New Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Announced

May 01, 2023 at 09:01 pm by WGNS News

  Rutherford County, TN – The Commissioner of Education in Tennessee has decided to step down from her post. Commissioner Penny Schwinn, who has served as the Educ.... Read More

Convicted Felon Arrested in North Rutherford County with New Fingerprint Device

Feb 01, 2023 at 07:27 am by WGNS News

(La Vergne, Tenn.) A convicted felon is back behind bars thanks to a new finger printing device that was used to positively identify the suspect. The incident unfolded in Nort.... Read More

Today, WGNS Spoke to a 16-year-old who is a 3-time cancer survivor - Listen to his inspirational story on this podcast - Hear how his parents helped him every step of the way!

Jan 20, 2023 at 10:15 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - This summer, Colton Sheets from Rockvale High School will join outstanding high school students from across the nation to take part in a unique academic and.... Read More

Rockvale High Student Colton Sheets to Take Part in Envision’s Aerospace and Aviation Academy at the NASA and Houston Space Center in Texas

Jan 18, 2023 at 02:36 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - This summer, Colton Sheets from Rockvale High School will join outstanding high school students from across the nation to take part in a unique academic and.... Read More

Banning Certain Books in Libraries like Linebaugh in Murfreesboro, the Smyrna Public Library and More

Oct 18, 2022 at 06:30 am by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn.) 2021 Proved to be a tough year for libraries in places like Murfreesboro and Smyrna for multiple reasons. Amanda, who is with the Rutherford County.... Read More

How would Rutherford County Sheriff SRO's React to a School Shooting Similar to What Occurred in Uvalde, Texas?

Jul 27, 2022 at 06:49 pm by WGNS

    On May 24, 2022, one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history unfolded about 85-miles west of San Antonio, Texas. 19-Children and 2-teachers were gunn.... Read More

Juneteenth Celebration Expands to Three Blocks - will be held June 16th - 18th

Jun 09, 2022 at 05:11 pm by WGNS

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Juneteenth, a holiday celebrating the emancipation of enslaved persons in the United States, will be observed in Murfreesboro with thr.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Edited Photos and Other Images in the Media - What are you REALLY Seeing?

Jun 08, 2022 at 05:15 pm by WGNS

COMMENTARY: Editing images and the pictures you see in magazines, on websites and in the news – what is real and what is considered okay and what is a no-no? With more,.... Read More

MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss with an audio commentary about news surrounding the recent school shooting in Uvalde, Texas

Jun 01, 2022 at 06:48 am by WGNS

Audio Commentary: Journalism and the reporting of the past shooting in Uvalde, Texas - With more, here is MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss…  Verbatim.... Read More

Juneteenth to be Celebrated in Murfreesboro Over Three-Day Period in Murfreesboro

May 31, 2022 at 10:43 pm by WGNS

The annual Juneteenth event will take place in Murfreesboro later this month. Vonchelle Stembridge with Murfreesboro Parks and Rec reported the event will take place later thi.... Read More

Gospel Group that dates back to 1935 Performing in Murfreesboro

Oct 28, 2021 at 10:52 am by WGNS

A musical group known as The Chuck Wagon Gang started singing on local radio stations in 1935. After their first stop in radio, the group went on to perform at Carnegie H.... Read More

Photo of the Day: Life is a Highway... Well, Route 66 is a Highway

Oct 12, 2021 at 09:30 pm by WGNS

Photo by Scott WalkerJanuary 10, 2020 along Route 66Route 66 was once the main artery through the desert lands of the west, leading to the metropolis of Chicago. The route was.... Read More

Wanted Texas fugitive arrested in Murfreesboro on Tuesday

Sep 15, 2021 at 10:53 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A Texas man wanted on a fugitive from justice warrant, for removing an ankle monitor and jumping bail, is arrested in Murfreesboro after briefly re.... Read More

UPDATE: Tropical Storm Ida to make landfall Sunday

Aug 27, 2021 at 03:00 pm by WGNS

Many families travel this time of year to the Gulf and now, some of those on vacation maybe in danger of a storm headed their way. Tropical Storm Ida is expected to rapidly st.... Read More

Juneteenth to be Celebrated in Murfreesboro Over Three Day Period

Jun 03, 2021 at 11:50 am by WGNS

Juneteenth will be celebrated at the historic Bradley Academy in Murfreesboro over a three-day period. The event will start on Thursday June 17th and close with a final event.... Read More

Arrest made in the Shooting Death of Smyrna Man

May 31, 2021 at 06:15 am by WGNS

Reports indicate a Murfreesboro man has been arrested in Texas for the murder of a Smyrna resident. The incident revolved around the sell of marijuana, according to Nashvill.... Read More

Judith Montemayor Murder

May 19, 2021 at 12:26 pm by WGNS

A man accused of killing his wife inside their Sunset Avenue home in March of 2019, has seen his case delayed multiple times due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic.  Martin.... Read More

Murfreesboro on TOP 25 List of Cities with Large Population Growth in 25 to 29-Year-Old Residents

Apr 21, 2021 at 09:51 am by WGNS

Using data from the ACS Census, a recent survey found the cities with the largest growth in 25-to-29-year-olds.According to “Zippia.com,” Murfreesboro happens to b.... Read More

COLD CASE: 2016 Murder of Man Behind Marco's Pizza on Northfield Blvd. in Murfreesboro

Mar 03, 2021 at 12:41 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Police continue to investigate the July 15, 2016 murder of Fausto Hernandez. Evidently, Hernandez and his wife lived in Texas, but he was temporarily staying in M.... Read More

The Old Route 66

Jan 18, 2021 at 08:07 pm by WGNS

Route 66 was once the main artery through the desert lands of the west leading to the metropolis of Chicago.The route was dotted with only a handful of mom and pop gas station.... Read More