutual Aid to Fix Water Supply Issue

Dec 26, 2022 at 02:07 pm by WGNS News

(La Vergne, TN) A “perfect storm” has caused the City of La Vergne to seek mutual aid from the Town of Smyrna to meet a water supply issue. The software used to mo.... Read More

"We Remember You" at FUMC Gets $10K Grant

Dec 26, 2022 at 02:06 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  First United Methodist Church, 265 W. Thompson Lane, has received a $10,000 grant from ENCORE Ministry to help provide support for dementia caregiver.... Read More

Child Sex Abuse Victims and Their Family Can Have an Even Harder Time around and After the Holidays

Dec 26, 2022 at 02:00 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Child Sexual Abuse has a lasting impact on a child’s well-being into adulthood, which is why it is important to help victims receive the proper h.... Read More

This Week Marks the Time for Many to Return Christmas Gifts - More Stores are Charging a Fee for That Return, Compared to Returns in Years Past

Dec 26, 2022 at 01:52 pm by WGNS News

Tis the season for the time to return gifts, which is what a lot of people may be doing the week after Christmas. For those who may have received the wrong size or the wrong g.... Read More

MTSU Plays a Large Role in Helping Rutherford County Grow and Plan for More Growth in a Positive Manner

Dec 26, 2022 at 10:30 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Rutherford County continues to be a major stakeholder in the region and is moving towards the position of the number 4-largest county in the state&hell.... Read More

Rutherford County has 4th Lowest Average Gas Prices in Tennessee on Monday

Dec 26, 2022 at 07:51 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 2.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.69/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,82.... Read More

An Old Friend Returns In Mid January: Reeves-Sain Drugstore

Dec 24, 2022 at 10:35 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  A close friend returns early in the New Year. Rick Sain told WGNS that Reeves-Sain Drugstore is going through a total renovation and will reopen in mid Ja.... Read More

TVA Lifts Curtailment

Dec 24, 2022 at 10:31 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  At approximately 10:30 Saturday morning (12/23/2022), the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) lifted its curtailment requirements for Middle Tennessee Electr.... Read More

Look Who WGNS News Spotted!

Dec 24, 2022 at 09:42 am by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY)  Bulletin, WGNS News crews spotted a celebrity doing some last minute Christmas shopping. Just thought that you would like to be the "first" to know.&.... Read More

Ram's Checking It Twice

Dec 24, 2022 at 09:21 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) With temps like you find in Ho, Ho, Ho Land, Ram Balachandran releases his ROAD WARRIOR traffic report for today through December 31, 2022. City Construction P.... Read More
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MTSU Says "Thank You For Your Service"

Dec 24, 2022 at 08:40 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Middle Tennessee State University is saluting 229 longtime faculty and staff employees for their 4,160 combined years of service .... Read More