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UPDATES: New Indoor Soccer Arena Nearing Completion AND An Update on the Future Skatepark in Murfreesboro

Dec 02, 2022 at 06:50 am by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TN) The future skatepark that will soon be introduced to Murfreesboro is inching closer to reality…. That was Murfreesboro Parks and Rec. Director Nate W.... Read More

Friday: Tana Robertson

Dec 02, 2022 at 05:16 am by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Friday, December 2nd, 2022Tana Robertson is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for always being a friend you can count on when you’.... Read More

Listen to the Friday Obituaries (December 2, 2022) Here

Dec 02, 2022 at 03:15 am by WGNS News

WGNS' Steve Thornton updates listeners on the obituaries for Rutherford County on this Friday, December 2, 2022...

Medical News: Excess Oxygen During Anesthesia Linked to Risk of Organ Injury

Dec 01, 2022 at 07:00 pm by WGNS News

(Medical Study) Unnecessarily high concentrations of oxygen given to patients under general anesthesia may increase risk of injury to the kidneys, lungs and heart, according t.... Read More

Tennessee Does Not Rank Well With Waste Management

Dec 01, 2022 at 05:48 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) As many people know, Rutherford County has been in the midst of an ongoing problem on deciding what to do about waste as the life of the landfill is re.... Read More

Lady Raiders soar past Golden Eagles on Education Day

Dec 01, 2022 at 04:05 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Middle Tennessee women's basketball team dominated defensively, twice holding Tennessee Tech under 10 points in a quarter on Thursday morn.... Read More

Rep. Mike Sparks Hosts Annual Chili Cookoff with Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs aka WWE Wrestler Kane

Dec 01, 2022 at 01:00 pm by WGNS News

(Smyrna, TN) State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, today announced the 11th Annual Chili Cook Off on Friday, Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m. at Gateway Classic Cars in Smyrna. All p.... Read More

More Apartments and Condominiums as Murfreesboro and Rutherford County Continue to Grow

Dec 01, 2022 at 12:31 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Rutherford County has grown by over 88-thousand residents since 2010, which equals a 12-year growth rate of more than 30%. With the population growth c.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police announce takedown of man in multi-state theft of electronic handheld scanners

Dec 01, 2022 at 12:00 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – An electronic handheld scanner theft investigation by Murfreesboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division Property Crimes Division.... Read More
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U.S. Postal Service Tractor Trailer Truck Overturns on I-24 Thursday Morning

Dec 01, 2022 at 09:53 am by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) An accident involving a tractor-trailer truck occurred on Interstate 24 in the eastbound lane heading out of Murfreesboro and towards Chattanooga on Th.... Read More

'Gingerbread House Challenge' for Rutherford and Cannon County Residents and Christmas in Auburntown

Dec 01, 2022 at 09:51 am by WGNS News

Auburntown, Tennessee — Auburntown, a hallmark city on the border of Rutherford County, inside Cannon County, has partnered with Real Estate Agent Andra Helton (Exit Rea.... Read More

EDUCATION: Collaborative Conferencing in Rutherford County, Commentary by JC Bowman

Dec 01, 2022 at 08:57 am by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) COMMENTARY: Seemingly every year across the state “collaborative conferencing” gets debated by stakeholders and policymakers.  In Ruth.... Read More

Tennessee ships $405.5 billion in goods to other states each year, 13th most in U.S.

Dec 01, 2022 at 08:00 am by WGNS News

(Tennessee Business) A recent analysis found that Tennessee ships approximately $405.5 billion in goods to other states every year, accounting for 2.8% of the country’.... Read More

Listen to the Obituaries for Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022

Dec 01, 2022 at 02:45 am by WGNS News

With a look at the obituaries for Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, here is WGNS' Steve Thornton...

Local Church Organist for over 50-years Passes Away at 100

Nov 30, 2022 at 08:29 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TN) Imagine how things have changed over the years… from the way we receive news, to the value of the U.S, dollar, history books are filled with facts, f.... Read More

Shoplifting in Rutherford County and Beyond During the Holiday Season

Nov 30, 2022 at 07:19 pm by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN.) Between October 1st and November 30th, there have been more than 250 theft reports filed in the city limits of Murfreesboro. The majority of those t.... Read More

State Veterinarian Urges Biosecurity to Prevent Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Nov 30, 2022 at 01:51 pm by WGNS News

The Tennessee State Veterinarian is issuing an alert for domesticated bird owners who also engage in bird hunting. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is prevalent in wil.... Read More

Future of the Middle Point Landfill in Rutherford County - Mayor Says Transfer Station for Trash in Planning Stages

Nov 30, 2022 at 01:42 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) The Middle Point Landfill continues to be an ongoing concern, as it is nearing capacity... That was Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr who further elabor.... Read More

Drive-Thru Christmas Light Display at Cannonsburgh Village in Murfreesboro

Nov 30, 2022 at 12:14 pm by WGNS News

Load up the car and enjoy a festive way to add to those cozy holiday memories. Cannonsburgh Village will come to life with a Christmas light display the first three weekends o.... Read More
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MPD Release Photo of Person of Interest in Stolen Check Case

Nov 30, 2022 at 10:37 am by WGNS News

(UPDATE - Murfreesboro, TN) Murfreesboro Police believe they have identified a woman who is accused of cashing a stolen check at Wilson Bank & Trust. The alleged transacti.... Read More