Murfreesboro

MTSU Breaks Ground on $66M Dollar Student-Athlete Performance Center

Jan 27, 2023 at 10:02 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University broke ground on the Athletic Department’s new $66 million Student-Athlete Performance Center Thursday,.... Read More

Teens Against Gender Mutilation Rally will be held on the Murfreesboro Civic Plaza This Saturday (Jan. 28, 2023)

Jan 27, 2023 at 06:54 am by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) An event will be held on the Murfreesboro Civic Plaza this Saturday that focuses on what many are calling ‘gender mutilation.’ 15-Year-old.... Read More

The Center for the Art's Presents "Rent"

Jan 26, 2023 at 09:32 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – RENT is set to open Friday, February 10, at The Center for the Arts. Based on Puccini’s beloved opera La Bohème, RENT follows the ups.... Read More

As ‘MTSU Promise Tour’ Kicks Off, Motlow Students will Follow their Dreams to MTSU this Fall

Jan 26, 2023 at 02:24 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tenn. — Nontraditional Motlow State Community College sophomores Shamesha Talley (business administration) and Joan Edens (organizationa.... Read More

Thursday Morning Multi-Vehicle Accident Leads Emergency Crews to I-24 to Work Separate Crashes

Jan 26, 2023 at 01:14 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - There was a serious auto accident on Interstate 24 in the Westbound Lane heading into Rutherford County on Thursday morning around 7:00 AM. The wreck o.... Read More

Senator Reeves of Murfreesboro Leads the Senate Session on Thursday in Nashville

Jan 26, 2023 at 11:50 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Senator Shane Reeves from Murfreesboro, the Deputy Speaker of the Senate, led the Senate meeting on Thursday during their January 26th session of the 1.... Read More

UPDATE: More Phone Scams in Middle Tennessee

Jan 25, 2023 at 09:10 pm by WGNS News

(Coffee County, TN) In nearby Coffee County, the Sheriff’s Department is warning against a phone scam. There, the Sheriff’s Department has received calls re.... Read More

TN Dept. of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Celebrates Successful Launch of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Jan 25, 2023 at 08:55 pm by WGNS News

The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) is releasing new data showing the response to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in the state.... Read More

Diversity in Government: 27.5% of Residents in the Rutherford County / Nashville Area are "Non-White" and 24.9% of Government Workers are "Non-White"

Jan 25, 2023 at 12:26 pm by WGNS News

Since its inception, the United States has been a majority White country, but it is increasingly becoming more ethnically and racially diverse. In fact, the White population i.... Read More

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After Tragedy, Murfreesboro Couple Serving Others Through Foundation and Careers

Jan 25, 2023 at 10:42 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) In the summer of 2015, Murfreesboro couple Jennifer and Tyson Donaldson were ecstatic to learn that they were pregnant with their third child. T.... Read More

Free Coat Giveaway This Thursday in Murfreesboro

Jan 24, 2023 at 08:43 pm by WGNS News

Local non-profit Barnabas Vision is hosting a FREE Coat Giveaway this Thursday! The goal is to giveaway as many coats as possible to those who are unable to afford a winter.... Read More

Murfreesboro Based TwelveStone Receives 2022 Best of Knoxville Award

Jan 24, 2023 at 07:19 pm by WGNS Radio News

Murfreesboro, Tennessee -- TwelveStone Health Partners, a leading provider of comprehensive chronic care medication services, announces TwelveStone Health Partners Infusi.... Read More

Low Flying Aircraft and Technology - Today's Commentary by a Local Professor at MTSU

Jan 24, 2023 at 07:09 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: A low flying aircraft, technology and the FAA. With today's commentary, here is MTSU professor Larry Burriss... Verbatim: “We’ve.... Read More

United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties Announces the Opening of the VITA Program and Ribbon Cutting

Jan 24, 2023 at 04:50 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN — United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties announces the opening of the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program for the upcoming tax season,.... Read More

Topic: The Middle Point Landfill with Guest Mike Classen, General Manager of the Landfill in Rutherford County

Jan 24, 2023 at 02:11 pm by WGNS News

Middle Point Landfill General Manager Mike Classen was on the air with WGNS' Scott Walker on Tuesday and talked about a variety of subjects dealing with the life of the land.... Read More

COVID-19 Numbers are LOW in Rutherford County and Murfreesboro City Schools

Jan 24, 2023 at 10:17 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) There is some misinformation circulating our community about the current number of COVID-19 cases within our local schools. To find out where COVID num.... Read More

High Dollar Purse Stolen from Local Business

Jan 23, 2023 at 11:36 am by WGNS News

A very expensive purse was stolen from the employee breakroom of a Medical Center Parkway business in Murfreesboro. The theft occurred at The Social Chair in the Fountains at.... Read More

New In-Car Police Cameras Linked to Body Cams Being Installed in Murfreesboro Patrol Vehicles

Jan 23, 2023 at 10:00 am by WGNS News

The Murfreesboro Police Department began the installation process of new in-car camera’s this past week, which will be linked to the new body-cams that police officers w.... Read More

Local Community Book Discussion Focuses on 3-Books with the Topics of Mental Health and Education

Jan 23, 2023 at 06:28 am by WGNS News

The Rutherford County Library System and the League of Women Voters of Murfreesboro / Rutherford County are partnering to host a community book discussion this Tuesday ev.... Read More

Gas Prices in Rutherford County are No Longer Some of the Lowest in the State

Jan 23, 2023 at 06:05 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Gas prices in the Volunteer State are the 7th lowest in the nation right now. However, average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 18.9 cents per g.... Read More