Lunar Viewings and Star Gazing in Murfreesboro on October 25, 2023

Oct 17, 2023 at 11:12 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - The 6th annual International Observe the Moon Night takes place on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at the TEC in Murfreesboro. This special event will b.... Read More

Social Security Checks are Going UP by a Little Under 3.5%

Oct 17, 2023 at 09:00 pm by WGNS News

  More than 71 million Americans will see a 3.2% increase in their Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments in 2024. By law, federal bene.... Read More

Driver pleads guilty in crash that killed 11-year-old child

Oct 17, 2023 at 11:31 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A driver has pleaded guilty in the May 2022 crash on Lascassas Pike that killed an 11-year-old Providence Christian Academy student, injuring his b.... Read More

Tuesday: Lisa Crockett

Oct 17, 2023 at 07:42 am by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Tuesday, October 17th, 2023 Lisa Crockett is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for sharing her plants and seeds from her gorgeous garde.... Read More

Local Electric Provider Suggests Rutherford County Residents Prepare for a Cold Winter Now

Oct 17, 2023 at 07:39 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County saw milder than normal temperatures this past winter and the Old Farmer's Almanac shows November temperatures will be about 4-degre.... Read More

Milestone of Gratitude: 100th Patient Thrives After Heart Surgery at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford

Oct 16, 2023 at 09:49 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Robert Mullican, 63-year-old retired truck driver and father of two, who resides in the rural community of Morrsion, Tennessee, recently found himsel.... Read More

Indecent Exposure Case in Smyrna, Tennessee

Oct 16, 2023 at 09:33 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - Another indecent exposure case is making the news in our immediate area. This time, the situation reportedly occurred in North Rutherford County and the.... Read More

MTSU Welcomes Trick-or-Treaters at Two Halloween-Themed Events

Oct 16, 2023 at 09:07 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The fun will come alive with trick-or-treaters in downtown Murfreesboro at the end of the month. This year, Halloween falls on Tuesday, Octobe.... Read More

Lego Bandits Allegedly Lifting Lego Sets in Rutherford and Williamson Counties

Oct 16, 2023 at 08:21 pm by WGNS News

The Lego thieves are evidently at it again. This time around, they are in Williamson County, according to police. Scroll down for a video that was released by the Fr.... Read More

Suspect Suspended from MTSU after being Charged with Indecent Exposure at Local Store

Oct 16, 2023 at 03:13 pm by WGNS News

  UPDATED - RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - Nic Woodley, the Director of Player Personnel in the MTSU athletic department has been arrested on an indecent exposure charge in.... Read More

UPDATE: Murder Suspect Due in Court on November 3, 2023

Oct 16, 2023 at 11:32 am by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn.)  WGNS has an update on a murder case that involves a man accused of killing his wife two years ago. Reports indicate the case will be before.... Read More

TN Department of Commerce & Insurance Announces New Record of $13.08 Million Returned to Tennesseans So Far in 2023

Oct 16, 2023 at 10:45 am by WGNS News

The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) has announced a record-breaking amount of $13.08 million has been returned t.... Read More

Guests from MTSU Focus on Education, Students and Student Government and Photography

Oct 16, 2023 at 09:15 am by WGNS News

SEGMENT ONE GUEST: Dr. Neporcha Cone, new dean of the MTSU College of Education TOPIC: Her new role and plans for leading one of the state and region&rsq.... Read More

Monday: Dr. Daniel Adam Brown

Oct 16, 2023 at 07:45 am by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Monday, October 16th, 2023 Dr. Daniel Adam Brown is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for being a caring doctor who takes great care of.... Read More

U.S. CAPITOL: Bedford County Man / Former Sherriff’s Deputy Found Guilty of Assaulting Downed Police Officer

Oct 16, 2023 at 06:55 am by WGNS News

WASHINGTON – A Bedford County man who once worked for the Williamson County Sheriff's Office, was found guilty of five felony charges on October 11th in Washington,.... Read More

Gas and Diesel Prices to Start the Week on Monday - 10/16/2023

Oct 16, 2023 at 06:00 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 9.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.12/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of.... Read More

SROs Celebrate 30-Years in Rutherford County Schools

Oct 13, 2023 at 05:19 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO)  Rutherford County Sheriff’s school resource officers are celebrating 30 years of service as the first SROs in Tennessee at Rutherford County Schools.... Read More

Murfreesboro PD searching for shooters who shot and killed one man, and injured another

Oct 13, 2023 at 10:47 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. –  Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Criminal Investigations Division detectives are trying to determine if robbery was the motive be.... Read More

Rutherford County Emergency Communications Director Earns State Award

Oct 13, 2023 at 09:30 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Director Cassie Lowery of the Rutherford County Emergency Communications District recently earned the Sen. Joe Haynes Award from the Tennessee Emergenc.... Read More

David Coggin with Barnabas Vision, a Recent Train Ride in Tennessee and More on Today's Action Line

Oct 13, 2023 at 09:12 am by WGNS News

Today, WGNS' Scott Walker talked to David Coggin from Barnabas Vision to learn about several upcoming classes the local non-profit is hosting for free. Also on today's show.... Read More