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OPINION: "Rep. Mike Sparks Shares Passion Behind Firearm Safety Act and Efforts to Curb Rash of Stolen Firearms”

Nov 28, 2023 at 11:01 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - Opinion: A pivotal moment for firearm safety in Tennessee began Nov. 1 with the enactment of the Safe Storage of Firearms Act. The new legislation, formerly known.... Read More
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Fire Destroys Abandoned Structure In Heavily Wooded Area

Nov 26, 2023 at 10:08 am by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN) Several area fire departments answered a call Saturday (11/25/2023) to the 9000 block of Briley Road. First responders reported heavy smoke could be seen plummeti.... Read More

Undercover TBI Operation Focused on Suspects Wanting to Engage in Commercial Sex Acts with Minors Nets 2 From Rutherford County Being Arrested in Williamson County

Nov 22, 2023 at 10:34 pm by WGNS News

WILLIAMSON COUNTY – An undercover operation by special agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department, the Spring Hill.... Read More

New Rutherford County Judge Originally Saw Himself Working in Agriculture

Nov 20, 2023 at 01:47 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The new judge for the seat that was vacated by long time Rutherford and Cannon County Circuit Court Civil Judge J. Mark Rogers has been decided.... Read More

Counseling for People of Color After COVID-19

Nov 20, 2023 at 11:54 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The mental health within communities of color are being highlighted in a recently approved grant for two Middle Tennessee State University profe.... Read More

Arrest Made in Two Longview Drive Car Fires in the Smyrna, TN Area

Nov 17, 2023 at 12:04 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – Investigators with the Rutherford County Fire Marshal’s Office have charged a juvenile with multiple counts in reference to two separate.... Read More

The Blessing Boxes are Filling the Need by Feeding the Hungry

Nov 17, 2023 at 12:25 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A group of Good Samaritan's have quietly worked behind the scenes for several years to provide food to those in need through what are called &l.... Read More

Hear How One Murfreesboro Resident Battled Her Weight Head-On

Nov 16, 2023 at 09:37 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - Obesity has been an ongoing battle throughout the south and Rutherford County is no exception. Medical experts tell us a healthy Body Mass Index (B.... Read More

Coat Drive and Free Coat Giveaway Nearing - Plus, an Opportunity to Sponsor a Local Child This Christmas

Nov 15, 2023 at 03:02 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A coat drive is now underway at Barnabas Vision in Murfreesboro. The local non-profit has spearheaded this drive since their inception and has.... Read More

Understanding Bariatric Surgery and How One Local Resident Overcame Her Weight Struggle

Nov 14, 2023 at 09:15 am by WGNS News

Today on WGNS, we tackled issues with weight - this includes weight gain, weight loss and what to do if you're facing an extreme problem with obesity.  Our guest on the.... Read More

COMMENTARY: The Retail Merge of Thanksgiving and Christmas, by Professor Larry Burriss

Nov 13, 2023 at 02:54 pm by WGNS News

Years ago, there was a line drawn between the dates leading up to Thanksgiving and Christmas. But today, there's no line between the dates and a visit to any retailer would.... Read More

One in Smyrna Killed After Train Collision

Nov 13, 2023 at 01:15 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN - A serious injury accident occured on Monday morning in Smyrna. The accident occurred just before the 11:00 hour in the area known as the "Depot District."&nb.... Read More

AAA: 2.4% More Tennesseans Expected to Travel Over Thanksgiving Weekend

Nov 13, 2023 at 07:28 am by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - AAA projects more than 1.3 million Tennesseans will travel 50 miles or more during the Thanksgiving holiday travel period*. This year’s forecast is the secon.... Read More

RUTHERFORD COUNTY: Gas Prices are Under $3 and Diesel is Slightly Over $4

Nov 13, 2023 at 06:41 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 7.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.92/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,.... Read More

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas!

Nov 12, 2023 at 02:23 pm by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY) Like the old song proclaims, "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas"! And yes, some hours in the day even feel like it. Scout troops selling Christma.... Read More

UNSOLVED: 2009 Murfreesboro Cold Case - The Murder of Anthony Davis

Nov 08, 2023 at 05:42 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN - Like many cold cases involving murder, there is often one missing piece of the puzzle that has yet to be found. One of those cold cases involves the death o.... Read More

More Scam Alerts to Bring Listeners Up-to-Date On

Nov 08, 2023 at 05:38 pm by WGNS News

As we approach the holidays, you can expect to hear more and more about scams. While WGNS typically highlights scams in Rutherford County, this story is too close to home to.... Read More

Rutherford County Clerk Wins State Award

Nov 08, 2023 at 05:26 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Clerk Lisa Duke Crowell was named 2023 County Clerk of the Year Tuesday by the County Officials Association of Tennessee (COAT)..... Read More

Cost for New School Constuction and Loan Rates will be Costly for Rutherford County

Nov 08, 2023 at 08:00 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Like home mortgages, loans of all kinds are seeing a rise in rates. This problem is currently hitting the Rutherford County Schools... That was.... Read More

Flu Season Starting Late but Expected to Increase for the Holidays

Nov 07, 2023 at 10:51 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Flu season is ramping up, and it’s important for everyone, especially health care professionals, to not only get the flu vaccine but also educa.... Read More