Murfreesboro

COVID-19 Restrictions on Businesses Lifted in 89 Counties

Oct 05, 2020 at 12:03 pm by WGNS

The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce reports that the Governor of Tennessee has announced that restrictions on businesses are being lifted: Governor Bill Lee announced th.... Read More

Salem Elementary Receives Freedom Shrine from The Exchange Club

Oct 05, 2020 at 11:49 am by WGNS

On Monday September 28, 2020 The Exchange Club of Murfreesboro presented to City of Murfreesboro’s Salem Elementary School a Freedom Shrine. Committee Chair Charlie Pigg.... Read More

Gas Prices Up by One Penny

Oct 05, 2020 at 11:44 am by WGNS

Tennessee gas prices, on average, are up only a penny from last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $1.94 which is nearly four cents less tha.... Read More

Red Cross Urges Families to Test Smoke Alarms and Plan an Escape During Fire Prevention Week

Oct 05, 2020 at 11:30 am by WGNS

National Fire Prevention Week is October 4-10, and the American Red Cross Tennessee Region urges residents to test their smoke alarms and practice their escape plan as home fi.... Read More

Commission Accepting Applications for 16th Judicial District Circuit Court Vacancy

Oct 02, 2020 at 09:29 am by WGNS

The Trial Court Vacancy Commission is accepting applications for a Circuit Court Judge in the 16th Judicial District, which covers Rutherford and Cannon counties. This vacancy.... Read More

Red Cross Needs Help

Oct 01, 2020 at 01:47 pm by WGNS

Plasma from whole blood donations made through the American Red Cross that test positive for COVID-19 antibodies may now help current coronavirus patients in need of convalesc.... Read More

MTSU launches 'Bridging the Gap' campaign to honor untapped scholarships for eligible students

Oct 01, 2020 at 01:06 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University announced Thursday, Oct. 1, it will reinstate untapped academic scholarships awarded to new freshmen and transfer.... Read More

UPDATE: Accused Shoplifter Identified

Sep 30, 2020 at 12:27 pm by WGNS

A man caught on camera allegedly shoplifting is accused of stealing hundreds of dollars’ worth of merchandise. The subject was seen loading his shopping cart with a mult.... Read More

Woman Reported as Missing in Murfreesboro

Sep 30, 2020 at 09:32 am by WGNS

A missing person report has been filed in Murfreesboro. Police say that 20-year-old Mariah Sue Brackett was last seen in the 1000 block of NW Broad Street on September 21, 202.... Read More

Subject Accused of Stealing Packages in Murfreesboro

Sep 30, 2020 at 09:27 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro Police are on the lookout for a so called “Porch Pirate,” who is stealing packages off the front porch of homes and apartments.Detectives currently ne.... Read More

TN Department of Health Joins New CDC Suicide Prevention Program

Sep 30, 2020 at 08:15 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Health today announced receipt of a $750,000 funding award for suicide prevention efforts over the next five years. The Centers for Disease Control.... Read More

Cookin' To Build Bowl Painting Underway NOW

Sep 29, 2020 at 11:00 am by WGNS

The 13th Annual COOKIN' TO BUILD offers all you can eat home-made soups, stews and chili around the historic Rutherford County Courthouse and 100% of proceeds benefit Habitat.... Read More

MTSU's Terletska shares NSF-funded research at prestigious international conference

Sep 29, 2020 at 08:15 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Hanna Terletska experienced a special opportunity to share her research experiences along with nearly 60.... Read More
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Rutherford County School Board orientation meeting

Sep 28, 2020 at 11:28 am by WGNS

The Rutherford County School Board orientation meeting has been scheduled for Friday, Oct. 16 beginning at 11 a.m. The meeting will include multiple presentations with The las.... Read More

MTSU fermentation science scholarship partnership gains $25K endowment boost from Molson Coors

Sep 28, 2020 at 07:00 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Athens, Georgia-based Terrapin Beer Co. is partnering with Middle Tennessee State University fermentation science, offering an annual $10,000 schol.... Read More

MTSU Arts produce Romeo and Juliet Play

Sep 24, 2020 at 02:11 pm by WGNS

The production of a play written by William Shakespeare will be performed at the MTSU Tucker Theater... (Soundbyte below on WGNSradio.com)…You can learn more about the.... Read More

2020 Rutherford Heart Walk Digital Experience Set for Saturday, Sept. 26

Sep 24, 2020 at 10:48 am by WGNS

The American Heart Association’s Rutherford Heart Walk Digital Experience, sponsored by Vanderbilt Heart, will be held this Saturday.With the recent coronavirus (CO.... Read More

MTSU’s K9 celebrates his first ‘anni-fur-sary’ on the force

Sep 24, 2020 at 10:41 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — For MTSU Police’s K9 handler and patrol specialist Zachery Brooker, the “loyalty” he receives from his K9 Bobby “can&r.... Read More

Gov. Bill Lee appoints Eagleville senior to State Board of Education

Sep 24, 2020 at 10:07 am by WGNS

By KEITH RYAN CARTWRIGHT As teenagers, Garren Hamby’s parents were involved in FFA.When their son showed an interest and their previous school district did not offe.... Read More

Ride to the Polls, Registering to Vote and Election Day in Rutherford County

Sep 24, 2020 at 09:18 am by WGNS

Early voting is coming up, but there is a deadline to register if you want to vote.(Soundbyte's below each sentence on WGNSradio.com)Rev. Dwight Ogleton is leading a gras.... Read More