These study buddies keep MTSU students ‘paws-itive’ while learning from home

Jan 05, 2021 at 08:15 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU’s College of Graduate Studies recently released a “Pets are Invited” page on their website for grad.... Read More

COVID Vaccine Reported to Fight the Latest Strain that Started in the UK, According to Rutherford County Mayor

Jan 05, 2021 at 07:17 am by WGNS

More news on the vaccine for COVID-19 in Tennessee. Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron told WGNS that the inoculation is said to protect against the latest strain of the coro.... Read More

Report finds 16.5% of Tennessee residents are 65+

Jan 05, 2021 at 07:15 am by WGNS

The year 2020 marked another decennial Census, the once-a-decade federal project of counting the U.S. population. The Census collects data on a variety of demographic indicato.... Read More

Mayor McFarland Talks COVID 6PM Tuesday On WGNS

Jan 04, 2021 at 08:16 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) There seems to be a variety of stories about how the COVID-19 vaccinations are being dispensed. Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland will go "live" on WGNS at 6:0.... Read More

NEW UPDATE: CARES Act Extension Unemployment Benefits

Jan 04, 2021 at 07:14 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) has started paying unemployment benefits that are part of the CARES Act Extension HR 133 which President Do.... Read More

UPDATE: Tennessee Continues COVID-19 Vaccination

Jan 04, 2021 at 06:55 pm by WGNS

UPDATE: Tennessee continues efforts to administer COVID-19 vaccinations as described in the state’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan. Tennessee county health department st.... Read More

International Incident Started with an Email? This OP-ED by an MTSU Professor of Journalism

Jan 04, 2021 at 03:30 pm by WGNS

An international incident caused by an email promising millions of dollars sounds too far-fetched to believe, but is it? With more, here is MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry.... Read More

AAA: TN Gas Prices Hold Steady in New Year

Jan 04, 2021 at 10:42 am by WGNS

Tennessee gas prices are off to their lowest start to a new year since 2019 and the state gas price average remains unchanged over last week. The Tennessee Gas Price aver.... Read More

Secretary of State Launches Protect Your Address. Protect Yourself. Campaign for National Stalking Awareness and Human Trafficking Prevention Months

Jan 04, 2021 at 10:23 am by WGNS

In time for National Stalking Awareness Month and National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, which are recognized each January, the Secretary of State’s of.... Read More

UPDATE: Interviews for the Next Murfreesboro Schools Director to start January 11th

Jan 04, 2021 at 10:09 am by WGNS

The final five candidates for Murfreesboro City Schools' next District Director are set to begin interviews on January 11th with the final interview taking place on the 1.... Read More

Tennessee Nominations Open for 2021 Governor’s Arts Awards

Jan 04, 2021 at 09:44 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Arts Commission is accepting nominations now through March 31, 2021, for the 2021 Governor’s Arts Awards, to be presented by Governor and First Lady Lee in.... Read More

TN Department of Environment and Conservation Offers Tennesseans Free Radon Test Kits for Homes

Jan 04, 2021 at 09:33 am by WGNS

With Tennesseans spending more time at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) encourages households to take advanta.... Read More

State Releases New Information for Unemployment Claimants

Jan 04, 2021 at 07:44 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) has new information regarding weekly certifications for claimants receiving federal pandemic unemployment b.... Read More

UPDATE: COVID-19 Vaccines Currently being Administered in Phases in Rutherford County, TN

Jan 04, 2021 at 07:39 am by WGNS

COVID Vaccinations have been administered to multiple first responders and healthcare providers in Rutherford County. WGNS was told by County Mayor Bill Ketron that the proces.... Read More

Update on WGNS' Jon Dinkins in His COVID-19 Battle

Jan 04, 2021 at 07:00 am by WGNS

As many listeners are aware, WGNS' Jon Dinkins has been in a serious battle with COVID-19. Many people have asked for an update on his condition. He was able to join the Wake.... Read More

Baylor Bramble Passes Away

Jan 02, 2021 at 07:09 pm by WGNS

The former Siegel football player who suffered a traumatic brain injury during a game in 2015 passed away Saturday. His father, David, who is pastor at Northside Baptist Chur.... Read More
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Lloyd Chisholm Killed In Saturday Fire

Jan 02, 2021 at 06:25 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Around 12:30 Saturday afternoon (1/2/2021) a 911 call was received about a home fire on Asbury Lane. First units on the scene reported heavy smoke and flames al.... Read More

Bill Shacklett, youth baseball, church, Greenhouse

Jan 02, 2021 at 12:29 pm by WGNS

You know Bill Shacklett for preserving history through his family business, Shacklett’s Photography…or with his work on the City Council. But did you know that Bi.... Read More

RCSO Lt. Derek Oeser

Jan 02, 2021 at 12:27 pm by WGNS

A listener told WGNS that Rutherford County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Derek Oeser helped when a family crisis erupted. His calm and professional demeanor saved her older brot.... Read More

2021 Brings New Laws and 112th General Assembly

Jan 02, 2021 at 11:44 am by WGNS

(NASHVILLE)  2021 brings a fresh beginning to Tennessee. January 1, 2021 put into effect new laws. Plus, the 112th Tennessee General Assembly begins its 90-day, two-.... Read More