Smyrna: Train vs Pedestrian Fatality

Jun 29, 2020 at 12:09 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA TN)  Around 9:11PM Saturday (6/27/2020) night, Smyrna Police along with Fire Rescue were dispatched to the railroad tracks where a man had been hit by a CSX freig.... Read More

Greg Tucker Talks History with Truman Jones

Jun 29, 2020 at 10:29 am by WGNS

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Trading the Opry Stage for the Principal’s Office

Jun 29, 2020 at 06:45 am by WGNS

Judy Sides once lived the life of a musician, touring with John Conlee, performing in 49 states and making multiple appearances on the Grand Ole Opry. She now spends her days.... Read More

AUDIO: RuCo School Board Meets July 9 on Next School Year

Jun 29, 2020 at 06:30 am by WGNS

The Rutherford County School Board will meet July 9th to consider the best route to re-opening classrooms for the upcoming year. Director of Schools Bill Spurlock says there.... Read More

Rev. Sibert Retires

Jun 29, 2020 at 06:29 am by WGNS

Rev. Richard W. Sibert preached his farewell sermon at Walnut Grove Missionary Baptist Church. After 40-years, he's passing the torch. He gave his retirement sermon at th.... Read More
Phil & Adrianne Barnett

Wife of Murfreesboro Volunteer Phil Barnett Passes Away

Jun 28, 2020 at 11:44 pm by WGNS

Adrianne Barnett has passed away. She was the wife of Phil Barnett, who is often heard on WGNS' Truman Show and volunteers with many non-profit organizations in Rutherford Cou.... Read More

UPDATE: 2 Died In Friday Night I-24 Crash

Jun 28, 2020 at 09:16 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Here's an update on the crash that took two lives around 8:00 o'clock Friday night (6/26/2020) on I-24 near the Joe B. Jackson Parkway.  According t.... Read More

Serious Medical Center Parkway Sunday Night Crash

Jun 28, 2020 at 07:40 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  On Sunday (6/28/2020) evening, a serious two vehicle crash shut down both lanes of traffic on Medical Center Parkway. It happened near the Searcy Street G.... Read More

DAR 129th Convention Was Virtual: "Honored Local Chapter"

Jun 27, 2020 at 04:53 pm by WGNS

(WASHINGTON, DC) - Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution from around the world gathered for their annual convention – but in a historic first, they gathere.... Read More
Photo by Scott Walker (Past Bonnaroo Concert)

COVID-19 Officially Bumps Bonnaroo

Jun 27, 2020 at 02:35 pm by WGNS

The massive Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival has been officially cancelled for 2020. Bonaroo Music and Arts Festival in neighboring Manchester was to have happened in June. In.... Read More

MFRD, MPD offers fireworks safety tips ahead of Fourth of July holiday

Jun 27, 2020 at 12:40 pm by WGNS

Fireworks are a staple of the Fourth of July holiday, but they can also be dangerous.  The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) and Murfreesboro Police Department (.... Read More
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Rep. Terry Shares COVID-19 Briefing

Jun 27, 2020 at 11:40 am by WGNS

Rep. Bryan Terry has been giving updates on his Facebook page periodically on the status of COVID-19. The local doctor shares his insights. Pic 1 Daily Brief: We have over 39.... Read More

Principal Indicted By Grand Jury

Jun 26, 2020 at 11:10 pm by WGNS

A grand jury returned indictments against the suspended principal at Walter Hill Elementary accused of child abuse, among other charges. Helen Campbell was indicted this mont.... Read More

Wanna Buy A BANK? Maybe A COIN SHOP?

Jun 20, 2020 at 07:15 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Wanna buy a bank building? Well, July 30, 2020 could be your lucky day. That's when Rutherford County Government conducts two public auctions. The first is for.... Read More

The Family Center Recognizes RCCWC Leaders as "Change Agents for Children"

Jun 20, 2020 at 10:23 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN –The Family Center (TFC) of Tennessee, whose mission is to “break multigenerational cycles of child abuse, neglect, and trauma”, recent.... Read More

Russell McKissick, MD

Jun 01, 2020 at 12:00 am by WGNS

Dr. Russell McKissick is the June HEART FOR HEALING recipient. A listener writes, "Pain in my shoulder was not only a challenge at work, but it was keeping me from doing thing.... Read More

"Coffee & Conversation" about local history Saturdays 9AM-Noon

May 24, 2020 at 04:58 pm by WGNS

Saturdays (9AM-Noon) Join the Rutherford County Historical Society for "coffee and conversation" about local history in the historic one-room Ransom School House (717 N. Acade.... Read More

City School's Dr. Gilbert Passed Away From A Stroke

May 20, 2020 at 03:11 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Murfreesboro City Schools Director Linda Gilbert suffered a stroke at her home Wednesday (5-20-20) morning and sadly passed away a few hours later in a Nashvill.... Read More

Lacey Bolden, Nurse Practitioner at St. Louise Clinic

May 01, 2020 at 12:15 am by WGNS

Nurse Practitioner Lacey Bolden at the Saint Louise Clinic is our HEART FOR HEALING recipient. A listener writes, "I was new to the area and didn't know a soul. I had a tightn.... Read More

Dr. Dan Rudd, internal medicine

Apr 01, 2020 at 12:00 am by WGNS

Dr. Dan Rudd is the HEART FOR HEALING honoree. At a time when the world is overcome with COVID-19 challenges, this internal medicine specialist is working to keep a large numb.... Read More