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TN Dept. of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Celebrates Successful Launch of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Jan 25, 2023 at 08:55 pm by WGNS News

The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) is releasing new data showing the response to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in the state.... Read More

Local author book signing at Linebaugh Library

Jan 25, 2023 at 07:24 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) Linebaugh Public Library is pleased to host local author S. J. Boyce for a book signing on Saturday, February 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The author will b.... Read More

Sister Celebrates Her Brothers 22nd Birthday After He Beats Cancer at Age 21

Jan 25, 2023 at 07:03 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) A Riverdale High School senior is honoring her older brother who is a Hodgkin's Lymphoma survivor, by campaigning to raise funds and awareness for the Leu.... Read More

Two Dead in Fatal DUI Accident This Past Saturday

Jan 25, 2023 at 04:09 pm by WGNS News

(Bedford County, TN) Vehicular homicide charges have been filed against an alleged drunk driver after two people in the vehicle that the suspect was reportedly driving.... Read More

Diversity in Government: 27.5% of Residents in the Rutherford County / Nashville Area are "Non-White" and 24.9% of Government Workers are "Non-White"

Jan 25, 2023 at 12:26 pm by WGNS News

Since its inception, the United States has been a majority White country, but it is increasingly becoming more ethnically and racially diverse. In fact, the White population i.... Read More
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After Tragedy, Murfreesboro Couple Serving Others Through Foundation and Careers

Jan 25, 2023 at 10:42 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) In the summer of 2015, Murfreesboro couple Jennifer and Tyson Donaldson were ecstatic to learn that they were pregnant with their third child. T.... Read More

Free Coat Giveaway This Thursday in Murfreesboro

Jan 24, 2023 at 08:43 pm by WGNS News

Local non-profit Barnabas Vision is hosting a FREE Coat Giveaway this Thursday! The goal is to giveaway as many coats as possible to those who are unable to afford a winter.... Read More

UPDATE: Local Vehicle Break-Ins Continue in Murfreesboro Area

Jan 24, 2023 at 08:33 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – Detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department continue to investigate a string of car break-ins that occurred at Richard Siegel Soccer Park,.... Read More

Two Teens in Rutherford County Remain Missing - Both Cases Reported Within Days of One Another

Jan 24, 2023 at 08:03 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – Two teens remain missing and both were last seen in the Rutherford County area, according to authorities. The most recent of the two cases invo.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire Crews Extinguish House Fire on Cloister Drive Tuesday - No Injuries Reported

Jan 24, 2023 at 07:25 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - The Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department Fire Marshal's Office investigators are trying to determine the cause of a house fire that destroyed a ho.... Read More

Murfreesboro Based TwelveStone Receives 2022 Best of Knoxville Award

Jan 24, 2023 at 07:19 pm by WGNS Radio News

Murfreesboro, Tennessee -- TwelveStone Health Partners, a leading provider of comprehensive chronic care medication services, announces TwelveStone Health Partners Infusi.... Read More

Low Flying Aircraft and Technology - Today's Commentary by a Local Professor at MTSU

Jan 24, 2023 at 07:09 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: A low flying aircraft, technology and the FAA. With today's commentary, here is MTSU professor Larry Burriss...     Verbatim: “We’ve.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools Teachers of the Year

Jan 24, 2023 at 05:06 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) Murfreesboro City Schools is proud to announce that Stephanie Fontaine, fifth grade teacher at Erma Siegel Elementary and Catrynia Gannon, kindergarten te.... Read More

United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties Announces the Opening of the VITA Program and Ribbon Cutting

Jan 24, 2023 at 04:50 pm by WGNS News

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

Multiple Aggravated Robbery Charges Filed Against Ex-con in Davidson and Rutherford County Robberies

Jan 24, 2023 at 01:44 pm by WGNS News

An investigation spanning nearly a month into a series of armed robberies at Nashville area dollar stores culminated Sunday night with the arrest of ex-con Terrance Turner w.... Read More

COVID-19 Numbers are LOW in Rutherford County and Murfreesboro City Schools

Jan 24, 2023 at 10:17 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) There is some misinformation circulating our community about the current number of COVID-19 cases within our local schools. To find out where COVID num.... Read More

High Dollar Purse Stolen from Local Business

Jan 23, 2023 at 11:36 am by WGNS News

A very expensive purse was stolen from the employee breakroom of a Medical Center Parkway business in Murfreesboro. The theft occurred at The Social Chair in the Fountains at.... Read More

New In-Car Police Cameras Linked to Body Cams Being Installed in Murfreesboro Patrol Vehicles

Jan 23, 2023 at 10:00 am by WGNS News

The Murfreesboro Police Department began the installation process of new in-car camera’s this past week, which will be linked to the new body-cams that police officers w.... Read More

Local Community Book Discussion Focuses on 3-Books with the Topics of Mental Health and Education

Jan 23, 2023 at 06:28 am by WGNS News

The Rutherford County Library System and the League of Women Voters of Murfreesboro / Rutherford County are partnering to host a community book discussion this Tuesday ev.... Read More

Central Magnet School Continues Success by Promoting Culture of Focus and Clear Expectations for Students and Teachers

Jan 23, 2023 at 06:12 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) When it comes to success, Central Magnet School has a lot to offer students in academics and extracurricular opportunities. But according to principa.... Read More