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Repeat Offender Arrested Twice in Two Days Now Faces Federal Firearms Charge

Mar 17, 2025 at 08:40 pm by WGNS News

A Nashville man, who was free on bond following an attempted murder arrest last September and was arrested twice in the past week, is now facing a federal charge of unlawful g.... Read More

From Business to Blackboard: Rutherford County’s Path to Teaching

Mar 17, 2025 at 07:07 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A midlife career change may be a scary thought, but more and more people are taking the leap. Some make the change out of a need for greater fulfillmen.... Read More

Breaking the Silence: MTSU Hosts Family Violence Expert Panels (Listen to the 16 min. podcast)

Mar 17, 2025 at 05:09 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - On this episode of WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Dr. Rebecca Oldham, assistant professor of Human Development and Family Studies at MTS.... Read More

MTSU’s Alumni Spring Showcase: What’s Happening April 9-19? Listen to our podcast here.

Mar 17, 2025 at 04:46 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - On today’s episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Rachel Helms, Assistant Director of MTSU Office of Alumni Relations, to d.... Read More

How Liz Carpenter Changed the Game for Women in Media and Politics (Listen to the interview)

Mar 17, 2025 at 04:15 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - On this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker welcomes Dr. Mary Evins, a research professor of history at the MTSU Honors College, to discuss a.... Read More

McMinnville Native Tim Spicer Takes on Key Leadership Role at THP

Mar 17, 2025 at 12:30 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Major Tim Spicer has been promoted to lieutenant colonel of field operations at the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP). A dedicated law enforcem.... Read More

Monday: Crissy Dunn & Tamaria Sanders

Mar 17, 2025 at 07:29 am by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Monday, March 17th, 2025 Crissy Dunn & Tamaria Sanders are today’s Good Neighbors of the Day for keeping the Oakland High School f.... Read More

Gas Prices in Rutherford County: No Longer Among Tennessee’s Cheapest

Mar 17, 2025 at 07:14 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - An early Monday morning look at average gas prices throughout Rutherford County shows that the Murfreesboro / Smyrna area is no longer one of the cheap.... Read More

Understanding Your Body: Hormonal Shifts and Women's Wellness (Part III)

Mar 17, 2025 at 03:00 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - This month, Kim Hillsman Dunaway from Sunshine Nutrition Center is shining a light on women's health, with a particular focus on the transition.... Read More

Dog Bites & Legal Rights: What Every Pet Owner and Victim Should Know with Attorney Thomas Mihalczo III

Mar 16, 2025 at 09:25 pm by WGNS News

Dog Bites: On today’s episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with attorney Thomas Mihalczo III to discuss a critical issue—dog bites. Thomas.... Read More

"Retro Rewind” Brings 1980s Couture to Life at MTSU’s Todd Art Gallery

Mar 14, 2025 at 12:16 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Step back in time to the of the vibrant fashions of the 1980s with the newest exhibit, “Retro Rewind: Treasures from the Historic Costume Col.... Read More

Smithville Man Indicted for Allegedly Kidnapping and Robbing His Grandparents

Mar 14, 2025 at 12:10 pm by WGNS News

Smithville, TN – A DeKalb County man accused of kidnapping, assaulting, and robbing his own grandparents has been formally indicted by the DeKalb County Grand Jury. The.... Read More

Rutherford County Sees Drop in Colon Cancer Rates Over Two Decades

Mar 14, 2025 at 11:57 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The number of people receiving a colon cancer diagnosis appears to be on a slow but steady downward trend in Tennessee, according to the U.S. Departmen.... Read More

Rutherford County Ranks Second in Tennessee for Lowest Unemployment Rate

Mar 14, 2025 at 11:37 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Eighty-two of Tennessee’s 95 counties reported unemployment rates below 5% in January, even as most counties saw an increase in jobless numbers c.... Read More

Friday: Jessica Wing

Mar 14, 2025 at 08:15 am by WGNS News

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

Friday: Mary Dobbs

Mar 14, 2025 at 07:15 am by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Friday, March 14th, 2025 Mary Dobbs is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for being willing to help everyone - even going above and beyo.... Read More

Taking Action Against Colon Cancer with Guest Dr. Lindsay Green of Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford

Mar 14, 2025 at 01:31 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - On today's podcast, join WGNS host Scott Walker for the Action Line as he speaks with Dr. Lindsay Green, a family medicine practitioner at the Sai.... Read More

Inmate Dies Shortly After Arriving at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center in Murfreesboro

Mar 13, 2025 at 06:42 pm by WGNS News

The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that an inmate died shortly after arriving for booking Tuesday night at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center.... Read More

Commentary: Understanding Political Jargon and a Call for Clarity, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Mar 12, 2025 at 07:26 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: Many politicians and public figures use confusing language instead of being direct, which has been an ongoing issue that makes understanding a variety of situ.... Read More

Another Update on YOUR Missed Jury Duty - - The Sheriff’s Office Is Definitely Not Calling You!

Mar 12, 2025 at 11:01 am by WGNS News

UPDATE: Just when we thought scammers had exhausted their creativity, they’ve outdone themselves, again. Two days ago, WGNS reported that fraudsters were impersonating t.... Read More