UPDATE: Former John Colemon Elementary Teacher that is Facing Multiple Sex Crimes Against a Minor Chagres Scheduled for Status Hearing in Court Soon

Mar 20, 2023 at 03:57 pm by WGNS News

(SMYRNA, TN) A former fifth-grade teacher at John Colemon Elementary School in Smyrna remains free on bond as she awaits her next court date. 24-Year-old Taylor Cruze was indi.... Read More

Local Legal Aid Society Says TennCare Re-Enrollment Packages to be Mailed Out in April

Mar 20, 2023 at 02:18 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - The renewal period for TennCare insurance in the state of Tennessee is about to re-open, after being shut down for quite some time. During the COVID Pa.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Manager appoints Jennifer Knauf as Floodplain Administrator

Mar 20, 2023 at 12:51 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — City Manager Craig Tindall has appointed Jennifer Knauf as Floodplain Administrator in her role as a Project Engineer in the Murfreesboro Plan.... Read More

Gallagher Guitar Co. Celebrating 58th Birthday this May 2023

Mar 20, 2023 at 11:00 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Gallagher Guitar Co. was established in May of 1965 and continues to build some of the finest guitars in the world. The company is based in the Heart of Ten.... Read More

New Fire Hall Being Built on Lascassas Pike where the Old Lascassas School Once Stood - Historic Rock Wall to Remain In-Tact and Part of the Plans

Mar 20, 2023 at 10:09 am by WGNS News

The land that the old Lascassas School (6531 Lascassas Pike, Lascassas, TN) once sat on will soon be home to a brand new Rutherford County Fire and Safety Department building..... Read More

Monday: Addi Barrett

Mar 20, 2023 at 08:30 am by WGNS News

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

Monday: Megan Sands

Mar 20, 2023 at 06:55 am by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Monday, March 20th, 2023Megan Sands is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for putting students first at Oakland Middle and her commitment.... Read More

Liberty’s Station is Helping those with Obstacles find Purpose

Mar 20, 2023 at 06:15 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Liberty’s Station is helping those with employment obstacles find their purpose. Liberty’s Station is a progressive workforce pipeline in w.... Read More

The Price of Gas and Diesel in Rutherford County to Start This Week

Mar 20, 2023 at 06:05 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 6.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.08/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,82.... Read More

Listen to the Obituaries for Monday, March 20, 2023

Mar 20, 2023 at 01:30 am by WGNS News

With a look at the obituaries for Monday, March 20, 2023, here is WGNS' Steve Thornton...

Offensive Musical Lyrics About Death, Sex, Drugs…Is Anyone Listening? Commentary by Dr. Burriss with MTSU

Mar 18, 2023 at 02:20 pm by WGNS News

In music, we often hear things that bother us in some way or another. But, does anyone truly pay attention to song lyrics? With today media commentary, here is MTSU Professor.... Read More

UPDATE: Suspected Bank/Check Fraud Suspect Identified, According to MPD

Mar 18, 2023 at 12:25 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – The investigation into the attempted check fraud case in Murfreesboro has picked up momentum and police report the suspect has been identified. H.... Read More

UPDATE: 80-Year-Old Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing his Wife in Murfreesboro

Mar 17, 2023 at 12:13 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Murfreesboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division responded to an unknown problem at a home in West Murfreesboro that ended.... Read More

Today's Show Focuses on the Trauma of a Stepfather Sexually Abusing their Daughter and a book about a Middle Tennessee Survivor of Child Sex Abuse

Mar 17, 2023 at 11:24 am by WGNS News

Today on the Action Line, WGNS' Scott Walker talked to authors Valerie Dimino and Jessica Renee about their book, The Man Behind the Curtain: A Memoir, about Jessica.... Read More

Listen to the Friday Obituaries Here

Mar 17, 2023 at 03:15 am by WGNS News

With a look at the obituaries for Friday, March 17, 2023, here is WGNS' Steve Thornton...

Rutherford County Schools STEM Expo on Monday, March 20

Mar 16, 2023 at 08:30 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - More than 300 students representing 17 schools and 168 projects will convene Monday for the Fifth Annual Rutherford County Schools’ STEM Expo. Th.... Read More
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Ribbon Cutting for Siegel Indoor Soccer Training Facility Set for March 24th in Murfreesboro

Mar 16, 2023 at 06:02 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – A brand-new indoor soccer arena will open their doors to the public next Friday. The Murfreesboro Parks and Rec Department reports that the publi.... Read More

TBI Arrested Suspect for Allegedly Uploading Child Sexual Abuse Material Online

Mar 16, 2023 at 05:08 pm by WGNS News

SUMNER COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools Announces New Leadership

Mar 16, 2023 at 02:22 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) - Dr. Trey Duke announced the addition of Ken Rocha & Don Bartch as members of the Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS) Senior Leadership Team, serving.... Read More

62-Year-Old Murfreesboro Man Reported Missing

Mar 16, 2023 at 11:57 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - A 62-year-old Murfreesboro man has been reported as missing. Kenneth Harrison last spoke with family on March 7, 2023, according to police, which is why his.... Read More