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The Straightforward News Delivery of the 1970s, Commentary by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

May 20, 2024 at 08:14 pm by WGNS News

  Commentary: The straightforward news delivery of the early 1970s, highlighted the simplicity and factual nature of stories. Wire services even had a straightforward ap.... Read More

MEDICAL: Acetaminophen Shows Promise in Warding off Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome for Sepsis Patients

May 20, 2024 at 07:12 pm by WGNS News

MEDICAL NEWS -  A National Institutes of Health (NIH)-supported clinical trial has found that intravenous acetaminophen reduced sepsis patients’ risk of having.... Read More

PODCAST TOPICS: MTSU Alumni Summer of Fun, Welcome to MTSU and Empowering First-Gen Students

May 20, 2024 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

SEGMENT ONE GUEST: Ginger Freeman, director of MTSU Alumni Relations TOPIC: MTSU Alumni Association’s “Summer of Fun” event discounts The MTSU Alumni Assoc.... Read More

Asher Sullivan, Son of County Schools Director, Passes Away Saturday

May 18, 2024 at 10:50 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The son of the Director of the Rutherford County Schools has passed away after becoming trapped in a storm drain (See previous news story here). Asher.... Read More

MTSU CUSTOMS Orientation Acclimates Class of ’28 Students to their New Home

May 17, 2024 at 12:01 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Just 10 days after the spring Class of 2024 departed from Middle Tennessee State University, the first wave of the Class of ’28 ent.... Read More

TBI Internet Crimes Against Children: Operation Protecting Tomorrow

May 17, 2024 at 11:59 am by WGNS News

Over a three-month period, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force conducted Operation Protecting Tomorrow. The multiple-age.... Read More

Murfreesboro police increases seat belt enforcement during National “Click It or Ticket” Mobilization

May 17, 2024 at 11:56 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - As more families hit the road for vacation this summer, the Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THS.... Read More

Supporting Food Service Workers: Giving Kitchen's Tennessee Tasting Raises Critical Funds

May 17, 2024 at 11:52 am by WGNS News

WGNS' Tiffany Parker talked to Giving Kitchen founder, Jen Hidinger Kendrick, who recalls the day her late husband publicly addressed his cancer diagnosis at a fundraiser as s.... Read More

Video Footage from Early Stages of Investigation Released After Double Shooting that Left 1-Dead at Murfreesboro Gas Station

May 17, 2024 at 09:58 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro Police have released video footage (SEE ABOVE) from the early stages of their investigation into a double shooting that left one man.... Read More

Friday: Kyle Dunn

May 17, 2024 at 07:38 am by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Friday, May 17th, 2024 Kyle Dunn is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for being a constant friend, even when times are tough. Kyle Dunn.... Read More

Construction to Begin on Walter Hill Outdoor STEAM Classroom, Learning Center to Honor Legacy of Beloved Teacher

May 17, 2024 at 12:10 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Officials from Walter Hill Elementary School, Rutherford County Schools and Republic Services will gather on May 16 to celebrate the groundbre.... Read More

Tennessee Highway Patrol Sponsors Sobriety Checkpoint in Murfreesboro

May 17, 2024 at 12:04 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN -The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) is taking proactive measures by sponsoring a sobriety checkpoint aimed at finding intoxicated drivers. The initiati.... Read More

Rutherford Arts Alliance Fuels Cultural Growth and Business in Community

May 16, 2024 at 05:56 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Arts have a major impact on communities far and wide. Not only do they make cities and states more attractive, they also serve as a tool that i.... Read More

Lawns and Gardens with Anthony Tuggle from the Rutherford County Extension Service

May 16, 2024 at 11:42 am by WGNS News

Today on the WGNS Action Lines, Host Scott Walker talked to UT-Ext Agent and County Director Anthony Tuggle. On the show, he highlighted the Farmer's Market, how to have a n.... Read More

Legislation Approves Task Force to Combat Illegal Street Racing in Tennessee

May 16, 2024 at 07:04 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Legislation pushed forward by Senator Dawn White of Murfreesboro State Representative Mike Sparks of Smyrna calls for the creation of a task force to.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Respond to Shooting at 7 Eleven on Joe B. Jackson Parkway at Elam Rd

May 15, 2024 at 04:31 pm by WGNS News

MPD UPDATE: At 2:39 p.m. MPD responded to reports of a shooting at the 7 Eleven Exxon on Joe. B. Jackson Pkwy. When officers arrive they found two men shot; one multiple times.... Read More
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UPDATE: Flash Flood Carries Cows Over Dam and 19-Miles Away – Some Remain Missing

May 15, 2024 at 12:07 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - We are now gaining a better understanding of how unusual the flash flooding was that impacted multiple areas of Middle Tennessee last week... L.... Read More

Wilson Bank and Trust Ribbon Cutting

May 15, 2024 at 12:01 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Rutherford Chamber of Commerce celebrated the remodeling of a Wilson Bank and Trust with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and social gathering for the.... Read More

Community Gathers to Remember Yousuf Ayesh: Prayer Vigil and Funeral Service Honoring Brave 11-Year-Old

May 14, 2024 at 10:35 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A prayer vigil is scheduled for this upcoming Friday night to honor the memory of 11-year-old Yousuf Ayesh, who tragically passed away on Tuesday morning af.... Read More

11-Year-Old Victim in Shopping Mall Restroom Recording

May 14, 2024 at 09:23 pm by WGNS News

FRANKLIN, TN - It’s believed the culprit arrived at a popular Williamson County shopping mall in a grey or silver SUV. There, Franklin authorities say the man was accuse.... Read More