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Report finds Tennessee 12th least dependent on fossil fuels

Aug 20, 2021 at 04:45 pm by WGNS

With the effects of global climate change becoming increasingly apparent, policymakers across the U.S. are moving to reduce the nation’s reliance on carbon-based fossil.... Read More

New Men's Program to Teach Top Notch Life Skills in Murfreesboro

Aug 20, 2021 at 02:10 pm by WGNS

As the new Greenhouse Ministries structure moves closer to completion, so does the opening of a brand new program that will include housing. The second floor of the building.... Read More

UPDATE: More Information on the End of Emission Testing in Five Tennessee Counties, Including Rutherford

Aug 20, 2021 at 02:00 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) announced today that vehicle emissions testing in five Tennessee counties will end on Jan. 14, 2022 now that th.... Read More

TBI Investigation: Estate Planner Indicted in Rutherford County

Aug 20, 2021 at 12:33 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO – Special agents from the TBI’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division have obtained indictments charging a 65-year-old Nashville man accused of financi.... Read More

UPDATE: Special Kids "Virtual" Banquet to feature Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton as guest speaker

Aug 20, 2021 at 12:30 pm by WGNS

The community is invited to #DreamBig at the "Virtual" 2021 Special Kids Banquet this month, featuring Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton! As a humanit.... Read More

New MTSU students make the move to begin the college experience

Aug 20, 2021 at 12:22 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU students continue to return to campus this week for the start of the fall semester, with some pandemic precautions still in place but als.... Read More

Oakland High School launches new IB alumni speaker series

Aug 20, 2021 at 11:49 am by WGNS

Thirty minutes.That’s all it took for Beth Nelson and her friends to feel a sense of relief when they stood up and walked out of the auditorium at Oakland High School.Ne.... Read More

78-Year-Old Lebanon, TN Man Pleads Guilty in 40+ Year Old Rape Case

Aug 19, 2021 at 05:51 pm by WGNS

(UPDATE: LEBANON, TN) We have a powerful update to a story about a rape that happened more than 40-years ago in nearby Wilson County. WGNS brought you the first details of t.... Read More

Subject Wanted by Smyrna, TN Police for Questioning

Aug 19, 2021 at 04:20 pm by WGNS

Smyrna Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man who was captured on surveillance video inside the Lowe's Home Improvement Store in Smyrna.Evidently, poli.... Read More

UPDATE: Shooting incident in Shelbyville Area and Body Found in Nashville

Aug 19, 2021 at 11:56 am by WGNS

  WGNS has more news on the 25-year-old man who turned himself in to Bedford County Authorities this past Sunday, after the TBI reported that he was wanted for questioni.... Read More

Phony Cops At Home Burglary

Aug 19, 2021 at 11:55 am by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN)  Smyrna Police are seeking help from the public in identifying three alleged phony cops, photographed by surveillance cameras at a recent home burglary.If yo.... Read More

Vanderbilt Dept. of Health Policy COVID-19 Report

Aug 19, 2021 at 11:45 am by WGNS

Report from Vanderbilt University: With the emergence of the Delta variant this summer, hospitalizations and serious illness associated with COVID-19 have increased in Tenness.... Read More

Travis Manion Foundation to Host Annual 9/11 Heroes Run in Murfreesboro

Aug 19, 2021 at 10:35 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Travis Manion Foundation will host the Murfreesboro 9/11 Heroes Run 5K race and 1M Fun Run/Walk on September 11 at 8 a.m. at Civic Plaza,111 W..... Read More

MTSU repeats drive-thru parking permit pickup to ease fall 2021 back-to-class crunch

Aug 18, 2021 at 11:55 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU students can avoid long last-minute lines for their campus parking permits again this fall, thanks to the university&.... Read More

COVID-19 Rates Continue to Increase in Rutherford County

Aug 18, 2021 at 06:30 am by WGNS

Rutherford County is currently listed as being in a "High” COVID Community Transmission category, according to the CDC. This past week only highlights the problem as t.... Read More

TBI issues Most Wanted Alert

Aug 17, 2021 at 12:39 pm by WGNS

A TBI Most Wanted alert has been issued for 42-year-old Edward Laster Moore, Jr.Moore is wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, and t.... Read More

Homicide Unit Detectives Investigating Death of Smyrna, TN Man in Downtown Nashville

Aug 17, 2021 at 12:25 pm by WGNS

A Smyrna, Tennessee died in downtown Nashville August 16, 2021, after a bar altercation on Broadway. Metro Police Homicide Unit detectives continue to investigate the cir.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools offering $500 bonus to recruit, retain cafeteria employees

Aug 17, 2021 at 10:32 am by WGNS

Like many local restaurants and food service employers throughout Rutherford County, the school nutrition department is experiencing issues with hiring and retaining cafeteria.... Read More

The Latest News from the Local Library System

Aug 16, 2021 at 09:27 pm by WGNS

The local library system continues to offer great programs and opportunities in Rutherford County. Hear the latest news from the library below: Rutherford County Librar.... Read More

Police Say Duo Stole Wallet from Retail Worker at Cason Lane Business

Aug 16, 2021 at 05:00 pm by WGNS

Have you seen these men? That is the question police in Murfreesboro are asking the public. MPD Detectives are asking for help identifying the two men who are accused of steal.... Read More