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State Representative to Auction Off House Plate

Aug 15, 2023 at 10:42 am by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN — State Representative Mike Sparks is selling his license plate, which is a State House of Representative plate, to help raise funds for the game of ches.... Read More

Local Golf Tournament to Help Special Needs Students in Rutherford County Schools

Aug 14, 2023 at 04:45 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - You can enjoy a rewarding golf competition while providing funding for Rutherford County Schools’ students during the 3rd annual Special Nee.... Read More

Two Blood Drives in Rutherford County

Aug 14, 2023 at 03:33 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As children return to school, and summer winds down, the American Red Cross along with the Nashville Predators Foundation is asking fans to help stay o.... Read More

Goodwin and Downing Retire from the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office

Aug 11, 2023 at 02:47 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Dan Goodwin dreamed of being a narcotics detective like Sonny Crockett from the “Miami Vice” TV show while attending high school in Woodbur.... Read More

A look at how local radio and life in our community intertwine - and a little history of Rutherford County

Aug 11, 2023 at 09:09 am by Producer

Listen to this morning's show, that highlights local history and how it all intertwines with your very first local radio station... WGNS.  On the show, you will hear old.... Read More

Special Session in the State to Focus On Mental Illness and Public Safety

Aug 10, 2023 at 12:38 pm by WGNS News

The Tennessee General Assembly is holding a Special Session in Nashville on August 21 at 4PM. The session comes at the request of Governor Bill Lee. State Representative Mike.... Read More

WGNS Radio Coverage of MTSU Blue Raider Games Predates Middle Tennessee Being a University

Aug 09, 2023 at 12:39 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - WGNS inked a deal with Middle Tennessee State University on Wednesday morning to continue airing MTSU Sports for the next five years. This ongoing relations.... Read More

List of Candidates Vying to be the Next Rutherford County Circuit Judge has been Narrowed Down to Five

Aug 08, 2023 at 10:41 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Early last month, WGNS reported news about the Honorable J. Mark Rogers, who announced his retirement after serving nearly 20-years as a judge in.... Read More

Major Expansions Underway at Several Rutherford County High Schools - New Football Fields for Two Schools

Aug 08, 2023 at 08:20 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - The construction of a $41.6-million expansion is underway right now at the Rutherford County operated Smyrna High School… That was Rutherford County S.... Read More

Smyrna Gas Station Clerk Attacked - Arm Broken by Unknown Assailant

Aug 08, 2023 at 08:02 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - In Smyrna, law enforcement officers are attempting to locate an individual who is accused of assaulting a gas station clerk... Police told the public on Tuesday.... Read More

100-Mile Poker Run Coming Up in Murfreesboro Area, Along with a Marathon

Aug 08, 2023 at 10:53 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – Supporters of the Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity will take to the streets on September 16th for the 15th Annual Hammer Down for Habitat P.... Read More

Someone Could Win $1.55-Billion in Tennessee Lottery

Aug 08, 2023 at 07:49 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Last week, WGNS told you about a Murfreesboro resident who won $50,000 in the Tennessee Lottery’s Mega Millions game. The ticket purchased by the.... Read More

AAA: Tennessee Gas Prices Rise Eight Cents - Rutherford County at $3.50 Per Gallon

Aug 07, 2023 at 01:46 pm by WGNS News

Gas prices across Tennessee rose again for the third consecutive week, climbing eight cents, on average, over last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is no.... Read More

Smyrna Man Arrested Following Dangerous Street Racing Activity in South Nashville

Aug 07, 2023 at 01:05 pm by WGNS News

As part of the Metro Nashville Police Department's continuing effort to combat street racing and dangerous behavior at unsanctioned car meets, 20-year-old Kyle K. Paulson of.... Read More

MONDAY: VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Middle Tennessee State University partnering on PACT Act initiative for Veterans

Aug 07, 2023 at 08:45 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – TODAY (MONDAY): In an effort to help Veterans maximize their health care benefits, VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) and the Charli.... Read More

IndyCar Races in Middle Tennessee and the Announcement of Nashville Being Home to the 2024 NTT IndyCar Series Grand Finale Race

Aug 07, 2023 at 07:35 am by WGNS News

Just about every red-blooded boy, lot's of men, a few girls, and probably thousands of women, have dreamed of turning the downtown streets of Nashville into an IndyCar course..... Read More

Connor Zilisch Once Again Drives from Last to First to Win on Street Course, Earns Victory in Big Machine Music City Grand Prix

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

NASHVILLE  ― Connor Zilisch once again drove his No. 7 Silver Hare Racing Chevrolet Camaro from last to first, rebounding from a technical infraction to win in the Trans.... Read More

Thursday: Stuff the Bus with the Local United Way

Aug 02, 2023 at 10:39 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – City Auto presents Stuff the Bus. United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties’ Stuff the Bus initiative is a community-sponsored.... Read More

Teacher Salaries, Teacher Retention and Schools Starting Back in Rutherford County

Aug 02, 2023 at 08:46 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Schools in Rutherford County and across Middle Tennessee are opening next week, and hundreds of teaching positions still need to be filled. Many of t.... Read More

Stepping Stones Safe Haven to host Bingo in the Barn

Jul 31, 2023 at 09:31 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro TN - Stepping Stones Safe Haven, a 501c3 charity that provides supportive services and shelter to women and children experiencing homelessness in Rutherford.... Read More