Public Invited To Lecture on Palestine at MTSU

Mar 30, 2024 at 10:18 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - A call for justice in Palestine will be the topic of the spring Applied Philosophy Lyceum hosted by Middle Tennessee State University’s Philosoph.... Read More

Area State Representatives in Studio with WGNS - Hear the Podcast

Mar 29, 2024 at 04:30 pm by WGNS News

Taking a look at issues at the state level with State Representatives Mike Sparks, Dr. Bryan Terry and Robert Stevens. The local lawmakers examined a variety of subjects tha.... Read More

February Statistics Show Decreases in Unemployment for Cities Within Rutherford County

Mar 28, 2024 at 06:27 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County boasts the third-lowest unemployment rate in the state, standing at just 2.2%. Data released by the State of Tennessee reveals that.... Read More

Planning for New Park in Blackman Area Continues

Mar 28, 2024 at 11:07 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Planning is underway for that new Murfreesboro Park, which will be in the Blackman area... That was assistant parks director Thomas Laird. The parks.... Read More

MTSU to host LGBT Plus College Conference April 4-6 on Campus

Mar 27, 2024 at 08:28 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — “Standing Strong” for diversity and inclusion is the focus of the 2024 LGBT Plus College Conference, set for Thursday-Sa.... Read More

Not Discriminating Against Sexual Orientation in Tennessee Schools - New Bill in the TN Senate

Mar 26, 2024 at 03:52 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN — A recently passed senate bill in the state of Tennessee has a focus on sex education and gender identity. On Monday, State Senator Janice Bowling, n.... Read More

La Vergne SROs Help Homeless Student Repair Van that Served as his Home

Mar 26, 2024 at 06:13 am by WGNS News

La Vergne, TN - La Vergne High School SRO Cody Didier and SRO Jeremy Gregory helped a homeless, 17-year-old student obtain parts for the broken van he lived in, repaire.... Read More

Franklin Man Indicted on Federal Child Exploitation and Immigration Offenses, while Also Facing 15+ Rape and Child Rape Charges Locally

Mar 25, 2024 at 09:42 pm by WGNS News

Williamson County, TN - Next door to Rutherford County, in Franklin, Tennessee, a man is facing a slew of federal criminal charges alongside numerous local charges, includin.... Read More

Former Rap Artist Inspires Change at Rutherford County Correctional Work Center

Mar 25, 2024 at 06:01 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Former Rap Artist Patrick Houston gave a presentation to over 100 residents at the Rutherford County Correctional Work Center (RCCWC) Thursday.&nb.... Read More

3.3% Unemployment in Tennessee

Mar 23, 2024 at 10:33 am by WGNS

Nashville, TN - After a slight increase at the start of 2024, Tennessee’s unemployment rate dropped to near record-low levels in February. Department of Labor and Workfo.... Read More

Group Claims Proposed Bill in TN Endangers LGBTQ+ Youth

Mar 21, 2024 at 02:21 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN — According to the Human Rights Campaign, an LGBTQ advocacy organization,  the Tennessee Senate passed the Tennessee Foster and Adoptive Par.... Read More

UPDATE: The Murfreesboro Police Real Time Crime Center

Mar 18, 2024 at 10:27 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - More crime-fighting tools are now under the watchful eye of the Murfreesboro Police Department in their Real-Time Crime Center... That was MPD.... Read More

The Crucible at The Arts Center of Cannon County

Mar 18, 2024 at 03:38 pm by WGNS News

WOODBURY, Tenn. – Arthur Miller’s drama THE CRUCIBLE is set to open Friday, March 29th and runs through Sunday, April 14th, at the award-winning Arts Center of C.... Read More

Don't Press Your Luck This St. Patrick's Day - Don't Drive Drunk

Mar 14, 2024 at 12:14 pm by WGNS News

As St. Patrick's Day approaches, bars are likely preparing for an influx of customers, most of whom will be searching for adult beverages that are filled with a tint of gree.... Read More

Murfree Spring Boardwalk 100% Open Again!

Mar 13, 2024 at 09:29 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The Murfree Springs Boardwalk is now - completely, entirely, totally, 100% OPEN!! The wait is over, so get out there and enjoy all that the wetlands offer like.... Read More

Grant Writing Brunch at MTSU March 29

Mar 13, 2024 at 04:36 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs is hosting a grant-writing community brunch to share some food and opportunities with grant-funded facul.... Read More

TN Supreme Court Halts Appeal in Rutherford County Rape Case from Moving Forward

Mar 12, 2024 at 07:40 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – The Tennessee Supreme Court has closed-out any chances of an appeal for a man who was convicted of aggravated rape in Rutherford County in 2021.... Read More

MTSU to Hold March 19 Board of Trustees Meeting - AI Use and Rule Changes

Mar 12, 2024 at 03:57 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Middle Tennessee State University's Board of Trustees are scheduled to convene for committee meetings on Tuesday, February 27, at the Miller Education Cente.... Read More

Commentary by MTSU Professor: Complexities of Color Perception and Debate's Over the Color of Soap

Mar 11, 2024 at 07:14 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY - Exploring a bar of soap, with the question of... “What's the true color of the soap?” If you highlight the soap with a black light, the color.... Read More

Missing Child Located / Amber Alert Canceled

Mar 10, 2024 at 07:53 am by WGNS News

UPDATE: The child has been found in Texas and is safe. Her mother has been taken into custody.  We will continue to follow this story.   Previous News Story Be.... Read More