Commentary: UFO's and the Media - by MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss

Jul 04, 2023 at 12:18 pm by WGNS News

UFO's in America and the media. Today's media commentary takes a look at unidentified flying objects, as seen by MTSU Professor of Journalism, Larry Burriss (Listen to the f.... Read More
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Central Magnet School's Great Race Team Drives Cross Country in Classic Car Race to finish 3rd in Division

Jul 03, 2023 at 12:40 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - They came together as a team and communicated like they've done this before, as the Great Race Team from Murfreesboro, made up of Rutherford Co.... Read More

Helping Schools when there is an Active Shooter, the I Love U Guys Foundation - Followed by a Conversation with the TCAT President and a new EMT Program

Jun 30, 2023 at 10:18 am by WGNS News

Part I: During the first half of the show, WGNS host Scott Walker talked to Allyson Jones and Carly Posey with the I Love U Guys Foundation, an organization that recently.... Read More

Friday: Dr. Zane Cooke

Jun 30, 2023 at 07:21 am by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Friday, June 30th, 2023 Dr. Zane Cooke is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for being the best dentist, always compassionate and caring.... Read More

Listen to the Obituaries for Friday, June 30, 2023

Jun 30, 2023 at 03:00 am by WGNS News

Listen to the Obituaries for Friday, June 30, 2023 with WGNS' Steve Thornton...

City of La Vergne Announces Top Candidates in Police Chief Search

Jun 29, 2023 at 08:26 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE,  TN - Final candidates have been selected to move forward in the interview process as the City of La Vergne looks for its next police chief.  The five ca.... Read More

Ever Thought About a Name Change - Free Virtual Clinic on Changing Your Name July 15th

Jun 29, 2023 at 08:00 pm by WGNS News

Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, Tennessee’s largest nonprofit law firm, will be holding a virtual name change clinic beginning at 10 a.m. Satu.... Read More

SCAM: Unknown Subject Claims to be a Codes Enforcement Officer

Jun 29, 2023 at 07:48 pm by WGNS News

Another scam is impacting Middle Tennesseans. This most recent scam alert comes from Warren County, where the Sheriff says that some residents have been approached by an ind.... Read More

Local Ordinances on Shooting and Selling Fireworks - And Where to See Fireworks in Rutherford County

Jun 29, 2023 at 07:35 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Independence Day is directly around the corner on this upcoming Tuesday and residents throughout the City of Murfreesboro are beginning to hear more.... Read More

Blackburn, Barrasso Lead Effort To Lower Prices at the Pum

Jun 29, 2023 at 05:20 pm by WGNS News

In this day and age of the push for electric vehicles, you seldom hear of change for gas powered rides. However, some congressional members are pushing for change in the cost.... Read More

July Friday Night Live Concert on the Historic Rutherford County Square

Jun 29, 2023 at 04:09 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Main Street Murfreesboro, a nonprofit, 501c3 has been focused on economic development, design, and promotions of the historic downtown business district for.... Read More

UPDATE: Rutherford County Commissioners Approve Property Tax Increase

Jun 29, 2023 at 02:01 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County – TN: Residents who own a home valued at $450,000 can expect to pay $24 more a month, $288 annually as a result of the property tax increase approved b.... Read More

Suspect in Felony Case Takes His Own Life in Rutherford County

Jun 29, 2023 at 01:18 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD County, TN - Smyrna man took his own life while Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies tried to take him into custody on multiple felony warrants Wednesday nigh.... Read More

Multiple Rutherford County School Students Succeed at National Convention

Jun 29, 2023 at 09:45 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County School students recently placed in several categories at the National Beta Convention in Louisville, Kentucky. Students represented R.... Read More

New Bill Banning Sex Change Related Procedures on Minors in Tennessee Halted by a Federal Judge

Jun 29, 2023 at 09:21 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – A new bill that banned doctors in Tennessee from performing sex change operations on teens and children under the age of 18 has been met with a l.... Read More

Smyrna Woman Charged with Second Degree Murder Scheduled to be in Court Next Week

Jun 28, 2023 at 11:54 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tennessee— A woman arrested in Smyrna for second degree murder is scheduled to face the Rutherford County Courts next week. Court records show Kristen Tweed&nb.... Read More

Rutherford County Deputy and Inmates Rescue Kittens

Jun 28, 2023 at 11:26 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Inmate workers were mowing the grass at Rutherford County Sheriff’s office when they spotted an “orange fluff ball in the green field,&rd.... Read More

Second Chance Reentry Fair in Murfreesboro - Thursday 9 AM to 1 PM

Jun 28, 2023 at 11:14 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The Tennessee Department of Corrections Second Chance Fair is taking place on Thursday at the Murfreesboro Day Reporting Center. The event is g.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Graduates Win Bronze, Gold Medals at National Skills Competition

Jun 28, 2023 at 10:47 pm by WGNS News

Jorgan Petit Cabrera, who just graduated from LaVergne High School, is now a national champion. Last weekend, students from Rutherford County Schools and others from acro.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Release "Person if Interest" Photo after Shoplifting Incident

Jun 28, 2023 at 02:37 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Detectives need help identifying a person of interest in a shoplifting case. On May 13, the unidentified man, who was accompanied by another subject who has.... Read More