Tennessee

Rutherford County Representative Files House Bill 216 for the Quick Removal of Squatters in Tennessee

Feb 12, 2025 at 10:09 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - State Rep. Tim Rudd, R-Murfreesboro, has taken a decisive step to support commercial property owners in Tennessee by introducing House Bill 216, aimed.... Read More

Executive Director of Professional Educators of Tennessee Comments on Governor's State of the State Address

Feb 11, 2025 at 06:50 am by WGNS News

In his seventh State of the State address, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee emphasized collaborative efforts to leverage the state's strengths for a sustainable and innovative futu.... Read More

Tennessee Becomes Magnet for Young Professionals in 2023 and Beyond

Feb 10, 2025 at 05:10 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee is rapidly establishing itself as a top destination for young professionals, with millennials making up 27% of new arrivals and Gen Z’ers following closely beh.... Read More

California Couple Arrested in Tennessee with SUV Stolen from Missouri

Feb 10, 2025 at 01:01 pm by WGNS News

WILSON COUNTY, TN - A man and a woman from California were apprehended in Wilson County after law enforcement discovered numerous pieces of mail from local residents in multip.... Read More

Rutherford County Gas Prices 6th Lowest in State and Tennessee Ranks 5th Lowest Prices in America

Feb 10, 2025 at 07:14 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Starting the week of February 10, 2025, in Rutherford County, the average price of 87 octane gasoline is currently $2.67 per gallon. Rutherford County.... Read More

Addressing Cyber Threats: Middle Tennessee Electric President Testifies Before Congress

Feb 06, 2025 at 09:14 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN. — Chris Jones, the president and CEO of Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE), traveled to the nation’s capital this week to testify before a Co.... Read More

Balancing Education and Slowing Illegal Immigration: Tennessee's Legislative Approach

Feb 06, 2025 at 10:52 am by WGNS News

In recent weeks, Tennessee lawmakers have pushed for more to be done about the growing number of illegal immigrants in the Volunteer State. During the recent special session t.... Read More

Swift Action by Lebanon Police Leads to Recovery of Missing Juveniles

Feb 05, 2025 at 07:45 am by WGNS News

In nearby Lebanon, Tennessee, SafeNet Technology has played a crucial role in the recovery of missing juveniles from out of state, similar to the License Plate Readers used in.... Read More

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