LOCATED: Missing 21-Year-Old in Murfreesboro Area

Jul 18, 2022 at 06:15 pm by WGNS

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY – The 'Be On the Lookout' (BOLO) for a missing 21-year-old man in the Murfreesboro area has been canceled. Teyton Guthrie has been safely.... Read More

Carnival Returns to La Vergne for 50th Anniversary Celebration

Jul 18, 2022 at 05:23 pm by WGNS

  (La Vergne, Tenn.) The City of La Vergne is excited to host a carnival at Veterans Memorial Park in August as a part of the City’s 50th Anniversary celebrat.... Read More

Total Number of Fatal Accidents (Year to Date) in Rutherford County Stands at 16 - Law Enforcement to Crack Down on Speeders This Week

Jul 18, 2022 at 11:55 am by WGNS

Increases of traffic crashes on New Salem Highway prompted the Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force to focus on speeding drivers Monday, a Murfreesboro Police lieutenan.... Read More

Bedford County Man Facing Multiple Charges that Include Rape of a Child and Aggravated Sexual Battery

Jul 18, 2022 at 10:51 am by WGNS

A Bedford County resident remains in custody as the result of an ongoing investigation into child sex abuse allegations that were filed last month on June 7, 2022. S.... Read More

Inaugural MTSU summer STEM camp keeps teens 'energized'

Jul 18, 2022 at 09:12 am by WGNS

PHOTO ABOVE THIS STORY: MTSU student Ryleigh Porter, center, assists MTSU STEM summer camp participants Cianna Da'ccursio, left, of Watertown, Tenn., and Samantha "Sam" Osborn.... Read More

The Impact of recent Supreme Court decisions such as Roe v. Wade, Diversity in the classroom at MTSU, a New Public Writing and Rhetoric Degree

Jul 18, 2022 at 09:03 am by Producer

  On Monday, WGNS' Scott Walker talked to a variety of guests from MTSU to discuss the Impact of recent Supreme Court decisions such as Roe v. Wade, Diversity in the cla.... Read More

Rutherford County: Alleged Debit Card Fraud Case in Smyrna and Nashville

Jul 18, 2022 at 07:44 am by WGNS

In Smyrna, the Police Department is in the midst of an investigation involving a debit/credit card fraud case that adds up to more a loss of over $2,000. Evidently, the case s.... Read More

TBI Makes Arrests in their 6th Undercover Human Trafficking Operation for 2022

Jul 18, 2022 at 06:30 am by WGNS

For the 6th time this year, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has completed another undercover human trafficking operation, now making almost 60-arrests throughout the 2.... Read More

Ram's Hot Road Report

Jul 16, 2022 at 11:01 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Hot, hot days, heavy construction and traffic are not a good mix. Murfreesboro Transportation Department's Deputy Director Ram Balachandran looks ahead--today t.... Read More

Unknown Man Allegedly Breaks Into Local Non-Profit - Can you identify him?

Jul 15, 2022 at 05:06 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Detectives are seeking the identity of a person of interest who is wanted for questioning after a break-in at Greenhouse Ministries. The incident occurred on.... Read More

STUDY: Men 3X more likely than women to be involved in fatal distracted driving crashes in Tennessee

Jul 15, 2022 at 12:13 pm by WGNS

A recent study conducted by Zutobi shows that men in Tennessee are nearly three times more likely than women to be involved in a fatal crash that involves distracted driving..... Read More

Help local children who are less fortunate through the Barnabas Vision School Supply Drive

Jul 15, 2022 at 11:32 am by WGNS

Local non-profit Barnabas Vision is collecting school supplies for students in need throughout the community. Volunteer Hillary Hodges stated… The school supply drive i.... Read More

TOPIC: A special school supply drive is taking place now, thanks to Barnabas Vision in Murfreesboro - Be a part of the effort!

Jul 15, 2022 at 10:08 am by WGNS

Today on the show, WGNS' Scott Walker spoke to those who make a difference in our community with a non-profit organization called Barnabas Vision. We talked about their ongoin.... Read More

Tennessee Cattlemen's Assoc. and Industry Partners Support Youth - Donating Local Beef to Second Harvest Food Bank

Jul 15, 2022 at 06:47 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – At the Tennessee Junior Beef Expo in Lebanon, Tenn. on June 30 through July 2, the Tennessee Cattlemen’s Association (TCA) with help from i.... Read More

Rutherford County School System is the Fastest Growing System in Tennessee - Salary Study to be Conducted to Prepare for Continued Growth

Jul 14, 2022 at 05:17 pm by WGNS

The Rutherford County Schools have announced plans to move forward with an employee salary study. Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan said a third-party vendor will oversee.... Read More

The Depot District Continues to be a Fun and Exciting Place for Growth in Rutherford County

Jul 14, 2022 at 03:40 pm by WGNS

Smyrna, Tennessee’s downtown area, which has been nicknamed the “Depot District,” continues to standout in the middle of the town’s growth of over 55-t.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Computers Taking Over the World? Ehhh... by Dr. Larry Burriss at MTSU

Jul 14, 2022 at 03:15 pm by WGNS

Computers taking over the world? Probably not! With today's commentary, here is MTSU Professor Larry Burriss...   Commentary (Verbatim): "I’d be willing to b.... Read More

Home School Dual Enrollment "Open House" at Motlow Campus in Smyrna

Jul 14, 2022 at 02:06 pm by WGNS

Motlow College will host two open house events for home school students on July 21st and 22nd (Thursday and Friday). The event will focus on dual enrollment opportunities fo.... Read More

Write a Letter to the Future City of LaVergne, TN - To Be Opened in 2072

Jul 14, 2022 at 01:13 pm by WGNS

(La Vergne, Tenn.) Citizens are encouraged to help fill the City of La Vergne's 50th anniversary time capsule by submitting a letter to the future. The time capsule will.... Read More

Thursday: Waynel Walker

Jul 14, 2022 at 08:30 am by Producer

WGNS Slick Pig BBQ Birthday Winner: Waynel Walker  The birthday club winner receives Slick Pig's delicious banana pudding. Just stop by Slick Pig in Murfreesboro at 1920.... Read More