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Gov. Lee's Balanced Budget, New Laws--Effective Saturday!

Jun 28, 2023 at 08:32 pm by WGNS

(NASHVILLE) This Saturday is July 1, 2023, the first day of the new fiscal year--not only for Murfreesboro, but for Rutherford County and yes--Tennessee. The work of the 113th.... Read More
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AAHSRC Dedicates Monument in Evergreen Honoring Early Slaves

Jun 24, 2023 at 01:17 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  “Gone But Not Forgotten” is the wording across the top of a monument that was dedicated in Section M of the Evergreen Cemetery at 10:00 o&rsqu.... Read More
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Want to be a HAM RADIO operator? This is ARRL Field Day Weekend!

Jun 23, 2023 at 03:45 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN) Get ready for Amateur Radio Field Day at the Sharp Springs Park (311 Jefferson Pike; Smyrna, TN). It's this weekend--Saturday and Sunday, June 24-25, 2023. It's f.... Read More

MTSU Board of Trustees approves 2.98% tuition, fee increase for 2023-24

Jun 20, 2023 at 09:40 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Middle Tennessee State University Board of Trustees voted Tuesday, June 20, to raise tuition and fees by 2.98% for the Fall 2023 semester,.... Read More

Murfreesboro Man Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary of Bariatric Surgery by Registering for Half Marathon

Jun 20, 2023 at 11:25 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO,  TN  -It was only one year ago when Daniel Anderson had life-changing weight loss surgery. From battling weight issues to overcoming health scares, the.... Read More

LOCAL Bear Sightings This Weekend in Murfreesboro and Smyrna

Jun 17, 2023 at 12:01 pm by WGNS

  (RUTHERFORD COUNTY) Reports indicate there have possibly been two black bear sightings in Rutherford County. The first bear sighting was reported Friday (4/16/2023).... Read More

Public invited to Memorial dedication for Slaves in Unmarked Graves

Jun 17, 2023 at 08:28 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The African-American Heritage Society of Rutherford County is unveiling and dedication of a memorial to those enslaved on Oaklands Plantation and other ind.... Read More

Murfreesboro Native Receives Prestigious "Critical Language Scholarship"

Jun 04, 2023 at 08:15 pm by WGNS

(CHATTANOOGA) UT Chattanooga rising junior and Murfreesboro native Emma Roy has received the prestigious U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship. She will stud.... Read More

Summer Traveling Is Here--Ram Warns Of Areas To Avoid

Jun 03, 2023 at 08:19 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) School is out and families are traveling to SportsCom, Patterson Community Center, Discovery Center and sites around the area.  That means that you'll be d.... Read More
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Friday Dusk--2 Vehicle Crash With Injuries In Smyrna

Jun 03, 2023 at 07:09 am by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN)  There was a two-vehicle personal injury crash around dusk Friday night (6/2/2023) on the Old Nashville Highway at Enon Springs Rd. West.  Smyrna Fire-.... Read More

End of Watch, RIP Detective Jake Beu

May 20, 2023 at 07:49 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)   Detective Jacob “Jake” Beu’s line of duty death marks one of the darkest days at the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, She.... Read More

Deadline for FEMA - SBA Storm Assistance: June 6th

May 19, 2023 at 11:47 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Homeowners, renters, and businesses with underinsured or uninsured disaster-related losses still have until the June 6, 2023, deadline to apply for as.... Read More
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Police Week Ending With Tribute To RCSO Det. Beu

May 18, 2023 at 04:19 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  As Police Week draws to a close, Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Detective Jake Beu came home Thursday (5/18/2023) for his visitation at Franklin.... Read More

"Keeping AM Radio in Vehicles" getting broad support!

May 17, 2023 at 04:07 pm by WGNS

(WASHINGTON, DC) Executives with the Ford Motor Company and members of the U.S. Congress have been impressed with the large number of persons who listen to AM radio for local.... Read More

TSSAA Spring Fling Championships Return to Rutherford County & Spring Fling HQ on WGNS

May 17, 2023 at 02:18 pm by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY) – Rutherford County is once again set to host Spring Fling, Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association’s (TSSAA) unique spring sports.... Read More

Know What To Do When STROKES HIT!

May 17, 2023 at 10:49 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) For more than 11 summers, 75-year-old Albert “Ed” Mendez has volunteered his time by teaching archery lessons at his church's annual youth camp.... Read More

Gov. Lee's Executive Order 101...Would 2006's Technology Corridor strengthen it?

May 16, 2023 at 06:54 pm by WGNS

(NASHVILLE) Is Murfreesboro’s 2006 Technology Corridor connected with Gov. Lee’s Executive Order 101? On Tuesday (5/16/2023) Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signe.... Read More

19-Year Old Drowns Friday Morning In Percy Priest Lake

May 12, 2023 at 12:21 pm by WGNS

(La VERGNE, TN) A Smyrna resident drowned while fishing with 5 others on Percy Priest Lake in La Vergne. The body of 19-year old Myo Kyo from Smyrna was found around 7:30.... Read More

Call RCSO if you recognize him

May 11, 2023 at 06:49 pm by WGNS

Do you know this man?  He is a person of interest for an investigation by Detective Joseph Duncan.   If you know his identity or have information about him,.... Read More

1 Intruder Dead, 1 Jailed--Friday PM Home Invasion

May 07, 2023 at 08:56 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  A home invasion in the 100 block of January Street was reported at 8:24PM this past Friday night. The Murfreesboro Police’ CID (Criminal Investigati.... Read More