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‘Accommodating’ MTSU graduate faculty helping state employee conquer master’s degree challenge

Jan 04, 2022 at 05:51 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Brandon Whitehead has always been ready for a challenge. He overcame a major surgery when he was 5 years old, has dealt with vision loss since.... Read More

McFarlin to Run for Rutherford County General Sessions Judge Part I

Jan 04, 2022 at 03:04 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO – Rutherford County native Ben Hall (Trey) McFarlin, III announced Tuesday (Jan. 4, 2022), he will run for General Sessions Judge Part I, the judgeship to.... Read More

Ready for a cold Swim? The annual Murfreesboro Polar Bear Plunge is THIS Saturday!

Jan 04, 2022 at 11:00 am by WGNS

The annual Polar Bear Plunge will be held this weekend at the Sports*Com outdoor pool. Murfreesboro Parks & Rec Director Nate Williams said that if it snows this Saturday.... Read More

Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Seeks Nominations for Governor's Environmental Awards

Jan 04, 2022 at 09:53 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) is inviting Tennesseans to submit nominations for the 2022 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards.&l.... Read More

The Center for the Arts and their Plans for the New Year - Play's, Musical's, Educational Classes and More

Jan 04, 2022 at 09:09 am by Producer

Today on the Action Line with host Scott Walker, he spoke to the Center for the Arts Executive Director Patience Long and Educational Director Denise Parton. Some of the.... Read More

Snow Patrol: RuCo & City Schools 1-Hour Late Today (Tuesday, January 4th, 2022)

Jan 03, 2022 at 07:47 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Schools: Schools will reopen Tuesday, but on a one-hour delay. Spokesman James Evans says, "We want to ensure the sun is up for all bus drivers to be ab.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools remind parents of COVID-19 protocols as second semester begins

Jan 03, 2022 at 06:01 pm by WGNS

With the second semester of school starting this week (starts on Tuesday, 01/04/2022), many Rutherford County School parents and county school employees may have questions a.... Read More

MLK Tribute 10AM Jan. 17th at La Vergne City Hall

Jan 03, 2022 at 06:01 pm by WGNS

(La VERGNE, TN)  At 10:00 o’clock Monday morning, January 17, 2022, the La Vergne City Hall is the site of the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Remembrance Ceremo.... Read More

Teen killed in Crash on Old Hickory Blvd. near Cane Ridge Rd.

Jan 03, 2022 at 02:15 pm by WGNSRadio

On New Year's day - just barely over the Rutherford County line in Antioch, a 17-year-old driver died in a 7 a.m. single-car crash on Old Hickory Boulevard near Cane Ridge Roa.... Read More

Wanted by Murfreesboro Police - Shoplifting Alligations

Jan 03, 2022 at 11:32 am by WGNS

The Murfreesboro Police Criminal Investigations Division / Property Crime detectives have been investigating a theft of property case that unfolded at Walmart. The theft occur.... Read More

The Wild Real Estate Market in Rutherford County, TN

Jan 03, 2022 at 09:12 am by Producer

This morning on the Action Line we were joined by Real Estate Madman David Estes with Parks Realty. He talked about the increased cost of a home these days in our are, focusin.... 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

Rutherford County Fire & Rescue Urges Residents to Use Safe Practices for Heating Homes this Winter

Dec 30, 2021 at 07:15 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—With cooler temperatures expected toward the end of the week as a cold front pushes its way across the state, Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR).... 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

Rutherford County Health Department Advises of Testing and Vaccination Date/Time Changes and Holiday Hours

Dec 29, 2021 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County Health Department (RCHD) is advising the community of changes in dates/times in COVID-19 testing and vaccination offerings as wel.... 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