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

SRM Concrete in Murfreesboro Acquires Vulcan Materials Company's Ready-Mix Assets in The Lone Star State

Nov 20, 2023 at 12:00 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN – SRM Concrete, one of the country’s leading ready- mix concrete producers, has announced the strategic acquisition of Vulcan Materials Co.... 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

Annual Murfreesboro Christmas Parade is Next Month

Nov 20, 2023 at 07:23 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - The annual Murfreesboro Christmas Parade is nearing and the time to register to be in the parade is now. Susan Hicks with the Murfreesboro Parks and.... Read More

Owner of Pinnacle Stables in Christiana is Now Facing 31-Charges with 19-Charges Dealing with Sexual Offenses

Nov 17, 2023 at 01:21 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN -  WGNS has an update to a story involving the owner of a horse stable who is also a riding instructor in Christiana. Jason Lancaster of Panther C.... Read More

39th Annual Bethlehem Marketplace in Murfreesboro, December 9 - 10

Nov 15, 2023 at 03:31 pm by WGNS News

Southeast Baptist Church will hold their 39th Annual Bethlehem Marketplace next month. On Saturday and Sunday, December 9 and 10, 2023, from 12 to 5pm, guests will be able.... Read More

MTSU Undergrad Researchers Showcase Animation, Psychology Projects at Open House

Nov 15, 2023 at 03:08 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Last week’s sixth annual Open House undergraduate research event, organized by Middle Tennessee State University’s Undergradu.... Read More

Mother of 4-Year-Old Arrested After Her Child Was Attacked by a Dog

Nov 14, 2023 at 09:17 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Just outside the city limits of Murfreesboro, a 4-year-old suffered severe injuries when attacked by a pit bull dog Thursday at her Rutherford County h.... 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
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Motorist Strikes a Massive Black Bear in Shelbyville, TN

Nov 13, 2023 at 02:15 pm by WGNS News

  SHELBYVILLE, TN - A little over 20-miles south of the Murfreesboro City Limits along Highway 231 South, in Shelbyville, Tennessee, a motorist crashed into a 450 to 500.... Read More

MTSU Professors’ Co-Authored Grant Supports Nov. 14-15 Town Halls on Mental Health in Communities of Color

Nov 13, 2023 at 10:11 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Although studies have uncovered ethnic disparities in COVID-19 mortality, two Middle Tennessee State University professors in the&nb.... 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

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

41st 'Salute Game' Honors Veterans, Military Personnel Nov. 11 at MTSU

Nov 08, 2023 at 05:25 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Middle Tennessee State University Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center and the Blue Raider footbal.... 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

City Offices, Some Facilities Closing Nov. 10 in Recognition of Veterans Day Nov. 11

Nov 08, 2023 at 06:00 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – City Hall and some City offices will be closed Friday, Nov 10, 2023, in observance of Veterans Day, Nov. 11th, a day to honor the heroism and.... Read More
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Gas Leak in Murfreesboro has been Contained

Nov 07, 2023 at 11:13 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue responded to a gas leak at Rogers Petroleum on Bridge Avenue in Murfreesboro Tuesday morning. Once on site, they headed to th.... 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

Stephen Kings "MISERY" Open 7:30PM Friday at Center for the Arts

Nov 06, 2023 at 09:30 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Get ready for an evening of suspense with Stephen King's MISERY. It opens Friday night at the Center for the Arts in uptown Murfreesboro (110 West College Stree.... Read More