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Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Nurses Throw Birthday Party for Patient’s 1-Year-Old Son

Aug 02, 2021 at 10:13 am by WGNS

Sometimes things happen that are beyond your control, and you have to make the best of the situation. Patrick Regg, a patient at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford, found himse.... Read More

Show-stealing 747 jet, flown by MTSU graduate, highlight of university’s 2021 EAA AirVenture visit

Aug 02, 2021 at 09:25 am by WGNS

It was hard to miss the plane that MTSU Aerospace graduate Mike Starnes brought to EAA AirVenture.That’s because Starnes, 54, a captain for United Parcel Service, brough.... Read More

FUN This Saturday on the Murfreesboro Square and a One-Room School House Exhibit

Aug 02, 2021 at 09:19 am by WGNS

Most people have never seen a one-room schoolhouse, but that was the reality in the 1800’s and into the 1900’s. This Saturday on August 7th, local residents will h.... Read More

2.9-Cent Price Increase in Gas to Start the Week in Tennessee (8/02/2021)

Aug 02, 2021 at 07:33 am by WGNS

Tennessee gas prices have risen 2.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.87/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Gas prices.... Read More

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BlueCross Healthy Place at Barfield Crescent Park

Aug 02, 2021 at 07:01 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Representatives of the City of Murfreesboro and the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand o.... Read More

Smyrna High School Alum competing at the Olympic Games in Tokyo

Jul 30, 2021 at 07:59 pm by WGNS

Call it a dream come true for Michael Hicks.Well, sort of.As a young boy, the Smyrna native dreamt of playing basketball. However, in his wildest imagination, he could have ne.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Man Pleads Guilty for Role in U.S. Capitol Breach

Jul 30, 2021 at 04:00 pm by WGNS

A guilty plea to federal charges - with more, here is WGNS' Ron Jordan... A Middle Tennessee man is pleading guilty to federal charges for his role in the breach of the U.S.... Read More

National Farmers Market Week Aug 1 - Aug 7: Local is Better

Jul 30, 2021 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

Summer brings fresh produce and Tennessee will highlight peak season during National Farmers Market Week Aug. 1-7, 2021.“Farmers markets offer a variety of fresh, health.... Read More

Vaughn Named Regional Chief Development Officer for American Red Cross for the Tennessee Region

Jul 30, 2021 at 11:00 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Region of the American Red Cross is pleased to announce that Laura Vaughn has been named Regional Chief Development Officer with the Fund Development Department.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mayor recognizes MPD officers Fiddler, Fugate, and Hanson with STARS Award

Jul 30, 2021 at 10:42 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police Officers Justin Fugate, Casey Fiddler, and Seth Hanson were honored July 29, 2021, as STARS award recipients for savi.... Read More

Dancers from MTSU interpret artist's 'visceral undercurrents' in 'powerful' performance at the Frist

Jul 30, 2021 at 09:10 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Assistant professor Jade Treadwell and an ensemble of MTSU dance students and alumnae brought their artistry to a Nashvill.... Read More

Gov. Bill Lee sued after deciding Tennesseeans should no longer receive federal unemployment benefits

Jul 30, 2021 at 08:58 am by WGNS

Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee Labor Commissioner Jeff McCord are being sued over the decision to pull out of federal unemployment benefit programs for Tennesseans. Seve.... Read More

New research finds drivers should not rely too heavily on in-dash fuel economy displays

Jul 29, 2021 at 06:15 pm by WGNS

In-dash fuel economy displays estimate the number of miles a vehicle gets per gallon, including how many “miles to empty.” AAA tested the accuracy of these systems.... Read More

Remembering Larry Ralston - Funeral in Murfreesboro this Saturday

Jul 29, 2021 at 05:33 pm by WGNS

Larry Ralston is a man who many know for his photography. Others know him from the Premiere 6 movie theater at Jackson Heights Plaza. The locally owned movie theater has ann.... Read More

Second Woman Arrested in JC Penny Shoplifting Incident

Jul 29, 2021 at 05:08 pm by WGNS

A second suspect has been arrested in a shoplifting incident that police were notified about by a JC Penny employee.Murfreesboro Police Public Information Officer Larry Flow.... Read More

New Principal named at Lascassas Elementary

Jul 29, 2021 at 04:50 pm by WGNS

“People.” It was a simple yet very meaningful reply when Randall D. Uptain was asked what he is looking forward to most in his return to Lascassas. “The.... Read More

Ultralight Aircraft Crashes in Bedford County on Tuesday

Jul 29, 2021 at 02:07 pm by Producer

An ultralight plane crashed in Bedford County near Unionville on Tuesday evening. The aircraft had two people on board when it went down in a field, coming to rest next to a.... Read More

WGNS and Smile Doctors in Smyrna - Summer Smiles Event

Jul 29, 2021 at 01:52 pm by Producer

WGNS Radio was a part of the Smyrna Smile Doctors “Summer Smiles Event” on Thursday (07/29/2021)! Hear some of our remote broadcast from Smile Doctors below...Star.... Read More

Celebration – Creative Voices, Creative Visions

Jul 29, 2021 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

The MTSU Department of Art and Design announces a juried exhibition of regional, national, and international artists that embraces the extensive breadth and depth of arti.... Read More

Graduating veteran earns third degree, red stole from MTSU

Jul 29, 2021 at 11:00 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — As a U.S. Marine, Corbitt Huseth found himself in harm’s way far too often, being shot at — even being struck on the arm.... Read More