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TN Higher Education Commission Announces Big Momentum Year Increase in College-Going Rate

Jul 05, 2024 at 11:44 am by WGNS News

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) announced significant momentum today in increasing the state’s college-going rate, highlighted by a 2.4 percentage point.... Read More

Greenhouse Ministries Hosts Fix-It and Resource Fair on July 13

Jun 26, 2024 at 11:24 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A Fix-It Fair will take place next month on July 13, 2024 at Greenhouse Ministries, which will also include what they call a Resource Fair... And the Fix-.... Read More

Another Arrest Made in 2022 Shelbyville Murder Case - Now 3 Face Charges

Jun 24, 2024 at 10:55 am by WGNS News

BEDFORD COUNTY, TN - An arrest has been made in connection to a 2022 murder that occurred in Shelbyville, Tennessee. U.S. Marshals assisted the Shelbyville Police Department.... Read More

Greatness Witnessed... and Stolen: Unraveling the Academy Sports Theft in Smyrna

Jun 17, 2024 at 06:31 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - The Smyrna Police Department is on the lookout for individuals recently caught on camera around the time of a theft at Academy Sports. The crime, reported on M.... Read More

Experience History and Gourmet Dining at Oaklands Mansion's Cicadas Soiree

Jun 14, 2024 at 10:14 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - One of the larger fundraisers of the year for Oaklands Mansion is nearing... That was Oaklands Mansion Executive Director James Manning. The Cicadas Soire.... Read More

Submit Your Talent Video for a Chance to Perform at "LIVE" in the Boro!

Jun 13, 2024 at 11:39 am by WGNS News

Got talent? You should enter a video to be considered as a potential candidate for “LIVE” in the Boro! The annual event showcases local talent while raising fund.... Read More

Rutherford County SRO Earns National Award for DRIVE Program

Jun 03, 2024 at 07:41 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County Sheriff’s Deputy Chad Dodson, who serves as a school resource officer, was named the recipient of the 2024 "Innovation in the C.... Read More

UPDATE: Victims, Suspects Identified in LaVergne Double Homicide

May 29, 2024 at 05:55 pm by WGNS News

  LA VERGNE, TN - The La Vergne Police Department has identified the victims and suspects involved in a double homicide that occurred on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. The tragi.... Read More

Smyrna Police Seek Assistance Identifying Woman After Recent Kohl's Theft Reported

May 29, 2024 at 10:01 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - The Smyrna Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying a female who was captured on surveillance video at Kohl's Department Store located at 8.... Read More

Governor Lee Signs Underage Abortion Trafficking Act

May 28, 2024 at 07:08 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee Right to Life expressed gratitude to Governor Bill Lee for signing into law HB1895/SB1971, known as the Underage Abortion Trafficking Act. This new legislation aims.... Read More

Historical Society Meets 7PM Monday at Oaklands

May 18, 2024 at 07:34 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – The Rutherford County Historical Society meets in Maney Hall at Oaklands Mansion this coming Monday night (5/20/2024) at 7:00 o’clock. Admission.... Read More

International Folkfest Set: June 2-9, 2024

Apr 11, 2024 at 01:08 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN -Murfreesboro’s International Folkloric Society, a non-profit organization established in 1986, announces the arrival of musicians and da.... Read More

MTSU to host LGBT Plus College Conference April 4-6 on Campus

Mar 27, 2024 at 08:28 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — “Standing Strong” for diversity and inclusion is the focus of the 2024 LGBT Plus College Conference, set for Thursday-Sa.... Read More

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring Announces 2024 Artist in Residence Program

Mar 07, 2024 at 09:55 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - The Discovery Center recently announced Tennessee artists Charles Key and Suzanne LeBeau as the featured artists in the museum’s 2024 Artist in Resi.... Read More

Eagleville Student Receives State FFA Scholarship

Feb 29, 2024 at 01:44 pm by WGNS News

Eagleville, TN – Holly Parks of the Eagleville FFA Chapter received the 2024 Kenneth K. Mitchell Alumni Scholarship from the Tennessee Future Farmers of America (FFA) Fo.... Read More

Murfreesboro, TN: A Comprehensive Overview of Current and Upcoming Infrastructure Projects

Jan 24, 2024 at 08:45 am by Chandelar Williams

Ongoing Construction:   1. **New Salam Highway Widening (Phase 2):**   - Currently widening from the I24 Interchange to Old Fort Parkway.   - Expanding from.... Read More

MTSU Names Speaker, Honorees for 2024 Unity Luncheon

Jan 18, 2024 at 12:42 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University announced honorees for the 28th annual Unity Luncheon, which has been an anchor for Black His.... Read More

Murfreesboro NAACP to Host Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast Celebration

Jan 02, 2024 at 10:05 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - The Murfreesboro chapter of the NAACP is gearing up for its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast Celebration, a community event that promises.... Read More

RCS and MCS Students Return To Classes Jan. 8--Teachers Back Sooner!

Dec 31, 2023 at 09:50 am by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD cOUNTY) Whether you're a student at Murfreesboro City Schools or if you attend Rutherford County Schools, both of the public school systems resume classes on Monda.... Read More

New Year Brings NEW LAWS!

Dec 30, 2023 at 04:12 pm by WGNS

(NASHVILLE) “The beat goes on”, with the New Year new laws become effective in the Volunteer State. It’s ironic that before the ink dries on this legislation.... Read More