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African American Cultural Celebration

Feb 21, 2024 at 09:57 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) – African American exhibits, cuisine, and much more will be featured Thursday, February 29, as Murfreesboro City Schools and Patterson Park Communit.... Read More

PODCAST: Combating the Narcotic Trade and Finding Rehabilitation for Drug Users with the Rutherford County Sheriff's STOP Program

Feb 21, 2024 at 09:15 am by WGNS News

In today's episode of the WGNS Action Line podcast, host Scott Walker delves into the vital work of Captain Will Holton and Sergeant J.D. Davis from the Rutherford County.... Read More

Murfreesboro Community Investment Trust Board of Trustees to Convene Vital Meeting

Feb 20, 2024 at 09:46 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, Tenn. - The Board of Trustees of the Murfreesboro Community Investment Trust are scheduled to convene a significant meeting on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 4:.... Read More

MTSU’s Board of Trustees to Convene for Committee Meetings, One Issue Focuses on Artificial Intelligence

Feb 20, 2024 at 01:40 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Middle Tennessee State University's Board of Trustees are scheduled to convene for committee meetings on Tuesday, February 27, at the Miller Education Cente.... Read More

Repeat Offender Arrested: Man Facing Two Homicide Charges Apprehended in Rutherford County

Feb 20, 2024 at 10:20 am by WGNS News

La Vergne TN - Oswaldo Corado, a 19-year-old facing two separate criminal homicide charges, found himself back behind bars after a recent incident at Mill Ridge Park on Old Hi.... Read More

MPD Detectives Seek Public's Help in Identifying Person of Interest in Dollar General Theft Case

Feb 20, 2024 at 10:04 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Local authorities are urging community members to come forward with any information regarding a recent theft incident at the Dollar General on Cason Lane. T.... Read More

Hear from the Rutherford County Library System on Today's Interview

Feb 20, 2024 at 07:38 am by WGNS News

  Today, we learned about upcoming events and changes at our local library branches. Listen to the latest in the above podcast. Click the PLAY button above.   .... Read More

Second Positive Aging Conference Scheduled for April

Feb 19, 2024 at 09:38 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - The Second Positive Aging Conference is being planned and has already been scheduled for April 5, 2024. Dr. Deborah Lee, NHC Chair of Excellence in.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care Opening Third Murfreesboro Location this Month

Feb 19, 2024 at 05:09 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - If you've driven by and have seen the sign, you have likely noticed the new medical office on South Church Street in Murfreesboro, near the Joe B. J.... Read More

Audio Commentary: The Value and Vulnerability of Genetic Information, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Feb 19, 2024 at 03:44 pm by WGNS News

Media Commentary: In the digital age, the protection of personal and private information (PPI) has become a paramount concern, governed by a myriad of federal and state laws..... Read More

Today's Topics: Impressive Historic Works, Women’s History and The Power in Positive Aging

Feb 19, 2024 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

  Segment One: Exploring MTSU's Public History Ph.D. Program In the first segment of today's show, host Scott Walker welcomed Dr. Kelly A. Kolar,.... Read More

Return of the Cicadas: Brood XIX Emerges in Rutherford County and Beyond

Feb 16, 2024 at 10:38 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Residents of Rutherford County and surrounding areas are gearing up for the return of a natural phenomenon as the swarming of the cicadas is set.... Read More

The Journey Home Receives $30,000 from Wellpoint Tennessee to Address Homelessness

Feb 16, 2024 at 09:16 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO – The Journey Home, a nonprofit organization serving the unhoused of Rutherford County, received $30,000 from Wellpoint, a leading healthcare company, dur.... Read More

Sisterly Love Leads to Life-Saving Journey for Murfreesboro Retiree

Feb 15, 2024 at 05:05 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Diane Lariscy, a retired sterile technician residing in Murfreesboro, TN at 67, found herself on a life-saving journey supported by her sister, Denise. As t.... Read More

MTSU Quantum Takes New Leap with Two NSF Grants Totaling $1M-Plus

Feb 15, 2024 at 03:10 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Quantum Science Initiative is taking more giant leaps with two new grants — tot.... Read More

Sullivan Family Scholarship Now Taking Applications

Feb 15, 2024 at 02:50 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In the spring of 2020, Jimmy Sullivan got a call from his wife, Kaycee, telling him to get to Vanderbilt as fast as possible about an alarming diagnosi.... Read More

Rutherford County PAWS, “PAWS PET FEST," a Quarterly Adoption Special

Feb 15, 2024 at 02:43 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Excitement is in the air as Rutherford County PAWS gears up to host its quarterly "PAWS PET FEST" adoption special, sponsored by Petco Love this spring! T.... Read More

18-Wheeler Mishap – Stuck in the Mud

Feb 15, 2024 at 01:59 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A mishap involving a tractor-trailer truck caused traffic chaos on Thursday morning around 11 AM. The big rig became lodged in the mud while attempti.... Read More

Investigation into Human Trafficking Ends with Arrest of 79-Year-Old Suspect

Feb 15, 2024 at 11:51 am by WGNS News

About an hour and a half away from nearby Lebanon, TN along I-40 East in Rockwood, multiple complaints of illegal business activity has led to a Tennessee Bureau of Investigat.... Read More
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Small Exterior Building Catches Fire Behind Carolyn Court Home in Murfreesboro

Feb 14, 2024 at 04:52 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A fire broke out at a home on Carolyn Court in Murfreesboro on Wednesday afternoon. Carolyn Court is situated near Rutherford Boulevard and is directl.... Read More