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GAS PRICES: Tennessee prices are 95.8 cents per gallon higher than a year ago (2021) the first week of January (2022)

Jan 03, 2022 at 07:02 am by WGNS

Tennessee gas prices have risen 0.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.97/gallon today (01/03/2022), according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 3,821 stations in Ten.... Read More

WGNS - Celebrating 75 Years of Broadcast History in Rutherford County, TN in 2022

Dec 30, 2021 at 12:47 pm by WGNS

WGNS first came on the air in Murfreesboro, TN on the night of December 31, 1946 and our first full day of being on the air was on January 1, 1947. Imagine all the news storie.... Read More

Murfreesboro joins legal battle over the creation of a new landfill adjacent to Middle Point Landfill and realizes initial success

Dec 30, 2021 at 12:05 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — On December 20th, Davidson County Chancery Court Judge Russell T. Perkins ordered that, in light of newly discovered evidence, the application.... Read More

Editorial: What is Next in Education for the General Assembly in 2022?

Dec 30, 2021 at 12:04 pm by WGNS

Editorial: by JC Bowman, Executive Director of Professional Educators of TennesseeUnless there is an unforeseen called special session, the Tennessee General Assembly will for.... Read More

Homes Selling in One Week - Properties in Rutherford County Going for More Money - Reappraisal Coming in 2022

Dec 30, 2021 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

The costs of residential properties in Rutherford County have increased greatly and the average time a home is on the market has decreased, according to Rob Mitchell, Assessor.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Department is Hiring New Officers

Dec 30, 2021 at 11:41 am by WGNS

The Murfreesboro Police Department is hiring right now. Mayor McFarland said the City Council updated the pay for police and first responders two years ago…Starting pay.... Read More

Tennessee Receives Oral Antiviral COVID-19 Treatment Supply

Dec 30, 2021 at 10:12 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) announced the state has received shipments of the Merck and Pfizer oral antiviral treatments for COVID-19.The Food and Drug Administra.... Read More

Firework Safety is Top Priority

Dec 30, 2021 at 07:15 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—(December 29, 2021) With anticipation of festivities to ring in the New Year this week, Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) is offering fireworks.... Read More

Highlighting Several New Laws in Tennessee

Dec 29, 2021 at 11:34 am by WGNS

With the new year around the corner, you can expect several new laws. With a glimpse of the changes, here is WGNS’ Ron Jordan...Scroll down to read a few more law change.... Read More

Rutherford County Clerk Advises Residents of Tag Renewal Changes for 2022

Dec 29, 2021 at 10:23 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Big changes are in store for the New Year and the changes focus on your vehicles. There will not be a required emission test for vehicles in Ruther.... Read More

New Year's Day 5K in Barfield Park

Dec 29, 2021 at 09:22 am by WGNS

The annual New Year’s Day 5K is back for another round this year in  Murfreesboro…Parks Assistant Director Rachel Singer said the 5K will be on paved trails.... Read More

Woman wanted for meth related charges AND the number of meth quarantined properties in Rutherford County

Dec 28, 2021 at 11:27 pm by WGNS

About 60-miles East of Murfreesboro in Grundy County, Tennessee, authorities are on the lookout for a woman accused of manufacturing methamphetamines. The Grundy County Sher.... Read More

SCHOOL NEWS: Participation Rate and State Average Composite Decreased Slightly

Dec 28, 2021 at 10:12 pm by WGNS

An organization called NICHE looked at schools across the state of Tennessee and came up with a list of the best performing high schools. NICHE.com posted their rank.... Read More

Take an artic dip during the Murfreesboro Polar Bear Plunge on Jan. 8th

Dec 28, 2021 at 09:29 pm by WGNS

This year's Polar Bear Plunge at the outdoor Sports*Com swimming pool will be on Saturday, January 8, 2022...That was assistant parks director Thomas Laird. Reports ind.... Read More

Governor's COVID-19 Grant Funds Six New Cardiac Monitors for Rutherford County Fire & Rescue

Dec 28, 2021 at 04:04 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN — Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) recently purchased a total of six Lifepak 15 cardiac monitors with funds from Gov. Bill Lee and the General.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools expected to continue upward growth trend for years to come

Dec 28, 2021 at 10:10 am by WGNS

As the Rutherford County School System grows with new students, rezoning may have to take place before new schools are built. As an example of the growth, County School Board.... Read More

Today, host Truman Jones talks to local resident Larry Castelli

Dec 28, 2021 at 09:14 am by Producer

Former Rutherford County Sheriff Truman Jones interviewed Larry Castelli who is originally from Memphis, Tennessee. Mr. Castelli and his wife later moved to Nashville, Tenness.... Read More

Tennessee Department of Health Releases Reconciled 2021 COVID-19 Data

Dec 27, 2021 at 08:50 pm by WGNS

Today, the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) released year-end, reconciled COVID-19 data, process improvements and previewed 2022 operational priorities.“Year-end dat.... Read More

Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services Personnel Commended for Life-saving Efforts

Dec 27, 2021 at 08:39 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services (RCEMS) personnel were recently commended for their life-saving efforts on a December 4th medical.... Read More

Commentary: Being a Reporter is not all glitz and glamour these days

Dec 27, 2021 at 08:32 pm by WGNS

Commentary: Journalism isn't all glitz and glamour anymore... With this commentary, here is MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss...Scroll down for more...  .... Read More