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Rutherford County Sheriff's Office on the Lookout for a Silver Tahoe

Aug 02, 2022 at 08:46 pm by WGNS

The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is on the lookout for a silver Chevrolet Tahoe. According to Detective Ryan Huggins the driver of the Tahoe is wanted for question.... Read More

Presley Hosford Joins the Cannon County Child Advocacy Center

Aug 02, 2022 at 08:34 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO – “Please join the Cannon County Child Advocacy Center in welcoming our new Community Education Coordinator, Presley Hosford,” announced Cannon.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools Announce Cason Lane Academy Leadership Team

Aug 02, 2022 at 03:00 pm by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) Dr. Trey Duke, Director of Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS), has announced the appointment of Sonya Cox and Kimberly Hix as principal and assistant principal.... Read More

Rutherford County teachers complete ‘Gifted Academy’ - And news on gifted students

Aug 02, 2022 at 02:47 pm by WGNS

Twenty-two teachers from Rutherford County attended the "Gifted Academy" in July – a collaboration between Rutherford County Schools and Murfreesboro City Schools. The.... Read More

One man from Murfreesboro and one from Gallatin arrested in connection to drive-by-shooting in Nashville

Aug 02, 2022 at 11:16 am by WGNS

Two men, one from Murfreesboro and the second from Gallatin, were arrested in Nashville after a drive-by shooting left one man wounded last Monday (07/25/22). The incident occ.... Read More

MEDIA COMMENTARY: At What Age Should Computer Screen Time Start for Children?

Aug 02, 2022 at 06:58 am by WGNS

(LISTEN TO THIS COMMENTARY) At what age should a child start using a computer or smart device? Some experts suggest that too much screen-time at an early age can overdevelop v.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric halts disconnections, erases late fees throughout August amid continued heat wave, rising TVA fuel costs

Aug 01, 2022 at 11:08 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) will take unprecedented steps during August to help alleviate the strain on its members from increased consumption.... Read More

Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force on the prowl for unsafe driving in school zones

Aug 01, 2022 at 04:55 pm by WGNSRadio

Law enforcement officers will focus on traffic safety in school zones when students return to school beginning this Friday on August 5th.  Teams of officers in Rutherfor.... Read More
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Rutherford County Camp Wonder wraps up summer - Special needs students learn, grow, make new friends

Aug 01, 2022 at 02:39 pm by WGNSRadio

Rutherford County Schools wrapped up its second session of Camp Wonder, a weeklong learning and social event for special needs high school students. The camp was held July 18-.... Read More

Rutherford County Teen Wins Tennessee Cattlemen's Assoc. Scholarship

Aug 01, 2022 at 12:45 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN— The Tennessee Cattlemen’s Association (TCA) and Tennessee CattleWomen’s (TNCW) Association awarded five educational scholarships for t.... Read More

Calvary Baptist Church Builds Walls and Hope for a Future Homeowner

Aug 01, 2022 at 10:46 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN– Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity (RCHFH) is thrilled to partner with Calvary Baptist Church on a Panel Build where over 100 volunteers will.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Books and Reading, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Aug 01, 2022 at 07:30 am by WGNS

Books and reading... With today's media commentary, here is MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss... Commentary (Verbatim) - When I was in high school we had to read S.... Read More

Monkeypox Cases are Up to 26 in Tennessee and over 5,100 Nationwide (Monday at 6AM)

Aug 01, 2022 at 07:21 am by WGNS

As of Monday morning (6AM on 08/01/2022), the CDC confirmed 5,189 cases of monkeypox across the United States. That count has risen by 1,702 cases over the past 6-days. In Te.... Read More

Chamber of Commerce Reports "So Much To Do Locally"

Jul 30, 2022 at 08:36 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce reports this area has made it to the TOP 15 PLACES TO VACATION in Tennessee! Here are some ideas for you to try. .... Read More

TENNESSEE: 12th Lowest average new construction value

Jul 29, 2022 at 09:06 pm by WGNS

TENNESSEE - Rising real estate prices and interest rate hikes have finally started to bring balance back to the residential market this year. But while demand is falling off,.... Read More

Drop off clothing donations Aug. 11-12 to restock MTSU Career Closet student resource

Jul 29, 2022 at 08:45 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Alumni Office and the Career Development Center have teamed up for an upcoming clothing drive to res.... Read More

UPDATE: Rutherford County Woman Found Dead in Gatlinburg, Tennessee on Thursday

Jul 29, 2022 at 08:08 pm by WGNS

  EAST TENNESSEE - In Gatlinburg, Tennessee, a woman from Rutherford County was found deceased at Anakeesta, an outdoor adventure park. The woman was located on Thursday.... Read More

Smyrna has the Lowest Unemployment Rate in Rutherford County - County as a Whole Ranks as 7th Lowest in State

Jul 28, 2022 at 09:40 pm by WGNS

  (RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN.) School employees on their yearly summer break were one of the factors that impacted the June 2022 county unemployment rates, according to th.... Read More

Administrative Offices for Murfreesboro Parks and Rec. and Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue will move to 2140 North Thompson Lane

Jul 28, 2022 at 08:36 pm by WGNS

The administrative offices for Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue and the Parks and Recreation Department will soon move into a new home at 2140 North Thompson Lane. The City of.... Read More

State Veterinarian Alerts Horse Owners to Cases of Potomac Horse Fever in Tennessee

Jul 28, 2022 at 07:35 pm by WGNS

TENNESSEE - The State Veterinarian is advising horse owners to be alert after another confirmed case of Potomac Horse Fever (PHF) in Tennessee. This week’s detectio.... Read More