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New Assistant Safety Director for the Rutherford County Schools

Feb 23, 2023 at 03:06 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Sean Martin has been named as the first assistant safety director for the Rutherford County Schools. In 2006 Martin began his career with the Murfreesb.... Read More

Rates of Uninsured Children in Tennessee Decreased to Pre-pandemic Levels, but Worries Remain

Feb 22, 2023 at 06:08 pm by WGNS Radio News

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic the rate of Tennessee uninsured children more than doubled as the state experienced the highest spike in unemployment since the Great Dep.... Read More

93rd Annual General Conference for TN National Guard in Murfreesboro

Feb 22, 2023 at 05:58 pm by WGNS Radio News

Murfreesboro, TN - The National Guard Association of Tennessee will host its 93rd Annual General Conference at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center in Murfreesboro f.... Read More

Teen robotics prodigies compete for awards, state championship at MTSU

Feb 22, 2023 at 05:33 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Straight-A high school student Addy Henninger looked toward studying physics in college until she discovered robotics about two years ago afte.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric Earns TVA Community Champion Award

Feb 22, 2023 at 05:19 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) has earned the Community Champion Award from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for its dedication to TVA En.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Report Unknown Subject Shoplifted Over $1,200 in Merchandise

Feb 22, 2023 at 05:11 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro Police are asking for assistance in identifying a person of interest after a recent theft was reported at a business on Medical Center Parkway..... Read More

2nd Annual Boro Prom a Huge Success

Feb 22, 2023 at 11:32 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee – On February 11, Murfreesboro showed up in their best 80’s attire and danced their high tops off to the best music from the decade, a.... Read More

Multiple Businesses Highlighted at the 37th Annual Celebration of Main Street Murfreesboro - Commissioner Sourinho Receives the Doug Young Downtown Leadership Award

Feb 22, 2023 at 11:19 am by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) The 37th annual celebration of Main Street Murfreesboro took place on Tuesday evening, February 21, 2023 at The Walnut House. Main Street Executive Director.... Read More

Suspect in Stalking Case Involving the Electronic Tracking of a Vehicle Files Plea in Rutherford County Circuit Court

Feb 21, 2023 at 09:07 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: Murfreesboro, TN - A man accused of stalking a woman last year and going as far as installing a tracking device on her vehicle in Rutherford County has been sentenced.... Read More

Missing Kayaker Located in Percy Priest Lake after Overturning

Feb 21, 2023 at 07:55 pm by WGNS News

(La Vergne, TN) A missing kayaker has been recovered from Percy Priest Lake in La Vergne. According to officials, witnesses called 911 at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday after seei.... Read More

Murfreesboro Earns Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

Feb 21, 2023 at 02:35 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – For the twenty fourth consecutive year the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has awarded the City of Murfreesboro with the Certif.... Read More

Goodwill Names Five New Board Members

Feb 21, 2023 at 05:15 am by WGNS News

Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee on Tuesday announced the appointment of five new members to its board of directors. Of the five, one previously worked as a vice presid.... Read More

Funding Still Available for Small Businesses Under the Cares Act

Feb 20, 2023 at 06:29 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Under the Federal Cares Act, which was passed during the COVID Pandemic, many businesses utilized funding from the Paycheck Protection Program to fund the.... Read More

Local Professors Study Education in Prisons and how it Reduces Recidivism

Feb 20, 2023 at 02:59 pm by WGNS News

The highest quality research on prison education and workforce programs shows a positive impact on recidivism rates, earnings and employment opportunities for participants. Th.... Read More

25-Year-Old Murfreesboro Woman Safely Located

Feb 20, 2023 at 06:00 am by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) A woman who was reported as “Missing” in Murfreesboro has been located. Emily Carlson, was previously last seen leaving her home on foot last we.... Read More

Lightning Leads to Brief Downtown Murfreesboro Power Outages

Feb 16, 2023 at 06:27 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Power went off in the area of downtown Murfreesboro for a short time on Thursday afternoon.  Amy Byers, Public Relations Coordinator for Middle Tenness.... Read More

Fountains at Gateway Announces Expansion to Include Class A Office, Luxury Condominiums, Retail

Feb 16, 2023 at 11:49 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Fountains at Gateway recently acquired 5.12 acres of adjacent land from the City of Murfreesboro to develop the second phase of its Class A mixed-use dev.... Read More

Tennessee is the 10th Fastest Running State

Feb 16, 2023 at 09:18 am by WGNS Radio News

Tennessee was ranked as having the 10th fastest runners in the United States, while runners in Pennsylvania are the fastest in the U.S., with District of Columbia and New York.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro City and Rutherford County Schools CLOSED on Thursday, February 16, 2023 Due to Weather Threats

Feb 16, 2023 at 06:30 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) The Rutherford County Schools have closed all county operated schools for Thursday, February 16th, due to weather. Schools Director Dr. Jimmy Sullivan.... Read More

Storm Lines Extremely Strong Wednesday Night and Well Into Thursday

Feb 15, 2023 at 10:14 pm by WGNS News

Round 1: The National Weather Service continues to report a Hazardous Weather Outlook for Middle Tennessee, which directly impacts Rutherford County. Throughout the night ther.... Read More