Photo of the Day: Life is a Highway... Well, Route 66 is a Highway

Oct 12, 2021 at 09:30 pm by WGNS

Photo by Scott WalkerJanuary 10, 2020 along Route 66Route 66 was once the main artery through the desert lands of the west, leading to the metropolis of Chicago. The route was.... Read More

Rutherford County Health Department and Partners Open Additional COVID-19 Testing Site on North End of County

Oct 07, 2021 at 02:48 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—(October 7, 2021) Rutherford County Health Department (RCHD), City of La Vergne, and CH Consulting Solutions are partnering to offer COVID-19 testi.... Read More

Local Hospital Shares Tips for Saturday's Middle Half Marathon Prep

Oct 07, 2021 at 11:30 am by WGNS

The 13th annual Middle Half Marathon is on Saturday and this year’s race will be on a slightly different course. Officials told WGNS NEWS the race will start in front of.... Read More

Rutherford County EMS of the Year Honored by The Exchange Club of Murfreesboro

Oct 07, 2021 at 10:52 am by WGNS

Alice Swinford, Paramedic, was honored by The Exchange Club of Murfreesboro on Wednesday October 6, 2021 as the Rutherford County EMS of the year at a special luncheon at Thro.... Read More

Tuesday: Keith Holbert Sr.

Oct 05, 2021 at 08:30 am by Producer

WGNS Slick Pig BBQ Birthday Winner:  Keith Holbert Sr.  The birthday club winner receives Slick Pig's delicious banana pudding. Just stop by Slick Pig in Murfreesbo.... Read More

TUESDAY: Sarah Murfree

Oct 05, 2021 at 06:09 am by Producer

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Tuesday, October 5th, 2021 Sarah Murfree is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for helping her friends during some tough times. Sarah Mu.... Read More

HELP WANTED: WGNS Radio is Looking for a Diverse Personality that can Tackle New Digital and On-Air Sales AND Become an On Air Talent

Oct 01, 2021 at 11:27 am by WGNS

WGNS is Hiring WGNS Radio provides more local news than any other media outlet in Rutherford County. With two presets on the FM dial and one on our original AM frequency,.... Read More

Suspects arrested after gunfire in parking lot during local high school football game

Sep 29, 2021 at 04:51 pm by WGNS

No one suffered injuries after a man allegedly fired a handgun in the air in a rear parking lot during the Stewarts Creek High School football game Friday, a Rutherford County.... Read More

Murfreesboro Parks and Rec talk about a long list of upcoming events, including haunting good times for October!

Sep 28, 2021 at 09:32 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro Parks and Rec Guest include Parks Director Nate Williams, Marketing Coordinator Melinda Tate, along with the Director of the Bradley Academy Museum Vonchelle.... Read More

COMMENTARY by Mike Sparks: WE The People should revisit the Importance of U.S. Constitution

Sep 27, 2021 at 06:45 am by WGNS

COMMENTARY by State Rep. Mike Sparks Recently on WGNS Rutherford Magazine Show heard Sunday nights at 5p.m. on 100.5 FM, 1450AM and online at WGNSradio.com I ha.... Read More

High-Tech Robots Designed in Murfreesboro Could Change Factory Landscapes Nationwide and Solve Workforce Issues

Sep 24, 2021 at 03:08 pm by WGNS

High-tech robots are being studied and developed in Murfreesboro, which could change factory landscapes all over the country. A program that is underway now at MTSU, aims to.... Read More

Jon Dinkins Flashback (1989)

Sep 23, 2021 at 06:00 am by WGNS

Thanks to Frank Caperton of the Rutherford County Historical Society who found this photo from "The Daily News Journal" from June 18th, 1989, when he was a teacher and coach a.... Read More

VOTE on New License Plate Designs for Tennessee

Sep 21, 2021 at 11:04 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Governor’s office is asking for residents to vote on the next standard license plate design. Of the four choices, two are a navy blue color and two are whi.... Read More

Murfreesboro launches website for public to report odors or gas

Sep 21, 2021 at 07:45 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — On September 20, 2021, the City of Murfreesboro launched a website for the public to report odors or gas believed to be coming from the Middle.... Read More

Free Food Pantry at Greenhouse Ministries - Volunteers Needed

Sep 21, 2021 at 07:24 am by WGNS

Greenhouse Ministries will host a Mobile Food Pantry this Saturday (09/25/21). Greenhouse founder Cliff Sharp said volunteers will be needed on Saturday...For those in need of.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police to Continue Leading Funeral Processions, but More MPD Officers Needed

Sep 20, 2021 at 09:37 am by WGNS

Over the past 20-years, the City of Murfreesboro has heard from citizens, experts and more on what to do about the police department escorting funerals processions through the.... Read More
Slideshow

Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard

Sep 18, 2021 at 10:09 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  The Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard renaming ceremony took place Saturday morning (9/18/2021) at the Patterson Community Center.  The first street.... Read More

Public Invited: "Immigration Law" at MTSU 3PM This Monday

Sep 18, 2021 at 07:21 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  “Immigration, Law and Local Consequences: Current Issues for Immigrants and Refugees in Rutherford County” is set for 3&nb.... Read More

COVID-19 delta variant raises new considerations for today’s travelers

Sep 17, 2021 at 10:29 am by WGNS

Americans returned to travel in droves this summer. Recent AAA Travel bookings were up at least 11% over 2019 levels, and even more people are excitedly planning trips for 202.... Read More

Unemployment Remains on a Downward Trend as the State’s Economy Continues to Rebound

Sep 17, 2021 at 09:55 am by WGNS

As Tennessee’s economy continues to rebound, the state has experienced three consecutive months of lower unemployment, according to newly released data from the Departme.... Read More