Routine Traffic Stop Results in Arrest for Drug Possession and DUI

May 23, 2023 at 10:12 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – An Officer with the Murfreesboro Police Department made a routine traffic stop that lead to the arrest of a man for drug possession and driving under.... Read More

Swap & Shop for Tuesday, May 23, 2023

May 23, 2023 at 09:18 am by WGNS News

FREE: Paddle Boat, I have a paddle boat to give away. It’s in my driveway at 2406 Wiltshire Dr. First come first serve. I gave a man $30.00 for it, cause he was in need.... Read More

Tuesday: 91-Martin Bracey

May 23, 2023 at 09:16 am by WGNS News

WGNS Slick Pig BBQ Birthday Winner: 91-Martin Bracey The birthday club winner receives Slick Pig's delicious banana pudding. Just stop by Slick Pig in Murfreesboro at 1920 Ea.... Read More

Tuesday: Amy Royer

May 23, 2023 at 09:14 am by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023 Amy Royer is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for being there for a friend at our toughest hour. Amy Royer wil.... Read More

The Latest of Programs and Adventures within the Murfreesboro Parks and Rec Department

May 23, 2023 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

The WGNS Action Line guests included Murfreesboro Parks and Rec. Director Nate Williams and Kyle Goss, the Aquatics Coordinator for the City. Some of the topics discussed incl.... Read More

MTSU sends multiple undergrads to prestigious research placements across U.S.

May 23, 2023 at 06:30 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Twelve MTSU undergraduates will head out both close to home, across the country and beyond this summer after qualifying for prestigious&n.... Read More

Listen to the Obituaries for Monday and Tuesday (05/22/23 and 05/23/23)

May 23, 2023 at 04:00 am by WGNS News

With a look at the obituaries for Tuesday, May 23, 2023, here is WGNS' Steve Thornton... And now, Steve takes a step back to examine the obituaries reported on Monday, May 22.... Read More

Unemployment Figures for Tennessee are DOWN - How Does Rutherford County Look?

May 23, 2023 at 12:21 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The state of Tennessee experienced lower unemployment in April, according to newly released data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Developme.... Read More

Northfield Earns 2023 Elementary Science Olympiad Title

May 23, 2023 at 12:05 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Seven first-place finishes in one-third of the event categories propelled Northfield Elementary School in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, to the team.... Read More

Middle TN Electric Substation in Franklin, TN being Moved to Rutherford County

May 23, 2023 at 12:01 am by WGNS News

SEE UPDATED PLANS: MTE to Move Substation on Thursday (May 25, 2023) HERE Previous Plans to Move Substation Tuesday (below) were cancelled. See the updated news story above.... Read More
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Two Vehicle Auto Accident on South Church Street Monday Afternoon

May 22, 2023 at 11:41 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - There was a two-vehicle auto accident on Monday afternoon that slowed traffic on South Church Street. The wreck occurred in front of the Innsbrook K.... Read More

Jessica Jackson named next principal of Blackman Middle

May 22, 2023 at 11:04 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Jessica Jackson has been named as the next principal of Blackman Middle School. She first joined Rutherford County Schools in 2006. Previously, she se.... Read More

Murfreesboro Senator Secures $2 Million in Budget to Incentivize Medical Students to Train and Work in Rural Areas

May 22, 2023 at 06:49 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - State Senator Shane Reeves (R) of Murfreesboro secured $2 million in state funding for Middle Tennessee State University to provide scholarships for.... Read More

TUESDAY: Availability of Sign-On Bonuses of up to $20,000 at VA Nurse Hiring Fair in Rutherford County

May 22, 2023 at 06:12 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – As heard in previous newscast, there is a large need to hire more nurses at the Alvin C. York VA Medical Center in Murfreesboro.The VA reports there.... Read More

Today, guests from the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System discussed Mental Health, Gout and More

May 22, 2023 at 11:03 am by WGNS News

Adenrele Dr. Olajide, Staff Rheumatologist at the Nashville VA and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Vanderbilt University. Some of the items he discussed included.... Read More

Swap and Shop for Monday, May 22, 2023

May 22, 2023 at 08:45 am by WGNS News

FREE: Paddle Boat, I have a paddle boat to give away. It’s in my driveway at 2406 Wiltshire Dr. First come first serve. I gave a man $30.00 for it, cause he was in need.... Read More

MONDAY: Rutherford County Again has Some of the Lowest Prices for Fuel in Tennessee

May 22, 2023 at 07:47 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 4.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.09/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,82.... Read More

Rutherford County Farmers' Market at the Lane Agri-Park is Back in Full Swing with New Additions and MORE Every Tuesday and Friday Morning

May 22, 2023 at 07:23 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Farmer’s Market at the Lane Agri-Park on John R. Rice Boulevard is back in full swing with the next market day scheduled for this Tuesday mor.... Read More

Rutherford County Fire and Rescue Responds to Garage Fire - Garage Filled with Snakes, Some Exotic

May 21, 2023 at 08:10 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Fire and Rescue Department responded to a garage fire on Monday, May 15, 2023 on Banks Street in Murfreesboro. No people were injured.... Read More

Several Children at Christiana Middle School Transported to Hospital after Ingesting Alleged Magic Mushroom Candy

May 20, 2023 at 06:46 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A student is accused of bringing chocolate candy to school that allegedly contained what drug users call Magic Mushrooms... WGNS is not releasing the n.... Read More