Tennessee

Some Tennessee Lawmakers Propose Bill to Allow Schools to Opt Out of Enrolling Undocumented Students

Feb 04, 2025 at 04:57 pm by WGNS Radio News

NASHVILLE, TN - House Majority Leader William Lamberth (R-Portland) and Senate Finance Chair Bo Watson (R-Hixson) have filed legislation that would allow local school district.... Read More

ALICE in Rutherford County: Unveiling the Hidden Struggles of Working Families

Feb 04, 2025 at 04:12 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The League of Women Voters (LWV) of Murfreesboro/Rutherford County, the United Way of South Central Tennessee, the Human Development and Fa.... Read More

No Sleep, All Code: MTSU Students Push Limits at 10th Annual HackMT

Feb 04, 2025 at 03:52 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — While most of the teams in the 10th annual Middle Tennessee State University Computer Science Department HackMT experienced successful comp.... Read More

Rising Fuel Prices in Rutherford County: What You Need to Know

Feb 03, 2025 at 07:42 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Fuel prices in Rutherford County will begin the week slightly higher than what we’ve seen in previous weeks this year. Last week, the Murfreesbor.... Read More

Best Wishes: One Chapter Ends, and a New One Begins!

Feb 01, 2025 at 01:22 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – Change is a part of life, and Bud and Kay Mitchell decided to enjoy time with family and retire after 38-years of owning Bud’s Tire. During a pa.... Read More

City of La Vergne named One of the ‘Best Places to Work in Tennessee’

Jan 31, 2025 at 10:28 am by WGNS News

La Vergne, Tenn. - The City of La Vergne was recently named one of the ‘2025 Best Places to Work in Tennessee’ by Best Companies Group. Thirteen business.... Read More

UPDATED: Parolee Charged with Trafficking a 17-Year-Old for Sex

Jan 30, 2025 at 03:27 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED: A Tennessee parolee with multiple convictions for cocaine and robbery offenses has been rearrested, this time accused of trafficking a 17-year-old runaway girl from a.... Read More

Rutherford County Maintains Low Unemployment Rate Despite Rankings Shift

Jan 30, 2025 at 02:53 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - County unemployment rates have been released, and Rutherford County remains on the top 10 list of counties with the lowest jobless rates, but it is now.... Read More

Professional Educators of Tennessee: Pause of Federal Grants Equals Need for Temporary Assistance

Jan 28, 2025 at 05:21 pm by WGNS News

On January 27, 2025, the White House budget office announced a pause on federal grants and loans, potentially disrupting public assistance programs for millions of Americans,.... Read More

Warren County Man Arrested After Alleged Story About Armed Robbery

Jan 28, 2025 at 06:43 am by WGNS News

MCMINNVILLE, TN - In Warren County, Tennessee, a 70-year-old man will appear in court for an arraignment this week after allegedly concocting an elaborate story about being ro.... Read More

Filling Up for Less: Tennessee Rises to 5th Cheapest State for Gas!

Jan 27, 2025 at 05:10 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Here’s some news that will rock the gas-loving community in a positive way… Tennessee has climbed up the charts to claim the title of the.... Read More

UPDATE: Sunday's Fatal Double Shooting

Jan 27, 2025 at 11:25 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Here's an update on the tragic incidents that took place around 2:30PM Sunday afternoon (1/26/2025) at the Chelsea Place Apartments on Bradyville Pike. An a.... Read More

UPDATE: Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr Responds to the Closing of Bridgestone Americas Facility in La Vergne

Jan 24, 2025 at 10:56 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr is saddened by the news that Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone), Thursday announced its decision to close its La Vergn.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas and Dispensary of Hope Provide Vital Medications to Underserved Communities in Tennessee

Jan 23, 2025 at 04:09 pm by WGNS News

For uninsured and low-income patients in Tennessee, access to essential medications can mean the difference between thriving and struggling with poor health. Ascension Saint T.... Read More

Mortgage-Free Landscape for Residents 64 and Younger: Who's Paying Off Their Homes in Murfreesboro and Beyond?

Jan 22, 2025 at 10:41 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN -Amid rising mortgage rates and increased financial pressure on American households, one subset of homeowners stands out: those who have fully paid off t.... Read More

2 Dead in Shooting at Antioch High School, Deceased Identified

Jan 22, 2025 at 12:58 pm by WGNS

NASHVILLE - Authorities are investigating a deadly school shooting Wednesday (1/22/2025) morning at Antioch High School. That's where we find Access Tennessee's Will Nunl.... Read More

Stolen Plates and Paraphernalia led Lebanon Police to Arrest Murfreesboro Duo in Smyrna Case

Jan 21, 2025 at 06:22 pm by WGNS News

WILSON COUNTY, TN - In Lebanon, Tennessee, a high-tech tool known as “SafeNet” proved its worth this week when it alerted local law enforcement to a stolen license.... Read More

Murfreesboro Rental Prices Surge: A Deep Dive into Housing Trends

Jan 14, 2025 at 07:11 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN - Despite a backdrop of low unemployment rates, easing inflation, and a strong stock market, many Americans are grappling with the pressures of rising living.... Read More

Tennessee House Republicans Urge NCAA to Reverse Decision on Male Athletes in Women's Sports

Jan 14, 2025 at 02:36 pm by WGNS News

Nashville, Tenn. — Today, (Tuesday) Tennessee House Republicans made a bold statement calling on the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to protect t.... Read More

NFIB Calls for Lawmakers to Consider Small Business Interests in Tennessee

Jan 13, 2025 at 12:09 pm by WGNS News

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) State Director Jim Brown said today that Tennessee’s small business community is calling on lawmakers to cons.... Read More