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Emergency Preparedness Could Save Your Life!

Oct 05, 2024 at 01:48 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Absolutely, being informed about local emergency services and having a solid emergency plan in place is crucial for everyone’s safety. Whether it.... Read More

Two-Month-Old "Truth" Found SAFE In Nashville

Oct 05, 2024 at 07:57 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - An Endangered Child Alert was issued for 2-month old Truth Claybrooks, on behalf of the Murfreesboro Police Department. Within 24-hours, the infant was foun.... Read More

Applause for Tennessee Parents...Great Job With The Teens!

Oct 05, 2024 at 07:43 am by WGNS

Tennessee - Parents, are your children ready for the challenges of adulthood? Did you prepare them for what's ahead? Volunteer State parents should be proud! Tennessee ra.... Read More

AM Radio Dominant In Helping "Helene" Storm Victims

Oct 05, 2024 at 06:09 am by WGNS

Washington, DC - During crises like Hurricane Helene, AM radio becomes a vital resource. Its signals travel farther than FM, ensuring that citizens can receive critical i.... Read More

Discipline issued for Oakland – Blackman football game fight

Oct 04, 2024 at 09:19 am by WGNS

Discipline has been handed down following the fight that broke out during the recent Oakland-Blackman football game. Both schools' athletic programs placed on probation f.... Read More

Vice Mayor Bill Shacklett Recognizes Carson Elder with STARS Award

Oct 04, 2024 at 06:36 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – City Arborist Carson Elder is the August STARS Award recipient. Vice Mayor Bill Shacklett honored Elder as a STAR during the Oct. 3, 2024, Cit.... Read More

Rutherford County Unites for East Tennessee Hurricane Relief Efforts

Oct 03, 2024 at 07:00 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A local church in Murfreesboro is collecting goods to be taken to Newport, TN, which is an area that was devastated by the recent flooding that was caused b.... Read More

New Survey Reveals Tennessee Parents' Perspectives on School Quality and Engagement

Oct 03, 2024 at 06:20 pm by WGNS News

Today, TennesseeCAN, a nonpartisan, nonprofit K-12 education group working to ensure that every child in Tennessee has access to great teachers and great schools, released "Th.... Read More

MTSU Theatre Students Present One Act Play Festival Oct. 9-11 at Tucker

Oct 03, 2024 at 06:08 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance students will present a trio of plays each night at the One A.... Read More

UPDATED: Precautionary Lockdown at Oakland High and Middle Schools Amid Nearby Police Activity

Oct 03, 2024 at 05:57 pm by WGNS News

- UPDATE - Murfreesboro, TN – Oakland High School and Oakland Middle School were placed on lockdown Thursday morning as a precautionary measure due to a police situation.... Read More
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Murfreesboro K9 Hero Rescues Stranded Dog from Flooded Tree in East Tennessee

Oct 03, 2024 at 05:53 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A glimmer of hope amidst the flooding devastation from Hurricane Helene in East Tennessee, a dog stranded atop a 20-foot tree is safely rescued tha.... Read More
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State Agencies Issue Scam Warnings in Ongoing Helene Recovery

Oct 03, 2024 at 03:42 pm by WGNS News

In the aftermath of  and following Wednesday’s federal major disaster declaration impacting flood-ravaged parts of East Tennessee, several state agencies have joine.... Read More

Public Works Annual Fall Leaf Collection Begins Oct. 14 in Murfreesboro

Oct 03, 2024 at 12:06 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The 2024 Fall Leaf Collection season begins October 14 and continues through January 31, 2025. During this peak season, Oct. 14 - Jan. 31, loo.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools Solve Staff Shortages, But Growth will Spur Future Challenges as Student Population Increases to 61,300+ Students Throughout Rutherford County

Oct 03, 2024 at 11:57 am by WGNS News

Listen to our entire interview with guests Lisa Trail and Tori Carr from the Murfreesboro City Schools Above. MURFREESBORO, TN - One of the major news stories across the na.... Read More

Tennessee is the 4th Least Expensive Market in the Country

Oct 02, 2024 at 07:15 pm by WGNS News

Over last week gas prices across the state fluctuated higher to $2.80, but ultimately fell over the weekend to $2.76, the same price as one week ago. The average price of regu.... Read More

LaVergne Accepting Donations for Last Minute Toy Store and Inaugural Food Drive

Oct 02, 2024 at 07:10 pm by WGNS News

La Vergne, Tenn. - The City of La Vergne will begin accepting donations for the Last Minute Toy Store and inaugural Food Drive beginning tomorrow, October 1. Donations can be.... Read More

Reminder: Voter Registration Deadline for Nov. 5 State and Federal General Election is Oct. 7

Oct 02, 2024 at 07:05 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett today reminded all eligible Tennessee residents that they must register to vote by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 7, to be eligible to cas.... Read More

Calling All Veterans: Lead the Way at the Murfreesboro Parade

Oct 02, 2024 at 07:02 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System is searching for two exceptional Veterans—one female and one male—to serve as Grand Marshals at this.... Read More

Author to Speak at MTSU Oct. 7 About Infamous Emmett Till Murder Trial

Oct 02, 2024 at 06:52 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University will host Ronald Collins, a retired law professor, author and First Amendment scholar, for a public discussion on.... Read More

COMMENTARY: The Wow Signal and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life, by Dr. Burriss, MTSU

Oct 02, 2024 at 06:44 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: While a student reporter at Ohio State University, Larry Burriss covered the university’s Big Ear radio telescope, which later captured the mysterious "Wow.... Read More