Inside the Landfill: An Interview with Mike Classen

Jul 12, 2024 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In today's episode, WGNS' Scott Walker sits down with Mike Classen, the General Manager of the Middle Point Landfill, for an eye-opening discussion abo.... Read More

Political Forum: Murfreesboro City Council Candidates - Key Issues and Views

Jul 09, 2024 at 01:39 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Today on WGNS, we hosted the Murfreesboro City Council Political Forum featuring candidates running for a City Council seat. Our guests included Matt M.... Read More

Murfreesboro Installs Cutting-Edge Gunshot Detection System

Jul 05, 2024 at 10:03 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - Gunshot detection technology is being installed throughout the City of Murfreesboro... That was MPD Deputy Chief Cary Gensemer, who told WGNS that w.... Read More

Transgender Youth Medical Ban in Tennessee Faces Supreme Court Scrutiny

Jun 24, 2024 at 02:03 pm by WGNS News

  The Supreme Court of the United States has agreed to hear a case against a 2023 Tennessee law that bans certain medical care for transgender youth. The case was brough.... Read More

Summer Food Program for Kids Under 18 Continues in Murfreesboro

Jun 24, 2024 at 09:57 am by WGNS Radio News

By Zach Thomas MURFREESBORO – Even though fewer kids are in school in the middle of summer, Murfreesboro County Schools are livelier than ever. Through the United State.... Read More

Submit Your Talent Video for a Chance to Perform at "LIVE" in the Boro!

Jun 13, 2024 at 11:39 am by WGNS News

Got talent? You should enter a video to be considered as a potential candidate for “LIVE” in the Boro! The annual event showcases local talent while raising fund.... Read More

Cicadas Soiree and Oaklands Mansion's Rich History

May 22, 2024 at 11:37 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Join WGNS' Scott Walker as he chats with Oaklands Mansion’s Executive Director, James Manning, about the upcoming Cicadas Soiree, set for Saturday,.... Read More

Supporting Food Service Workers: Giving Kitchen's Tennessee Tasting Raises Critical Funds

May 17, 2024 at 11:52 am by WGNS News

WGNS' Tiffany Parker talked to Giving Kitchen founder, Jen Hidinger Kendrick, who recalls the day her late husband publicly addressed his cancer diagnosis at a fundraiser as s.... Read More

Tire Bandit Strikes Again and Even Burglarizes a Patrol Car in Murfreesboro

Apr 26, 2024 at 06:34 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – An unknown man was caught on camera during a rash of car break-ins in Murfreesboro. More surprisingly, one of the vehicles broken into was a Tenness.... Read More

UPDATE on Saturday Night's FATAL Road Rage Shooting

Apr 15, 2024 at 03:45 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division Violent Crimes detectives are still investigating what led to a road rage shooting th.... Read More

New Park Coming to the Blackman Area, a New Parks and Rec Office, Summer Camps and More!

Mar 26, 2024 at 09:15 am by WGNS News

Today, we are joined by Murfreesboro Parks and Rec. Asst. Director Thomas Laird and Marketing Coordinator Lynn Caldwell. Host Scott Walker discusses a recent move by the par.... Read More

7-Year Old Murfreesboro Girl Found SAFE In Texas!

Mar 10, 2024 at 10:51 am by WGNS

(LEAGUE CITY, TEXAS)  On Sunday morning (3/10/2024) the missing 7-year old Murfreesboro child was found in League City, Texas.  7-year-old Iris Crum smiled afte.... Read More
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THANK YOU Rita Shacklett for 48-Years of Leadership!

Feb 29, 2024 at 03:50 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) At 11:00 o’clock Thursday morning (2/29/2024), a Leap Year day gathering erupted in tears, laughter and applause as Rita Shacklett entered the room. It wa.... Read More

Today's Topics: Impressive Historic Works, Women’s History and The Power in Positive Aging

Feb 19, 2024 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

  Segment One: Exploring MTSU's Public History Ph.D. Program In the first segment of today's show, host Scott Walker welcomed Dr. Kelly A. Kolar,.... Read More

Sisterly Love Leads to Life-Saving Journey for Murfreesboro Retiree

Feb 15, 2024 at 05:05 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Diane Lariscy, a retired sterile technician residing in Murfreesboro, TN at 67, found herself on a life-saving journey supported by her sister, Denise. As t.... Read More

Fatal Shooting At Twin Oaks Drive Home

Feb 10, 2024 at 11:01 am by WGNS

Detectives from the Rutherford County Sheriffs Office are investigate a Friday afternoon (2/9/2024) shooting death on Twin Oak Drive. David Hager of Twin Oak Drive was.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Police Crime Center

Feb 10, 2024 at 09:26 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  The City's high-technology Crime Center will enable Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) to impact the community's most troublesome and dangerous issues..... Read More

Murfreesboro's Community Investment Trust funding Approved

Feb 10, 2024 at 05:39 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The Murfreesboro City Council voted Thursday (2/8/2024) to approve the Community Investment Trust funding of qualified charitable organizations in FY25. $364,95.... Read More
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Stones River National Battlefield OPEN Again!

Feb 08, 2024 at 01:21 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  The north end of Murfreesboro has been under a plume of smoke while the specially trained wildland firefighters from the Mississippi River Fire Management.... Read More

Murfreesboro Detectives Appeal for Assistance in Identifying Attempted Burglary Suspect

Feb 06, 2024 at 09:42 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro detectives are seeking the public's help in identifying an individual who attempted to use stolen keys to gain entry into the Tennessee Vape &a.... Read More