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Be on the Lookout - Credit Card Fraud Case in Murfreesboro

Jul 28, 2020 at 07:22 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Police have issued another “BOLO” or “Be on the Lookout” for a woman who detectives say could be a part of a credit card fraud ring.MPD De.... Read More

Suspect Allegedly Stole Tools from Lowe's in Murfreesboro

Jul 28, 2020 at 01:14 pm by WGNS

UPDATE - Earlier this month Murfreesboro Police issued a “BOLO” or be on the lookout for a theft suspect. The subject was accused of stealing merchandise from Lowe.... Read More

Barricaded Subject Arrested by La Vergne Police

Jul 28, 2020 at 11:26 am by WGNS

(La Vergne, Tenn) One person barricaded in a house in La Vergne was taken into custody Tuesday morning.Police were called to the home on Constitution Avenue around 5:00 a.m. a.... Read More

Salvation Army's "Beyond the Bells" scheduled for August 31st

Jul 28, 2020 at 09:15 am by WGNS

Make plans now to attend the first virtual Beyond the Bells "Salvation Army" event to celebrate the lives of those who have been changed through the support of our community.T.... Read More

The Pentagon Papers: Civil discourse and polite discussion (Audio)

Jul 24, 2020 at 10:45 am by WGNS

Civil discourse and polite discussion, with a look back at June 13th in the 1970's, here is MTSU Professor Larry Burriss...

Spotted in Madison after Shots Fired - Arrested in Rutherford County

Jul 24, 2020 at 08:00 am by WGNS

Two men responsible for gunfire that hit the Nashville area North Precinct police building and caused several officers in the rear parking lot to immediately take cover Tuesda.... Read More

Celebration of Fiber connection for the Town of Smyrna

Jul 24, 2020 at 07:30 am by WGNS

United Communications is going to offer fiber in Smyrna!  The Town of Smyrna’s new Internet connection will equal faster service for a large number of homes and bus.... Read More

Four Door Sedan stolen from Student Quarters Apartment Complex in Murfreesboro

Jul 22, 2020 at 04:47 pm by WGNS

SEE BELOW VIDEO: A Kia Forte was stolen in Murfreesboro and detectives need your assistance in identifying the person who stole the four door sedan.The car was taken from Stud.... Read More

Appeal filed by Murfreesboro Sex Offender Denied

Jul 22, 2020 at 09:30 am by WGNS

An appeal filed in the case of a registered sex offender who was arrested in Rutherford County has been denied. The case involves a man by the name of Matthew Whitehair who fi.... Read More

RESCHEDULED: Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland to Address City of Murfreesboro: 6PM Tuesday, July 28th

Jul 21, 2020 at 11:35 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Mayor Shane McFarland will hold a briefing Tuesday, July 28, at 6 p.m. on Facebook and CityTV. To listen to the briefing live visit WGNSradio..... Read More

TN Senate Health Chairman Alexander Introduces Bill to Prepare for the Next Pandemic

Jul 21, 2020 at 09:55 am by WGNS

Senate health committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) today introduced the Preparing for the Next Pandemic Act — legislation that will maintain sufficient onshore m.... Read More

Tennessee Treasury Returned $62.5 Million to Claimants in FY 2020

Jul 21, 2020 at 09:45 am by WGNS

During these challenging times, many Tennesseans can use some extra money. The Tennessee Department of Treasury Unclaimed Property Division returned over 59,000 claims, totali.... Read More

MTSU president, provost deliver strong messages on campus mask policy

Jul 20, 2020 at 02:47 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s senior administrators delivered strong messages on the institution’s requirement for students,.... Read More

WGNS' Scott Walker talks to professors at MTSU about a number of topics dealing with Workplace Bullying, Science Grants and COVID-19

Jul 20, 2020 at 09:07 am by Producer

WGNS' Scott Walker talks to professors at MTSU about a number of topics (see show outline below): SEGMENT ONE – 8:10 a.m. GUEST: Dr. Jackie Gilbert, management profe.... Read More

"Doomscrolling" the media and social media pages for the bad

Jul 20, 2020 at 06:00 am by WGNS

Are you "Doomscrolling" the news via social media or perhaps on news websites? You are not the only one. With details on the issue of the new term "Doomscrolling," here is MTS.... Read More

The American Heart Association responds to alarming drop in 9-1-1 calls fueled by COVID-19 fears

Jul 20, 2020 at 05:45 am by WGNS

As COVID-19 cases continue to increase and strain emergency departments nationwide, a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Re.... Read More

RUTHERFORD COUNTY: Promotion to Assistant Director of OIT / New Human Resources Assistant Director

Jul 17, 2020 at 08:03 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Mayor Bill Ketron announced last week the promotion of two Rutherford County employees; Darin Moore to Assistant Director of the Office of Informat.... Read More

TBI: Rutherford County Woman Indicted on Theft Charge - Over $22,000

Jul 17, 2020 at 06:59 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY – A 53 year old Rutherford County woman has been arrested after being indicted on a theft charge, following an investigation by Special Agents with the.... Read More

Shooting on Friday Afternoon in Murfreesboro

Jul 17, 2020 at 06:41 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Police responded to a shooting in the 700 block of South East Broad Street at 4:41 p.m. Friday afternoon (July 17, 2020). Reports indicate that one person was sho.... Read More

Over $2,000 in Perfume Stolen from ULTA in Murfreesboro

Jul 17, 2020 at 07:30 am by WGNS

On July 1st and July 10th, two subjects in Murfreesboro entered the Ulta store at 2615 Medical Center Parkway and allegedly took several bottles of perfume. The fragrances wer.... Read More