Middle Tennessee

TBI: Former Police Officer in Middle Tennessee Indicted

Sep 18, 2023 at 07:56 pm by WGNS News

MT. JULIET –A former Mt. Juliet police officer faces a set of charges following an investigation by TBI special agents. At the request of 15th District Attorne.... Read More

Middle TN Physician Convicted in $9.5-Million Health Care Fraud Case

Sep 06, 2023 at 07:10 pm by WGNS Radio News

A federal jury in Nashville has convicted Doctor Benjamin T. Toh, 68, of Chicago, Illinois, for his role in a more than $9.5 million health care fraud conspiracy, announced Un.... Read More

PACT Act Offers Special Health Care Enrollment for Tennessee Veterans

Sep 06, 2023 at 07:04 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Veterans unenrolled in VA health care are encouraged to apply for their care by Sept. 30, 2023, to take advantage of the PACT Act special enrollment pe.... Read More

Groovin' In The Boro Auction Started Wednesday

Sep 06, 2023 at 07:00 pm by WGNS Radio News

As you may be aware, The Journey Home's fundraiser, Groovin' In The Boro presented by Wayne and Dorothy Murphy is coming up on September 14th. There are still a few.... Read More

Hundreds Of Industry And Education Leaders Gathered Wednesday

Sep 06, 2023 at 06:55 pm by WGNS Radio News

The State Collaborative On Reforming Education (SCORE) hosted the Future Forward Summit in Nashville today, bringing together over 200 of the state’s top business and ed.... Read More

MTSU’s Center for Popular Music partners on Nashville Exhibit of Late Photojournalist Alan L. Mayor’s Work

Sep 06, 2023 at 06:41 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Center for Popular Music is partnering with other organizations to present the works of le.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Chief Names Command Staff

Aug 08, 2023 at 06:37 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. –Newly appointed Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) Chief Mark McCluskey names Jamie Bigelow, Tim Swann, and Brian Lowe to his Command Staff.... Read More

Governor Bill Lee Issues Official Call, Presents Legislative Priorities Ahead of Public Safety Special Session

Aug 08, 2023 at 06:31 pm by WGNS Radio News

On Tuesday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee issued the special session proclamation and presented the administration’s legislative and budget priorities that will.... Read More

Suspect Arrested for Alleged Threats of Mass Violence Against a Murfreesboro School

Jul 28, 2023 at 02:22 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A man from Hendersonville, Tennessee has been arrested and charged with threats of mass violence after allegedly making a threat to “shoot up.... Read More

Rutherford County Property Assessor Proposes the Tennessee "Golden Homeowners" Tax Relief Program

Jul 27, 2023 at 08:59 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - It is important we value the contributions of our long-term homeowners who have dedicated years to building vibrant communities. The current property t.... Read More

How Does Tennessee Rank with Native Golfers?

Jul 27, 2023 at 08:34 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The game of Golf... It can be a relaxing hobby, a tool for nonprofits to raise funds, a fiercely competitive sport, or the perfect backdrop to land a b.... Read More

New Organization Focuses on Providing Assistance to Individuals / Families Impacted by Alzheimer's and Dementia in Rutherford County

Jul 27, 2023 at 08:03 pm by WGNS Radio News

The Great Gatsby Foundation, a newly established non-profit organization, is dedicated to providing much-needed support and assistance to individuals and families affected by.... Read More

MTSU Growing Donor Support Leads to Record Fundraising Year for 2022-23

Jul 27, 2023 at 07:56 pm by WGNS Radio News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University followed up a record year of fundraising a year ago with growing donor support, securing a new.... Read More

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Seeks Re-Accreditation

Jul 27, 2023 at 07:48 pm by WGNS Radio News

Final preparations are underway for the on-site assessment of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation by representatives of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement A.... Read More

Celebrate the Middle Tennessee High School Students Beginning Healthcare Careers with Ascension Saint Thomas

Jul 18, 2023 at 05:44 pm by WGNS News

Ascension Saint Thomas is proud to recognize the 2023-2024 class of Ascension Saint Thomas Work-Based Learning, a year-long program that prepares students from across Mid.... Read More

The Big Machine Music City Grand Prix is Next Month

Jul 18, 2023 at 05:05 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - Area race fans and music lovers and getting excited about the upcoming Indycar race. The third annual Big Machine Music City Grand Prix will be bac.... Read More

MTSU’s Supply Chain Master’s Program Ranked No. 2 Nationally by Higher-Ed Website

Jul 17, 2023 at 06:31 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University has been awarded a top ranking for its master’s program in supply chain management by I.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Father Arrested After 11-Month-Old Child Overdosed on Fentanyl

Jul 14, 2023 at 04:26 pm by WGNS News

An overnight investigation into an 11-month old’s apparent fentanyl overdose in Middle Tennessee led to the arrest of the girl’s father, 27-year-old Aras Babiry, w.... Read More

Crime Data Across the State of Tennessee

Jul 12, 2023 at 08:19 pm by WGNS Radio News

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released its 2022 ‘Crime in Tennessee’ publication, which details the volume and nature of crime, as reported by the state&rs.... Read More

SCAM: Unknown Subject Claims to be a Codes Enforcement Officer

Jun 29, 2023 at 07:48 pm by WGNS News

Another scam is impacting Middle Tennesseans. This most recent scam alert comes from Warren County, where the Sheriff says that some residents have been approached by an ind.... Read More