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First 2025 Baby Born In Tennessee's 4th Largest County!

Jan 01, 2025 at 07:43 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - What a heartwarming way to start the new year! Congratulations to Tymerria Duncan and Quentin Harris on the arrival of their baby boy, Lennox Jeremiah.... Read More
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Karin’s Kustard & Hamburgers Set to Reopen Following Crash Repairs

Dec 31, 2024 at 08:26 pm by WGNS

Smyrna, TN – Karin’s Kustard & Hamburgers, a cherished local eatery in Smyrna, has announced its reopening after extensive repairs. The family-owned restaurant.... Read More

Beloved Former MTSU Baseball Player Chuck Akers Passes Away

Dec 31, 2024 at 05:31 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Middle Tennessee State University and Murfreesboro community is mourning the loss of Charles Richard “Chuck” Akers, Jr., a former s.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Nostalgic Sarcasm: Surviving Nuclear Threats with a Sense of Humor

Dec 31, 2024 at 05:00 pm by WGNS Radio News

COMMENTARY: Dr. Larry Burriss, a journalism professor at MTSU, recently reflected on his father’s sarcastic advice, “When in wonder or in doubt, run in circles scr.... Read More

UPDATE: Virginia Woman Dies Following Parking Lot Accident in Murfreesboro

Dec 31, 2024 at 02:13 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, TENN. – Cathy Pendergrass, 61, of Warrenton, Virginia, has tragically died after sustaining critical injuries in a freak parking lot accident at LongHorn S.... Read More

Toot's Celebrates 40 Years of Tradition, Food, and Community Impact in 2025

Dec 31, 2024 at 11:35 am by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Multiple generations have visited the restaurant known locally for its fresh seafood, buffalo wings, curly fries, and chicken fingers. Over the years,.... Read More

Rutherford County Correctional Work Center Conducts Annual Bless-A-Child Event

Dec 30, 2024 at 04:03 pm by WGNS Radio News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Correctional Work Center (RCCWC) in partnership with New Vision Baptist Church, conducted their annual Bless-A-Child event on Decembe.... Read More
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Rutherford County Deputies Spread Holiday Cheer with Secret Santa Donations

Dec 30, 2024 at 03:53 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In the spirit of giving this holiday season, Secret Santa and Mrs. Claus provided cash for Rutherford County Sheriff’s patrol deputies to distrib.... Read More
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Swift Response by Murfreesboro Firefighters Prevents Major Damage in Residential Fire

Dec 30, 2024 at 03:30 pm by WGNS Radio News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - On Sunday, December 29, 2024, Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue units responded promptly to a residential fire located on W. Molloy Lane, situated behi.... Read More

Hi Ya'll, a SOUTHERN NEW YEAR'S TRADITION!

Dec 30, 2024 at 01:11 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Perhaps you recently moved to Murfreesboro from a different part of the nation. WGNS wants to make certain that you are are "up to speed" on Southern tradit.... Read More

Smyrna Fire Chief Culbertson Retiring Feb. 1st

Dec 30, 2024 at 11:42 am by WGNS

Smyrna, TN - William R. Culbertson has announced his retirement on Feb. 1, 2025, as Fire Chief of Smyrna after thirty-five years of dedicated service. Bill is a third-generati.... Read More

President Jimmy Carter Died Sunday at age 100

Dec 29, 2024 at 03:47 pm by WGNS

Plains, GA - Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024, only two-months after celebrating his 100th birthday. Althou.... Read More

Fallen Tree Kills MTE Power for Short Period on Sunday AM

Dec 29, 2024 at 09:21 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - A tree fell on Vine Street power lines around 8:30AM Sunday morning (12/29/2024), and a large area of Middle Tennessee Electric customers in the historic di.... Read More

Gun Store "Ram & Rob" Twice in 2-Days

Dec 29, 2024 at 08:23 am by WGNS

Smyrna, TN - Christmas was particularly challenging for a Smyrna business. The Southern Bunker, located at 321 Sam Ridley Parkway West, was struck twice in two days by thieves.... Read More

Saturday AM: Check I-840 and I-24

Dec 28, 2024 at 11:04 am by WGNS

The final weekend of 2024 started with traffic issues on both I-840 and I-24 in Rutherford County. This follows population studies indicating that this county has now surpasse.... Read More

WGNS--counting down the hours to our 78th Anniversary!

Dec 28, 2024 at 07:39 am by WGNS

(MURFREBORO) As the New Year of 1947 approached, rural Rutherford County had a dramatically different feel than today. Approximately 8,000 people populated the entire county..... Read More

New VA Sign-In on Jan. 31, 2025

Dec 28, 2024 at 07:14 am by WGNS

Washington, DC - After January 31, 2025, the VA remove the option to sign in with a My HealtheVet user ID and password. You’ll still be able to use your My HealtheV.... Read More

Have you had your FLU shot?

Dec 28, 2024 at 06:51 am by WGNS

Middle TN - The U.S. Centers for Disease and Prevention has released its latest flu report, with Tennessee marked as "Very" in terms flu level. According the Tennessee of.... Read More

Ram's New Year's Week Traffic

Dec 28, 2024 at 06:23 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - We're counting down the days and hours until 2025, and to make it even more exciting--WGNS turns age 78 with the New Year! Murfreesboro Transportation Depar.... Read More

Rutherford County Now 4th Largest in Tennessee

Dec 27, 2024 at 03:43 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the fourth most populous county in Tennessee. With an impressive population incr.... Read More