WGNS Radio

WGNS News

Scott Walker

About

Nothing to see here

Registered: Jun 11, 2020

Articles

Slideshows

NFIB Calls for Lawmakers to Consider Small Business Interests in Tennessee

Jan 13, 2025 at 12:09 pm by WGNS News

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) State Director Jim Brown said today that Tennessee’s small business community is calling on lawmakers to cons.... Read More

Ascend Federal Credit Union Donates More Than $48,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank

Jan 13, 2025 at 12:03 pm by WGNS News

Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee with branches in Rutherford County, announced today that it has donated $48,848 to Second Harvest Foo.... Read More

Former Felony Assault Charge Haunts Couple in Antioch Murder-Suicide Case

Jan 13, 2025 at 11:58 am by WGNS News

Antioch, TN - Just past the Rutherford County line on Baby Ruth Drive in Antioch, Metro Nashville Homicide detectives are investigating the Friday evening discovery of two dec.... Read More

Kentucky Men Plead Guilty to Second-Degree Murder in Murfreesboro Case

Jan 13, 2025 at 11:40 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - UPDATE - Two men from Kentucky have pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in connection with the 2020 killing of Erick Bixler in Murfreesboro, TN. Chr.... Read More

Mayor Joe Carr Addresses Rutherford County's Population Surge: Rutherford County Surpasses Hamilton County

Jan 13, 2025 at 06:03 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr is addressing the opportunities and challenges associated with the county’s projected population of 388,909, now.... Read More

Kickstart Your Health: New Year Tips from Sunshine Nutrition Center

Jan 13, 2025 at 05:00 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - WGNS talks to Kim Hilsman Dunaway from Sunshine Nutrition Center about the importance of getting healthy in the New Year. It doesn’t have to be j.... Read More

Five Arrested in Connection with Brothel Investigation Near LaVergne

Jan 10, 2025 at 11:42 am by WGNS News

ANTIOCH, TN - Nashville Metro Police have dismantled what they are calling a brothel located a short distance from the LaVergne city limits, as part of an ongoing investigatio.... Read More

UPDATE: Smyrna Students Prepare for Presidential Inaugural Parade: Funding Needed!

Jan 10, 2025 at 10:51 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - Fundraising efforts continue as over 150 students from the Stewarts Creek High School Band prepare to perform at the 60th Presidential Inaugural Parade in Washing.... Read More

From Darkness to Justice: Rutherford County Court Case Updates on this Special Edition District Attorney Show

Jan 10, 2025 at 09:26 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Join host J. Paul Newman, a retired Assistant District Attorney, in today’s episode as he delves into the intriguing world of the Rutherford Coun.... Read More

TN Joins $17 Million Settlement Against Edward Jones Over Investment Supervision

Jan 10, 2025 at 09:09 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI), a member of the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), has joined a $.... Read More

Local County Commissioner Confirms the $26-Billion Opioid Lawsuit Continues Paving the Way for Local Funding Initiatives in Rutherford County

Jan 09, 2025 at 08:16 pm by WGNS News

INTERVIEW: RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — In 2022, Rutherford County had 130 fatal drug overdoses, which was a 37% increase since 2019. To tackle this issue, several county lea.... Read More

Double Whammy: Increased Fire Risks Amid Freezing Temps and Flammable Furniture

Jan 09, 2025 at 04:41 pm by WGNS News

INTERVIEW: RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — With temperatures remaining extremely low, the Rutherford County Fire and Rescue Department is reporting an increase in fire call.... Read More

Slideshow

Murfreesboro Homeowner Evacuates Safely, But Pets Die in Residential Fire

Jan 09, 2025 at 09:24 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — An overnight fire in a local neighborhood has left a family in mourning after their three dogs perished in the blaze. Murfreesboro Fire Rescue respond.... Read More

Beware: Scammers Think You’ll Pay Bond at Bitcoin Kiosks

Jan 08, 2025 at 10:01 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – In case you were wondering, U.S. District Courts are definitely not in the business of asking people to pay bond payments at Bitcoin kiosks. Shoc.... Read More

VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Winter Weather Closure

Jan 08, 2025 at 09:01 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Due to the anticipated winter weather, all VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System outpatient clinics and administrative offices will be closed Jan. 10 &.... Read More

Building the Future: School Director Jimmy Sullivan Discusses New High School Plans and More in Rutherford County

Jan 08, 2025 at 08:49 pm by WGNS News

INTERVIEW: RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As the Rutherford County School System negotiates land purchases for constructing a new high school, the costs associated with building.... Read More

A Tale of Two Press Conferences: A Commentary in Professionalism by Dr. Larry Burriss

Jan 08, 2025 at 10:33 am by WGNS News

Commentary: Examining and contrasting is an efficient tool for journalism professors, and it’s also important for students to understand news coverage and all that goes.... Read More

City Workshop: Daylighting of Town Creek and New Murfreesboro Sports Authority to Sell Advertising Campaigns and Naming Rights Within Local Parks

Jan 08, 2025 at 12:32 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Picture yourself at a child’s t-ball game, where a huge billboard at the entrance promotes Doberman Auto Sales with the catchy slogan: &ldquo.... Read More

Tennessee Drops from 18th to 39th Best State for Entrepreneurs in 2025

Jan 07, 2025 at 12:18 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A new study has revealed that Tennessee has fallen significantly in rankings for entrepreneurs, now placed at No. 39 in 2025, a stark decline from its.... Read More