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HELP WANTED: WGNS Radio is Looking for a Diverse Personality that can Tackle New Digital and On-Air Sales AND Become an On Air Talent

Oct 01, 2021 at 11:27 am by WGNS

WGNS is Hiring WGNS Radio provides more local news than any other media outlet in Rutherford County. With two presets on the FM dial and one on our original AM frequency,.... Read More

Dog Agility World Championships to be Held in Murfreesboro

Oct 01, 2021 at 10:41 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tenn. — Top canine athletes from across the country are headed to Murfreesboro, Tennessee, to compete in the U.S. Dog Agility Association’s.... Read More

Murfreesboro Joins National Night Out Against Crime Oct. 5

Oct 01, 2021 at 10:34 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Murfreesboro Police Department, along with Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department will host National Night Out Against Crime Tuesday.... Read More

MTSU appoints Arik as Chair of Excellence in Urban and Regional Planning

Oct 01, 2021 at 10:28 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees recently approved the appointment of Murat Arik, Ph.D., associate professor of man.... Read More

Mayor McFarland recognizes latest STARS Award winners during Murfreesboro City Council meeting

Oct 01, 2021 at 10:23 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro IT Network Administrator Bobby Leathers and Parks and Recreation Groundskeepers Beau Smith and Matthew Miles were honored Se.... Read More

UPDATE: Life of Middle Point Landfill is Less Than 8-Years - Proposed Expansion will likely be Tied Up in Court

Sep 30, 2021 at 03:05 pm by WGNS

UPDATE: Republic Services, the company that oversees the Middle Point Landfill in the Walterhill area, has updated Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron on the landfill l.... Read More

Visit Downtown Murfreesboro and TRY to Find All the Scarecrows (#MainStreetScarecrow)

Sep 30, 2021 at 01:15 pm by WGNS

Main Street Murfreesboro is hosting their second annual Scarecrows Downtown during the month of October. Main Street Executive Director Sarah Callender told WGNS NEWS...Vote.... Read More

Pulitzer-winning Arbery slaying author visits MTSU Oct. 6 to discuss life ‘revision’

Sep 30, 2021 at 09:52 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The winner of the 2021 Pulitzer Prize in Feature Writing for his story on the 2020 slaying of Ahmaud Arbery, an unarmed Bl.... Read More

Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron Announces Loans for Small Businesses

Sep 30, 2021 at 09:09 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—(September 30, 2021) Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron announces the availability of CARES Act Revolving Loan Funds (RLF) for eligible small busi.... Read More

Run to Lights and Music at the annual Dancing Lights of Christmas 5K

Sep 30, 2021 at 07:15 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro's Fleet Feet store is inviting locals to participate in an upcoming 5K that will take runners and walkers of all levels through a winter wonderland of lights an.... Read More

UPDATE: Rutherford County Focuses on a Solid $50-Million Offer to Buy the Old State Farm Building in Murfreesboro

Sep 29, 2021 at 01:44 pm by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY) The Rutherford County Government has moved forward with a proposal to purchase the old State Farm building at the intersection of Memorial Boulevard and De.... Read More

BANKING: First Community Mortgage promotes two of its leaders in their Murfreesboro and Mt. Juliet, TN Offices

Sep 29, 2021 at 01:00 pm by WGNS

BANKING NEWS - First Community Mortgage announces the promotion of two of its Retail Sales & Processing leaders, effective Oct. 1. Candra Mclaughlin has been pro.... Read More

Warrants obtained for man who allegedly assaulted elderly Sam’s Club employee while attempting to steal computers

Sep 29, 2021 at 11:00 am by WGNS

UPDATE - MURFREESBORO, Tenn.  – A suspect has been named in the Sam's Club case that involved a subject who allegedly tried to steal computers from the store a.... Read More

Child Advocacy Center in Murfreesboro wins $25,000 State Farm Grant

Sep 29, 2021 at 10:44 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro – The Child Advocacy Center is excited to announce that we were one of the Top 40 winners in the State Farm Neighborhood Assist Grant!” said Deve.... Read More

Tennessee Making Childcare Easier to Find and More Affordable

Sep 29, 2021 at 10:24 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is announcing additional steps to help parents navigate the balance of raising a family and holding down a job. Beginning Oct.... Read More

Rutherford County Correction Work Center Superintendent Awarded Jail Administrator of the Year by Tennessee Correction Institute

Sep 29, 2021 at 09:35 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—(September 29, 2021) Rutherford County Correction Work Center (RCCWC) Superintendent William C. Cope was honored at this week’s Public Safety.... Read More

Annual Puppy Plunge is This Saturday in Murfreesboro

Sep 29, 2021 at 09:17 am by WGNS

The annual Puppy Plunge will take place this weekend at the Sports*Com outdoor pool. Murfreesboro Parks and Rec Director Nate Williams explains...The event is this Saturday at.... Read More

Car Stolen in Murfreesboro Recovered in Nashville - Two Arrested

Sep 29, 2021 at 07:15 am by WGNS

A car that was stolen in Murfreesboro was recovered in Nashville.Metro Police in Davidson County were evidently investigating an unrelated carjacking case when they came acr.... Read More

RCSO Charges Husband With Murdering Wife

Sep 28, 2021 at 06:06 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  A husband was charged after he allegedly shot and killed his wife Monday night (9/27/2021) at their home near Readyville.  Sheriff’s deput.... Read More

Murfreesboro Parks and Rec talk about a long list of upcoming events, including haunting good times for October!

Sep 28, 2021 at 09:32 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro Parks and Rec Guest include Parks Director Nate Williams, Marketing Coordinator Melinda Tate, along with the Director of the Bradley Academy Museum Vonchelle.... Read More