Rutherford County Correctional Work Center Uses Music for Behavior Modification

Oct 02, 2023 at 04:17 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Residents of the Rutherford County Correctional Work Center (RCCWC)  have experienced a variety of music events in the last month.  One even.... Read More

CHORD Announces Spring "Hero Awards" at Greenhouse Ministries

Jun 27, 2023 at 07:03 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - On June 26th, Chord met at the Greenhouse Ministries Community Room. Chord is a collaborative initiative that encourages partnerships with artists, ban.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Campuses Celebrate Donate Life Month

Apr 27, 2023 at 08:44 pm by WGNS News

Over the month of April, Ascension Saint Thomas hospitals across Middle Tennessee have celebrated Donate Life Month in partnership with Tennessee Donor Services. Donate Life M.... Read More

11-Charged with FACE Act Violations Stemming From 2021 Blockade of Mount Juliet Reproductive Health Clinic

Oct 12, 2022 at 08:56 pm by WGNS News

(WILSON COUNTY, Tenn.) A federal indictment unsealed Wednesday charges eleven individuals with violations of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act, announc.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Artificial Intelligence and Knowing the Difference of a Computer and a Human, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Aug 31, 2022 at 09:14 am by WGNS

Are computers taking over the world – or if they were, would we know? With today’s media commentary, here’s Dr. Larry Burris from the MTSU School of Journali.... Read More

Life and the trauma many experience - how much of that trauma can you live with Vs. getting help to overcome?

Jun 30, 2022 at 01:00 pm by WGNS

Today, WGNS’ Scott Walker interviewed Elliot Pinsly, President & CEO of the Behavioral Health Foundation and State Representative Mike Sparks. Pinsly talked about tr.... Read More

Murfreesboro’s Own ‘Miracle’, John Dempsey to Represent Tennessee at the National Right to Life Pro-Life Oratory Contest

May 12, 2022 at 04:05 pm by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) “The doctor told my parents that abortion was their only option…so they fired him,” stated John Dempsey during the recent Tennessee.... Read More

The Positive Aging Conference will be held in Murfreesboro

Apr 19, 2022 at 07:14 am by WGNS

For those who are 60-plus, you likely don’t feel like someone you once labeled as elderly. Most seniors are much more active today, when compared to years past.An upcomi.... Read More

Murfreesboro native saves injured mariners aboard USS Lewis B. Puller

Jan 11, 2022 at 07:43 am by WGNS

PHOTO: Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Adam McGreevy, left, Chief Boatswain’s Mate Erick Chavez, center, and Seaman Michael Burkus, right, pose for a photo on a rigid-h.... Read More

A Mechanical Heart Device Gives Middle Tennessee Man a Second Chance at Life

Dec 07, 2021 at 10:41 am by WGNS

When doctors tell you that you may only have six months to live, what do you do? Larry Young, 69 at the time, was told that medicine had done all it could do and his heart was.... Read More

Rutherford County EMS Patient Reunites with Medics/Dispatchers Who Saved His Life

Nov 29, 2021 at 02:01 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - A Rutherford County resident who experienced a cardiac event was recently reunited with a team of medics and one of the dispatchers responsible fo.... Read More
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A Reminder to be Thankful This Thanksgiving comes easy for Mark Lively - after his COVID Journey and Recovery at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford

Nov 23, 2021 at 07:12 am by WGNS

UPDATED Reminder to Give Thanks This Thanksgiving - Click the above photo of former patient Mark Lively for more pictures - In the spirit of Thanksgiving, former Ascensio.... Read More

TN Right to Life Responds to Attorney General Slatery's Satement on Abortion Waiting Period

Nov 15, 2021 at 07:27 am by WGNS

On Friday (Nov. 12, 2021), the Attorney General for the State of Tennessee, Herbert Slatery, announced that the 6th Circuit Court of Appeal’s decision affirmin.... Read More

Two Death Row Execution Dates Confirmed in Tennessee on Thursday

Nov 04, 2021 at 12:19 pm by WGNS

Two executions will take place for prisoners currently on death row in Tennessee, according to the Department of Corrections. The execution dates were announced and confirmed.... Read More

5th Annual 'Boro International Festival to be held on November 13th

Nov 02, 2021 at 06:58 am by WGNS

An incredible community event will be taking place Saturday, November 13, 2021 from 11-3 at the MTSU Student Union Courtyard in Murfreesboro, TN.'Boro International is an inte.... Read More

Wear a Little Purple with Your Pink Campaign

Oct 21, 2021 at 02:23 pm by WGNS

During October, the Tennessee Department of Health recognizes both Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Awareness with the Wear a Little Purple with Your Pink Campaign.  T.... Read More

MTSU, community collaborate Oct. 9 on 1st of new nature-focused arts workshops

Oct 07, 2021 at 11:42 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Multiple MTSU departments are collaborating on “Green is the New Blue,” a new nature-focused, monthly com.... Read More

COMMENTARY by Mike Sparks: WE The People should revisit the Importance of U.S. Constitution

Sep 27, 2021 at 06:45 am by WGNS

COMMENTARY by State Rep. Mike Sparks Recently on WGNS Rutherford Magazine Show heard Sunday nights at 5p.m. on 100.5 FM, 1450AM and online at WGNSradio.com I ha.... Read More

Photo of the Day: My Birds

Sep 08, 2021 at 04:30 am by WGNS

by Scott Walker Residents in the small village of LaRepresa, Dominican Republic don’t have tons of possession’s, but what they do have are possessions they love.... Read More

Photo of the Day: THE RACE

Aug 30, 2021 at 03:41 pm by WGNS

by Scott WalkerRace horses are bred for one thing… to run. If you have ever been to the races, have you taken the time to watch the muscular horses make their way.... Read More