Planning for the unexpected is tough, but important

Nov 21, 2022 at 07:00 pm by WGNS News

Planning ahead is important, especially when it comes to the death of a loved one. With more on this story, WGNS’ Josephine Walker talked to Keith Stapleton, manager of.... Read More

MTSU-trained Grammy nominees recognized for writing, singing, engineering

Nov 21, 2022 at 06:35 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TN) Songwriters, engineers and singers who refined their talents at Middle Tennessee State University have once again been singled out for recogn.... Read More

Credit Card Theft / Fraud Case Hits Murfreesboro Victim to the Tune of $3,125

Nov 21, 2022 at 06:08 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TENN.) Murfreesboro Detectives are trying to identify a woman who is believed to be tied to the theft of credit cards. The victim in the case is a Mur.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Warn that MPD T-Shirt's and Hoodie's being Sold through Facebook are Part of a Scam

Nov 21, 2022 at 10:11 am by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO)  The Murfreesboro Police Department warns residents not to fall victim to a recent scam on Facebook. That recent scam comes in the form of Murfreesboro Pol.... Read More

Free Winter Coat Giveaway for Adults and Children in the Murfreesboro Area on Wednesday

Nov 21, 2022 at 09:20 am by WGNS News

Barnabas Vision is doing a FREE COAT GIVEAWAY for those who cannot afford a warm winter coat on November 23rd, Wednesday! The giveaway comes just-in-time of Thanksgiving. The.... Read More

On the Action Monday: Social media research, the midterm election results and women in politics and the MTSU Commercial Songwriting Program

Nov 21, 2022 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

SEGMENT ONE – 8:10 a.m. GUEST: Dr. Matthew Taylor, assistant professor in the MTSU School of Journalism and Strategic Media TOPIC: Taylor’s social media research.... Read More

Monday: Missy Blissard

Nov 21, 2022 at 07:24 am by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Monday, November 21st, 2022Missy Blissard is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for always putting the needs of her students first as a s.... Read More

Gas Prices This Week = Rutherford County Prices are Some of the Lowest in Tennessee

Nov 21, 2022 at 06:43 am by WGNS News

It appears that gas prices are falling as the temperatures fall, when comparing November prices at the pump to the humid summer month of July. On Monday morning, the average p.... Read More

Monday Obituaries (Listen Now)

Nov 21, 2022 at 02:15 am by WGNS News

With a look at the obituaries on this Monday morning, 11/21/22, here is WGNS' Steve Thornton...

3-Persons Arrested by the MNPD in Sex Trafficking Case Now Federally Indicted

Nov 18, 2022 at 05:09 pm by WGNS News

(ANTIOCH, TN) A federal indictment was unsealed this week that charges three Nashville individuals in a sex trafficking and drug distribution conspiracy that operated from a h.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Council approves appointments to Community Investment Trust Board of Trustees

Nov 18, 2022 at 11:25 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council Thursday (Nov. 17) approved appointments to the Board of Trustees of the Community Investment Trust. The Tr.... Read More

Senior Moments: Arosa Care Highlights the Importance of Estate Planning with Smith-Wright Law, PLLC

Nov 18, 2022 at 10:02 am by WGNS News

Erin Keogh-Rankin from Arosa Care in Murfreesboro has a conversation about estate planning with Sonya Wright and Kristen Harvey from the Smith-Wright Law, PLLC. On this Senior.... Read More

Murfreesboro Vice Mayor Bill Shacklett recognizes I.T. Systems Coordinator Ronald Head with STARS Award

Nov 18, 2022 at 08:00 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Vice Mayor Bill Shacklett recognized Information Technology Systems Coordinator Ronald Head before the Nov. 17 regular City Council meeti.... Read More

Friday: Teri Nicholson

Nov 18, 2022 at 07:16 am by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Friday, November 18th, 2022Teri Nicholson is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for helping out in a time of need. Teri Nicholson will re.... Read More

Listen to Friday's Death Notices HERE (11/18/2022)

Nov 18, 2022 at 04:00 am by WGNS News

With a look at today’s death notices for Friday, November 18, 2022, here is WGNS’ Steve Thornton…   For the latest in LOCAL NEWS, Click Here.&n.... Read More

Lawn and Garden Talk on the Action Line

Nov 17, 2022 at 01:50 pm by WGNS News

WGNS' Scott Walker talks about Lawn and Garden Issues with Ag Extension Agent Justin Stefanski from the Rutherford County Agriculture Extension Service on John R. Ri.... Read More

DUI Checkpoint Planned for Murfreesboro on November 23rd

Nov 17, 2022 at 12:11 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TENN.) The Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security confirmed 7,535 motor-vehicle crashes in Tennessee that involved a DUI driver between October.... Read More

Thursday: KJ Green

Nov 17, 2022 at 08:30 am by WGNS News

WGNS Slick Pig BBQ Birthday Winner: KJ GreenThe birthday club winner receives Slick Pig's delicious banana pudding. Just stop by Slick Pig in Murfreesboro at 1920 East Main -.... Read More

Thursday: Bradley Okeson

Nov 17, 2022 at 07:24 am by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Thursday, November 17th, 2022Bradley Okeson is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for always being a friend you can count on. Bradley Oke.... Read More

The Statewide Unemployment Rate Has Been at or Below 3.5% for the Last Ten Months

Nov 17, 2022 at 06:37 am by WGNS News

Tennessee continues to experience low unemployment, despite a slight uptick in October’s monthly rate, according to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Th.... Read More