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COMMENTARY: The Retail Merge of Thanksgiving and Christmas, by Professor Larry Burriss

Nov 13, 2023 at 02:54 pm by WGNS News

Years ago, there was a line drawn between the dates leading up to Thanksgiving and Christmas. But today, there's no line between the dates and a visit to any retailer would.... Read More
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Motorist Strikes a Massive Black Bear in Shelbyville, TN

Nov 13, 2023 at 02:15 pm by WGNS News

  SHELBYVILLE, TN - A little over 20-miles south of the Murfreesboro City Limits along Highway 231 South, in Shelbyville, Tennessee, a motorist crashed into a 450 to 500.... Read More

One in Smyrna Killed After Train Collision

Nov 13, 2023 at 01:15 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN - A serious injury accident occured on Monday morning in Smyrna. The accident occurred just before the 11:00 hour in the area known as the "Depot District."&nb.... Read More

MTSU Professors’ Co-Authored Grant Supports Nov. 14-15 Town Halls on Mental Health in Communities of Color

Nov 13, 2023 at 10:11 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Although studies have uncovered ethnic disparities in COVID-19 mortality, two Middle Tennessee State University professors in the&nb.... Read More

AAA: 2.4% More Tennesseans Expected to Travel Over Thanksgiving Weekend

Nov 13, 2023 at 07:28 am by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - AAA projects more than 1.3 million Tennesseans will travel 50 miles or more during the Thanksgiving holiday travel period*. This year’s forecast is the secon.... Read More

RUTHERFORD COUNTY: Gas Prices are Under $3 and Diesel is Slightly Over $4

Nov 13, 2023 at 06:41 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 7.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.92/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,.... Read More
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UPDATED: MMC Staff, Doctors and Patients Enjoying First Two Weeks at MMC Westlawn

Nov 10, 2023 at 05:04 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro Medical Clinic & SurgiCenter has now been open at their new and additional location for 2-weeks, after expanding to provide pa.... Read More

Exchange Club names Jacob Bien ‘Firefighter of the Year’

Nov 09, 2023 at 09:33 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) Firefighter Jacob Bien has been named, ‘Firefighter of the Year’ by the Exchange Club of R.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Attempt to Identify “Persons of Interest” in Theft Case

Nov 09, 2023 at 07:49 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Detectives are asking for assistance in identifying two persons of interest in a shoplifting case. According to Murfreesboro Police, the alleged theft tha.... Read More

Fewer Annexations to Equal Better Planning and Better Service in Murfreesboro

Nov 09, 2023 at 12:18 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – Over the past 2 to 3 decades, residents have seen multiple annexations to extend the city limits of Murfreesboro into the county. But, annexations h.... Read More

Veterans Day Ceremony in La Vergne, TN on November 11, 2023

Nov 08, 2023 at 05:45 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, TENN - In honor of the Veterans who have served in the armed forces, the City of La Vergne will be holding its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11 at La Ver.... Read More

More Scam Alerts to Bring Listeners Up-to-Date On

Nov 08, 2023 at 05:38 pm by WGNS News

As we approach the holidays, you can expect to hear more and more about scams. While WGNS typically highlights scams in Rutherford County, this story is too close to home to.... Read More

Rutherford County Clerk Wins State Award

Nov 08, 2023 at 05:26 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Clerk Lisa Duke Crowell was named 2023 County Clerk of the Year Tuesday by the County Officials Association of Tennessee (COAT)..... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Aims to Invest in Key Life Saving Devices

Nov 08, 2023 at 09:59 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council will meet in a Regular Workshop meeting at 11:30 a.m., this Thursday (Nov. 9, 2023), at the Municipal Ai.... Read More

Cost for New School Constuction and Loan Rates will be Costly for Rutherford County

Nov 08, 2023 at 08:00 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Like home mortgages, loans of all kinds are seeing a rise in rates. This problem is currently hitting the Rutherford County Schools... That was.... Read More

City Offices, Some Facilities Closing Nov. 10 in Recognition of Veterans Day Nov. 11

Nov 08, 2023 at 06:00 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – City Hall and some City offices will be closed Friday, Nov 10, 2023, in observance of Veterans Day, Nov. 11th, a day to honor the heroism and.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Assistant Chief Jeff Wright Retires After 22 Years of Service

Nov 07, 2023 at 07:36 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) Assistant Chief of Medical Services Jeff Wright has retired after nearly 22 years of dedicated serv.... Read More

Aliens, Fiction and the Media - Commentary by MTSU Professor of Journalism

Nov 07, 2023 at 07:28 pm by WGNS News

Media moving away from reality and into fiction... Orson Welles' aliens and entertainment – With more, here is MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss... VERBATI.... Read More

MTSU, Barrett Firearms Sign Employee Tuition Partnership

Nov 07, 2023 at 06:52 pm by WGNS News

CHRISTIANA, Tenn. — Leaders and representatives from Middle Tennessee State University and Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc. met Monday, Nov. 6, to formalize their par.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Director Dr. James Sullivan and Communications Director James Evans

Nov 07, 2023 at 01:58 pm by WGNS News