Schools in Rutherford, Coffee and Cannon Counties

Jul 21, 2020 at 02:30 pm by WGNS

Many have asked what are schools outside of larger cities like Nashville and Murfreesboro doing when it comes to reopening?In Cannon County, a reopening plan was announced thi.... Read More

Police searching for person who desecrated mausoleum, stealing ashes and jewelry

Jul 21, 2020 at 02:11 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) detectives are searching for the person who stole three urns containing ashes and an assortment of jewelry fro.... Read More

RESCHEDULED: Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland to Address City of Murfreesboro: 6PM Tuesday, July 28th

Jul 21, 2020 at 11:35 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Mayor Shane McFarland will hold a briefing Tuesday, July 28, at 6 p.m. on Facebook and CityTV. To listen to the briefing live visit WGNSradio..... Read More

Discovery Center offers free entry to 'frontline heroes'

Jul 21, 2020 at 11:15 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Right now, frontline workers are the superheroes for their care and dedication in this chaotic time. To show our gratitude, the Discovery Center museum i.... Read More

TN Senate Health Chairman Alexander Introduces Bill to Prepare for the Next Pandemic

Jul 21, 2020 at 09:55 am by WGNS

Senate health committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) today introduced the Preparing for the Next Pandemic Act — legislation that will maintain sufficient onshore m.... Read More

What's Happening At Library

Jul 20, 2020 at 07:06 pm by WGNS

What's happening at your Rutherford County Library System?  Find out. 

Rutherford County Imposes Mask Mandate Effective Wednesday, July 22 at 12:00 a.m.

Jul 20, 2020 at 05:06 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron announced Monday afternoon that Rutherford County will officially impose a mask mandate beginning Wednesday, July 22 at 12:00 a.m.“We.... Read More

MTSU president, provost deliver strong messages on campus mask policy

Jul 20, 2020 at 02:47 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s senior administrators delivered strong messages on the institution’s requirement for students,.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools Confirm Students and Staff to wear Mask

Jul 20, 2020 at 02:43 pm by WGNS

City of Murfreesboro Schools are reopening on August 10th and the year will be a little different when compared to years past. Students, staff and visitors will be required to.... Read More

Rutherford County Commissioners and City Councilmen can NOW go to meetings ARMED with a Gun

Jul 20, 2020 at 10:30 am by WGNS

According to the wording of new bill dealing with handgun carry permits in Tennessee, elected county or city officials and county attorneys who have civilian handgun permits c.... Read More

DONATION: 12 Rocking chairs to the Tennessee State Veterans Home in Murfreesboro, Food and More

Jul 20, 2020 at 09:15 am by WGNS

Coming up this week on Wednesday, July 22nd, at 11 am, members of American Legion Post 46 in Cookeville, the Sons of the American Legion, and the Legion Riders will be present.... Read More

WANTED Murder Suspect Captrued in nearby Williamson County, TN

Jul 20, 2020 at 07:30 am by WGNS

ARRESTED: Metro Nashville Police say the search is over for a murder suspect who an all points bulletin was issued for - in the Middle Tennessee area. 27 Year old Jerome A. Pe.... Read More

The American Heart Association responds to alarming drop in 9-1-1 calls fueled by COVID-19 fears

Jul 20, 2020 at 05:45 am by WGNS

As COVID-19 cases continue to increase and strain emergency departments nationwide, a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Re.... Read More

Rutherford County Library UPDATE (with Audio)

Jul 19, 2020 at 07:00 am by WGNS

The local library system is updating listeners on the PHASE II branch reopening plans and funding help provided at the national level. This 16 minute production put together b.... Read More

SRO John Acton Promoted To Sgt.

Jul 18, 2020 at 03:27 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  School Resource Officer John Action has been promoted to sergeant. Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh promoted the 20 year officer, who served in the patrol.... Read More

Discovery Center Needs Your Help

Jul 18, 2020 at 03:16 pm by Bart

(MURFREESBORO)  COVID-19 is negatively impacting individuals, businesses and the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring.  At 7:00 o’clock Sunday evening, August 30.... Read More

MTSU's Susan Lyons Honored

Jul 18, 2020 at 02:57 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  National leadership honor society Omicron Delta Kappa recently recognized MTSU’s Susan Lyons with the Robert L. M.... Read More

Ram's Hot Time On Streets

Jul 18, 2020 at 02:32 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  A scorcher ahead, and it may rile tempers and create road challenges. Murfreesboro Transportation Deputy Director Ram Balachandran warns motorists are are.... Read More

RUTHERFORD COUNTY: Promotion to Assistant Director of OIT / New Human Resources Assistant Director

Jul 17, 2020 at 08:03 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Mayor Bill Ketron announced last week the promotion of two Rutherford County employees; Darin Moore to Assistant Director of the Office of Informat.... Read More

TBI: Rutherford County Woman Indicted on Theft Charge - Over $22,000

Jul 17, 2020 at 06:59 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY – A 53 year old Rutherford County woman has been arrested after being indicted on a theft charge, following an investigation by Special Agents with the.... Read More