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MTSU Albert Gore Research Center awarded grant to fund Brown v. Board of Education Oral History Project

Oct 12, 2023 at 03:17 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Albert Gore Research Center has been awarded a $213,000 federal grant to fund the Brown v..... Read More

The July 2023 Unemployment Rate Makes History as the Lowest in Nearly 50 Years

Aug 17, 2023 at 04:25 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee made history in July when the state recorded its lowest unemployment rate since the federal government began tracking the statistic in 1976. According to the Departm.... Read More

The Juneteenth National Independence Day and a Step Into History with a 1949 Interview with a Man who was Once Held in Slavery

Jun 19, 2023 at 02:08 pm by WGNS News

  During the first half of the program, CBS news highlights June 19th, known as JuneTeenth - and WGNS' Scott Walker spoke to Vonchelle Stembridge about the historic Brad.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Changes in TV that led to Changes in Television Broadcast History

Jun 12, 2023 at 11:17 pm by WGNS News

Between 1939 and 1948, there were changes that took place on TV that changed television broadcast history. With an interesting commentary on those changes that had an impact o.... Read More

History-making MTSU Equestrian team Wins first Western National Championship

May 26, 2023 at 01:26 pm by WGNS News

Photo Above This Article: Keeping the tradition of biting medals they just received, Middle Tennessee State University equestrian team members include, from left, coach Ariel.... Read More
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Pioneer Days at Cannonsburgh Village - Photos from the Annual Event held on Saturday (04/22/23) in Murfreesboro

Apr 22, 2023 at 08:50 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN. - Pioneer Days was this past Saturday in Rutherford County. The annual event was held at Cannonsburgh Village on Saturday (April 22 2023). Both young and.... Read More

LGBT+ College Conference Keynote Speaker, Author to Discuss PRIDE Symbol’s Holocaust History at MTSU

Apr 10, 2023 at 02:05 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A scholar of American and German LGBTQ+ history will give a public talk during the upcoming LGBT Plus College Conference hosted at M.... Read More

MTSU NAACP president, history professor to headline MLK observance at Student Union Jan. 16

Jan 09, 2023 at 02:55 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University will observe the 27th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and a special evening ceremony an.... Read More

OPINION by Mike Sparks: John DeBerry a ‘Rock Star Advocate’ for Patriotism and Loving Thy Neighbor

Oct 12, 2022 at 09:25 am by WGNS Radio News

OPINION: Rutherford County and our state are very rich in history. The recent visits by former Tennessee State Representative John DeBerry of Memphis at both World Outrea.... Read More

The Art of Product Placement Today Vs. the Days of Hamlet - Commentary by Dr. Larry Burriss

Sep 14, 2022 at 07:03 pm by WGNS News

Have you ever thought about product placement advertising in your favorite TV show or movie? Have you ever wondered if there were product placements Hamlet? With more on the.... Read More

Write a Letter to the Future City of LaVergne, TN - To Be Opened in 2072

Jul 14, 2022 at 01:13 pm by WGNS

(La Vergne, Tenn.) Citizens are encouraged to help fill the City of La Vergne's 50th anniversary time capsule by submitting a letter to the future. The time capsule will.... Read More

Flashback Frank - Place Names Part 2

Jun 23, 2022 at 07:35 am by WGNS

This is Flashback Frank of the Rutherford County Historical Society. Place names in Rutherford County…  We drive down a road or through a tiny community or past a.... Read More

Flashback Frank - Place Names Part 1

Jun 16, 2022 at 07:45 am by WGNS

This is Flashback Frank of the Rutherford County Historical Society. We’ve all done it; we’ve all wondered where certain names originated.  Names of communit.... Read More

The Heritage Center Hosts Free Public Lecture with MTSU alumnus and historian Leigh Ann Gardner

Mar 21, 2022 at 09:39 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN: The Heritage Center of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County invites the public to join us on Thursday, March 31st, at 6 p.m. for a presentation and Q&A wit.... Read More

Rutherford Arts Alliance Gives Voice to Women from Our Past

Mar 10, 2022 at 04:21 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – The Rutherford Arts Alliance announces the world premiere of Party of Twelve by Mary Donnet Johnson, an original play that illuminates just a few of t.... Read More

Dr. Melba Beals Visits Bradley School Students in Murfreesboro to better experience history

Feb 18, 2022 at 12:30 pm by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) Virtual school, fieldtrips and zoom meetings have become a part of the culture in schools across Murfreesboro over the past two years. From pen pal experien.... Read More
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Main Street Annual Meeting includes Downtown awards and new Board members for 2022

Feb 16, 2022 at 03:11 pm by WGNS

Main Street Murfreesboro held its annual meeting on February 15 at The Walnut House downtown.  Due to covid precautions the meeting only included board and committee memb.... 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
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History in Middle Tennessee and Fort Negley to be Discussed in Murfreesboro on Saturday

Nov 23, 2021 at 07:45 am by WGNS

Click above photo to see more pictures. Rutherford County Archaeological Society (RCAS) to host a Special Presentation this SaturdayThe Rutherford County Archaeological Societ.... Read More

Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron Announces Ribbon Cutting for Historic Courthouse Museum

Nov 16, 2021 at 11:09 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—(November 16, 2021) Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron invites the community to a special ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the County&rs.... Read More