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State Rep. Mike Sparks and State Sen. Kerry Roberts propose to extend sales tax holiday for gun safes into 2023

Apr 05, 2022 at 07:23 am by WGNS

State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, and State Sen. Kerry Roberts, R-Springfield, have proposed legislation to extend a tax cut that makes it less expensive for gun owners to saf.... Read More

MAY 2022: Spring Fling to help generate economic impact of $3.5 million+

Mar 28, 2022 at 05:24 pm by WGNS

Spring Fling will be back in Rutherford County this May. The Olympic-style event will feature the state's top high school athletes and it is scheduled to take place May 24th.... Read More

11th Annual Special Kids Race is Scheduled for March 19th

Mar 08, 2022 at 07:28 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee -- The 11th Annual Special Kids Race will be hosted later this month on Saturday, March 19, 2022 - at the campus of presenting sponsor, Murfreesboro Me.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Society Gala Honoring the 2022 Philanthropist and Physician Champion Award Winners

Mar 07, 2022 at 02:22 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.-  The Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation will host their annual Society Gala on March 19, 2022. This event will take place at 6pm in Middle.... Read More

National Average Gas Price Spikes to $4/gal, First Time Since 2008

Mar 05, 2022 at 08:57 pm by WGNS

On Saturday evening (03/05/2022), for the first time since 2008, the national average price of gas in the U.S. has surpassed $4 per gallon. Just in the last week, gas prices.... Read More

Tennessee Starts 2022 with Lower Unemployment Numbers

Mar 05, 2022 at 02:00 pm by WGNS

The state of Tennessee recorded another drop in statewide unemployment at the start of 2022, according to newly released data from the Department of Labor and Workfo.... Read More

Stevens announces candidacy for Smyrna Municipal Judge

Feb 28, 2022 at 03:58 pm by WGNS

Smyrna, Tennessee —Smyrna Town Court Clerk Brittany Stevens has announced her candidacy for Smyrna Municipal Judge in the August 4, 2022 election.  “As S.... Read More

TBI Says 5 "Missing Children" May Be In Rutherford County

Feb 25, 2022 at 05:00 am by WGNS

(NASHVILLE) The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an ENDANGERED CHILD ALERT for five missing siblings. Authorities indicate that they may be here in Rutherford Coun.... Read More

Murfreesboro's "Future Land Use Map" Presented To Public

Feb 23, 2022 at 07:54 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  A cross-section of citizens and local property owners attended a Wednesday (2/23/2022) evening presentation of Murfreesboro's "Future Land Use Map". The e.... 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
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WGNS Radio Recognized in State of Tennessee Proclamation for Serving Community 75+ Years

Jan 31, 2022 at 10:52 am by WGNS

WGNS, which first came on the air in Rutherford County on December 31, 1946 at 10PM and had their first full day of broadcasting on January 1, 1947, received the honor of bein.... Read More

Rutherford County Juvenile Court Judge Donna Scott Davenport to Retire in September of 2022

Jan 18, 2022 at 05:28 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Judge Donna Scott Davenport will not seek re-election for Rutherford County Juvenile Court Judge and will retire at the end of he.... Read More

Walking with a Purpose: Public Health Director representing Tennessee in the 2022 United States of America’s Mrs. Pageant in Las Vegas, NV

Jan 18, 2022 at 10:29 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN — Rutherford County Public Health Director LaShan Dixon will be traveling to the 2022 United States of America Mrs. Pageant in Las Vegas, Nevada th.... Read More

Highlighting Several New Laws in Tennessee

Dec 29, 2021 at 11:34 am by WGNS

With the new year around the corner, you can expect several new laws. With a glimpse of the changes, here is WGNS’ Ron Jordan...Scroll down to read a few more law change.... Read More

Rutherford County Clerk Advises Residents of Tag Renewal Changes for 2022

Dec 29, 2021 at 10:23 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Big changes are in store for the New Year and the changes focus on your vehicles. There will not be a required emission test for vehicles in Ruther.... Read More

New Year's Day 5K in Barfield Park

Dec 29, 2021 at 09:22 am by WGNS

The annual New Year’s Day 5K is back for another round this year in  Murfreesboro…Parks Assistant Director Rachel Singer said the 5K will be on paved trails.... Read More

Uncle Dave Macon Days Announces 2022 at Hop Springs

Oct 26, 2021 at 09:38 am by WGNS

From a sense of sound to image, roots music and Uncle Dave Macon enthusiasts will follow the picturesque vistas of Middle Tennessee to Hop Springs in Readyville, TN.  Roo.... Read More

Celebration Concert Announcement Regarding Uncle Dave Macon Days on October 24th

Oct 19, 2021 at 03:52 pm by WGNS

The community is invited to enjoy a few memories of Uncle Dave Macon Days this Sunday as the 2015 Uncle Dave Macon Days TrailBlazer winners, The SteelDrivers with speci.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Council Council Approves FY22 $208.4 Million General Fund Budget

Jun 17, 2021 at 01:39 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Murfreesboro City Council Wednesday (June 9) approved the City’s $208.4 million proposed FY22 General Fund Budget on second reading.... Read More

Bonnaroo is back and asking Manchester, TN officials for annexation

Mar 01, 2021 at 06:46 am by WGNS

Officials with the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival have officially requested that the city of Manchester annex its property to officially become a part of the city of Manches.... Read More