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Murfreesboro Cultural Arts 2024 Laureate

Apr 16, 2024 at 10:17 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- The Murfreesboro Parks and Rec Department has announced the Cultural Arts Laureate Program's 2024 Laureate, which marks the return of Kara Kemp for her.... Read More

Inside the Mongols Motorcycle Club and an Outcome of Federal Sentencing

Apr 15, 2024 at 09:55 pm by WGNS News

James Hines, 47, one of eighteen members and associates of the Clarksville chapter of the Mongols Motorcycle Club who were federally prosecuted for RICO conspiracy, murder, ki.... Read More

Lane Agri-Park's Bustling Season Begins with the Return of the Farmers' Next Month

Apr 15, 2024 at 09:25 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The local Rutherford County Farmers' Market is gearing up to reopen for the 49th year. Commencing on Friday, May 10, the Lane Agri-Park will come to life.... Read More

Local Entrepreneurs Unite to Form a Company Supporting Other Businesses

Apr 15, 2024 at 05:30 pm by WGNS News

Middle, TN– Today marks the exciting debut of Foundations First (F1), a dynamic duo determined to revolutionize the business facilitation landscape. With a shared pass.... 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

Smyrna Town Manager to Retire

Apr 15, 2024 at 10:25 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tennessee—Brian D. Hercules has announced his retirement as Town Manager of Smyrna after nearly six years of dedicated service. “It has been a privilege to.... Read More

Listen: Family Businesses and a 35th Anniversary in Your 5-Minute Good Health Update from Sunshine Nutrition Center

Apr 15, 2024 at 07:00 am by WGNS News

  WGNS takes a look at getting healthy and making positive choices to feel better with Kim Hillsman Dunaway from Sunshine Nutrition Center. Today, we focus on the operat.... Read More

Sunday: La Vergne Home Fire

Apr 14, 2024 at 08:11 pm by WGNS

La Vergne, TN - On Sunday (4/14/2024) La Vergne Fire Rescue responded to a residential structure fire on Quail Drive. Upon arrival, firefighters encountere.... Read More

Stories, News and More: MTSU’s School of Journalism and Strategic Media Celebrates 50 Years of History

Apr 12, 2024 at 05:48 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University's School of Journalism and Strategic Media is celebrating its 50th year of teaching students reporti.... Read More

Learning How to Fall and Getting Healthier in Age - with Melanie Cavender at Adams Place

Apr 12, 2024 at 09:15 am by WGNS News

In today's podcast, WGNS' Scott Walker engages in a conversation with Melanie Cavender at Adams Place in Murfreesboro, shedding light on the transformations that accompany agi.... Read More

Roadway Improvements Authorized for Burnt Knob / Manson Pike / Blackman Rd. Intersection

Apr 11, 2024 at 07:51 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Murfreesboro City Council, on Thursday, April 11, 2024, voted to approve a professional services contract worth $413,500 with Kimley Horn, Inc. The co.... Read More

MTSU Chef Whips Up Award-winning Dish for Regional Culinary Competition

Apr 11, 2024 at 06:14 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University chef Mike Wojciechowski has combined his passion for cooking with his penchant for competitio.... Read More

‘Saddle Up’ for Fun, Good Cause at April 20th ACE Learning Center Fundraiser

Apr 10, 2024 at 04:26 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Mark your calendars for the 17th annual “Saddle Up” FUN-draiser event on Saturday, April 20, to support Middle T.... Read More

Good Friday Tornado 15-Year Anniversary

Apr 10, 2024 at 10:50 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN - It has been 15-years since the Good Friday tornado outbreak slammed Murfreesboro April 10th, 2009. It damaged more than 800 buildings, completely destr.... Read More
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📺 Daylighting Town Creek Project: Drone Footage from Inside the Culvert

Apr 09, 2024 at 03:26 pm by WGNS News

We've been talking for several years about the Town Creek Daylighting Project. You can see work to remove buildings on NW Broad Street has already begun as the project is unde.... Read More

Op-Ed: Mike Sparks: "Uncommon solutions can help fix student behavioral health problems."

Apr 09, 2024 at 08:12 am by WGNS

(OpEd from 49th District State Rep. Mike Sparks - "Behavioral Health")  During my years in public service, I’ve always had a simple goal: to improve my community an.... Read More

Charity Celebrity Chess Tournament this Saturday in Murfreesboro

Apr 08, 2024 at 10:55 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell has launched a chess program in Rutherford County that will benefit local at-risk children. This celebrity.... Read More

Grand Opening: Murfreesboro Housing Authority’s Newly Developed Oakland I and II Neighborhoods

Apr 08, 2024 at 10:03 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The community is invited to a ribbon cutting, program, home tour and reception Thursday, April 18, at 11 a.m. at 402 Keeble Circle in Murfreesboro to cele.... Read More

Listen: Curbing the Aches and Pains of Arthritis in Your 5-Minute Good Health Update with Sunshine Nutrition Center

Apr 08, 2024 at 07:00 am by WGNS News

WGNS takes a look at getting healthy and making positive choices to feel better with Kim Hillsman Dunaway from Sunshine Nutrition Center. The show today focuses on Arthritis a.... Read More

Assistant Commissioner Gary Farley Retires After Distinguished Service

Apr 07, 2024 at 06:08 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro celebrates the retirement of Assistant Commissioner for Fire Prevention, Gary Farley, who has dedicatedly served the community since 2018..... Read More