FRIDAY: Bertha Johnson

Jan 21, 2022 at 08:30 am by Producer

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

Friday: Kaye Jernigan

Jan 21, 2022 at 05:56 am by Producer

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Friday, January 21st, 2022 Kaye Jernigan is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for her 33-years of service with Murfreesboro Fire and Re.... Read More

In Case You Missed It: Houses Selling for More Than Asking Price in Rutherford County and Beyond

Jan 20, 2022 at 10:20 pm by WGNS

WGNS spoke to Realtor David Estes with Parks Realty about the housing market locally. Estes recalled what a home with 3-bedrooms and a 2-car garage once sold for in the Murfre.... Read More

Barnett plans to use background in classroom, transportation department as first Assistant Director of Transportation withing Rutherford County Schools

Jan 20, 2022 at 10:14 pm by WGNS

As the first assistant director of transportation, Wanda Barnett plans to use her extensive experience to serve students to ensure they get to and from school daily.“I&r.... Read More

MLK Day of Service Career Expo Landed Jobs in Law Enforcement and More

Jan 20, 2022 at 10:06 pm by WGNS

Detention supervisors from the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office recruited potential deputies during the MLK Day of Service Career Expo Thursday at Patterson Park Community.... Read More

Remembering Coach Dean A. Hayes - A Coach with "A Servant's Heart"

Jan 20, 2022 at 07:29 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — When Ed Arning first started working in the MT athletic department as a student assistant in the Sports Information department, it didn't take.... Read More

Serious Auto Accident on SE Broad Street in Murfreesboro Thursday Morning

Jan 20, 2022 at 06:30 pm by WGNS

UPDATED (Video and Photos) - MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The driver of a pickup truck that was hit head-on jumped out of his vehicle and pulled two men and one woman from.... Read More

Executive Session and Special Meeting of the Murfreesboro City Council scheduled for THURSDAY Jan. 20

Jan 20, 2022 at 11:41 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Little has been publicly said about a meeting that will take place on Thursday (Jan. 20, 2022) in Murfreesboro. Reports from city officials in.... Read More

STUDY: Local University Creates $1.42 Billion Economic Impact, 11,500 Jobs Across the State

Jan 20, 2022 at 09:01 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University continues to be powerful economic engine for the region and entire state of Tennessee, responsible for more.... Read More

MTSU ushers in ‘Year of the Tiger’ in U.S., China with music, dancing, opera

Jan 19, 2022 at 04:00 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The eyes of the tiger will be on MTSU during two special online performances to celebrate the Lunar New Year.The Center for Chinese Music and.... Read More

RCS looking to hire 50+ cafeteria workers with starting pay of more than $14 per hour with daytime hours

Jan 19, 2022 at 03:39 pm by WGNS

“In order to run schools,” says Eric Smith, director of school nutrition, “you must do, at minimum, two things. Get children to school and feed them.”R.... Read More

Central Tennessee Regional Planning Board seeking additional evidence related to Middle Point Landfill expansion application

Jan 19, 2022 at 03:29 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Pursuant to a recent court ruling by the Chancery Court in BFI vs. Regional Board, the Central Tennessee Regional Solid Waste Planning Board i.... Read More

Vanderbilt Child Health Poll analysis explores COVID-19 prevention in Tennessee schools

Jan 19, 2022 at 03:00 pm by WGNS

Most Tennessee parents polled late in 2021 by researchers with the Vanderbilt Center for Child Health Policy say they send their children to school with masks, but they also h.... Read More

State Rep. Bryan Terry announces legislative team

Jan 19, 2022 at 01:19 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee General Assembly has convened for the 2022 Legislative Session. State Rep. Bryan Terry, MD (R-Murfreesboro) has announced his 2022 legislative team. The team inc.... Read More

Rutherford County Medical Examiner’s Office to Hire Two Medicolegal Investigators

Jan 19, 2022 at 01:05 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN (January 19, 2022)—The Rutherford County Medical Examiner’s Office (RCMEO) is seeking to hire two Medicolegal Death Investigators (MDIs).The.... Read More

OP-ED: Mike Sparks: Tennessee Republicans will work to keep communities and schools safe in 2022

Jan 19, 2022 at 09:00 am by WGNS

OPINION by Rep. Mike Sparks (R)Tennessee voters spoke loud and clear last November when they overwhelmingly elected Republicans to represent them at every level. I’m ext.... Read More

MTSU announces 2022 Unity Luncheon honorees; Feb. 3 deadline for tickets

Jan 19, 2022 at 06:30 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University will honor five Middle Tennessee “unsung heroes” who’ve served their communities faithfull.... Read More

Rotary Clubs Join Forces to Build Walls and Hope for Area Residents

Jan 18, 2022 at 09:08 pm by WGNS

The Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity (RCHFH) with three Rotary Clubs of Rutherford County will gather for the 3rd Annual “Rotary Builds” Habitat Panel B.... Read More

Aim for a Purpose Shooting Competition Fundraiser presented by Truist

Jan 18, 2022 at 08:57 pm by WGNS

Aim For A Purpose is the first fundraising event to be held at the new Outpost Armory located at 1132 Beasie Road in Murfreesboro. The upcoming event will be on Thursday,.... Read More

Rutherford County Juvenile Court Judge Donna Scott Davenport to Retire in September of 2022

Jan 18, 2022 at 05:28 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Judge Donna Scott Davenport will not seek re-election for Rutherford County Juvenile Court Judge and will retire at the end of he.... Read More